Obituaries
Virginia Elizabeth Figel
Apr 6, 2020
Virginia Elizabeth Figel, 91, passed away in her sleep of natural causes on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Meadowcrest Healthcare Center. Born in Scott Haven, PA on November 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Furmesky) Mamrak. Virginia was raised in the Sutersville and West Newton areas and graduated from Sewickley High School in 1946....
Helen Christine Lynch
Apr 3, 2020
Helen Christine Lynch, 101, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, April 3, 2020. Born in Dumont, Minnesota on October 20, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John J. Fridgen Jr. and Ann (Bauer) Fridgen. Helen was a medical technologist trained in both laboratory and x-ray at the Northwest Institute in Minneapolis, MN and worked as such for 30 years,...
Carolyn Marie "Lynne" Delsandro
Apr 1, 2020
Carolyn Marie ''Lynne'' Delsandro, 74, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Born in Donora on August 1, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Zelinsky) Varosky. Lynn was a graduate of McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the former Monongahela Hospital, then at Kades Nursing Home in Washington, Sharon General Hospital in...
Robert Samuel Wanzilak
Mar 23, 2020
Robert Samuel Wanzilak, 76, of Saxonburg, died Monday, March 23, 2020. Born in Monessen on January 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Tyger) Wanzilak. After graduating from Monessen High School, Robert received his Bachelor of Science Degreefrom California University of Pennsylvania in Social Studies and a Master of LibraryScience from the University of Pittsburgh.He...
Donald Panepinto Sr.
Mar 17, 2020
Donald Panepinto, Sr., 82, of Rostraver Township passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Born in Monessen on September 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Pete and Genevieve (Guzensky) Panepinto. Don was 1956 graduate of Monessen High School and served as a Sergeant in the 79th Army Reserves Infantry Division. He...
Sharon L. Fedorka
Mar 15, 2020
Sharon L. Fedorka, 75, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 15, 2020. Born in Liberty Boro on January 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Dorothy D. (Noble) Sillaman Jr. Sharon was a key punch operator for the Christy Park Division of U. S. Steel Corporation. She was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church...
Gary Gray
Mar 11, 2020
Gary S. Gray, 65, of Rostraver Township, was relieved of his long-fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born in McKeesport on January 28, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Steel) Gray. Gary was a Manufacturing Supervisor for Sun Star Inc. in Latrobe. He was a light-hearted and fun loving soul. He loved...
Vicki L. Tyron
Mar 7, 2020
Vicki L. Tyron, 64, of Elizabeth died Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in McKeesport on April 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Janet L. (Wiles) Sorton. Vicki was retired from Mon Valley Hospital where she worked in Information Technology. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Thomas) Dague of New...
Gail Ann Thomas
Mar 5, 2020
Gail Ann Thomas, 64, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born in New Eagle on October 6, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Elton and Virginia Jean (Rue) Jones. Gail worked as a Health Consultant and was Catholic by faith. She is survived by her siblings, Darla J. Craig of Belle Vernon, Les (Colleeen) Jones...
Dulcie M. Smith
Mar 3, 2020
Dulcie M. Smith, 81, of Greensburg died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Born in Elco on March 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Kathryn (Markovitch) Atkinson. A homemaker, Dulcie was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church. She was also an avid bingo player. She is survived by her children, Kimberly A. (Craig) Margonari of Greensburg and...
Georgetta "Dolly" Mary Wiles
Feb 29, 2020
Georgetta "Dolly" Mary Wiles, 86, of Rostraver Township died Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born in Rostraver Township on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Zigmund and Mary (Frich) Nega. Georgetta taught school at Belle Vernon Area and later at Charleroi School District for 35 years, retiring in 1990. She was Past President of Catholic Women's College...
Lois E. Hughes
Feb 25, 2020
Lois E. Hughes, 88, of Rostraver Township died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Born in Belle Vernon on December 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Goldwyn and Mary (Summers) Weekley. Lois's children and grandchildren were her life. She enjoyed nature, gardening, watching birds, poetry, games, sewing and making quilts. She was a member...
William W. Hrach
Feb 22, 2020
William W. Hrach, 86, of Smithton died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Bill was born and raised on a farm in Barren Run to the late William and Pauline (Barcovitch) Hrach on November 3, 1933. Bill attended South Huntingdon High School Class of 1952. He joined the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1962. He married Joanna Barnhart Hrach...
Brett L. Glotfelty
Feb 13, 2020
Brett L. Glotfelty, 44, of West Newton died Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born in Charleroi on August 5, 1975. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca J. (Glotfelty) Farmer; and stepsisters, Gail King and Jill Keener. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Farmer Sr.; and stepbrother, Gary Farmer Jr. Friends will be received on Monday...
Joseph "Bill" W. Tuttle
Feb 10, 2020
Joseph ''Bill'' W. Tuttle, 77, of Belle Vernon, died at his home on Monday, February 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Pittsburgh on July 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marie (Kappert) Tuttle. Bill was a Journeyman with Insulators Union Local No. 2. He was an avid fisherman, a Pittsburgh Penguins fan and...
Emerson F. Nichols
Feb 7, 2020
Emerson F. Red Nichols, 95, of Brownstown/Fayette City, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Emerson was born in Belle Vernon, PA on February 10, 1924, son of the late Benjamin and Almeda E. (Peroney) Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Mae Nichols and son,...
Margaret H. Dedo
Feb 5, 2020
Margaret H. Dedo, 87, of West Newton, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in West Newton on February 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Miller) McMinn. A homemaker, Margaret enjoyed spending precious time with her family. She enjoyed embroidery, crossword puzzles and collecting dolls. She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Joe) Gerda of...
Helen M. Bucci
Feb 3, 2020
Helen M. Bucci, 89, of Fellsburg (Rostraver Township) passed away at Paramount Bethel Park on Monday, February 3, 2020. Mrs. Bucci was born on June 28, 1930 to the late Joseph and Anna (Kortina) Urda in Charleroi. She graduated from Charleroi High School in 1948 and Douglas Business College. After working in the meat billing department at Fox Grocery Company/Wetterau...
Thelma I. Cuthbert
Feb 2, 2020
Thelma I. Cuthbert, 92, of Rostraver Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Born in Webster on February 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Isabel (Logan) Knight. She was the last surviving member of the Knight family. Thelma was a member of the First Baptist Church in Belle...
Ruth R. Furno
Jan 21, 2020
Ruth R. Furno, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Born in Van Meter on July 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Anna (Casturo) Feddock. A homemaker, Ruth was Greek Orthodox by faith. She loved playing bingo and going to the casino. She is survived by her daughter, Karren A. Markle; granddaughter, Misty...