Obituaries
Mary Pearle Boyd
Dec 30, 2019
MARY PEARLE ELLENBERGER BOYD , stepped from this earthly life into her eternal glory on December 30, 2019 at TLC Adult Care Center in West Newton, PA. Mary was born in a little coal mining patch called Paul, PA on July 19, 1917, the fourth of ten children to John and Estella Orbin Ellenberger. She also had five half brothers...
Beverly Ann Frank
Dec 28, 2019
Reverend Beverly Ann Bomberger Frank, 65 , of Youngwood, died peacefully in her home on December 28th, 2019, having been surrounded by her loving family in recent times. She was born November 10th, 1954 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to her parents, the late Lucille and Eugene Bomberger. Beverly courageously battled cancer for nearly five years, all while remaining positive, hopeful, joyous,...
Audrey R. Silvasy
Dec 24, 2019
Audrey R. Silvasy, 94, of Collinsburg, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Walnut Ridge Memory Care. Born in Collinsburg on February 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Schwirian) Kirschner. Audrey was a hairdresser and had a beauty shop in her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Beverly J. Gini
Dec 24, 2019
Beverly J. Gini, 86, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Born in Brownsville on April 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Dugan. Protestant by faith, Beverly worked in the Bakery department at Rostraver Shop 'n Save. She is survived by her sons, Michael D. (Linda) Gini and Peter D. Gini; brother, James Dugan; and...
Marlene Viola Rae
Dec 23, 2019
Marlene Viola Rae, 83, of West Newton/South Huntingdon Township, died Monday, December 23, 2019. Born in Smithton on September 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Freda (Rhoades) Andrews. A homemaker, Marlene was a member of the Winnett Methodist Church in Smithton. She is survived by her sons, William D. (Darci) Rae of California, PA and...
Trudy Lynn Ellsworth
Dec 21, 2019
Trudy Lynn Ellsworth, 54, of Coal Center, died peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born in Monongahela on November 25, 1965. Trudy was a member of the United Christian Church in Coal Center. She loved cooking and enjoyed watching cooking shows and soap operas, and she loved to rescue animals. She was truly a loving wife, mother and daughter....
Alice J. Eichler
Dec 19, 2019
ALICE J. EICHLER, 99 , passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Kirkwood Senior Living in Orange, California. She was born in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1920 and lived in Rostraver Township for many years. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Thomas H. Eichler and her son-in-law, James Pollak. Alice and her husband were avid golfers and...
Dawn A. Gagliardi
Dec 17, 2019
Dawn A. Gagliardi, 77, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Born in New Eagle on September 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Sara M. (Gedekoh) Craig. Dawn graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and Lock Haven State College and received her Masters Degree at WVU. She was a Phys. Ed teacher at...
Helen Marie Brown
Dec 15, 2019
Helen Marie Sinko Brown, 91, of Fellsburg/Rostraver Township, died Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born in Van Voorhis on September 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Baltous and Margaret Sinko. Helen was a long time member of Fells United Methodist Church and was currently attending Journey by Grace Church. She loved bowling and playing bridge. She is survived...
Pauline Maleski
Dec 15, 2019
Pauline Kowalchuck Maleski, 89, successfully completed her life`s call in being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Grove City, PA. She was born on July 30, 1930 in West Newton, daughter of the late George Kowalchuck and Julia Getchy. Pauline was a member of Holy Family Catholic...
Dennis W. Petrisin
Dec 4, 2019
Dennis W. Petrisin, 70, of West Newton died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on October 30, 1949, he was the son of Mildred (Bendik) Petrisin who resides in Clairton and the late Jerome John Petrisin. A 1967 graduate of Serra Catholic High School, Dennis graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor's Degree in...
James Thurman Larkin Sr.
Dec 3, 2019
James Thurman Larkin Sr., age 79, gracefully returned home with the Lord on December 3, 2019. James was born October 28, 1940 to parents Dorothy Loving Larkin and William Larkin Sr. He served in the military for six years as a distinguished member of the 110th Infantry National Guard and was employed by the United States Steel Mill for over...
Charmaine Y. Davis
Nov 24, 2019
Charmaine Y. Davis, 69, of Monongahela died Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in Monongahela on November 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beulah (Cupp) Flowers. She is survived by her husband, Leroy J. Davis; sons, Michael (Kathleen) Davis and Charles Davis; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis Cupp, James Cupp and Ricky Cupp; sister, Cheryl...
Margaret G. Crusan
Nov 22, 2019
Margaret G. Crusan, 99, of Greensburg died Friday, November 22, 2019. Born in Indiana, PA on July 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Salome McCully. Margaret was a forklift operator at USX Irvin Works and was a Greeter at Walmart. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, where she sang in the Choir...
Dr. Richard L. Gobbie
Nov 20, 2019
Dr. Richard L. Gobbie, 87, a storied dentist in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife of 62 years and his loving family on November 20, 2019 after a courageous battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Born March 7, 1932 to the late Antoinette "Nellie" Benedetto and Richard Gobbie into a family deeply rooted in...
Louella M. "Diddy" Hornfeck
Nov 19, 2019
Louella M. “Diddy” Hornfeck, 84, of Wyano, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Born in Mt. Pleasant on January 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Corwin) Clark. A homemaker, Louella was a member of the Wyano United Methodist Church. She especially loved being with her family. She also liked to travel and decorate. She is...
Susan Diane Natali
Nov 15, 2019
Susan Diane Natali, 72, of Webster, died Friday, November 15, 2019. Born in Charleroi on September 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Margaret (Androsko) Turkovich. Diane was the manager of the Eagle's Nest at the Giant Eagle in Fisher Heights. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her...
Patricia H. Anderson
Nov 8, 2019
Patricia H. Anderson, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, November 8, 2019. Born in Webster on March 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Alice M. (Lane) Lorenzo. She is survived by her sons, William D. Anderson Jr./Deborah Hamell and Ralph (Dorothy) Anderson; and grandchildren, Danielle, Michael and Ian. In addition to her parents, she...
Charles Gillingham
Nov 6, 2019
Charles D. Gillingham, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Born in Rostraver Township on January 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles and Fern (Drew) Gillingham. Charles was a truck driver and retired from SuperValu in Rostraver. He was an active member of the Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Elizabeth and was passionate about...
Dessia L. Chapman
Nov 5, 2019
Dessia L. Chapman, 72, of Smithton, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 after a lingering illness. Born in Monongahela on January 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Hollis D. Lewis Jr. and Louise B. (Stuart) Lewis. Dessia was an LPN and worked for Kane Nursing Home. Since her retirement from nursing in 2012, Dessia's greatest joy was...