Obituaries
Christopher Alan Ornot
Jan 18, 2020
Christopher Alan Ornot, 36, of Belle Vernon, died suddenly at home on January 18, 2020. He was born in Monongahela on June 16, 1983 to Philip J. Ornot Sr. and Teresa Angelo, and spent most of his life living in the Mon Valley Area. He was a 2001 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School, where he played and excelled...
Stephen Uhor Sr.
Jan 12, 2020
Stephen M. Uhor, Sr., 68, “The Best There Ever Was and The Best There Ever Will Be”, of Belle Vernon died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on April 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Sergi) Uhor Sr. Steve lived all of his life in Belle...
Howard "Pete" Behanna
Jan 12, 2020
Howard A. ''Pete'' Behanna, 94, of Forward Township, died Sunday, January 12, 2020. Born in Black Diamond/Monongahela on November 18, 1925, he was the son of the late Howard J. and Mary Caroline (Hauser) Behanna. Pete was the Fire Marshall and worked at the Bettis Atomic Power Lab in West Mifflin. He was a member of Ella Hollow Bible Church,...
Helen R. Estok
Jan 9, 2020
Helen R Estok, 98, passed away peacefully on January 9th at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park. Helen was born on May 18 1921 the eighth of ten children and the last surviving sibling. In her 98 years on this earth she witnessed the inauguration of 17 presidents, appointment of 9 Popes and prayed over 5 different wars. She was...
Lois Ann Alewine
Jan 8, 2020
Lois Ann Trembach Alewine, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Born in Belle Vernon on September 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Emma I. (Kovac) Trembach. Lois was an Administrative Assistant at Westinghouse in Large and worked in Human Resources. She is survived by her husband, Gary T. Alewine; daughter, Maria Alewine...
Elmer Allison Jr.
Jan 7, 2020
Elmer Allison Jr., 79, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Born in Bentleyville on September 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Elmer and Victoria (Marano) Allison. Elmer was a meat cutter and was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Charleroi. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and loved spending time with his dog, Chanel....
Lucinda Smith
Jan 6, 2020
Lucinda J. Smith, 64, of Pricedale, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020. Born in Warren, Ohio on July 9, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Jay F. and Emilie (Russell) Smith. Protestant by faith, Lucinda loved her family before anything else! She enjoyed her pets. She is survived by her significant other, Robert...
Don Eric Chacko
Jan 2, 2020
Don Eric Chacko, 53, of Rostraver Township passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Born in Philadelphia on February 23, 1966, he was the son of the late Janet Williams. Don owned and operated Landmark Lawn Maintenance in the Mon Valley for many years. He enjoyed building train sets, and had the World's largest slot car racetrack and miniature train...
Robert John Reeb
Jan 2, 2020
Robert John Reeb, 46, of Monongahela, “stood in the door” and made his final jump on January 2, 2020. Born June 26, 1973 in Abington, PA, he was the son of Sandra (Cassel) Roberts of Warminster, PA and Frederick C. Reeb of West Newton, PA. Robert was a disabled veteran of the United States Army with service in North Carolina,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Hart
Jan 1, 2020
Elizabeth Marie ''Betty'' Hart, 80, of Webster died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in Greenery Specialty Care Center. Born in Hanover, NH on August 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Doig and Margaret (Rice) Benedict. After graduating high school, Betty moved to Boston, MA where she initially studied nursing and later worked for an insurance firm. There she...
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...