Obituaries
Shirley Ann Snyder
Apr 5, 2019
Shirley Ann Snyder, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Rostraver Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Rostraver Twp. on July 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Caleb Z. and Mary Emma (Sethman) Lynn. Shirley was a homemaker most of her life who kept an immaculate house. Her family...
Phillip Lee Craft Jr.
Apr 4, 2019
Phillip Lee Craft Jr. “Lee Lee”, 36, of Elizabeth, went to live on with his heavenly and biological fathers on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Born in Pittsburgh on January 8, 1983, he was the son of Lori I. (Mackey) Craft, who survives, and the late Phillip Lee Craft Sr. Lee believed in the Lord Jesus Christ and maintained his faith...
Elinor A. Zolock
Apr 2, 2019
Elinor A. Zolock, 94, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Roscoe on June 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William Sidney Lewis Jr. and Susanna (Ermlick) Lewis. She attended Roscoe Elementary and California High School. While still in school, she got a chance to work part-time in the office of G. C. Murphy...
Angeline Serinko
Mar 28, 2019
Angeline Bruno Serinko, 101, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, March 28, 2019.Born in Monessen on January 28, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Nacarrato) Bruno. Angeline was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Monessen and Belle Vernon Area School Districts.She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township and,...
Gail Flower
Mar 27, 2019
Gail Flower, 95, of Slippery Rock, formerly of Donora and Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Born in Rostraver Township on September 27, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Grace (Greenwood) Kane. Gail was a bookkeeper for Joseph Hornes, Donora Tax Office, Westinghouse at Large and Zeffiro's. She was a member of Barren Run...
Lorraine Loretta Mccartan
Mar 11, 2019
Lorraine Loretta (Gordon) McCartan, 86, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Rostraver Twp, died Monday, March 11, 2019. Born in Bloomfield on January 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Loretta (Huber) Gordon. Lorraine was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. She truly loved being with her family. She is survived by her...
Carol A. Dansak
Mar 7, 2019
Carol A. Dansak, 72, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Fellsburg on July 4, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William and Christine A. (Schwindling) Berg. Carol was an engineering technician with both Westinghouse and Bombardier. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton, where she was Financial Secretary, a member...
Linda Laughland
Mar 7, 2019
Linda L. Laughland, 62, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Monongahela on May 13, 1956, the daughter of the late Harry T. Sowers and Louise (Boyd) Sowers who survives and resides in Monongahela. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Donald W. Laughland; son, James Robert Laughland of Webster; daughter,...
Polly Sue Mathews
Mar 5, 2019
Polly Sue Mathews, 54, of Jeannette died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1964. Polly was a surgical technician at Jeannette/Excela Health and really loved her job. She was an avid cat lover and spent most vacations in Michigan with her sister Dee. She is survived by her husband; Chris Mathews;...
David J. Roberts
Mar 2, 2019
David J. Roberts, 64, of Charleroi died Saturday, March 2, 2019 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on October 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Alfred and Genevieve "Jennie" (Danko) Roberts. David was a 1972 Graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed going to Potter County, Bedford County...
John F. "Jack"" Kerr
Mar 1, 2019
John F. ''Jack'' Kerr, 95, of Rostraver Township died Friday, March 1, 2019. Born in Ellwood City on July 22, 1923, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Effie (Sulia) Kerr. The Kerr family moved to New Kensington, where Jack attended St. Joseph School and graduated for Ken Hi in 1941. His family then moved to Monessen,...
Miles A. Kelley
Feb 25, 2019
Miles A. Kelley, 80, of Rostraver Township died Monday, February 25, 2019 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on October 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Carlos and Olive (Pell) Kelley. Miles was the Principal at Marion Elementary School until his retirement in 2000. An avid golfer, he participated in couples and men's leagues at...
Donald C. Campbell
Feb 24, 2019
Donald C. Campbell, 81, of West Newton died Sunday, February 24, 2019. Born in Glassport on August 1, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Ethel (Kallenbaugh) Werner. Donald was a truck driver and also served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his long-time companion of 31 years, Dorothy D. Shepler of West Newton;...
Audrey Elaine Robertson
Feb 23, 2019
Audrey Elaine Robertson, 75, of Dawson/Perry Township died Saturday, February 23, 2019. Born in Elizabeth on January 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Edna (Lynch) Uveges. A homemaker, Audrey was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Perryopolis. She always enjoyed the family gatherings. She is survived by her sons, Troy (Lisa)...
Frank E. Sorton
Feb 21, 2019
Frank E. Sorton, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Elizabeth Township on August 31, 1930, he was the son of the late William and Agnes (Beyon) Sorton. Frank was a crane operator and retired from USX Irvin Works. He was a life member of Victory Volunteer Fire Company...
Laverne M. Seidling
Feb 19, 2019
LaVerne M. Seidling, 87, of North Strabane Twp., formerly of Rostraver Twp. died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on July 28, 1931. LaVerne was a former member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. She is survived by her children and grandchildren; as well as her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...
Vivian Blanche Blick
Feb 17, 2019
Vivian Blanche (Hickey) Blick, 99, passed away peacefully in her Greensburg home on February 17, 2019. Born in Charleroi on July 14, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William James and Mattie Gertrude (Rodgers Davenport) Hickey of Speers. Vivian married her loving husband, Herman, on June 19, 1940 and moved to Webster, PA where she lived for 55...
Carmella M. Long
Feb 14, 2019
Carmella M. (Pezzino) Long, 98 , of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born May 13, 1920, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Calogero and Antonietta Pezzino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, George P. Long, of Pittsburgh, and two sons, George P. Long, Jr. and...
Charlott Roberts
Feb 12, 2019
Charlott J. Roberts, 62, of North Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on October 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Verdie (Andrews) Roberts. Charlott was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. She is survived by her brother, Charles Roberts of Rostraver; sister, Sharon Carozza...
Gloria Calcagni
Feb 10, 2019
Gloria M. Calcagni, 92, of West Newton died Sunday, February 10, 2019 in TLC Adult Care Center. Born in Rostraver Township on August 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julie (Vertacnik) Maleski. Gloria was a member of Holy Family Church West Newton, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She is survived...