Obituaries
Helen D. Golashewski
Oct 19, 2023
Helen D. Golashewski, 93, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in North Charleroi on May 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Cullen) Kortina. Her grandfather, Valentine Cullen Sr., whom she loved dearly, called her "His Lil' Apple Dupple" (dumplin).
Helen worked many years as a secretary, leaving the...
Bonnie Lee Turkovich
Oct 17, 2023
Bonnie Lee Turkovich, 74, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born in Charleroi on December 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Jean Elizabeth (Wilding) Budd.
At the age of 17, Bonnie began her 56 year working career as a secretary for...
Christine Elaine Carson
Oct 17, 2023
Christine Elaine Carson, 50, of Hunker, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Born in McKeesport on September 6, 1973, she was the daughter of Bob and Kathryn Ann (Gouker) Wilson, who survive and reside in West Newton.
Christine was a nurse's aide for Baldock Nursing Centre and was a member of the Alliance Church of God in New Stanton....
Eugene A. Ritenour
Oct 16, 2023
Eugene Andrew Ritenour, 90, of Peachtree City, Georgia, died Monday, October 16, 2023. Born in Star Junction on December 16, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Adams) Ritenour.
Eugene was an aircraft mechanic for USAir (Allegheny Airlines). He also worked at Cedarbrook Golf Course. He loved talking with people and enjoyed listening to...
Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans
Oct 8, 2023
Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans, 87 was living at Mon Valley Care Center in Monongahela and went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1936 in Eldora, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Behanna) Trexel who passed away shortly after giving birth and she was...
Frances R. Berarducci
Oct 1, 2023
Frances R. Berarducci, 90, of West Newton, died Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Fitzhenry on February 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Steck) Corsaro.
Frances was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton and owned and operated numerous businesses in West Newton.
She is survived by her...
Laura A. LaRose
Sep 22, 2023
Laura A. LaRose, 90, of Butler, died Friday, September 22, 2023. Born in Fellsburg on October 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edgar F. and Henrietta M. (Finley) Snyder.
A homemaker at heart, Laura also worked at numerous jobs including Avon and Tupperware. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Isabelle L. Lynn
Sep 14, 2023
Isabelle L. Lynn, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born in Smithton on May 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Melissa (Davis) Hammers.
Isabelle was a life member of Concord United Methodist Church in Rostraver Township. She was a supervisor when she worked at Perry Manufacturing in Perryopolis. Together...
Florence Y. Shimchick
Aug 23, 2023
Florence Y. Shimchick, 105, of Greensburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 after suffering a stroke. Born in Fellsburg on October 9, 1917, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Huhra) Sholtis.
Florence was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Greensburg, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She was...
Glenn George Harding
Aug 4, 2023
Glenn George Harding, 66, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, August 4, 2023. Born in Fairless Hills on April 21, 1957, he was the son of Elizabeth (Crane) Harding, who survives and resides in Fairless Hills and the late George Harding.
Glenn was a heavy equipment mechanic for Farnham & Pfile. He loved cars and mechanics.
In addition to his mother,...
Ella L. Ailes
Aug 4, 2023
Ella L. Ailes, 82, of Coal Center, died Friday, August 4, 2023. Born in Washington on April 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mattie (Bedillion) Elliott.
A homemaker, Ella also worked in retail sales. She enjoyed going to the beach and to the Meadows, and she enjoyed cooking, especially for the holidays.
She is survived by her...
Ricky A. Fitzsimmons
Aug 3, 2023
Ricky A. Fitzsimmons, 62, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, August 3, 2023. Born in Bangor, Maine on September 18, 1960, he was the son of Bertha Lenora (Balsinger) Fitzsimmons, who survives and resides in West Newton and the late Otto Joseph Fitzsimmons.
Ricky worked for US Steel Clairton Works in maintenance. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was willing to...
Carol Guild
Aug 2, 2023
Carol (Goodling) Aubitz Guild, 72, of Port St. Joe, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
She was born on January 25, 1951 at Lewistown, PA; grew up in McAlistervillle, PA and graduated from East Juniata High School in 1968. She then attended college at the Harrisburg Area Community College and Columbia University where she majored in Journalism.
In 1973 she...
Elizabeth Rose Cannizzaro
Jul 25, 2023
Elizabeth Rose ''Bea'' Cannizzaro, 59, of Fayette City died Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Born in Detroit, Mich. on September 3, 1963, she was the 4th of 8 children, born to Joan (Patten) Cannizzaro, who survives and resides in Fayette City and the late Tony Cannizzaro.
Bea was a teacher to her siblings, teaching them patience in suffering, kindness, meekness, strength, compassion,...
Patricia J. Cannizzaro
Jul 23, 2023
Patricia J. "Patti" Cannizzaro, 62, of Monongahela, went home in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born on September 20, 1960, she was the second eldest daughter of the late Patrick M. and Anna May (Cenkner) Sedlak.
Patti was a faithful follower and member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Donora. She loved spending time...
Alma L. Taylor
Jul 20, 2023
Alma L. Taylor, 85, of Rostraver Township, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born in Gillespie on May 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Louise (Richardson) West.
Alma worked for the Central Kitchen in Donora and Meals on Wheels before assuming the role of homemaker for her family. She...
Wendy S. Boyd
Jul 7, 2023
Wendy S. Martin Hart Boyd, 72, of Monessen, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 7, 2023. Born in Monongahela on May 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late George A. III and Margaret I. (Miller) Martin.
Wendy was a beloved teacher, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She retired from the Belle Vernon Area School District after more...
Frances E. Sabo
Jul 2, 2023
Frances E. Sabo, 80, of West Newton, died Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born in West Newton on February 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edwin H. Hamilton and Thelma F. (Harris) Slavic.
Frances was a member of St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox Church in Rostraver Township. She received her BS Degree and her Master's Degree from California...
Jane Sarah Martin
Jun 29, 2023
Jane Sarah Martin, 95, of Perryopolis, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023 surrounded by family. Born on September 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Sarah Jane (O'Donnell) Upperman.
A homemaker, Jane loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Ken) Dingler of...
Irene Louise Hilaire
Jun 25, 2023
Irene Louise Hilaire, 98, of Donora, passed away at the Mon Valley Care Center on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born in Donora on January 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Abdom and Rose Hilaire.
Irene spent her long life in Donora, graduating from Donora High School with the Class of 1942. She began her career with American Steel...
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