Obituaries
Frank J. Rechichar
Feb 9, 2019
Frank J. Rechichar, 71, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the HJ Heinz Veterans Hospital in Aspinwall, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 24, 1947 and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Rose (Lindich) Rechichar. Frank was a 1965 Graduate of Rostraver High School and a 1966 honor...
Marcia Jo Minkus-Mills
Feb 9, 2019
Marcia Jo Minkus-Mills, 56, of West Newton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 9, 2019.She was born in Mt. Pleasant on September 23, 1962 to Edmund and Betty Jo Minkus Marcia joined the U S Army after high school where she served in Germany. While living in Tennessee, she was a quality...
David Lee Hula
Feb 3, 2019
David Lee Hula, 45 , died unexpectedly at home on February 3, 2019. Born on April 21, 1973, David was a graduate of Yough Senior High School. He was a member of the West Newton VFW and was involved for many years with the West Newton Volunteer Fire Department. David was always willing to lend a hand to those who...
Ernest Leslie Opfer
Jan 30, 2019
Ernest Leslie Opfer, 85, of Forward Township, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born in Elizabeth Township on April 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Hazel (Bricker) Opfer. Ernest worked for Peoples Gas Company and retired after 35 years. He was a member of the Shriners and the Northern Masonic Organization. He served his country with...
Raymond R. Coughanour
Jan 29, 2019
Raymond R. Coughanour, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Born in Fayette City on January 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Hugh E. and Erma L. (Anderson) Coughanour. Ray was a retired Mechanic Foreman for US Airways. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee and on...
Denise Kay Pike
Jan 27, 2019
Denise Kay Pike, 64, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Rostraver Twp, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on December 24, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Harold Roy and Alberta Louise (Branthoover) Lynn. Denise worked at the Belle Vernon Giant Eagle for over 10 years and attended Olive Branch Baptist...
Robert J. Cook
Jan 21, 2019
Robert J. Cook, 82, of Belle Vernon/Washington Township, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Charleroi on May 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Emily J. Cook. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Rostraver High School and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He served...
Donald James Robertson
Jan 15, 2019
Donald James Robertson, 75, of Dawson/Perry Township, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Born in Elizabeth on April 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Virgil and Ethel (Coughenour) Robertson. Donald was retired from Dick Corporation in Large, PA where he worked as a small engine mechanic. He was a member of the IUOE Local No. 66 and the...
Ethel L. Krasonic
Jan 14, 2019
Ethel L. Krasonic, 83, of West Newton died Monday, January 14, 2019. Born in Greensburg on June 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Hails) Sethman. Ethel truly was a loving wife and mother. She was a West Newton Bible Student. She worked many years at D&A Auto Auction in Perryopolis and also lovingly cared...
Harold Legler
Jan 4, 2019
Harold L. Legler, 98, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in New Eagle on July 3, 1920, he was the son of the late John L. and Edith Rose (Garbart) Legler. Harold was a glazier and owned Charleroi Paint and Glass until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monessen and served...
Gino D. Ferrara
Jan 4, 2019
Gino D. Ferrara, 88, of Fayette City, died Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in Monessen on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Enrico and Algisa Ferrara. Gino was a steelworker and worked at the U S Steel Irvin Works for 40 years. He was a member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company, the CAS Ambulance...
Maureen L. Dale
Dec 30, 2018
Maureen L. Dale, 92, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born in Ferndale, Wales, United Kingdom on November 18, 1926, she was the daughter of the late James Gerald and Catherine (Murray) Laffey. Maureen was a telephone operator and worked for Bell of PA. She was member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and had been...
Evelyn M. Kaifes
Dec 29, 2018
Evelyn M. Kaifes, 93, of Bethel Park, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. Born in Uniontown on August 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Cossel) Mutnansky. Evelyn worked as a secretary in her earlier years. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and the Confraternity of...
William D. Anderson
Dec 28, 2018
William D. Anderson, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 28, 2018. Born in Pricedale on January 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Hissom) Anderson. Bill was a steelworker, having worked at the Irvin Works and retiring from the Fairless Hills Steel Mill. He was a longtime member of the Rostraver Sportsmen's and Conservation...
Nicole Leigh Gagnon
Dec 24, 2018
Nicole Leigh Gagnon, 27, of Youngwood, died Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Orange County, California on May 3, 1991, she was the daughter of Doreen Priscilla Gagnon, who survives and resides in Youngwood. Nicole worked as a Care giver and had formerly lived in West Newton. She was a graduate of the PA Cyber School. In addition to her...
Marian Beckiary
Dec 20, 2018
Marian E. Beckiary, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. Born in Steubenville, Ohio on May 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Blanche (Braden) Pratley. Marian was an avid knitter, spinner and gardener and enjoyed meeting with her friends at the Rostraver Library Knitting Group. She is survived by her sisters, Elsie Winkler...
Bonnie W. Porter
Dec 19, 2018
Bonnie W. Porter, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monongahela on November 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Henry P. and Lora (Artis) Flannigan, Sr. A homemaker, Bonnie was a member of the Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, which she loved. She is survived by her sons, Charles D. (Rowena)...
Cathy A. Stangroom
Dec 16, 2018
Cathy A. Stangroom, 62, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born in Charleroi on January 6, 1956, she was the daughter of Sarah J. (Pearce) Stangroom, who survives and resides in Rostraver and the late Clyde W. Stangroom. Cathy was a Nurse's Aide for Kenric Manor in Donora. She enjoyed crocheting and she loved...
Violet R. Panczyn
Dec 12, 2018
Violet R. Panczyn, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Cherry Tree Nursing Center. Born in Perryopolis on June 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late David and Edna (Taylor) Richter. A homemaker, Violet attended Olive Branch Baptist Church in Rostraver Township. She is survived by her sons, William D. (Maggie) Hoffman, Robert C. (Margaret)...
John R. Tomay
Dec 6, 2018
John R. Tomay, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 6, 2018. Born in Rostraver Township on April 10, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Petrenchik) Tomay. John was retired from the Irvin Works of US Steel and was a member of the Church of St. Anne. He enjoyed working on his farm in Rostraver....