Obituaries
Samuel L. Sellaro
Dec 6, 2018
Samuel L. Sellaro, 90, of Fellsburg/Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 in UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born in Belle Vernon on August 23, 1928, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Laurie) Sellaro. Sam graduated from California State College and was a retired teacher from the Elizabeth-Forward School District. Sam served in the US Air Force and...
Deborah Ann Bickerton
Dec 6, 2018
Deborah Ann Bickerton, 58, of North Belle Vernon, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on July 28, 1960, she was the daughter of Richard C. Pershing who survives and resides in Elizabeth and the late Margaret A. (Tellman) Pershing. Debbie retired from the BVA School District, where she was a secretary. She also worked...
Nancy Annetta Maxwell
Dec 1, 2018
Nancy Annetta Maxwell, 79, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 1, 2018. Born in Hazelkirk PA on December 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Vincent and Violet Irene(Huff) Sickles. Nancy was a meat wrapper for many years and was also self-employed. Nancy Maxwell was a powerful force of love, fierce in defense and quick to forgive....
Laura M. Pankiewicz
Nov 26, 2018
Laura M. Pankiewicz, 94, of Belle Vernon died Monday, November 26, 2018 in Westmoreland Manor. Born in Fairhope on May 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Helen Dobosh. A homemaker, Laura was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and the PNA of Arnold City. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Pankiewicz of Belle...
Justin Arthur Quinto
Nov 18, 2018
Justin Arthur Quinto, 41, of Perryopolis, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Charleroi on September 19, 1977, he was the son of John James and Cindy L. (Artis) Quinto Sr., who survive and reside in Rostraver Twp. Justin was a heavy equipment operator and worked for W....
Corky Hogg
Nov 18, 2018
Corky Hogg, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport. Born in Greensburg on October 30, 1941, he was the son of the late Andrew and Edna R.(Newstrom) Hogg. Corky was a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Chapter E. His passion was bowling and he belonged to various leagues. He could be...
Gerald G. Gerda
Nov 11, 2018
Gerald G. ''Butts'' Gerda, 65, of Donora, died Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born in Mt. Pleasant on June 26, 1953, he was the son of Geraldine (Fabean) Gerda, who survives and resides in Rostraver Twp. and the late George G. Gerda. Gerald was retired from the Maintenance Department of Ringgold School District. In addition to his mother, he is survived...
R. Paul Evans
Oct 30, 2018
R. Paul Evans, 92, of Rostraver Township went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born in Webster on September 19, 1926, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Elma (Wilson) Evans. Mr. Evans was retired from US Steel where he worked as a crane and machine operator. He was an...
Norma Jean Taylor
Oct 30, 2018
Norma Jean (Butler) Taylor, 85, of Smithfield went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Uniontown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Webster, PA on November 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Rev. William J. and Mary Eva (Staff) Butler. Norma Jean graduated from Zion Bible Institute, class of 1953. In l957,...
Donna Moskal
Oct 22, 2018
Donna H. Moskal, 79, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver died Monday, October 22, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Grantsville, MD on April 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Edna Jane (Durst) Hare. Donna was a bookkeeper for Westinghouse Betis and owned Jay Dee Ceramics for many years. She was a member of Harmony United Presbyterian...
Margaret Ann Province
Oct 20, 2018
Margaret Ann Province, 86, of Johnstown died Saturday, October 20, 2018. Born in Lewisville, TN on August 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Beecher B. and Janet (Aitken) Gibbs. Margaret was a 1950 graduate of Rostraver High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar R. "Tim" Province; and son,...
Dora E. Steiner
Oct 20, 2018
Dora E. Steiner, 91, of Rostraver Township died Saturday, October 20, 2018. Born in North Charleroi on August 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lewis John and Anna Bell (Flanigan) Prince. A homemaker, Dora loved to care for her family. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harold E. M. Steiner, Sr.; children, Darlene R....
Joyce E. Maglet
Oct 17, 2018
Joyce E. Maglet, 75, of Donora died Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Born in Renovo, PA on April 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Madelyn (Wagner) Harvey. A homemaker, Joyce was an honorary life member of Rostraver No. 1 VFD Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Amanda L. (Sean) Begandy of Donora, Russell S....
Jerry Yaroscak
Oct 9, 2018
Jerry A. Yaroscak, 65, of Donora, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monongahela on October 2, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Laverne Nadia (Kuch) Yaroscak Sr. Jerry was a carpenter. He will be mourned and missed by his large family and many friends. He is survived by his sons, Stephen...
Jeffrey Deabner Sr.
Oct 9, 2018
Jeffrey W. Deabner, Sr., 60, of Fayette City/Jefferson Township, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Born in Homestead on November 23, 1957, he was the son of Lucille (Coleman) Deabner, who survives and resides in Fayette City, and the late Henry Deabner. Jeffrey was an inspector for Monaloh Basin Engineers. He was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church and loved spending...
Anthony Nicolette
Oct 3, 2018
Anthony T. Nicolette, 97, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Belle Vernon on June 23, 1921, he was the son of the late John B. and Julia (Bonasso) Nicolette. Anthony was best known in many communities in the state of Pennsylvania for being a singer and an auctioneer for 32 years....
Anna C. Troy
Oct 2, 2018
Anna C. Troy, 103, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Westmoreland Manor. Born in Herminie on April 1, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Russin) Uram. Anna was a founding member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Webster and its Christian Mothers organization until the church closed. She was currently a member...
Betty Jean Mcafee Theuerl
Sep 17, 2018
Betty Jean McAfee Theuerl, 76, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, September 17, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Webster on August 28, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Paphillio and Eva Mae (Tate) Campos. Betty Jean was retired from Westmoreland Manor where she was a Certified Nurse's Aide. She was a member of the Covenant Christian Church...
James Sabo
Sep 9, 2018
James A. Sabo, 97, of Rostraver Township died Sunday, September 9, 2018. Born in Webster on March 8, 1921, he was the son of the late Frank and Agnes (Yuhasz) Sabo. James worked his whole life as a carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Church of St. Anne and served his country in the Army Air Corps...
Alice Lightfoot
Sep 7, 2018
Alice R. Lightfoot (Clanton), 96, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, September 7, 2018 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in Donora on December 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Alonzo Lightfoot and Iva (Phillips) Lightfoot Johnson. A homemaker, Alice loved to bake and collect recipes. She attended the public schools in Donora and Connolly Skill and Trade...