Obituaries

Linda Laughland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Frank J. Rechichar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...