Obituaries
David W. Hoffman
Apr 20, 2017
David W. Hoffman, 83, of Apollo, formerly of the Belle Vernon area, died at home on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Fairhope on May 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Bessie Mae (Hileman) Hoffman. David worked as a steel roller and was retired from USX. He was a member of the Belle Vernon...
George Almasi
Apr 10, 2017
George Almasi, 82, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Monessen, died Monday, April 10, 2017 in The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Monessen on April 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Grados) Almasi, Sr. George served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an electrical draftsman at Westinghouse...
George R. Sweeney Ii
Apr 5, 2017
George R. Sweeney II, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in West Newton on August 26, 1930, he was the son of the late John F. and Anna A. (Accipiter) Sweeney. George worked retail grocery and was a self-employed businessman. He was a founding member of REMS and served on the Board...
Flora Mae Richter
Mar 29, 2017
Flora Mae Richter, 98, formerly of Belle Vernon, PA passed away on March 29, 2017 at the Heartland Nursing Home in Martinsburg, WV. She was born on March 12, 1919, a daughter of the late Clyde and Estee (O'Roark) Troup. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Richter is survived by two sons and their wives, Robert E....
Jeannetta Belle Stants
Mar 22, 2017
Jeannetta Belle Stants, 87, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Wooddale, PA on October 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles Omar and Evalene (Shaffer) McCune. A homemaker, Jeannetta was Protestant by faith. She enjoyed country music; she loved to dance, go camping, and being around her family. She is...
Scott A. Naylor
Mar 13, 2017
Scott A. Naylor, 53, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, March 13, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on September 21, 1963, he is the son of Jerry and Darlene (Forgas) Naylor Sr., who survive and reside in Rostraver Twp. Scott worked as a refinisher in Naylor's Auto Body Shop in Donora. He coached in the Rostraver Baseball...
Michael K. Hampton
Mar 12, 2017
Michael K. Hampton, 60, of Pittsburgh died Sunday, March 12, 2017 in the VA Pittsburgh, Healthcare System. Born in Kittanning on April 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Virginia (Kriner) Hampton. Michael worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Eckerd. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his brothers, Richard C....
Raymond A. Beddick
Mar 12, 2017
Raymond A. Beddick, 54, of Rostraver Township, died at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Born in McKeesport on September 13, 1962, he was the son of the late Louis E. and Angeline (Gioia) Beddick. Ray worked for All-Clad Metals in Canonsburg. Prior to working at All-Clad, Ray worked for Union Camp in Eighty Four, PA. He was a...
Dorothy C. Branthoover
Mar 3, 2017
Dorothy C. Branthoover, 97, of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township) died Friday, March 3, 2017 in Westmoreland Manor. Born on January 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Andrew E. and Altha V. (Ayers) Frye. A homemaker, Dorothy was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Rostraver Township, where she was active in the What So Ever Class....
Frank Farquhar
Feb 25, 2017
Frank Farquhar, 93, of Belle Vernon died Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Country Care Manor. Born in Fayette City on October 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Allen and Mary (Earnest) Farquhar. Frank was a brakeman for Monessen Southwestern Railroad and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is...
Viola M. Davis
Feb 22, 2017
Viola M. Davis, 85, of Monongahela died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her home. Born in New Eagle on February 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Elsie (Hines) Wise. A homemaker, Viola was a member of the Lover Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons, Lewis (Jessie) Davis Jr., John (Emma) Davis...
Robert O. Allen
Feb 22, 2017
Robert O. Allen, 95, of Rostraver Township died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Belle Vernon on March 17, 1921, he was the son of the late Roland and Jennie (Forsberg) Allen. Mr. Allen was a World War II Veteran, a member of the 82 Airborne Division. He was wounded during the invasion of Sicily....
Walter D. Staley
Feb 20, 2017
Walter D. Staley, 59, of Donora, died at his home on Monday, February 20, 2017. Born in North Charleroi on May 31, 1957, he is the son of Sally J. (Taylor) Staley, who survives and resides in Perryopolis and the late David R. Staley. Walter loved carpentry and was self-employed as a building contractor. He loved his grandchildren and his...
Margaret A. Duda
Feb 20, 2017
Margaret A. Duda, 97, of Rostraver Township, died at her home on Monday, February 20, 2017. Born in Donora on November 26, 1919, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Krall) Marconyak. Margaret was one of the founding members of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Twp. and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She devoted her...
Larry J. Sorton
Feb 19, 2017
Larry J. Sorton, 63, of Belle Vernon, died at home on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in McKeesport on November 27, 1953, he is the son of Frank and Janet (Wiles) Sorton, who survive and reside in Elizabeth Twp. Larry served in the United States' Marine Corps. After he was discharged from the U.S.M.C. he spent most of his adult...
Chad E. Angelo
Feb 17, 2017
Chad E. Angelo, 23, of West Mifflin, died Friday, February 17, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born in Mt. Pleasant on May 7, 1993, he is the son of Robert A. Angelo of Ligonier and Jennifer E. (Hufford) Angelo of West Mifflin. Chad was a custodian at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic...
Sara J. Burgoyne
Feb 17, 2017
Sara J. Burgoyne, 72, of Belle Vernon, died Friday, February 17, 2017 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born in Monongahela on December 20, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Aelred P. and Flora Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Burgoyne. A homemaker, Sara was Protestant by faith. She is survived by her son, Michael A. (Cindy) Burgoyne of Rostraver Twp.; granddaughter, Jessica Leigh...
James Hobaugh
Feb 14, 2017
James Hobaugh, 85, of Forward Township, died at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Blaine Hill on February 12, 1932, he was the son of the late William and Irene Hobaugh. James was a motorman in the screening room at the USX Clairton Works and retired after 44 years. He was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian...
Eleanor Jane Gillock
Feb 12, 2017
Eleanor Jane Gillock, 87, residing in Belle Vernon, PA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at The Donnell House with her loving family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Sophie (Strullmeier) Peters. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Rostraver Grange for many years....
Sam Sims
Feb 10, 2017
Sam R. Sims, 73, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, died at home on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Charleroi on November 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Florence (Fox) Sims. Sam worked for Continental Can in Homestead for 12 years and then worked at Supervalu until his retirement. In his younger years he enjoyed...
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