Obituaries

Elaine Morich

Elaine Morich

Jan 9, 2018

Elaine Morich, 54, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Born in North Charleroi on June 4, 1963, she was the daughter of Anthony F. Morich, who survives and resides in Rostraver Township, and the late Elaine M. (Becken) Morich. Elaine baked with her sister, Linda, at the Perryopolis Flea Market for 10 years. She was also the Caretaker...

Muriel J. Sellman

Muriel J. Sellman

Jan 5, 2018

Muriel J. Sellman, 89, of Perryopolis (Perry Twp.), died Friday, January 5, 2018 in Country Care Manor. Born in Belle Vernon on December 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Carrier) Jones. Muriel was a telephone operator, working for Bell Telephone Company and later Verizon. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, the...

Terry Lee Prentice

Terry Lee Prentice

Jan 2, 2018

Terry Lee Prentice, 54, of Charleroi, died Wednesday, January 2, 2018. Born in North Charleroi on May 27, 1963, he was the son of the late Harry Lewis and Dolores Gail (Hamilton) Prentice. He is survived by his brothers, Steven L. Prentice, John Prentice and Kenny Prentice. There will be no public visitation or service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted...

Wanda F. Divirgilio

Wanda F. Divirgilio

Dec 26, 2017

Wanda F. DiVirgilio, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Dunlevy Gardens Personal Care Home. Born in Perryopolis on March 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Laverna A. (Dongilli) Painter. Wanda was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, where she sang in the Choir and was active in the Confraternity...

Susan Checkle Zielinsky Menestrina

Susan Checkle Zielinsky Menestrina

Dec 25, 2017

Susan Checkle Zielinsky Menestrina, 97, formerly of Footedale and Rostraver Twp., passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2017 in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1920, daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Checkle. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her siblings; her first husband of 31 years,...

Calvin H. Dils

Calvin H. Dils

Dec 19, 2017

Calvin H. Dils, 70, of Rostraver Township, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on December 7, 1947 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Victor H. and Laura (Morrison) Dils. Calvin was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving our country in the US Army from 1967 through 1970....

Shelley Cox

Shelley Cox

Dec 16, 2017

Shelley Cox, 58, of Donora, died at her home on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Born in Rostraver Township on September 12, 1959, she was the daughter of the late David H. and Florence (Staff) Cox. Shelley was a Nurse's Aide at Havencrest Nursing Center. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora and participated in...

Thomas Russell Smedley

Thomas Russell Smedley

Dec 15, 2017

Thomas Russell Smedley, 92, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 15, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Turkeytown on October 10, 1925, he was the son of the late Russell and Eliza (Cence) Smedley. Tom was a life-long member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Donora. He served as a cook in the US Navy during...

Joanne "Theresa" Lovejoy

Joanne "Theresa" Lovejoy

Dec 13, 2017

JoAnne “Theresa” Lovejoy, of Rostraver Township, died at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace (Dunn) Kramer. A homemaker, she was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. JoAnne “Theresa” was a member of the Third Order of Carmelites and the Mt. Carmel Hermitage in Bolivar, PA. She...

Louise A. Hogg

Louise A. Hogg

Dec 8, 2017

Louise A. Hogg, 71, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 8, 2017 in her home. Born in North Charleroi on August 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ann (Swantner) Osiol. A homemaker, Louise was an active member of the Church of St. Anne where she organized The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Group. She was...

Rose Marie Hutsenpiller

Rose Marie Hutsenpiller

Dec 6, 2017

Rose Marie Hutsenpiller, 70, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Mt. Macrina Manor. Born in Homestead on July 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Sanders) Torsney. A homemaker, Rose was a member of the Gospel Alliance Church in Rostraver Township. She is survived by her husband, Bert W. Hutsenpiller; son, Jeffrey...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Dec 6, 2017

Thomas “Tom/Smitty” J. Smith, 65, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Charleroi on February 23, 1952, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Adeline (Teska) Smith. Tom was a Utility Inspector with Columbia Gas Company and retired with 38 years of service....

Sgt. Jason J. C. Aungst

Sgt. Jason J. C. Aungst

Nov 24, 2017

Jason J. C. Aungst, 40, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of New Stanton, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2017. Born in Philadelphia on June 20, 1977, he was the son of Richard and Cynthia Aungst of New Stanton. Jason graduated from Hempfield High School and worked as a HVAC mechanic before joining the US Marine Corps. A proud Marine for...

Blanche Gough) Kopanic

Blanche Gough) Kopanic

Nov 19, 2017

Blanche (Hilda Gough) Kopanic, 80, of Carroll Township, died at her home on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Born in Charleroi on December 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Blanche (Schultz) Gough. Blanche was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church and the Christian Mothers. Blanche was fiercely devoted to her loving husband, Bob,...

William L. Vinck

William L. Vinck

Nov 9, 2017

William L. Vinck, 90, of Long Branch, died at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born in Northpoint, PA on August 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Zerie and Edith M. (Rowe) Vinck. Bill worked for Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel in Allenport and retired in 1981. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Monessen, serving...

Donald E. Tuomi

Donald E. Tuomi

Nov 5, 2017

Donald E. Tuomi, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Fairhope on October 4, 1927, he was the son of the late Eino and Helen (Randall) Tuomi. Donald was a Union Carpenter and worked for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 142. He loved to learn and took many classes even in...

Donald Richard Curry

Donald Richard Curry

Oct 17, 2017

Donald Richard Curry, 60, of Irwin died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. Born in McKeesport on November 9, 1956, he was the loving son of Betty Jane (Barndt) Curry of Mt. Pleasant and the late Donald Melvin Curry. Donald was a loving and caring son, father, brother and grandfather. In addition to his mother, he...

Ronald L. Quinto

Ronald L. Quinto

Sep 28, 2017

Ronald L. Quinto, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Havencrest Nursing Center. Born in Webster on February 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Patsy and Emma (Gini) Quinto. Ron was a 1953 graduate of Rostraver High School, where he was a star player and letterman in football, basketball and baseball. After graduation, he...

Lucille E. Brown

Lucille E. Brown

Sep 26, 2017

Lucille E. Brown, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in the Hallsworth House. Born in North Charleroi on November 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Aebi) Smith. Lucille worked at McShanes Florist & Greenhouse for many years. She is survived by two sons and a daughter, Harold "Butch" (Maria) Brown, Blaine...

Ann F. Uram

Ann F. Uram

Sep 24, 2017

Ann F. Uram, 96, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Westmoreland Manor. Born in Perryopolis on December 31, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Terhanko) Backos. A homemaker, Ann was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Church and the Cana Sodality. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann (William "Buddy") Coughanour...