Obituaries
Ruth Backstrom
Sep 22, 2017
Ruth E. (Skurka) Backstrom, 81, of Collinsburg, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Golden Heights Personal Care Home. Born in McKeesport on August 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Crosser) Skurka. Ruth graduated from McKeesport Technical High School in 1954. She worked for the Westinghouse Credit Corporation in Pittsburgh from 1954 to...
Clifford Breckenridge
Sep 19, 2017
Clifford Wayne Breckenridge, 84, of Rostraver Twp., died at his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Born in Fayette City on May 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Robert and Edna (Hileman) Breckenridge. Clifford graduated in 1951from Marion High School in Belle Vernon. After high school, he attended Technician Training School in the Bricklaying program. He worked...
Dominec Yanniello, Jr.
Sep 17, 2017
Dominec Yanniello, Jr., 91, of Scottdale died Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Jo-Ella's Personal Care Home, Scottdale. Born in Mt. Pleasant on June 3, 1926, he was the son of the late Dominec and Pauline (Delina) Yanniello. Dominec retired from Robertshaw Environmental Controls after 45 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is...
Nello W. Bartolozzi
Sep 2, 2017
Nello W. Bartolozzi, 62, of Webster, currently living with his son in Mars, PA died Saturday, September 2, 2017. Born in North Charleroi on April 25, 1955, he was the son of the late Armand F. and Audrey (Boyd) Bartolozzi. Nello was a Tattoo Artist in the Mon Valley. He is survived by his sons, Jason (Kristy) Bartolozzi of Mars,...
Dolores Almasi
Aug 26, 2017
Dolores J. Almasi, 77, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Monessen, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Monessen on February 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Grados) Almasi Sr. Dolores was a secretary for The Alcoa Corporation in Pittsburgh and worked there until her retirement. She was a member...
Richard P. Waligura
Aug 22, 2017
Richard P. Waligura, 75, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth, died at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born in McKeesport on September 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Ruby) Waligura. Richard owned and operated Tri-Way Cabinets in Buena Vista for 40 years before retiring. He was a former member of St. Michael's Catholic...
George W. Speelman
Aug 13, 2017
George W. Speelman, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in California on September 26, 1933, he was the son of the late George W. and Ethel (Pascoe) Speelman Sr. George retired from USX Clairton Works where he was a Supervisor. After his retirement, he taught classes at the Community College for the...
Joseph M. "Joe" Williams
Aug 13, 2017
Joseph M. ''Joe'' Williams, 84, of Rostraver Township, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017, after a tragic fall and Parkinsons, in Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born in Belle Vernon on October 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Warren and Clara (Mitchell) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Warren "Mitch"...
Melinda M. Ashbaugh
Aug 12, 2017
Melinda M. ''Weasel'' Ashbaugh, 53, of Monessen died Saturday, August 12, 2017 in West Penn Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on July 12, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Catherine M. (Painter) Ashbaugh Sr. Melinda loved playing bingo. She is survived by her sisters, Angie Bradshaw of Donora and Lou Ann Kokoska of Monessen; brother,...
Janet L. Sorton
Aug 6, 2017
Janet L. Wiles Sorton, 87, of Elizabeth Township, died at home on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Born in Webster on August 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Katherine (Smith) Wiles. Janet worked in the laundry service at the Youghiogheny Country Club. She was an avid bingo player, loved playing at The Meadows, and loved spending...
Marie Kosicka
Aug 3, 2017
Marie (Mary) Kosicka, 99, of Perryopolis died Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Mt. Macrina Manor. Born in Perryopolis on January 19, 1918, she was the daughter of the late George Joseph and Elizabeth Jane (Gavalla) Kosisky. Mary was a factory worker, working in the steel industry. She is survived by her sister, Emmie (Vincent) Curtis of Falls Church, VA; and...
Joy Lynn Rinchetti
Jul 25, 2017
Joy Lynn Rinchetti, 44, of Monessen, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Born in Monongahela on March 8, 1973, she was the daughter of Joseph Tillman, who survives and resides in Belle Vernon and the late Ida C. Eichholz. Joy Lynn was a nail technician and also worked in Day Care. She is survived by her sons, Dristin Allen Yancec and...
Peter E. Beckiary
Jul 23, 2017
Peter E. Beckiary, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Havencrest Nursing Center. Born in Monessen on March 14, 1928, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Rose Beckiary. Peter was an accountant for Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel Corp., retiring after 37 years. He also drove the school bus for the B V A School District for...
Dr. Robert T. Little
Jul 18, 2017
Dr. Robert T. ''Bob'' Little, 74, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Born in North Charleroi on September 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter and Helen L. (Moleski) Little. Bob graduated from Rostraver High School, California State Teachers College, and West Virginia University as a Doctor of Education. Bob retired from California University of...
Linda Irene "Broomie" Duda
Jul 18, 2017
Linda Irene ''Broomie'' McCall Duda, 70, of Long Branch, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Linda was born in the New Eagle Hospital on March 24, 1947 and spent time as a child from Florida to Virginia Beach before settling in Donora. She went to Donora High School and in 1964 met to quote "the man of her dreams", John F....
Joan R. Hoffman
Jul 12, 2017
Joan R. Hoffman, 84, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Twp., died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Connellsville on July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Harry Frank Stickel Sr. and Katherine Madeline (Cable) Stickel. She is survived by her son, Robert B. Park III of Rostraver Twp.; granddaughter, Jennifer (Park) Gervais of Augusta, Maine;...
Donald K. Nowakowski
Jul 12, 2017
Donald K. Nowakowski, 85, of Rostraver Township, died at home on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Born in Butler on November 10, 1931, he was the son of the late Peter and Mona (Hawks) Nowakowski. Don was a self-employed businessman, operating the D & S Market in Rostraver Twp. He was a very faithful member of Fells United Methodist Church. He...
Joseph Lopez
Jul 8, 2017
Joseph Lopez, 89, of Sweeney Plan and Fellsburg/Rostraver Twp., died at home on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born September 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Alvaro and Herminia Lopez. Joe was born and raised in Donora and lived in Spain as a child. He attended Donora High School and immediately after graduating in 1947, he joined the...
Daniel O. Nagy
Jul 4, 2017
Daniel O. Nagy, 58, of Perryopolis, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Uniontown Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on October 9, 1958, he was the son of the late Oliver and Loretta (Burda) Nagy. Daniel was a service manager and mechanic for Angelo Farm Equipment in Perryopolis. He was a member of the Star Junction Fish and Game Club and...
Betty Louise Martino Turcaso
Jul 1, 2017
Betty Louise Rose Moore Martino Turcaso, 82, of Washington died at home on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Born in North Charleroi on October 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ebert Lee and Lucinda Ellen (Moon) Moore. Betty retired from Giant Eagle Supermarkets Inc. after 31 years of service as a meat wrapper. She was a 1952 graduate...
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