Obituaries
Lucinda Loran Lesko Botsko
Feb 11, 2018
Lucinda Loran Lesko Botsko, 67, of Charleroi, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Washington Hospital. Born in Lorain, OH on August 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Lesko and Florence Mary Hiles. A homemaker, Lucinda was Catholic by faith. A few years ago she became ill with cancer and fought the good fight to the end....
Vida R. George
Feb 10, 2018
Vida R. George, 65, of Pittsburgh, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Born in McKeesport on April 23, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Guidos) Rubosky. Vida was a grant writer for the University of Pittsburgh and retired after working 35 years. She was a very creative person and was an author and an artist....
Robert Richard John
Feb 1, 2018
Robert Richard John, 62, of Jeannette died at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on January 13, 1956, he was the son of the late David S. and Evelyn Rose (Foster) John. He is survived by his wife, Martha (McCarthy) John; sons, Robert (Brittany) John and Kevin (Lauren) John; daughter, Dana John; grandchildren, Savannah...
Hal Rick Spence Perry
Jan 28, 2018
On Sunday, January 28 th , Hal Rick Spence Perry , our beloved husband, son, father and brother, went to be with his Lord Jesus. Born October 19 th , 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Richard & Betty Perry, he leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 37 years, Tina Golock Perry, the sons of...
Glorrianne Mae Elmer
Jan 25, 2018
Glorrianne Mae Elmer, 78, of Peters Township, PA, formerly of St. Francis, KS and Salida, CO, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Paramount Senior Care. Born in St. Francis, Kansas on April 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Hust) Holzwarth. Glorriannes greatest joy was her family and teaching was truly her passion. She taught...
Robert Lewis Henderson
Jan 23, 2018
Robert Lewis Henderson, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born in Pricedale on August 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Cecil and Olive (Steiner) Henderson. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Rostraver High School, where he served as Class President. He was retired from the U S Steel Irvin...
B. Wayne Anderson
Jan 21, 2018
B. Wayne Anderson, 87, of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township), died Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born in Rostraver Township on June 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Hissom) Anderson. Wayne was a truck driver and retired from Heckett Engineering. He was an avid hunter, loved photography and woodworking. He enjoyed local sports, especially the Pittsburgh...
Kevin Jules Bethem
Jan 21, 2018
Kevin Jules Bethem, 61, of Belle Vernon, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 in AHN Healthcare, Home Hospice Inpatient. Born in North Charleroi on September 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Darwin and Lois (Zimmerman) Bethem. Kevin was a vascular radiographer, working at both Mon Valley Hospital and Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He later worked as a millwright...
Louise M. Kochman
Jan 17, 2018
Louise M. Kochman, 73, of Monessen, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Born in McKeesport on July 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Judermanns) Rodman. Louise was a member of the Church of St. Anne, where she was a member and past president of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, the New...
Elsie Lynn
Jan 17, 2018
Elsie Lynn, 85, of Carroll Township, died at her home on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Born in Bentonville, Indiana on May 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Neva Hickey. Elsie worked for 12 years at the Navy Exchange and then was an auditor and bookkeeper for 25 years for Pepsi Cola Company. She was a...
Anthony F. Morich Jr.
Jan 17, 2018
Anthony F. Morich, Jr., 86, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Donora on November 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Anthony F. Sr. and Eleanor Kaye (Gunther) Morich. Tony was a State Inspector and retired from the Department of Labor and Industry. He was a pilot and a member...
Joseph M. "Cook" Hudock
Jan 15, 2018
Joseph M. ''Cook'' Hudock, 82, of Webster, died Monday, January 15, 2018. Born in Webster on December 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Bozik) Hudock. Cook was a 1953 graduate of Rostraver High School and enjoyed attending the Class Reunions. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Hudock Radiator Shop in...
Mary Jane Ludwig
Jan 12, 2018
Mary Jane Ludwig, 68, of South Huntingdon Twp., died Friday, January 12, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on June 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Helen (Thompson) Ludwig. Mary Jane was a Network Specialist and Informational Technician at Northrup Grumman in Monroeville. She enjoyed skiing, bicycling and crafts and really loved...
Eva Bedner
Jan 12, 2018
Eva Bedner, 87, of Belle Vernon, died Friday, January 12, 2018 in LaFayette Manor Born in Webster on February 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late August M. and Odell L.(Smith) Painter. A homemaker, Eva was active in The Salvation Army. She is survived by her son, Herbert E. Bedner Sr. of Monessen; grandchildren, Kimberly S. Bedner and...
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
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
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
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
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
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....

