Obituaries

Sally Ann Baumgardner

Sally Ann Baumgardner

Jun 29, 2017

Sally Ann Sarber Baumgardner, 78, of Lake Worth, Florida and formerly of Fellsburg/Rostraver Twp., died peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from complications from Alzheimers disease. Born in Rostraver Twp. on June 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Lloyd and Dorothy (Ries) Sarber. Sally lived her 78 years to the fullest, devoting her...

Helen Dombrosky

Helen Dombrosky

Jun 24, 2017

Helen Sholtis Dombrosky, 103, of Fellsburg/Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Born in Donora on December 13, 1913, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Huhra) Sholtis. A lifelong resident of Fellsburg, her family moved to the township in 1919. She graduated from Donora High School in 1932, walking from...

Patricia Ann Fortier

Patricia Ann Fortier

Jun 23, 2017

Patricia Ann Fortier, 60, of Rostraver Township, died peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on August 23, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Bartlick) Arent. A homemaker, Patricia was a member of the Perryopolis United Methodist Church and the Women's Church group, Israfil. She and her husband...

Thomas H. Hoffman

Thomas H. Hoffman

Jun 19, 2017

Thomas H. “Tim” Hoffman, 80, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, June 19, 2017 in Country Care Manor. Born in Belle Vernon on January 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Steve and Yvonne (Griffith) Hoffman. Thomas was retired from Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel and was a mechanic in Tim's Auto Repair in Rostraver Twp. He was a member of the...

William R. Finnegan

William R. Finnegan

Jun 14, 2017

William R. Finnegan, 65, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on February 15, 1952, he was the son of the late William H. Finnegan and Margaret (Murin) Finnegan Hetrick. William was a welder for the P & L E Railroad and then worked and retired from the CSX Railroad. He was...

Jerry Lewis Houseman

Jerry Lewis Houseman

Jun 10, 2017

Jerry Lewis Houseman, 76, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in Rostraver Township on June 18, 1940, he was the son of the late Oral Benton and Pearl (Comer) Houseman. Jerry was a retired steelworker. He attended Pilgrim Holiness Church (which his family founded) and Wesleyan Church in West Newton. Jerry was the...

Edward M. Kerestes

Edward M. Kerestes

Jun 2, 2017

Edward M. Kerestes, 70, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, June 2, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in New Eagle on March 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Michael T. and Barbara C. (Ulakovic) Kerestes. Ed retired from the purchasing/consulting field. He and his wife owned and operated Mary Ann's Cards and Gifts in Rostraver Shopping Center...

John J. Savko

John J. Savko

Jun 2, 2017

John J. Savko, 60, of Perryopolis died Friday, June 2, 2017 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Connellsville on November 10, 1956, he was the son of the late Michael R. and Helen P. (Kubina) Savko. John loved the outdoors especially fishing. His family is not saying good bye, they are sending him off on his last fishing trip. He...

Wilfred J. Taylor

Wilfred J. Taylor

May 26, 2017

Wilfred J. Taylor, 99, of Rostraver Township, died at home on Friday, May 26, 2017. Born in Forward Township on April 6, 1918, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Derwen (Davies) Taylor. Protestant by faith, Wilfred was retired from Lee-Norse Corporation in Charleroi and was a charter member of the Mon Valley Radio Controllers Club. He...

Charles R. Milkent

Charles R. Milkent

May 17, 2017

Charles R. Milkent, 79, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in The Donnell House after a brief illness. Born in Charleroi on September 22, 1937, he was the son of the late George A. Milkent and Stella (Savitsky) and George Bartoshek. Charles was a 1955 graduate of Centerville High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was...

William Alva Fell

William Alva Fell

May 10, 2017

William Alva Fell, 92, of Rostraver Twp., died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Mt. Vernon Assisted Living. Born in Webster on June 18, 1924, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Nellie (Boyd) Fell. William was retired from the U S Post Office and also worked for L T V Steel. He operated a Confectionery store in...

Richard C. "Dick" Wingerter

Richard C. "Dick" Wingerter

May 3, 2017

Richard C. ''Dick'' Wingerter, 77, of Belle Vernon, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Born in Erie, PA on January 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Elmer Theodore and Irene (Klick) Wingerter. Dick graduated from Erie Cathedral Prep and also graduated from Gannon College with a Bachelor of Science...

Joseph Niciolette Jr.

Joseph Niciolette Jr.

Apr 22, 2017

Joseph Nicolette Jr., 72, of Smithton, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Excela Frick Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on March 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph and Susan Mae (Moore) Nicolette Sr. Joseph was a mechanic and worked with heavy machinery. He is survived by his son, Michael J. Nicolette and his fianc, Brooke Polfer...

David W. Hoffman

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Raymond A. Beddick

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...