Obituaries
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....
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...
Lorraine M. Conrad
Feb 7, 2017
Lorraine M. Conrad, 98, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, died at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in Johnstown on December 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Madeline (Abbott) Lovell. Lorraine is survived by her son, David E. Conrad Jr. of Rostraver Twp.; daughters, Twyla (John) Super of Montpelier, VA, Jaqueline (John) Mohler of Moon...
Grace T. Baruffalo
Feb 6, 2017
Grace T. Baruffalo, 72, fianc of Robert Duvuvei of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, died at home Monday, February 6, 2017. Born in Caledonia, PA on June 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Irene (Facchine) Baruffalo. She is survived by her fianc, Robert Duvuvei and his children, Rhonda (Rick) Kobosky of Fairhope, Donna (Kenny) Betza of Lower...
Dorothy Higgins
Feb 5, 2017
Dorothy Mildred (Coughenour)Higgins, 98, of Rostraver Township, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Dunlevy Manor. Born in Donora on September 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William and LuVada (Hughes) Coughenour. A homemaker, Dorothy married Oliver Higgins on July 4, 1944. They resided in Donora until 1958, when they moved...
James D. Chaybin
Jan 19, 2017
James D. Chaybin, 81, of Belle Vernon died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Born at home on the farm in South Huntington Township on August 14, 1935, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Holod) Chaybin. James retired from the U. S. Post Office in 1992 after 31 years of service...
Mildred "Millie" Hassick
Jan 11, 2017
Mildred “Millie” Hassick, 94, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Heritage Place. Born in Monessen on October 8, 1922, she was thedaughter of the late John and Anna (Ondeck) Hassick. Millie was a retired private duty nurse. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Pittsburgh Congregations - Central Congregation. She loved to talk to people, and she loved...
Roberta M. Howell
Jan 5, 2017
Roberta M. Howell, 82, of Belle Vernon died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the home of her daughter. Born in Battletown, Kentucky on June 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Rose (Stell) Peabody. Roberta was a loving wife, mother and sister; she was the matriarch of her family. She is survived by her children, Delores...
Thomas A. Vitale, Sr.
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas A. Vitale, Sr., 95, of Fellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Born in Webster on May 21, 1921, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Flora (Lorenzo) Vitale. From America's "Greatest Generation", Thomas was a Decorated World War II Veteran of the Coast Guard. He was awarded the "Navy Marine Medal for Heroism" in saving...
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