Obituaries
Reverend Whitney
Oct 21, 2015
Reverend Gordon W. Whitney, 98, of West Grove, PA, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Beloved by his surviving children, Martha Ann Rowe and husband, Rick of Raleigh, NC; John H. E. Whitney of Bronx, NY; and Gordon W. Whitney, Jr. of Laurel, MD. Reverend Whitney is also survived by a sister, Virginia Buchman of...
Ross Little
Oct 17, 2015
Ross A. Little, 58, of San Diego, formerly of Fellsburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Pomerado Hospital, San Diego, CA. Born in Pittsburgh on July 10, 1957, he was the son of Viola (Cunningham) Little, who survives and resides in Fellsburg, and the late Andrew Walter Little. Ross graduated from IUP with a BS in Computer Programming and worked...
Valoren Neth
Oct 15, 2015
Valoren Lee "Bud" Neth was born on August 31, 1931 in Coal Center. He was the son of Elliot and Olive (Crispen) Neth. He lived his you in Granville and attended school at East Pike School District in California, PA. Valoren was a supervisor at a coal mine, cement plant and strip mining operation. He had his pilot's license and...
Elizabeth Greenwood
Oct 8, 2015
Elizabeth A. Greenwood, 77, of Clarksville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Forward Township on August 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Eugene and Henrietta (Pishney) Fine. A homemaker, Betty was Protestant by faith. She was a Master Gardener and seamstress, and she had many hobbies. She was a...
Dr. Matthew Davies
Oct 5, 2015
Following a courageous two year battle with cancer, Dr. Matthew J. Davies, 28, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A resident of Hunker, he was born in Pittsburgh on May 9, 1987, the son of John M. and Nancy (Nestler) Davies of Rostraver Township. Dr. Davies was a graduate of BVA High School and...
James Gavatorta
Sep 21, 2015
James A. Gavatorta, 49, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, September 21, 2015. Born in Jeannette on July 10, 1966, he was the son of the late Donna (Long) Gavatorta. Jim was Operations Supervisor for the Rostraver Branch of the Westmoreland County airport. He is survived by his wife, Krista (Gray) Gavatorta; two daughters, Kourtney Gavatorta and Karlee Gavatorta; two step-daughters,...
Terri Trilli
Sep 16, 2015
Terri J. Trilli, 33, of Donora died September 16, 2015. Born November 21, 1981, she is the daughter of Billee (Shaffer) Trilli and the late Paul C. Trilli Jr. Additional survivors include two brothers, Keith Trilli and Christopher (Amber) Trilli; nieces and nephews, Logan, Annalese, Dominic, Adriana and Abigail. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral...
Russell Lynn
Sep 16, 2015
Russell F. Lynn, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Nevaeh Cove in Charleroi. Born in Rostraver Township on March 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Eckard) Lynn. A farmer, Russell was a truck driver for Eidemiller and also drove bus for the BVA School District. He attended Olive Branch Baptist...
Adam Spitznagel, Jr
Sep 11, 2015
Adam G. Spitznagel, Jr., 71, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, September 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Adam and Florence (Seneca) Spitznagel. Adam was the deeply beloved husband of Marlane (Auth), to whom he was married for over 44...
Richard Trenk
Sep 6, 2015
Richard P. Trenk, 62, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 6, 2015 after a five year battle with cancer. Born August 28, 1953, he was the son of the late James and Stella (Antal) Trenk. He is survived by his bride of 40 years, Jody (McIntosh) Trenk; his daughters, Bethany Trenk (Alyia) and Richelle Romanchak...
Melvin Anastasiu
Sep 4, 2015
Melvin Joseph Anastasiu, 75, of Elizabeth, died at his home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Born in McKeesport on June 13, 1940, he was the son of the late George and Katherine (Kilger) Anastasiu. Mel worked for Penn Dot and PJ Dick Corp as a bridge and construction inspector. Some projects included Boot Jack Mountain Bypass of Ridgeway, North Shore...
Florence Hrycko
Aug 30, 2015
Florence C. Hrycko, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Denbo on October 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Samosky) Czerwinsky. A homemaker, Mrs. Hrycko worked for Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator and then supervisor. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church...
Bryan Whitlatch, Jr
Aug 28, 2015
Bryan Whitlatch, Jr., 85, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Friday, August 28, 2015 in Carmichaels. Born in Rostraver Township on January 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Bryan N .and Jane (Smalley) Whitlatch. Bryan was a retired town service man from Columbia Gas Company. He loved Blue Grass and Country Music, and he...
Thomas Province
Aug 21, 2015
Thomas R. Province, 60, of Johnstown died Friday, August 21, 2015 in the Memorial Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia on November 4, 1954, he is the son of Margaret Ann (Gibbs) Province, who survives and resides in Johnstown and the late Edgar R. "Tim" Province. Tom was a former employee of the FBI in Pittsburgh, followed by his retirement from...
Marilyn Sharp
Aug 19, 2015
Marilyn M. Sharp, 71, of Elizabeth died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in The Family Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Born in McKeesport on April 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Hazel (Kemp) Ziegler. A wife and mother, Marilyn was a 1962 graduate of McKeesport High School. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church...
Patricia Marsden
Aug 12, 2015
Patricia A. Marsden, 76, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born in New Eagle on November 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Mark) Namie. Pat was a secretary for the Belle Vernon Area School District for 24 years. She is survived by her son, Mark E. Dolfi of...
Betty Staffieri
Aug 7, 2015
Betty L. Staffieri, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, August 7, 2015 in Nevaeh Cove in Charleroi. Born in Rostraver Township on April 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Bessie (Lynn) Eckard. A homemaker, Betty was Protestant by faith. She is survived by her son, Nick (Belinda) Staffieri; daughter, Maria (Charles) Metz, all of...
Julia Plevel
Aug 4, 2015
Julia Plevel, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in McKeesport on July 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pida) Solvay. Julia worked at the former Queen Elizabeth Shoppe in Elizabeth for nearly 50 years. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver...
Evelyn Tillman
Jul 25, 2015
Evelyn D. Tillman, 37, daughter of Joseph Tillman and Ida Eicholtz, passed away July 25, 2015 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born February 11, 1978, she is also survived by three brothers, one sister, two nieces and five nephews. A Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon. Funeral arrangements have been...
Lawrence Rippel
Jul 21, 2015
Lawrence Howard Rippel, 93, of Rostraver Township, died peacefully in the home he built on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Lawrence "Rip" was born June 29, 1922 in Forward Township. He was the son of the late William C. Rippel and Gertie (Tarr) Rippel. Following graduation from Elizabeth High School in 1941, he proudly served in the US Coast Guard on...
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