Obituaries
Emerson Leckemby
Jun 10, 2016
Emerson E. Leckemby, 81, of Webster, died Friday, June 10, 2016 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Webster on April 15, 1935, he was the son of the late James Edward and Christeen (Curdy) Leckemby. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Remaley) Leckemby and his brother, James (Kathleen) Leckemby of Webster. Funeral service were held on Monday in the...
John Seamon
Jun 3, 2016
John J. Seamon, 84, of Greensburg died Friday, June 3, 2016 in Westmoreland Manor. Born in Charleroi on May 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Michael and Julia (Mayernick) Seamon. John was a retired steelworker from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He enjoyed gardening, liked to tinker, and was able to fix anything. He served in the U.S. Navy...
John Beres
Jun 2, 2016
John Paul Beres, 87, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2016. John gave his all to be a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed by his beloved Dorothy, wife of 66 years; his five children, John (Helen), Launie (Don) Trevisani, Jeffrey (Carol Ann), Joel (Mary) and Christopher (Shelly); his 10 grandchildren, and all...
Bonita Cooper
May 28, 2016
Bonita L. Cooper, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Grenada, Mississippi on February 13, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Herbert P. and Louise (Griffin) Snyder. A homemaker, Bonita was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She loved gardening and cooking, and...
Diane Shepler
May 26, 2016
A beautiful mother, aunt, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by all, Diane G. Shepler, 76 of Webster, died peacefully at UPMC Mercy Hospital on Thursday, May 26, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Diane was born on November 2, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN., the daughter of the late Charles and Irene Hite. In...
Donald Desantis
May 20, 2016
Donald C. DeSantis, 64, of Charleroi died Friday, May 20, 2016 in Southwestern Care Center. Born in Monongahela on August 23, 1951, he was the son of Donald R. DeSantis, who survives and resides in Florida and the late Joanne McDivett DeSantis. In addition to his father, he is survived by his stepmother, Cheryl L. DeSantis; and sisters, Terri Troutman...
Mitchell Pauline
May 6, 2016
Mitchell J. Pauline, 54, of Van Meter, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 in UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on April 2, 1962, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Vindivich) Pauline Evans and James Pauline and the stepson of the late Gerrie. Mitch was a millwright, welder for ArcelorMittal Steel and attended Olive Branch Baptist Church....
Robert Sharp
May 4, 2016
Robert J. Sharp, 74, of Elizabeth died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born in McKeesport on May 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert J. Sharp, Sr. and Lois Elva (Pry) Thomas and his step father, Howard Thomas. Bob retired from Duquesne Light where he worked as a scrubber operator. He was a member...
Nancy Davis
May 3, 2016
Nancy A. Davis, 42, of New Kensington died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Monongahela on June 25, 1973, she was the daughter of Leroy J. and Charmaine (Cupp) Davis, who both survive. In addition to her mother and father, she is survived by her daughters, Kelsey and Montana; and brothers, Michael and Charles Davis. She...
Jeffrey Atkinson
Apr 18, 2016
Jeffrey W. Atkinson, 51, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, April 18, 2016. Born in Charleroi on September 25, 1964, he was the son of John D. Atkinson of Florida and Joyce L. (Norris) Atkinson of Rostraver Township. Jeffrey was a meat cutter at many grocery stores in the area. In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by...
Jean Magiske
Apr 12, 2016
Jean Magiske, 71 , of Rostraver Township, died at her home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born in Charleroi on September 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Rita (Ligon) Hertzog. Jean was a self-employed tax accountant. She was an active member of the Church of St. Anne, where she served as a Counter and...
Mary Zolock
Apr 11, 2016
Mary A. Zolock, 94, of Rostraver Township, died at home on Monday, April 11, 2016. Born in Elizabeth, PA on October 18, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John and Joann (Kovach) Cherepko. A homemaker, Mary was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Twp. She was retired from the Ladies Garment Works of America....
Stella Assad
Mar 27, 2016
Stella Assad, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Lafayette Manor. Born in Charleroi on April 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Freda (Haggerty) Van Kirk. Stella was a cook for the Belle Vernon Area School District. She is survived by her son, Bill; daughters, Sharyn and Barbara; 8 grandchildren; 5 great...
Martin Badzik
Mar 27, 2016
Martin A. Badzik, 71, of Donora, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Select Specialty McKeesport Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on November 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael and Sophie (Homa) Badzik. Martin retired from USX Irvin Works. He was a member of The Carpenters Cross Church in Webster. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, cooking and...
Dr. Regis Serinko, Sr.
Mar 15, 2016
Dr. Regis J. Serinko, Sr., 93 , of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in the Crawford House in McKeesport. Born in Perryopolis on April 15, 1922, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Hudock) Serinko. Dr. Serinko was a graduate of St. Vincent College, received his Masters degree from West Virginia University and his Doctorate...
Audrey Snyder
Mar 10, 2016
Audrey M. Snyder, 78, of Belle Vernon died Thursday, March 10, 2016 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in Perryopolis on September 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late David and Edna (Taylor) Richter. Audrey was a cook at Bill's Golfland. She belonged to the Winnett Methodist Church in Smithton. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca M. (Rodney)...
Kathy Rosnick
Mar 6, 2016
Kathy (Conrad) Rosnick, age 65, of Belle Vernon, Pennyslvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. She was born on January 19, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, the only child of James F. and Leah M. Conrad of West Newton, Pennsylvania. Kathy graduated from West Virginia University, magna cum laude...
Ida Krawiec
Mar 6, 2016
Ida E. Krawiec, 67, of Webster, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Charleroi on March 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Olive (Beadling) Lorenzo. Ida was retired from Nutrition Inc. She loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Krawiec;...
Charles Menestrina
Mar 1, 2016
Charles L. Menestrina, 88, of Rostraver Township died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in Meriden, CT on May 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Secondo Menestrina and Mary (Pittigher) Menestrina Gasperini. Chuck was an equipment fabricator for Lee Norse Mining Equipment, where he retired after 42 years. He was a member of the...
Mary Ririe
Feb 23, 2016
"Mary" Rita Ririe, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monongahela on January 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Burns) Jonas. A homemaker, Rita was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Twp. She is survived by her sons, Donald J. (Susan) Ririe,...