Obituaries
Dianne Shepard
Aug 5, 2016
Dianne M. Shepard, 47, of Donora, died at home on Friday, August 5, 2016. Born in North Charleroi on March 3, 1969, she is the daughter of Carolyn (Koons) Ganoe, who survives and resides in Monessen and the late Oscar Ganoe. Dianne was a caregiver at Kenric Manor in Donora. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...
Roy Hepler "Jr."
Jul 29, 2016
Roy J. Hepler "Jr." passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016. He was born in Mendon, PA on August 6, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Williams Helper, Roy Smith Hepler and sister, Janet Winsome Hepler Rhodes. Jr. was a Born Again Christian for many years. A farmer all of his life. He loved his cows,...
Susan Davenport
Jul 22, 2016
Susan M. ''Susie'' Davenport, 56, of Greensburg, passed away suddenly after a long-term illness on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Westmoreland Regional Hospital. Born in McKeesport on November 23, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Gerald H. and Doris B. (Denney) Goulette. Susie was a Nursing Assistant at Mt. Vernon Health Care in Elizabeth Twp. She was a...
Joan Jugan
Jul 7, 2016
Joan A. ''Jenny'' Jugan, 97, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Fredericktown on December 13, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Silvio and Maria (Orsucci) Gaggini. Jenny was a member of the Church of St. Anne and the Christian Mothers. She was the last surviving member of her family....
Donald Cunningham
Jun 26, 2016
Donald G. Cunningham, Sr., 93, of Rostraver Township died Sunday, June 26, 2016 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in Donora on June 25, 1923, he was the son of the late William A. and Lennis (Greenwood) Cunningham. Don was retired from US Steel Monroeville Research Lab where he worked as an Analytical Chemist. He served in the US Merchant Marine...
Marian Pasternak
Jun 23, 2016
Marian Pasternak, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Westmoreland Manor. Born in McKeesport on March 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Marco and Mary (Benvin) Sabich. Marian worked as a secretary and was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton. She is survived by her son, David M. Pasternak of Rostraver...
Betty Matty
Jun 21, 2016
Betty Jean Matty, 75, of Lake Ridge, VA died Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Born in Charleroi on October 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Jean (Hughes) Laughland. Jean was a Speech Clinician at East Allegheny Intermediate Unit as well as other schools in the area. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey T. (Carol)...
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...
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