Obituaries
Nancy J. Hoffman
Jun 7, 2024
Nancy J. Hoffman, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, June 7, 2024. Born in McKeesport on December 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Elizabeth Mae (Girard) Whittington.
Nancy was a retired school teacher from the West Jefferson Hills School District and attended Gospel Alliance Church in Rostraver. In her younger years, she was a member of...
Patricia R. Gardner
Jun 4, 2024
Patricia R. Gardner, 84, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 18, 1939.
Patricia was a bartender and waitress and worked at numerous establishments in the Mon Valley area.
She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Gardner; son, David Gardner of Tampa, Florida; daughter, Dawn Petrone of Coconut Creek, Florida; granddaughter, Jamie Petrone;...
Deborah Lynn Chaconas
May 30, 2024
Deborah Lynn Chaconas, 72, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in McKeesport on September 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Esther (Dakos) Pierce.
Deborah was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen. She enjoyed knitting and had formerly worked at Sam's Club and Equibank.
She is survived by her husband, Nick...
Dennis E. Frye Sr.
May 29, 2024
Dennis E. Frye, Sr., 78, of Plum Boro, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on June 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Clayton L. and Alma V. (Baker) Frye.
Dennis was an electrician and worked for Ford Motor Co. in Detroit, MI for 30 years. He was a member and Past Master of the Plymouth Rock Lodge...
Kenneth Frazier Johnson
May 28, 2024
Kenneth Frazier Johnson, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Liberty Boro on February 25, 1956, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Mary Elizabeth (Frazier) Johnson.
Kenneth was a carpenter with the Union Carpenters Local 432 and worked for Giffin Interiors in Bridgeville.
He is survived by his wife, Marion J. (Taylor) Johnson; children,...
Guy K. Patterson
May 24, 2024
Guy K. Patterson, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, May 24, 2024. Born in McKeesport on July 29, 1935, he was the son of the late James Boyd Patterson and Marian (Kelley) Patterson.
Guy was a lifelong farmer and was raised on the family property, The East View Farm on Patterson Lane in Rostraver Township. Guy was a life member of Olive...
Lillian P. Smith
May 20, 2024
Lillian P. Smith, 98, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, May 20, 2024. Born in Red Bank, PA on December 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Zerie and Edith M. (Rowe) Vinck.
A loving homemaker, Lillian enjoyed baking and crocheting. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Monessen and was the last surviving member of her family....
Myrtle Belle (Heckman) Fetterman
May 16, 2024
Myrtle Belle (Heckman) Fetterman, 92, of Elizabeth, went to Heaven on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and is being held by her precious Savior, Jesus. She's joyfully reunited with a son and her husband, Lee.
Her wisdom, smile, prayers, love, and humor will be missed by her children and grandchildren, their families, and all of her relatives and many friends.
Myrtle lived her life...
Shirley A. Erickson
May 13, 2024
Shirley A. (Pyrdek) Erickson, 85, of West Newton, died Monday, May 13, 2024 at Heartland Hospice, Greensburg, PA.
She is survived by her son, Ed Brassart and his wife Denise; grandsons, Eddie and his wife Meredith and Evan and his wife Paige; great grandchildren, Edison, Oliver and Maisie; sister, Marion Pyrdek of Greensburg; as well as many cousins.
She was preceded in...
Nancy L. Williams
May 7, 2024
Nancy L. Williams, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Charleroi on May 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Mehrman) Kutska.
Nancy was a Special Education Teacher and was retired from Francis McClure Junior High School in White Oak. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her...
Charles R. "Chuck" Buza
Apr 28, 2024
Charles R. “Chuck” Buza, 69, of Rostraver Township died Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on October 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Makosey) Buza.
Chuck was the owner of the former Mon Valley Coach Works. He had a passion for cars and really enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles and boating. He was also a member...
John Dennis Wasko
Apr 26, 2024
John Dennis Wasko, 82, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Forest Hills and North Braddock, died at home on Friday, April 26, 2024. Born in Braddock on November 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Albert and Tillie (Dennis) Wasko. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Wasko.
John was the loving husband of Judith (Comer) Wasko for...
Connie J. Krofek
Apr 23, 2024
Connie J. Krofek, 76, of West Newton, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born on July 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Oxley) Stoneman.
Connie was a fantastic cook and she loved to read and refinish furniture. She especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, George E. Krofek; daughter, Yvonne (Jason)...
Anne E. Vargo Yohe
Apr 19, 2024
Anne E. Vargo Yohe, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on March 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (McDonough) Randall.
Anne was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, travelling, reading and working puzzles. She had a special love for Elvis Presley.
She is survived by her children,...
Raymond D. Popp
Apr 11, 2024
Raymond D. Popp, 97, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Rostraver Township on March 14, 1927, he was the son of the late John D. and Camelia (Rousseau) Popp.
Raymond started working for Robert Haury Decorating Company in Monessen in 1949, where he painted and decorated many stores and churches throughout the Mon Valley. In 1954 Raymond and...
John Gregory "JJ" Russell
Apr 8, 2024
John Gregory ''JJ'' Russell, 64, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, April 8, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on August 28, 1959, he was the son of the late Carl E. Russell Sr. and Genevieve (Druciak) Russell.
JJ was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School and played on the WPIAL Basketball Championship Team in 1978. He attended Robert Morris University where...
Annita "Louise" Weaver
Apr 4, 2024
Annita ''Louise'' Weaver, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born in Pembroke, NC on August 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Javan and Jessie Bell (Locklear) Dimery.
Annita Weaver, known by family and friends as "Louise", was a giver of joy to all she encountered through her uplifting communication and devout Christian education and understanding of...
Catherine Christine Yukish
Apr 2, 2024
Catherine Christine Yukish, 67, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after a prolonged health decline. Born in Uniontown on November 18, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Gavrich) Yukish. She was also preceded in death by her brother John.
Cathy's education included: St Mary Elementary, & Laurel Highlands High in Uniontown, a BA in English from Penn State U,...
Mary E. Hufford
Mar 31, 2024
Mary E. Hufford, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on November 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Ellen (Ray) McCamish.
Mary was retired from Jefferson Hospital where she worked as a cook. She loved flowers, especially working in her flower beds and garden. She enjoyed cooking for her family...
Darlene C. Volk
Mar 26, 2024
Darlene C. Volk, 81, of Monongahela, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on December 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Large Jr. and Ann (Scrip) Large.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Volk; daughters, Regina (Lino) Neri and Bernadine (Gary) Trunzo; grandchildren, Stephanie (Darren) Sargo, Alyssa (Chris) Shearer, Thomas Neri, Mia (Chris) Baker, Tyler...
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