Obituaries
Barron W. "Butch" Douglass
Jan 23, 2025
Barron W. ''Butch'' Douglass, 87, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Dunlevy Manor Personal Care Home. Born in Elizabeth on September 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Elisha Barron and Jean (Warren) Douglass.
Butch was a Crane Operator for Local 66. He grew up on a farm and helped with all the farm work and...
Harley L. Sickles Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Harley L. Sickles, Jr., 82, of Monessen passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born in Webster on May 25, 1942, he was the son of the late Harley L. and Frances D. (Seiple) Sickles.
Harley was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was a man of great integrity, determination, honesty and dependability, who...
Gordon J. Natali
Jan 4, 2025
Gordon John Natali, 82, of Webster, died Saturday, January 4, 2025 on hospice at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Charleroi on March 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Angelo and Elma (Dolfi) Natali.
Gordon was a Barber and owned Natali's Barber Shop in Webster. He also worked for Rostraver Township.
Gordon was a loving...
Frances "Fran" V. Rendulic
Jan 2, 2025
Frances “Fran” V. Rendulic, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in AHN Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her five surviving children. Born in McKeesport on October 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Frances (Fink) Vodopivec.
Fran was a woman dedicated to her family and church. Married for 37 years,...
Frederick C. Metz Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
Frederick C. Metz, Sr., 88, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 on hospice in AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born in Monongahela on July 10, 1936, he was the son of the late James and Marian (Little) Metz.
Fred was a truck driver and loved driving his truck! He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a...
Kevin Show Porter
Dec 28, 2024
Kevin Show Porter, 65, of Rostraver Township, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center after his battle with Appendiceal Cancer. Born in Mount Pleasant on June 19, 1959, he was the son of the late Charles Vance and Edna Muriel (Show) Porter.
A lifelong resident of Rostraver Township, Kevin was a member...
Andrea Regotti
Dec 25, 2024
Andrea Regotti, 74, of Jeannette died Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on December 11, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Francis (Maylys) Stasko.
Andrea was a retired accountant. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Rostraver and also attended Charter Oak Church Crossroads Campus. She was faithful in attending church and...
Patricia A. David
Dec 22, 2024
Patricia A. David, 62, of Elrama died Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on October 28, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Sandra E. (Harris) Swiantek.
Patricia worked as a cook in the Ringgold School District and finished her career at Hill's Restaurant in Monongahela. She was a member of Bible Alliance Church in...
Donald "Buddy" Clark Talbert
Dec 21, 2024
Donald ''Buddy'' Clark Talbert, 76, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born September 21, 1948, in Charleroi, He was the son of the late Lilath Clark Louttit and Donald Talbert and the grandson of Howard L. and Annabelle Paxton Clark, who were influential in his early upbringing.
Buddy worked in many fields during his...
Donna Lee Linko
Dec 18, 2024
Donna Lee Linko, 70, of Star Junction, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her daughter’s home. Born in McKeesport on July 24, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Genevieve (Gobel) Ilgenfritz.
Donna spent much of her life in Rostraver Township and Star Junction. She was married to William J. Linko Jr. for 54...
Edward M. Lario
Dec 18, 2024
Edward M. Lario, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born in Donora on May 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Adrosko) Lario.
Ed was a photographer for the FBI and was an insurance adjuster for the Fireman's Fund. He was a member of the Church of St. Anne, the Donora Elks...
Jon E. "Gene" Golashewski
Dec 14, 2024
Jon E. "Gene" Golashewski, 90, of Rostraver Township, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in Monessen on May 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Solan) Golashewski.
He retired from his trucking business, Mon Valley Express, that he shared with his late wife, Helen. "Gene" was a member of the "Thirsty...
Joyce Ann Sickles
Dec 11, 2024
Joyce Ann Sickles, 89, of Fayette City, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Donora on July 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Alberta Miller.
A homemaker, Joyce was a member of Little Redstone Church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pittsburgh Penguins fan.
She is survived by her sons, David (Rhonda) Sickles of Newell...
Donna Rae Greenawalt
Dec 8, 2024
Donna Rae Greenawalt, 81, of Rostraver Township, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving children in her home on the afternoon of December 8, 2024. Born in Perryopolis on August 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Dorothy (Naylor) Erdely.
Donna leaves us to be reunited with her beloved husband of 38 years, Ronald W. Greenawalt.
Donna was...
Pamela A. Sabin
Dec 7, 2024
Pamela A. Sabin, 53, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born in Elizabeth on March 14, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Sandra Lee (McFillen) Kirschner and Carl W. Kirschner, who survives and resides in Smethport, PA.
Pamela enjoyed baking and cooking and was very much involved with the BVA Band Parents organization. She was especially fond...
Henry Flannigan Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Henry Flannigan, Jr., 91, of Monongahela, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Rostraver Township on January 29, 1933, he was the son of the late Henry P. and Lora (Artis) Flannigan and was brother to deceased sisters, Helen (Rozik), Bonnie (Porter), Patricia (Gantner) and Frances (Prince). Survived by Beverly Freycenet of Longwood, FL; brother, John Flannigan of...
David Allen Reho
Dec 4, 2024
David Allen Reho, 74, of Charleroi, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at West Penn Hospital while being surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Pittsburgh on August 14, 1950 he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Evon) Reho of Whitsett. Before he was taken by the Lord, David courageously battled 7 different cancers.
Dave was a...
Ralph J. Tegnelia
Dec 3, 2024
Ralph J. Tegnelia, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on April 29, 1937, he was the son of the late Lindsay and Ladisca (Restaino) Tegnelia.
Ralph was a 1955 graduate of Monessen High School. He graduated from California University of PA with his BS and MBA. He worked as a systems manager for Wheeling...
Donald Wayne Laughland
Nov 25, 2024
Donald Wayne Laughland, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on July 4, 1951, he was the son of the late James W. Laughland Jr. and Ruth M. (Whitlatch) Laughland.
Donald was retired from the Army Corp of Engineers as a Lock and Dam Operator. He was a member of the Webster Beagle Club,...
Jane L. Gobbie
Nov 23, 2024
Jane L. (Mackin) Gobbie, 92, died peacefully in her own bed, in her own home, in the arms of family, surrounded by the people she cherished and who loved and treasured her. She leaves us to join her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard L. Gobbie, who passed away five years earlier.
The youngest child of the late Francis and Catherine...

