Obituaries
David Scott Beveridge
Jan 12, 2024
David “Scott” Beveridge, 67, of Webster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by family and friends in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on August 31, 1956, he was the son of the late James Robert and June (Hart) Beveridge.
Scott was best known as a journalist and photographer for the Observer...
Dr. Jaroslav V. Vaverka
Jan 3, 2024
Dr. Jaroslav V. Vaverka, 80, of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Chomutov, Czechoslovakia on November 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Vladimir Buchta and Vera Skalska.
Jaroslav immigrated to the United States in 1969. He was an engineer in the mine and was also a weight lifter prior to becoming a...
Donald R. Flower
Dec 16, 2023
Donald Flower, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Rostraver Township on March 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Thomas and Isabell T. (Tomlinson) Flower.
Donald was a school bus driver, was a member of Fells United Methodist Church and the Rostraver Lions Club. Donald also worked for the Rostraver Public...
Fred J. Caster II
Dec 16, 2023
Fred J. Caster, II, 89, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Forward Township on December 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred J. and Lillian (Collins) Caster.
Fred was a mechanic and also worked for Volkswagen. He was an avid hunter and loved reading. He honorably served his country in the U.S....
Florence Adele Hughes
Dec 8, 2023
Florence A. Hughes, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 8, 2023. Born in North Charleroi on July 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late David and Florence Ferguson.
Presbyterian by faith, Florence was a Credit Union Manager.
She is survived by her son, Bryan W. Hughes of Rostraver; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tom...
Micheal G. Mahoney II
Dec 8, 2023
Micheal G. Mahoney II, 48, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 8, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Trenton, MI on September 7, 1975.
Micheal was a self-employed electrician and was an active member of The Christian Center Church in Rostraver Township. Micheal was free-spirited, had a big heart, and he lived life by...
Winifred D. Oleksak
Nov 25, 2023
Winifred D. Oleksak, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, November 25, 2023. Born in Collinsburg on December 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred T. and Jean B. (Povirk) Dainty.
Winnie’s career spanned several roles, including working as an administrative assistant for Lee Norse, Miller's Department Store, BVA School District, and Elliott Group.
Devoted...
Mildred and Melvin Muir
Nov 22, 2023
Melvin Robert "Scotty" Muir died October 6, 2021 at the age of 94. He was born August 6, 1927 in Gastonville, PA to Robert and Katrina Muir. He was a graduate of Monongahela High School and a United States Army Veteran. Scotty was the only son and raised with his 5 sisters in Nottingham Township. He was an outstanding...
Jennifer Ann Baldini
Nov 20, 2023
Jennifer Ann Baldini, 55, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, November 20, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1968, she was the daughter of John G. and Geraldine J. (Mascetta) Turtzer, who survive and reside in Rostraver Township.
Jennifer was a Registered Nurse and took great pride in being a Hospice Nurse.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Stephen V. Russell
Nov 16, 2023
Stephen V. Russell of Monongahela, Washington County, a longtime educator and community leader died Thurday, November 16, 2023. He was born February 28, 1949, in Montreal, Canada a son of the late James William and Theresa Coreau Russell. A 1967 Belle Vernon Area High School graduate, Russell earned a Bachelor of Science degree at California University of Pennsylvania in...
Mary Lou Moskal
Nov 15, 2023
Mary Lou Moskal, 81, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Belle Vernon on November 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary (Pedulla) Moskal Sr.
MaryLou worked for 36 years at Howard Johnson's Restaurant in Rostraver Township from their opening day in December 1963, until their closing in 1999.
She is...
Beverly Kay Ritchie
Nov 14, 2023
Beverly Kay Ritchie, 64, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born in McKeesport on March 21, 1959, she was the daughter of Howard C. Forsythe, who survives and resides in Rostraver Twp. and the late Sally L. (Marciniak) Forsythe.
Beverly worked at T J Maxx Retail Store. She was very proud of her collection of snowmen...
Steve Shearson Jr.
Nov 9, 2023
Steve Shearson Jr., 86, of Rostraver Township, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Steve finally succumbed to his heart and lung disease after putting up the good fight! Steve, a son of the late Theresa and Steve Shearson Sr., was raised in Burgettstown, Pa. in Washington County. Steve lived as a resident of Rostraver Township...
Timothy "Iceman" Frieze
Nov 8, 2023
Timothy Shawn Frieze, 63, of Rostraver Township passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home following a long illness. Born in New Castle, Delaware on December 2, 1959, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Margaret Evelyn (Jenkins) Frieze.
Tim also known as "Iceman" or "Frieze Pop" grew up in Leedom Estates in New Castle...
Anthony Leonard Calderone
Oct 27, 2023
Anthony Leonard Calderone, 56, of Greensburg died Friday, October 27, 2023.
A Private Blessing Service was held in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com
Helen D. Golashewski
Oct 19, 2023
Helen D. Golashewski, 93, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in North Charleroi on May 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Cullen) Kortina. Her grandfather, Valentine Cullen Sr., whom she loved dearly, called her "His Lil' Apple Dupple" (dumplin).
Helen worked many years as a secretary, leaving the...
Bonnie Lee Turkovich
Oct 17, 2023
Bonnie Lee Turkovich, 74, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born in Charleroi on December 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Jean Elizabeth (Wilding) Budd.
At the age of 17, Bonnie began her 56 year working career as a secretary for...
Christine Elaine Carson
Oct 17, 2023
Christine Elaine Carson, 50, of Hunker, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Born in McKeesport on September 6, 1973, she was the daughter of Bob and Kathryn Ann (Gouker) Wilson, who survive and reside in West Newton.
Christine was a nurse's aide for Baldock Nursing Centre and was a member of the Alliance Church of God in New Stanton....
Eugene A. Ritenour
Oct 16, 2023
Eugene Andrew Ritenour, 90, of Peachtree City, Georgia, died Monday, October 16, 2023. Born in Star Junction on December 16, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Adams) Ritenour.
Eugene was an aircraft mechanic for USAir (Allegheny Airlines). He also worked at Cedarbrook Golf Course. He loved talking with people and enjoyed listening to...
Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans
Oct 8, 2023
Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans, 87 was living at Mon Valley Care Center in Monongahela and went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1936 in Eldora, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Behanna) Trexel who passed away shortly after giving birth and she was...
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