Obituaries
John L. Frye Sr.
Jun 11, 2022
John L. Frye, Sr., 82, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, June 11, 2022. Born in Glasgow PA on March 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Clayton L. and Alma V. (Baker) Frye. John retired from the U S Marine Corps after honorably serving his country for 31years. He was a mechanic and machine operator and worked for...
Claire Cicchini Monios
Jun 8, 2022
Claire Cicchini Monios, 86, of Rostraver Township, died early Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022 at her daughter's home. She was born in Clairton on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Harchar) Cicchini. Claire graduated from Clairton High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in chemistry. After completing her degree, she...
Angelina Bradshaw
May 26, 2022
Angelina Bradshaw, 66, of Donora, died Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Charleroi on December 13, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Ashbaugh Sr. and Catherine (Painter) Ashbaugh. Angelina was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels at the Donora Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowled in a bowling league for many years. She is...
Ray Edwin Ver Steeg
May 24, 2022
Ray Edwin Ver Steeg, 56, of Allison Park died Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born in Burbank, CA on February 10, 1966, he was the son of Ralph Edwin and Rebecca Lois (Guffey) Ver Steeg, who survive and reside in Elizabeth. Ray owned and operated 2 Subway Restaurants for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Annamarie Harrigan
May 24, 2022
Annamarie Harrigan, 30, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born in McKeesport on February 8, 1992, she was the daughter of Shawn Harrigan of East McKeesport and the late Georgina (Erb) Harrigan. Annamarie worked in home healthcare for Better is Better in Monessen. She was a member of Bible Alliance Church West Newton. She enjoyed sharing her memories...
Grace Ellen Naylor
May 14, 2022
Grace Ellen Naylor, 92, of Fellsburg/Rostraver Township, died Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born in Donora on December 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Elsie (Lee) Cross. A homemaker, Grace was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Donora. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 212 Ladies Auxiliary in Donora and...
Susan Ann Naylor
May 12, 2022
Susan Ann (Labash) Naylor passed away at her home, the Naylorosa, on May 12, 2022. Susan gave a valiant fight against ovarian cancer, proving how strong of a hunky woman she really was. She was born November 19, 1955 in North Charleroi. A 1973 graduate of Belle Vernon, Susan was a lifelong resident of Rostraver Township. In her lifetime, Susan...
Pamela Kruppa Parasolick
May 6, 2022
Pamela Kruppa Parasolick, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, May 6, 2022. Born in Charleroi on April 9, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Michael Kruppa and Helen (Ducar) Kruppa Slavonia. Pamela was a Special Education teacher for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for 36 years. She has many fond memories and loved to keep up with the special...
Mallory Ann Stoneking
May 2, 2022
Mallory Ann Stoneking 70, of North Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Mallory had a masters degree in Special Education and worked with special needs and at-risk students for over 20 years. She found happiness collecting antiques and spending time with her cats. She is survived by her two sons,...
Sally Marciniak Forsythe
Apr 9, 2022
Sally Marciniak Forsythe, 83, of Rostraver Township, died in her home on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born in Belle Vernon (Redtown) on August 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles Marciniak Jr. and Sara (Easter) Marciniak Backes. Sally was a 1956 graduate of Rostraver High School and for many years, she chaired her high school reunions. She...
Matthew W. Sweeney
Apr 8, 2022
Matthew W. Sweeney, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, April 8, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on May 7, 1933, he was the son of the late John F. and Anna A. (Accipiter) Sweeney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew W. Sweeney Jr.; and brothers, Patrick J. Sweeney and George R. Sweeney....
James Lloyd "Pete" Laird
Apr 1, 2022
James Lloyd ''Pete'' Laird, 77, of West Newton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022 in his home. Born in Mt. Pleasant on January 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Harold and Janet (Rae) Laird. In July of 1963, Pete entered the Marine Corps and served honorably for two tours of duty in Vietnam, separating from...
Celine M. Kraeuter
Mar 27, 2022
Celine M. Kraeuter, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 27, 2022. Born in West Mifflin on January 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph George and Loretta Catherine (Rausch) Ruffing. Celine was a secretary for Rust Engineering and West Mifflin Boro and was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. Celine enjoyed spending...
Beverly Jean Cuthbert
Mar 21, 2022
Beverly Jean Lorenzo Cuthbert, 85, daughter of Nicola and Olive (Beadling) Lorenzo, passed away peacefully in Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg on March 21, 2022. Beverly was born and grew up in Webster, PA, then moved to Fellsburg, Rostraver Twp. with her husband to raise their family of four children until a safe quality of life and health had become a...
Carol Ann Duda
Mar 15, 2022
Carol Ann Sweeney Duda, 71, of Mount Morris, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born in North Charleroi on October 20, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Helen M. (Herbert) Sweeney. Carol was a registered nurse and worked at numerous doctor's offices, and lastly worked for Riverchase Dermatology in Naples FL. She...
Charles W. Rauscher
Mar 13, 2022
Charles W. Rauscher, 81, of Belle Vernon, passed away March 13, 2022, in his home. Born December 6, 1940 in Charleroi PA, a son of the late Maynard and Ruth Rauscher. An automobile enthusiast from a very early age in which he was a mechanic, and a detailer for many years at multiple dealerships in the area, sold insurance for...
Sharon E. Zolock
Mar 12, 2022
Sharon E. Zolock 68, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2022 with her sister Susie by her side. She was born August 5, 1953 and was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Her greatest enjoyment was baking, cooking, and riding her tractor. She was known by many for her amazing cookies...
John Ziak Jr.
Mar 11, 2022
John Ziak Jr, 98, of Wickhaven, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday, March 11, 2022. John was born November 21, 1923 in Bentleyville, PA. A son of the late John and Katherine Ziak, he was the last surviving member of their family of 4 children. He married the love of his life, Violet D. (Montgomery) Ziak,...
Carmine J. Smuzinick
Mar 10, 2022
Carmine J. Smuzinick, 81, of West Newton, died Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born in Mount Pleasant on March 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Martorella and Eleanor (Paterline) Bruno. Carmine was the Hotel Manager for Sleeper Inn, which is now Comfort Inn in Rostraver and was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in West...
Herbert Drinkwater
Mar 4, 2022
Herbert Drinkwater, 91, of Belle Vernon, died Friday, March 4, 2022. Born in New Eagle on May 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Scanlon) Drinkwater. Herbert was retired from Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. He honorably served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his daughter, Susan D. (Charles N.) Coatsworth of Exton;...
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