Obituaries

Anna M. Krajnak

Jun 24, 2025

Anna M. Krajnak, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was born July 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Michael Labonich Jr. and Anna Marie (Dikum) Labonich.

Anna was a retired teacher and taught reading in the Bethel Park School District. She was a member of Holy Ascension Serbian Orthodox Church in Youngwood. She loved traveling, golfing...

Norma L. Skraitz

Jun 23, 2025

Norma L. Skraitz, 98, of Washington, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Monday, June 23, 2025. Born in Fellsburg on September 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Isabelle (Atkinson) Beck.

Norma was a Secretary for the Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne and the Confraternity of Christian...

Olive Mae McMinn

Jun 14, 2025

Olive Mae McMinn, 76, of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, died Saturday, June 14, 2025. Born in Charleroi on August 13, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Geraldine (Lauze) Hennessey.

Olive enjoyed doing needlework and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Ronni (Patrick) McFadden of Cerro Gordo, Illinois.; son, Martin McMinn of Greensburg; step...

Anna Marie Bedner

Jun 12, 2025

Anna Marie Bedner, 95, of Donora, died Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Donora on May 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Karch) Rudinec.

Anna Marie was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church - Donora Site and was also in the Rosary Society. She was the Society Editor of the former Herald American...

Patricia Anne Wheatley

Jun 3, 2025

Patricia Anne Wheatley, 78, of Charleroi, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dickie Jr. and Betty B. (Baldwin) Dickie.

Patty was a beloved mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She retired from Burger King, where she had worked as a Cashier. She...

Jill Ann Acheson

Jun 3, 2025

Jill Ann Acheson, 64, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Charleroi on November 8, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Abram Eugene and Dorothy Loretta (Gilmer) Acheson.

Jill formerly worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Pittsburgh. She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children Danny Nangle and Jackie Nangle, both...

Daniel V. Monticelli

May 25, 2025

Daniel V. Monticelli, 71, of Rostraver Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born in Charleroi on September 17, 1953, he was the son of the late Mario and Anna (Tesolin) Monticelli.

Daniel was a hard worker, starting at age 10 delivering newspapers, then worked at Catrino's Market, was manager at Big G Tire, then worked at Liggett Spring...

Jamie M. Garbart

May 21, 2025

Jamie M. Garbart, 65, of Van Meter, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 23, 1959, she was the daughter of the late James Pauline and Dorothy (Vindivich) Pauline Evans.

Jamie worked at Cedarbrook Golf Course for 20 years. She especially enjoyed making crafts with her cousin, Debbie, and she was a huge Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Jamie...

Donna L. Trost

May 20, 2025

Donna L. Trost, 84, of Carroll Township, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Born in Middlebourne, West Virginia on May 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Parley W. and Emma M.(Roberts) Spencer.

Donna retired from Kmart, where she was the Personnel Manager. She was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, and her family said that...

Oren "Chuck" Hilty

May 14, 2025

After an eventful life of 69 years, Oren Charles ''Chuck'' Hilty II of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born in Indiana PA on May 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Oren and Sylvia (Central) Hilty.

Chuck was the husband of Alice Hilty for 48 years. Surviving are 2 daughters, Erin H. Wilson and her husband, Justin,...

Magdalene Mary Dran

May 13, 2025

Magdalene Mary Dran, 84, of Webster/Rostraver, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born in Charleroi, at the old Charleroi-Monessen Hospital, on May 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Albert C. and Theda (Hurrianko) Dominico.

Magi was married to Gerald Dran and they made their home in Webster for 54 years. She worked for the Domestic Relations Office of Greensburg,...

Thomas Korhnak

May 7, 2025

Thomas A. Korhnak, 38, of Pittsburgh, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 15, 1986.

Tom was a devoted husband to his wife of 11 years, Carrie and a deeply loving father to his two beautiful children, Max and Mia.



Tom was an 11 year Journeyman and member...

Theresa Ann Belardia

May 5, 2025

Theresa Ann Belardia, 86, of West Newton, died Monday, May 5, 2025 in Mt. Macrina Manor. Born in Collinsburg on July 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Haupt) Vehouc.

Theresa was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton and was active in the C. D. of...

George W. Hefner

Apr 28, 2025

George W. Hefner, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Orlando, West Virginia on December 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Sandy) Hefner.

George worked in construction as a concrete finisher and was a member of Webster United Methodist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and looked forward to planting his flowers...

Dennis R. "Punt" Daumit

Apr 7, 2025

Dennis R. ''Punt'' Daumit, 81, of Rostraver Township, passed away in his home on Monday, April 7, 2025. Born in Rostraver Township on November 27, 1943, he was the son of the late George J. and Goldie (Sprowls) Daumit.

Punt loved to fish, hunt, and go to the casino. He was a former member of the Speers Boat Club, the Mon...

Dale L. Eppinger

Mar 25, 2025

Colonel Dale L. Eppinger (92) passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born to Carl and Minnie Eppinger of New Bedford, Pennsylvania, on October 1, 1932.

He attended a four-room school for his elementary education and in 1950 graduated from Union High School, New Castle, Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry at Penn State where he belonged...

Linda Sue "Mammaw" Bach

Mar 18, 2025

Linda Sue “Mammaw” Bach, 74, of Monessen died Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Born in North Charleroi on November 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Charles Maxson and Sarah Lynn Bach.

Linda was a Transportation Inspector for Highway Construction.

Linda was very proud of being a single mother who raised her two wonderful children. She did it all in taking...

Anna Marie Naylor

Mar 16, 2025

Anna Marie Naylor, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Country Care Manor, where she had been a resident. Born in West Newton on September 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Krasnevich) Vincent.

Anna was a graduate of West Newton High School. She was a member of Fells United...

Roy Lee Weaver

Mar 11, 2025

Roy Lee Weaver, 89, of Rostraver Township died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Charleroi on October 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Leroy Daniel and Eva (Hnatko) Weaver.

Roy Weaver was known as the "Ole Man" of the mountain coined by fellow hunters who assisted him with Utility Vehicles to carry...

John Richard "Rich" Delsandro

Mar 6, 2025

John Richard “Rich” Delsandro, 79, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 in Cambridge, Wisconsin. He was surrounded by love and care during his final days. Born in Pittsburgh on May 6, 1945, he was the son of the late J. Alfonse and Dolomita Dora (Porreca) Delesandro. After his mother`s passing, Rich`s father remarried and he was...