Obituaries

Jewette Grant "Jay" Smith III

Jul 8, 2025

Jewette Grant ''Jay'' Smith, III, 86, of Leechburg, formerly of New Stanton, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on March 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Jewette G. Smith II and Elizabeth H. (Hodgson) Smith.

Jay was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church where he formerly served as an Elder. Through the years, he had numerous...

Elizabeth J. Kulik

Jul 6, 2025

Elizabeth J. “Bettie” Kulik, 83, of Rostraver Township died Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Belle Vernon on August 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence W. and Sophia (Berggren) Neth.

A homemaker, Bettie was Lutheran by faith. She enjoyed gardening and camping and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Warren W. Kulik;...

Bernard J. Danilchak

Jul 1, 2025

Bernard J. Danilchak, 82, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on April 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Steve and Gertrude (Gimera) Danilchak.

Bernie was a 1962 graduate of Donora High School and played percussion in both the marching band and the orchestra. He was an editor...

Joan K. Smith

Jun 29, 2025

Joan K. Smith, 94, of Rostraver Township went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born in Charleroi on March 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Wall) Kissler.

Joan was a teacher in the Belle Vernon Area School District. She attended Olive Branch Baptist Church in Rostraver. She loved playing the...

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...