Obituaries
Howard Cecil Forsythe
Aug 24, 2024
Howard Cecil Forsythe, 93, of Rostraver Township passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 24, 2024 after fighting a brief illness. Born in Ellwood City on April 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Marion and Pearl (Lancaster) Forsythe.
Howard was raised in Jacobs Creek and graduated from South Huntingdon High School. He was drafted into the...
Mary Jane Simonson
Aug 22, 2024
Mary Jane Simonson, 94, of Donora, died Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Flatwoods on January 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Floranc and Minnie (Mickey) Stangroom.
Mary Jane was a member of Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Forward Township. She especially loved the Lord and her family. She enjoyed baking, cooking and assembling jigsaw puzzles. Mary Jane...
Sheryl Lee Kuosman
Aug 16, 2024
Sheryl Lee Kuosman, 73, of Rostraver Township died Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on September 25, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Roy Keller Sr. and Gezella (Stricek) Fedorka.
Sheryl retired from Westmoreland Manor where she worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant. She honorably served in the U.S. Army during the War in Vietnam.
She is survived...
Stella B. Kosco
Aug 14, 2024
Stella B. Kosco, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Johnstown on June 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kogut) Rycyk.
Stella attended the University of Pittsburgh and California University of PA for her degree in Nursing. She did her graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania for her School Nurse Practitioner...
Gloria June Gerda
Jul 30, 2024
Gloria June Boniella Gerda, 86, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 after a brief illness, under the compassionate care of Suncrest Hospice.
Born in Star Junction on June 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George Boniella and Christine (Aquilina) Boniella Benich.
Gloria loved her hobbies of decorating pysanky eggs, sewing, crocheting, and multiple...
Robert A. Markle
Jul 25, 2024
Robert A. Markle, 82, of Chesnee, South Carolina, formerly of Rostraver Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Rostraver Twp. on September 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Helen (Mognet) Markle.
Bob was retired from the Rostraver Township Road Crew, where he was an operator/truck...
Dennis Paul Fox
Jul 15, 2024
Dennis Paul Fox, 66, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Scottdale on June 3, 1958, he was the son of the late Richard and Nealie Jane (Thomas) Fox.
Dennis was an IT Support Specialist and worked for Excela Health. He was an active member of Olive Branch Baptist Church since 1981 and was devoted to studying...
Norma C. Kohut
Jul 15, 2024
Norma C. Kohut, 86, of Forward Township, died Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Elizabeth on September 8, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Mary Caroline (Hauser) Behanna.
Norma had numerous jobs including secretary, cook, cleaner and babysitter. She attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church and enjoyed going to flea markets and the outlet store in Warren,...
Thomas Lawrence Gerda
Jul 11, 2024
Thomas Lawrence Gerda, 88, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer`s Disease, under the compassionate care of Suncrest Hospice. Born in Jacobs Creek on May 25, 1936, he was the son of the late John G. and Madeline (Viale) Gerda.
Tom was a gifted carpenter and arduous worker, building his house from...
Clarence "Sandy" Weaver
Jul 8, 2024
Clarence ''Sandy'' Weaver, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Sandy was preceded in death by his parents, Clarenton “Bud” and Virginia Weaver, and his brother, Robert Weaver.
His legacy lives on through those who knew and loved him. He shared 63 years of love and commitment with Darlene, his wife and high...
Richard E. Broadwater
Jul 7, 2024
Richard E. Broadwater, 72, of North Apollo, formerly of West Newton, died Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in McKeesport on December 29, 1951, he was the son of the late James and Loretta (Teets) Broadwater.
Rick was a salesman for Hovis Auto & Truck Supply in North Huntingdon. He had many interests, including: going to his camp, bowling, hunting, shooting trap,...
Melanie A. Pearce
Jul 1, 2024
Melanie A. Pearce, 82, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, July 1, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on September 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Keller Jr. and Mildred E. (Lape) Keller Wanzilak.
Melanie was an active member of St. Sebastian Parish in Belle Vernon. She loved her faith and her wonderful family. Melanie was also the historian...
Stanley F. Angelcyk
Jun 30, 2024
Stanley F. Angelcyk, 81, of West Newton, died Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Westmoreland on March 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Steve and Pauline (Czarnowski) Angelcyk.
Stanley owned and operated the Angelcyk Dairy Farm in West Newton his entire life. A devoted farmer, he loved spending his days outdoors.
He is survived by his son, Stephen...
Ronald L. Rohm
Jun 23, 2024
Ronald L. Rohm, 84, of West Newton, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Born in Isabella on July 31, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Beryl (Abbott) Rohm.
Ronald was a retired Engineer from the CSX Railroad and was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Newton, where he served...
Martin F. Muzar
Jun 22, 2024
Martin F. Muzar, 79, of Monessen, passed away peacefully at home with his family beside him on Saturday, June 22, 2024 . Born in North Charleroi on April 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Frank and Anne (Gustin) Muzar.
He was a 1963 graduate of Monessen High School where he studied in the Vo-Tech program. After graduation...
Yvonne J. Urban
Jun 20, 2024
Yvonne J. Urban, 95, of Perryopolis, died Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born in Munhall on December 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Harris) McKibben.
Treasured by all who knew her, Yvonne was a dedicated, loving wife, mother, and friend. She worked as a Teller at Mellon Bank before raising her family of seven. Yvonne was...
Joseph M. Lash Sr.
Jun 16, 2024
Joseph M. Lash Sr., 77, of West Newton, died Sunday, June 16, 2024. Born in Greensburg on July 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Ernhart) Lash.
Joseph was a heavy equipment operator. He honorably served his country in the US Army, where he was a Sergeant with the Military Police.
He is survived by his...
Sarah L. Overton
Jun 14, 2024
Sarah L. Overton, 92, of Rostraver Township died Friday, June 14, 2024. Born in Webster on August 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Flora (Lorenzo) Vitale.
Sarah was a graduate of Rostraver High School and was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Neupaver and Rose Vitale.
In...
Nancy J. Hoffman
Jun 7, 2024
Nancy J. Hoffman, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, June 7, 2024. Born in McKeesport on December 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Elizabeth Mae (Girard) Whittington.
Nancy was a retired school teacher from the West Jefferson Hills School District and attended Gospel Alliance Church in Rostraver. In her younger years, she was a member of...
Patricia R. Gardner
Jun 4, 2024
Patricia R. Gardner, 84, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 18, 1939.
Patricia was a bartender and waitress and worked at numerous establishments in the Mon Valley area.
She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Gardner; son, David Gardner of Tampa, Florida; daughter, Dawn Petrone of Coconut Creek, Florida; granddaughter, Jamie Petrone;...
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