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Nancy J. Clingenpeel

Nancy J. Clingenpeel

Dec 22, 2021

Nancy J. Clingenpeel, 85, of Vanderbilt, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Sunnyside on July 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Stella Imogene (Econovich) Hempfield. Nancy was a homemaker and loved being with her family. She is survived by her children, Carl R. (Mary) Clingenpeel Jr. of Monessen, Cheryl L. Togni of Vanderbilt,...

Margaret B. Speicher

Margaret B. Speicher

Dec 20, 2021

Margaret B. Speicher, 76, of West Newton, died Monday, December 20, 2021.Born in Pittsburgh on June 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Nowicki) Lutz. Margaret was a sales clerk for Get Go and Unimart and was a long time Avon salesperson. She was very proud of her many sales awards from Avon. She was...

Matthew W. Sweeney Jr.

Matthew W. Sweeney Jr.

Dec 17, 2021

Matthew W. Sweeney, Jr., 60, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Greensburg on June 5, 1961, he was the son of Matthew W. and Eileen (McCune) Sweeney, who survive and reside in Rostraver. Matthew was a construction inspector for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County and had recently retired after 40 years of service. He was...

Sara Ann "Sally" Smedley

Sara Ann "Sally" Smedley

Dec 11, 2021

Sara Ann ''Sally'' Smedley, 93, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Donora on February 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Rupert) Jones. Sally had worked as a comptometer for US Steel and then as a bank teller. She was a former...

Mary Jane Quinto

Mary Jane Quinto

Dec 9, 2021

Mary Jane Quinto, 85, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Born in New Eagle on May 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Mary (Germock) Behanna. Mary Jane loved being with her family. She enjoyed reading, bird watching, her flower garden and watching sports on television, especially the Steelers, Pirates and...

Shawn Thomas Calcagni

Shawn Thomas Calcagni

Dec 9, 2021

Shawn Thomas Calcagni, 60, of Monessen, formerly of Rostraver Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 9, 2021 after a short illness. He was born in North Charleroi on September 7, 1961. Shawn was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. He had a love of music and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was...

Ethan Daniel Aitken

Ethan Daniel Aitken

Dec 7, 2021

Ethan Daniel Aitken, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Washington, PA on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1971, the youngest of six children, to Pauline (Dran) Aitken and the late Robert Lee Aitken of Fellsburg, Rostraver Township. Ethan graduated from Belle Vernon Area High School in 1989 and earned a B.S. in Industrial...

Melvin Lee Hileman

Melvin Lee Hileman

Dec 4, 2021

Pastor Melvin Lee Hileman, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:41 a.m. in the home of his caregiver, Gary McDonald. Born in Charleroi on May 10, 1929, he was the son of the late James Percy and Aleda (Alberts) Hileman. Pastor Mel was in Christian Ministry for over 60 years. In addition to...

Peggy Ann Jones

Peggy Ann Jones

Nov 30, 2021

Peggy Ann Jones, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Born in Uniontown on May 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Augustus T. and Mabel L. (Fritz) Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. "Casey" Jones on March 10, 2004. Friends will be received on Monday...

Jacqueline Louise Stepp

Jacqueline Louise Stepp

Nov 24, 2021

Jacqueline Louise Stepp, 77, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born in Donora on February 23, 1944, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Butler and Gladys Roddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Etienne (Newt) Roddy; and her brother, Curtis Roddy. Jacqueline loved the Lord and spent her...

Janet C. Fantauzzi

Janet C. Fantauzzi

Nov 21, 2021

Janet C. Fantauzzi, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Hallsworth House Monessen. Born in Butler on October 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eva (Gatti) Francestine. Janet was a pharmacy technician for Union Pharmacy, where she welcomed everyone with her big friendly smile. During her stay at the Hallsworth House, Janet...

Deborah L. Runyan

Deborah L. Runyan

Nov 21, 2021

Deborah L. Runyan, 69, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Monongahela on October 15, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Eugene Morris Sr. and Ellen Louise (Devore) Morris. Deborah was a member of The Salvation Army in Monessen. She loved crafting and painting ceramics. She also enjoyed sewing and had worked at Cicci...

Kathy L. Sekerka

Kathy L. Sekerka

Nov 19, 2021

Kathy L. Sekerka, 58, of Rostraver Township, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Born in Donora on November 7, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Robinson) Sitar. Kathy worked in the secretarial field for several businesses. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 35 years,...

Robin G. Davis

Robin G. Davis

Nov 12, 2021

Robin G. Davis, 65, of Clairton, died Friday, November 12, 2021. Born in New Eagle on February 19, 1956, he was the son of the late Lewis A. Davis Sr. and Viola M. (Wise) Davis. Robin was a mechanic and was helpful in fixing everyone's lawnmowers, etc. He was a member of The Lover Church of Christ in Charleroi. He...

Denise Michelle Gfell

Denise Michelle Gfell

Nov 11, 2021

Denise Michelle Gfell, 64, of West Newton, died Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on November 23, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Hopkins Jr. and Audrey (Gephart) Hopkins. As a resident of Penfield Township for over 20 years, Denise was a graduate of Tiffin University, where she received her BA in accounting. She was a...

Thomas Franklin Sims Sr.

Thomas Franklin Sims Sr.

Nov 4, 2021

Thomas Franklin Sims Sr., 89, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Amity, PA on February 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Frank and Ellen (Jones) Sims. Tom drove a milk truck for Taylor's Dairy in Ambridge until his retirement. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church and loved hunting, fishing and...

George P. Kowalchuck

George P. Kowalchuck

Nov 1, 2021

George P. Kowalchuck, 66, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, November 1, 2021. Born in McKeesport on June 28, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (DiSanto) Kowalchuck. George was a graduate of West Newton High School and was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. He was a welder/heavy equipment mechanic and worked...

Nicholas Carl Ruozzi

Nicholas Carl Ruozzi

Oct 31, 2021

Nicholas Carl Ruozzi, 39, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born in Jeannette on November 9, 1981, he is the son of William Carl and Ruth M. (Van Kirk) Ruozzi. Nick worked at Bill's Golfland in Rostraver. He enjoyed golfing and building electronic model cars. He loved all of the Pittsburgh Sports teams: Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. He...

Maxine Marie Davis

Maxine Marie Davis

Oct 28, 2021

Maxine Marie Maxwell Davis, 81, a devout Catholic, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was a voracious learner and educator, attending St. Leonard's Church Catholic School before graduating from Monessen High School in l958 and achieving her undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University in l962. She then moved to California and received her Masters...

Timothy Mark Upperman

Timothy Mark Upperman

Oct 26, 2021

Timothy Mark Upperman, 56, of Wheeling, West Virginia, formerly of Donora, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born in Latrobe on December 16, 1964, he was the son of the late William G. and Alice M. (Casson) Upperman. Tim worked many years as a landscaper and painter, and had a natural ability for art and drawing. He was proud to have...

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