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Carmella M. Long

Carmella M. Long

Feb 14, 2019

Carmella M. (Pezzino) Long, 98 , of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born May 13, 1920, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Calogero and Antonietta Pezzino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, George P. Long, of Pittsburgh, and two sons, George P. Long, Jr. and...

Charlott Roberts

Charlott Roberts

Feb 12, 2019

Charlott J. Roberts, 62, of North Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on October 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Verdie (Andrews) Roberts. Charlott was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. She is survived by her brother, Charles Roberts of Rostraver; sister, Sharon Carozza...

Gloria Calcagni

Gloria Calcagni

Feb 10, 2019

Gloria M. Calcagni, 92, of West Newton died Sunday, February 10, 2019 in TLC Adult Care Center. Born in Rostraver Township on August 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julie (Vertacnik) Maleski. Gloria was a member of Holy Family Church West Newton, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She is survived...

Marcia Jo Minkus-Mills

Marcia Jo Minkus-Mills

Feb 9, 2019

Marcia Jo Minkus-Mills, 56, of West Newton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 9, 2019.She was born in Mt. Pleasant on September 23, 1962 to Edmund and Betty Jo Minkus Marcia joined the U S Army after high school where she served in Germany. While living in Tennessee, she was a quality...

Frank J. Rechichar

Frank J. Rechichar

Feb 9, 2019

Frank J. Rechichar, 71, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the HJ Heinz Veterans Hospital in Aspinwall, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 24, 1947 and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Rose (Lindich) Rechichar. Frank was a 1965 Graduate of Rostraver High School and a 1966 honor...

David Lee Hula

David Lee Hula

Feb 3, 2019

David Lee Hula, 45 , died unexpectedly at home on February 3, 2019. Born on April 21, 1973, David was a graduate of Yough Senior High School. He was a member of the West Newton VFW and was involved for many years with the West Newton Volunteer Fire Department. David was always willing to lend a hand to those who...

Ernest Leslie Opfer

Ernest Leslie Opfer

Jan 30, 2019

Ernest Leslie Opfer, 85, of Forward Township, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born in Elizabeth Township on April 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Hazel (Bricker) Opfer. Ernest worked for Peoples Gas Company and retired after 35 years. He was a member of the Shriners and the Northern Masonic Organization. He served his country with...

Raymond R. Coughanour

Raymond R. Coughanour

Jan 29, 2019

Raymond R. Coughanour, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Born in Fayette City on January 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Hugh E. and Erma L. (Anderson) Coughanour. Ray was a retired Mechanic Foreman for US Airways. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee and on...

Denise Kay Pike

Denise Kay Pike

Jan 27, 2019

Denise Kay Pike, 64, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Rostraver Twp, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on December 24, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Harold Roy and Alberta Louise (Branthoover) Lynn. Denise worked at the Belle Vernon Giant Eagle for over 10 years and attended Olive Branch Baptist...

Robert J. Cook

Robert J. Cook

Jan 21, 2019

Robert J. Cook, 82, of Belle Vernon/Washington Township, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Charleroi on May 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Emily J. Cook. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Rostraver High School and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He served...

Donald James Robertson

Donald James Robertson

Jan 15, 2019

Donald James Robertson, 75, of Dawson/Perry Township, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Born in Elizabeth on April 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Virgil and Ethel (Coughenour) Robertson. Donald was retired from Dick Corporation in Large, PA where he worked as a small engine mechanic. He was a member of the IUOE Local No. 66 and the...

Ethel L. Krasonic

Ethel L. Krasonic

Jan 14, 2019

Ethel L. Krasonic, 83, of West Newton died Monday, January 14, 2019. Born in Greensburg on June 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Hails) Sethman. Ethel truly was a loving wife and mother. She was a West Newton Bible Student. She worked many years at D&A Auto Auction in Perryopolis and also lovingly cared...

Gino D. Ferrara

Gino D. Ferrara

Jan 4, 2019

Gino D. Ferrara, 88, of Fayette City, died Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in Monessen on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Enrico and Algisa Ferrara. Gino was a steelworker and worked at the U S Steel Irvin Works for 40 years. He was a member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company, the CAS Ambulance...

Harold Legler

Harold Legler

Jan 4, 2019

Harold L. Legler, 98, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in New Eagle on July 3, 1920, he was the son of the late John L. and Edith Rose (Garbart) Legler. Harold was a glazier and owned Charleroi Paint and Glass until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monessen and served...

Maureen L. Dale

Maureen L. Dale

Dec 30, 2018

Maureen L. Dale, 92, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born in Ferndale, Wales, United Kingdom on November 18, 1926, she was the daughter of the late James Gerald and Catherine (Murray) Laffey. Maureen was a telephone operator and worked for Bell of PA. She was member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and had been...

Evelyn M. Kaifes

Evelyn M. Kaifes

Dec 29, 2018

Evelyn M. Kaifes, 93, of Bethel Park, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. Born in Uniontown on August 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Cossel) Mutnansky. Evelyn worked as a secretary in her earlier years. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and the Confraternity of...

William D. Anderson

William D. Anderson

Dec 28, 2018

William D. Anderson, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 28, 2018. Born in Pricedale on January 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Hissom) Anderson. Bill was a steelworker, having worked at the Irvin Works and retiring from the Fairless Hills Steel Mill. He was a longtime member of the Rostraver Sportsmen's and Conservation...

Nicole Leigh Gagnon

Nicole Leigh Gagnon

Dec 24, 2018

Nicole Leigh Gagnon, 27, of Youngwood, died Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Orange County, California on May 3, 1991, she was the daughter of Doreen Priscilla Gagnon, who survives and resides in Youngwood. Nicole worked as a Care giver and had formerly lived in West Newton. She was a graduate of the PA Cyber School. In addition to her...

Marian Beckiary

Marian Beckiary

Dec 20, 2018

Marian E. Beckiary, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. Born in Steubenville, Ohio on May 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Blanche (Braden) Pratley. Marian was an avid knitter, spinner and gardener and enjoyed meeting with her friends at the Rostraver Library Knitting Group. She is survived by her sisters, Elsie Winkler...

Bonnie W. Porter

Bonnie W. Porter

Dec 19, 2018

Bonnie W. Porter, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monongahela on November 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Henry P. and Lora (Artis) Flannigan, Sr. A homemaker, Bonnie was a member of the Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, which she loved. She is survived by her sons, Charles D. (Rowena)...

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