Obituaries
Larry J. Sorton
Feb 19, 2017
Larry J. Sorton, 63, of Belle Vernon, died at home on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in McKeesport on November 27, 1953, he is the son of Frank and Janet (Wiles) Sorton, who survive and reside in Elizabeth Twp. Larry served in the United States' Marine Corps. After he was discharged from the U.S.M.C. he spent most of his adult...
Chad E. Angelo
Feb 17, 2017
Chad E. Angelo, 23, of West Mifflin, died Friday, February 17, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born in Mt. Pleasant on May 7, 1993, he is the son of Robert A. Angelo of Ligonier and Jennifer E. (Hufford) Angelo of West Mifflin. Chad was a custodian at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic...
Sara J. Burgoyne
Feb 17, 2017
Sara J. Burgoyne, 72, of Belle Vernon, died Friday, February 17, 2017 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born in Monongahela on December 20, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Aelred P. and Flora Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Burgoyne. A homemaker, Sara was Protestant by faith. She is survived by her son, Michael A. (Cindy) Burgoyne of Rostraver Twp.; granddaughter, Jessica Leigh...
James Hobaugh
Feb 14, 2017
James Hobaugh, 85, of Forward Township, died at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Blaine Hill on February 12, 1932, he was the son of the late William and Irene Hobaugh. James was a motorman in the screening room at the USX Clairton Works and retired after 44 years. He was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian...
Eleanor Jane Gillock
Feb 12, 2017
Eleanor Jane Gillock, 87, residing in Belle Vernon, PA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at The Donnell House with her loving family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Sophie (Strullmeier) Peters. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Rostraver Grange for many years....
Sam Sims
Feb 10, 2017
Sam R. Sims, 73, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, died at home on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Charleroi on November 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Florence (Fox) Sims. Sam worked for Continental Can in Homestead for 12 years and then worked at Supervalu until his retirement. In his younger years he enjoyed...
Lorraine M. Conrad
Feb 7, 2017
Lorraine M. Conrad, 98, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, died at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in Johnstown on December 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Madeline (Abbott) Lovell. Lorraine is survived by her son, David E. Conrad Jr. of Rostraver Twp.; daughters, Twyla (John) Super of Montpelier, VA, Jaqueline (John) Mohler of Moon...
Grace T. Baruffalo
Feb 6, 2017
Grace T. Baruffalo, 72, fianc of Robert Duvuvei of Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township, died at home Monday, February 6, 2017. Born in Caledonia, PA on June 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Irene (Facchine) Baruffalo. She is survived by her fianc, Robert Duvuvei and his children, Rhonda (Rick) Kobosky of Fairhope, Donna (Kenny) Betza of Lower...
Dorothy Higgins
Feb 5, 2017
Dorothy Mildred (Coughenour)Higgins, 98, of Rostraver Township, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Dunlevy Manor. Born in Donora on September 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William and LuVada (Hughes) Coughenour. A homemaker, Dorothy married Oliver Higgins on July 4, 1944. They resided in Donora until 1958, when they moved...
James D. Chaybin
Jan 19, 2017
James D. Chaybin, 81, of Belle Vernon died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Born at home on the farm in South Huntington Township on August 14, 1935, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Holod) Chaybin. James retired from the U. S. Post Office in 1992 after 31 years of service...
Mildred "Millie" Hassick
Jan 11, 2017
Mildred “Millie” Hassick, 94, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Heritage Place. Born in Monessen on October 8, 1922, she was thedaughter of the late John and Anna (Ondeck) Hassick. Millie was a retired private duty nurse. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Pittsburgh Congregations - Central Congregation. She loved to talk to people, and she loved...
Roberta M. Howell
Jan 5, 2017
Roberta M. Howell, 82, of Belle Vernon died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the home of her daughter. Born in Battletown, Kentucky on June 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Rose (Stell) Peabody. Roberta was a loving wife, mother and sister; she was the matriarch of her family. She is survived by her children, Delores...
Thomas A. Vitale, Sr.
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas A. Vitale, Sr., 95, of Fellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Born in Webster on May 21, 1921, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Flora (Lorenzo) Vitale. From America's "Greatest Generation", Thomas was a Decorated World War II Veteran of the Coast Guard. He was awarded the "Navy Marine Medal for Heroism" in saving...
Ida P. Eicholtz
Dec 31, 2016
Ida P. Eichholz, 78, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Brownsville on April 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida (Franks) Eichholz. She is survived by her sons, Joseph L. Tillman, Jr. and Jonathan L. Tillman; daughter, Joy L. Rinchetti; 8 grandcildren; brother, Joseph Eicholtz; and sister, Elizabeth Opel. A...
Wayne A. Howell
Dec 19, 2016
Wayne A. Howell, 45, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, December 19, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh on March 16, 1971, he was the son of the late Russell F. Howell and Roberta M. (Peabody) Howell who survives and resides in Belle Vernon. Wayne was a graduate of BVA High School and attended CCAC. He worked for Giant Eagle, Ames, Hills and...
Leah Joy Smith
Dec 15, 2016
Leah Joy Smith, 16, of Belle Vernon, died Thursday, December 15, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh on December 16, 1999, she is the daughter of Sandra L. (Rueppel) Smith of Belle Vernon and the late Henry F. Smith Jr. Leah attended Belle Vernon Area High School and was studying cosmetology at Central Westmoreland Tech Center. Leah found beauty in all things;...
Wilhmina Hughes
Dec 13, 2016
Wilhmina Hughes, 92, of Belle Vernon died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in 650 Hamilton Avenue. Born in Charleroi on March 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Teresa (Thomas) Houseman. She is survived by her sons, Woody W. Hughes Jr. and Gary E. Hughes. A private Funeral Service was held with interment in Fells Cemetery. Arrangements...
Mary Lettie Green
Dec 10, 2016
Mary Lettie Green, 78, of Fredericktown, formerly of Webster, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born in Passaic, New Jersey on March 31, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Henrietta (Wetzel) Price. She is survived by her sons, Barry R. (Melissa) Green of Lowber, Brian W. (Celeste) Green of Webster, Sean A. (Shirley) Green of Rostraver Twp....
Dorothy Ann Beres
Nov 25, 2016
Dorothy Ann (Floro) Beres, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016. Born in Van Meter, she was a longtime resident of Rostraver Twp., and wintering in Clearwater, Florida, Dorothy lived out her final years with her husband under the compassionate care of the staff at Oakleaf Personal Care Home. In addition to her parents, Russell and Mary (Gerda)...
David R. Staley
Nov 18, 2016
David R. Staley, 84, of Perryopolis died Friday, November 18, 2016 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Donora on September 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Martha (Fagan) Staley. A self-employed contractor, Dave was a member of the Christian Center Church in Rostraver Twp. He is survived by his wife, Sally J. (Taylor) Staley;...
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