Obituaries
Alma Louise Papa
Feb 22, 2024
Alma Louise Papa, 83, of Smithton, died Thursday, February 22, 2024. Born in Boston, Mass. on September 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Alma (Serino) Libby.
Alma was a true homemaker and caretaker. She loved feeding her family and was truly dedicated to taking care of the family.
Alma is survived by her children; Alma Goveia, Dominic Papa,...
Ethel Rose (Novota) Shupe
Feb 16, 2024
Ethel Rose (Novota) Shupe, age 98, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Ohio on February 16th, 2024. She was born in Yukon, Pennsylvania to Robert and Josephine Novota and resided in Belle Vernon for most of her life.
Ethel was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Glenn W. Shupe, and siblings Virginia DeTorres, John, Joseph, and...
A. Patricia Behanna
Feb 15, 2024
A. Patricia Sholtis Behanna, 97, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born in Rostraver Township on February 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Huhra) Sholtis.
Patsy graduated from Rostraver High School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of Rostraver Township. She retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Works in Connellsville.
She is...
Harry James Bennett III
Feb 14, 2024
Harry James Bennett, III, 73, of Coal Center, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born in McKeesport on April 3, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry James Bennett Jr. and Dorothy V. (Webster) Bennett.
Jim worked for Bennett Vending. Jim, along with his wife, Patty, were very proud that they built their home, from the foundation up! Jim honorably served...
Daniel James Delsandro
Feb 13, 2024
Daniel "Dan" James Delsandro, 53, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 from a sudden illness. Dan was born on July 29, 1970 to parents, John Richard Delsandro and the late Carolyn Marie (Varosky) Delsandro. Dan was a very loving son and took beautiful care of his parents.
He is survived by his father, Richie Delsandro; his older...
Janice M. Richter
Feb 8, 2024
Janice M. Richter, 86, of Perryopolis, died Thursday, February 8, 2024 in WVU Uniontown Hospital. Born in Rostraver Township on January 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Edgar F. and Henrietta M. (Finley) Snyder.
A homemaker, Janice was a member of Perryopolis Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to go camping and...
Dorothy Ann Upperman
Feb 5, 2024
Dorothy Ann (McMinn) Upperman, born April 17, 1940 in N. Charleroi, a daughter of Martin L. & Harriett (Stoneman) McMinn passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February, 5, 2024.
Dorothy graduated from Rostraver High School in 1958, and from West Penn Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. Dorothy married Harry N. Upperman on September 2, 1961, the day after graduating from...
Timothy Roger Haney
Feb 3, 2024
Timothy Roger Haney, age 59, of Donora, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Timothy was born November 8, 1964, in Waynesburg, PA to parents Wilbur and Louella (Spencer) Haney.
He graduated from Ringgold High School and subsequently attended university in Florida. He was employed as an Operating Technician III at US Steel Irvin Works Plant for over 21...
Donald Wesley Brooks
Jan 30, 2024
Donald Wesley Brooks, 73, of West Newton died Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born in Charleroi on August 19, 1950, he was the son of the late James E. and Charlotte W. (Berg) Brooks.
Donald was a truck driver for Old Dominion Freight. Donald was a loving and devoted husband of 54 years, and a loving and caring father and grandfather. He honorably...
Thomas R. Ririe
Jan 29, 2024
Thomas R. Ririe, 59, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana died Monday, January 29, 2024. Born in Monongahela on May 8, 1964, he was the son of the late Donald Johnston Ririe Sr. and Mary Rita (Jonas) Ririe.
Thomas was a Chemical Engineer working for the Oil Refineries.
He is survived by his partner, Brandon Kelly; brother and sister-in-law, Donald J. Jr. and Susan Ririe;...
Stanley Nedzesky
Jan 28, 2024
Stanley J. Nedzesky, Jr., 67, of Coal Center, died Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Homestead on April 4, 1956, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Gladys P. (Davis) Nedzesky.
Stanley was sole proprietor of Ace Hydraulic Service for many years. He was Catholic by faith and had a hard work ethic. Most of all, he loved spending...
Cathy Ann Yurkovich
Jan 22, 2024
Cathy Ann Yurkovich, 71, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on September 23, 1952, she was the daughter of Lillian C. (Dudro) Beattie, who survives and resides in Charleroi, and the late William L. Beattie.
Cathy was well known and loved by everyone in the community. She was a substitute teacher in the Monessen and Belle...
Darla J. Sethman Buck
Jan 20, 2024
Darla J. Buck, 65, of Rostraver Township, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024 after a long illness. Born in North Charleroi on November 13, 1958, she was the daughter of the late John and Velma (Thieser) Harrison of Charleroi.
Darla attended Belle Vernon Area High School, where she was a member of the state champion gymnastics...
David Scott Beveridge
Jan 12, 2024
David “Scott” Beveridge, 67, of Webster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by family and friends in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on August 31, 1956, he was the son of the late James Robert and June (Hart) Beveridge.
Scott was best known as a journalist and photographer for the Observer...
Dr. Jaroslav V. Vaverka
Jan 3, 2024
Dr. Jaroslav V. Vaverka, 80, of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Chomutov, Czechoslovakia on November 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Vladimir Buchta and Vera Skalska.
Jaroslav immigrated to the United States in 1969. He was an engineer in the mine and was also a weight lifter prior to becoming a...
Donald R. Flower
Dec 16, 2023
Donald Flower, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Rostraver Township on March 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Thomas and Isabell T. (Tomlinson) Flower.
Donald was a school bus driver, was a member of Fells United Methodist Church and the Rostraver Lions Club. Donald also worked for the Rostraver Public...
Fred J. Caster II
Dec 16, 2023
Fred J. Caster, II, 89, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Forward Township on December 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred J. and Lillian (Collins) Caster.
Fred was a mechanic and also worked for Volkswagen. He was an avid hunter and loved reading. He honorably served his country in the U.S....
Florence Adele Hughes
Dec 8, 2023
Florence A. Hughes, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 8, 2023. Born in North Charleroi on July 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late David and Florence Ferguson.
Presbyterian by faith, Florence was a Credit Union Manager.
She is survived by her son, Bryan W. Hughes of Rostraver; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tom...
Micheal G. Mahoney II
Dec 8, 2023
Micheal G. Mahoney II, 48, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 8, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Trenton, MI on September 7, 1975.
Micheal was a self-employed electrician and was an active member of The Christian Center Church in Rostraver Township. Micheal was free-spirited, had a big heart, and he lived life by...
Winifred D. Oleksak
Nov 25, 2023
Winifred D. Oleksak, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, November 25, 2023. Born in Collinsburg on December 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred T. and Jean B. (Povirk) Dainty.
Winnie’s career spanned several roles, including working as an administrative assistant for Lee Norse, Miller's Department Store, BVA School District, and Elliott Group.
Devoted...
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