Obituaries

Richard E. Broadwater

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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;...

Deborah Lynn Chaconas

Deborah Lynn Chaconas

May 30, 2024

Deborah Lynn Chaconas, 72, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in McKeesport on September 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Esther (Dakos) Pierce.

 

Deborah was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen. She enjoyed knitting and had formerly worked at Sam's Club and Equibank.  

 

She is survived by her husband, Nick...

Dennis E. Frye Sr.

Dennis E. Frye Sr.

May 29, 2024

Dennis E. Frye, Sr., 78, of Plum Boro, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on June 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Clayton L. and Alma V. (Baker) Frye.

 

Dennis was an electrician and worked for Ford Motor Co. in Detroit, MI for 30 years. He was a member and Past Master of the Plymouth Rock Lodge...

Kenneth Frazier Johnson

Kenneth Frazier Johnson

May 28, 2024

Kenneth Frazier Johnson, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Liberty Boro on February 25, 1956, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Mary Elizabeth (Frazier) Johnson.

 

Kenneth was a carpenter with the Union Carpenters Local 432 and worked for Giffin Interiors in Bridgeville.  

 

He is survived by his wife, Marion J. (Taylor) Johnson; children,...

Guy K. Patterson

Guy K. Patterson

May 24, 2024

Guy K. Patterson, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, May 24, 2024. Born in McKeesport on July 29, 1935, he was the son of the late James Boyd Patterson and Marian (Kelley) Patterson.

 

Guy was a lifelong farmer and was raised on the family property, The East View Farm on Patterson Lane in Rostraver Township. Guy was a life member of Olive...

Lillian P. Smith

Lillian P. Smith

May 20, 2024

Lillian P. Smith, 98, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, May 20, 2024.  Born in Red Bank, PA on December 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Zerie and Edith M. (Rowe) Vinck.

 

A loving homemaker, Lillian enjoyed baking and crocheting. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Monessen and was the last surviving member of her family....

Myrtle Belle (Heckman) Fetterman

Myrtle Belle (Heckman) Fetterman

May 16, 2024

Myrtle Belle (Heckman) Fetterman, 92, of Elizabeth, went to Heaven on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and is being held by her precious Savior, Jesus. She's joyfully reunited with a son and her husband, Lee.

 

Her wisdom, smile, prayers, love, and humor will be missed by her children and grandchildren, their families, and all of her relatives and many friends.

 

Myrtle lived her life...

Shirley A. Erickson

Shirley A. Erickson

May 13, 2024

Shirley A. (Pyrdek) Erickson, 85, of West Newton, died Monday, May 13, 2024 at Heartland Hospice, Greensburg, PA. 

 

She is survived by her son, Ed Brassart and his wife Denise; grandsons, Eddie and his wife Meredith and Evan and his wife Paige; great grandchildren, Edison, Oliver and Maisie; sister, Marion Pyrdek of Greensburg; as well as many cousins.  

 

She was preceded in...

Nancy L. Williams

Nancy L. Williams

May 7, 2024

Nancy L. Williams, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Charleroi on May 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Mehrman) Kutska.

 

Nancy was a Special Education Teacher and was retired from Francis McClure Junior High School in White Oak. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  

 

She is survived by her...

Charles R. "Chuck" Buza

Charles R. "Chuck" Buza

Apr 28, 2024

Charles R. “Chuck” Buza, 69, of Rostraver Township died Sunday, April 28, 2024.  Born in Pittsburgh on October 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Makosey) Buza.

 

Chuck was the owner of the former Mon Valley Coach Works. He had a passion for cars and really enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles and boating. He was also a member...

John Dennis Wasko

John Dennis Wasko

Apr 26, 2024

John Dennis Wasko, 82, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Forest Hills and North Braddock, died at home on Friday, April 26, 2024.  Born in Braddock on November 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Albert and Tillie (Dennis) Wasko. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Wasko.

 

John was the loving husband of Judith (Comer) Wasko for...

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