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Koren Mcquillis

Koren Mcquillis

Nov 4, 2015

Koren M. McQuillis, 50, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Havencrest Nursing Center. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 17, 1965, she is the daughter of Sandee (Garland) Keith, who survives and resides in Donora and the late Robert J. Keith. Koren worked as a cashier at CoGo's. She loved her family and was anxiously awaiting the...

Naomi Coughenour

Naomi Coughenour

Oct 31, 2015

Naomi R. Coughenour, 84, formerly Naomi Altman, of Rostraver Township went home to be with the Lord and her late husband, Donald W. Coughenour on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Born in Hempfield Twp on April 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lucy (Fox) Altman. Naomi was born and raised in Middletown. She was a graduate...

Harry Griffith

Harry Griffith

Oct 30, 2015

Harry R. Griffith, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, October 30, 2015. Born in Kingwood, WV on May 24, 1925, he was the son of the late Vivan S. and Elizabeth (Knatz) Griffith. Harry was retired from General Motors and was a member of Fells United Methodist Church and the VFW. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived...

Betty Durka

Betty Durka

Oct 29, 2015

Betty J. Durka, 91, of Belle Vernon, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Jo Ella's Personal Care Center in Mt. Pleasant. Born in Rostraver Township on June 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. Miller and Olive Mae (Huff) Miller Smith. Betty was a loving wife and mother, and she loved to play bingo. She devoted...

Clare Chatlak

Clare Chatlak

Oct 29, 2015

Clare A. Chatlak, 78, of Belle Vernon, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Born in Monessen on August 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Adamchik) Tkachik. A homemaker, Clare was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. She was the organist at the former St. Anthony's Church in...

Vincent Jarabeck

Vincent Jarabeck

Oct 23, 2015

Vincent E. Jarabeck, 55, of Richfield, PA, entered into rest on Friday, October 23, 2015. He is the son of Dorothy Jarabeck and the late Edward Jarabeck of Monessen. Vincent is survived by his wife of 30 years, Julie Jarabeck; sons, Stephen Jarabeck and wife Erin of Virginia Beach, VA and Philip Jarabeck and wife Kristen of Spout Spring, VA;...

Reverend Whitney

Reverend Whitney

Oct 21, 2015

Reverend Gordon W. Whitney, 98, of West Grove, PA, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Beloved by his surviving children, Martha Ann Rowe and husband, Rick of Raleigh, NC; John H. E. Whitney of Bronx, NY; and Gordon W. Whitney, Jr. of Laurel, MD. Reverend Whitney is also survived by a sister, Virginia Buchman of...

Ross Little

Ross Little

Oct 17, 2015

Ross A. Little, 58, of San Diego, formerly of Fellsburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Pomerado Hospital, San Diego, CA. Born in Pittsburgh on July 10, 1957, he was the son of Viola (Cunningham) Little, who survives and resides in Fellsburg, and the late Andrew Walter Little. Ross graduated from IUP with a BS in Computer Programming and worked...

Valoren Neth

Valoren Neth

Oct 15, 2015

Valoren Lee "Bud" Neth was born on August 31, 1931 in Coal Center. He was the son of Elliot and Olive (Crispen) Neth. He lived his you in Granville and attended school at East Pike School District in California, PA. Valoren was a supervisor at a coal mine, cement plant and strip mining operation. He had his pilot's license and...

Elizabeth Greenwood

Elizabeth Greenwood

Oct 8, 2015

Elizabeth A. Greenwood, 77, of Clarksville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Forward Township on August 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Eugene and Henrietta (Pishney) Fine. A homemaker, Betty was Protestant by faith. She was a Master Gardener and seamstress, and she had many hobbies. She was a...

Dr. Matthew Davies

Dr. Matthew Davies

Oct 5, 2015

Following a courageous two year battle with cancer, Dr. Matthew J. Davies, 28, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A resident of Hunker, he was born in Pittsburgh on May 9, 1987, the son of John M. and Nancy (Nestler) Davies of Rostraver Township. Dr. Davies was a graduate of BVA High School and...

James Gavatorta

James Gavatorta

Sep 21, 2015

James A. Gavatorta, 49, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, September 21, 2015. Born in Jeannette on July 10, 1966, he was the son of the late Donna (Long) Gavatorta. Jim was Operations Supervisor for the Rostraver Branch of the Westmoreland County airport. He is survived by his wife, Krista (Gray) Gavatorta; two daughters, Kourtney Gavatorta and Karlee Gavatorta; two step-daughters,...

Terri Trilli

Terri Trilli

Sep 16, 2015

Terri J. Trilli, 33, of Donora died September 16, 2015. Born November 21, 1981, she is the daughter of Billee (Shaffer) Trilli and the late Paul C. Trilli Jr. Additional survivors include two brothers, Keith Trilli and Christopher (Amber) Trilli; nieces and nephews, Logan, Annalese, Dominic, Adriana and Abigail. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral...

Russell Lynn

Russell Lynn

Sep 16, 2015

Russell F. Lynn, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Nevaeh Cove in Charleroi. Born in Rostraver Township on March 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Eckard) Lynn. A farmer, Russell was a truck driver for Eidemiller and also drove bus for the BVA School District. He attended Olive Branch Baptist...

Adam Spitznagel, Jr

Adam Spitznagel, Jr

Sep 11, 2015

Adam G. Spitznagel, Jr., 71, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, September 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Adam and Florence (Seneca) Spitznagel. Adam was the deeply beloved husband of Marlane (Auth), to whom he was married for over 44...

Richard Trenk

Richard Trenk

Sep 6, 2015

Richard P. Trenk, 62, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 6, 2015 after a five year battle with cancer. Born August 28, 1953, he was the son of the late James and Stella (Antal) Trenk. He is survived by his bride of 40 years, Jody (McIntosh) Trenk; his daughters, Bethany Trenk (Alyia) and Richelle Romanchak...

Melvin Anastasiu

Melvin Anastasiu

Sep 4, 2015

Melvin Joseph Anastasiu, 75, of Elizabeth, died at his home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Born in McKeesport on June 13, 1940, he was the son of the late George and Katherine (Kilger) Anastasiu. Mel worked for Penn Dot and PJ Dick Corp as a bridge and construction inspector. Some projects included Boot Jack Mountain Bypass of Ridgeway, North Shore...

Florence Hrycko

Florence Hrycko

Aug 30, 2015

Florence C. Hrycko, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Denbo on October 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Samosky) Czerwinsky. A homemaker, Mrs. Hrycko worked for Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator and then supervisor. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

Bryan Whitlatch, Jr

Bryan Whitlatch, Jr

Aug 28, 2015

Bryan Whitlatch, Jr., 85, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Friday, August 28, 2015 in Carmichaels. Born in Rostraver Township on January 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Bryan N .and Jane (Smalley) Whitlatch. Bryan was a retired town service man from Columbia Gas Company. He loved Blue Grass and Country Music, and he...

Thomas Province

Thomas Province

Aug 21, 2015

Thomas R. Province, 60, of Johnstown died Friday, August 21, 2015 in the Memorial Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia on November 4, 1954, he is the son of Margaret Ann (Gibbs) Province, who survives and resides in Johnstown and the late Edgar R. "Tim" Province. Tom was a former employee of the FBI in Pittsburgh, followed by his retirement from...

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