Obituaries
Connie J. Krofek
Apr 23, 2024
Connie J. Krofek, 76, of West Newton, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born on July 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Oxley) Stoneman.
Connie was a fantastic cook and she loved to read and refinish furniture. She especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, George E. Krofek; daughter, Yvonne (Jason)...
Anne E. Vargo Yohe
Apr 19, 2024
Anne E. Vargo Yohe, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on March 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (McDonough) Randall.
Anne was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, travelling, reading and working puzzles. She had a special love for Elvis Presley.
She is survived by her children,...
Raymond D. Popp
Apr 11, 2024
Raymond D. Popp, 97, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Rostraver Township on March 14, 1927, he was the son of the late John D. and Camelia (Rousseau) Popp.
Raymond started working for Robert Haury Decorating Company in Monessen in 1949, where he painted and decorated many stores and churches throughout the Mon Valley. In 1954 Raymond and...
John Gregory "JJ" Russell
Apr 8, 2024
John Gregory ''JJ'' Russell, 64, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, April 8, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on August 28, 1959, he was the son of the late Carl E. Russell Sr. and Genevieve (Druciak) Russell.
JJ was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School and played on the WPIAL Basketball Championship Team in 1978. He attended Robert Morris University where...
Annita "Louise" Weaver
Apr 4, 2024
Annita ''Louise'' Weaver, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born in Pembroke, NC on August 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Javan and Jessie Bell (Locklear) Dimery.
Annita Weaver, known by family and friends as "Louise", was a giver of joy to all she encountered through her uplifting communication and devout Christian education and understanding of...
Catherine Christine Yukish
Apr 2, 2024
Catherine Christine Yukish, 67, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after a prolonged health decline. Born in Uniontown on November 18, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Gavrich) Yukish. She was also preceded in death by her brother John.
Cathy's education included: St Mary Elementary, & Laurel Highlands High in Uniontown, a BA in English from Penn State U,...
Mary E. Hufford
Mar 31, 2024
Mary E. Hufford, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on November 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Ellen (Ray) McCamish.
Mary was retired from Jefferson Hospital where she worked as a cook. She loved flowers, especially working in her flower beds and garden. She enjoyed cooking for her family...
Darlene C. Volk
Mar 26, 2024
Darlene C. Volk, 81, of Monongahela, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on December 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Large Jr. and Ann (Scrip) Large.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Volk; daughters, Regina (Lino) Neri and Bernadine (Gary) Trunzo; grandchildren, Stephanie (Darren) Sargo, Alyssa (Chris) Shearer, Thomas Neri, Mia (Chris) Baker, Tyler...
Dale W. Heltebran
Mar 23, 2024
Dale W. Heltebran, 80, of Rostraver Township died Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born in Mount Pleasant on August 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Vera (Brewer) Heltebran.
A true farmer at heart, Dale loved farming. He was a member of the First Church of God in West Newton, and he enjoyed...
Mark Leslie Bennett
Mar 18, 2024
Mark Leslie Bennett, 67, of Roscoe, died Monday, March 18, 2024. Born in McKeesport on April 26, 1956, he was the son of the late Harry James Bennett Jr. and Dorothy V. (Webster) Bennett.
Mark spent his entire life operating his family business, Bennett Vending.
He is survived by his wife, Brooke (Palfrey) Bennett; children, Jenna (Nick) Trifiro and Chris Bennett; grandsons,...
Linda Mary Gregg
Mar 14, 2024
Linda Mary Gregg, 71, of Elizabeth, PA died Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on September 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Loretta (Sliwinski) Waldo.
Linda was a 1970 graduate of Baldwin High School. She worked as both a nurse's aide and medical secretary retiring from Kane Hospital in McKeesport. She loved crafting and owned and...
Charlene M. Tobias
Mar 10, 2024
Charlene M. Tobias, 78, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Monongahela, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born in Monongahela on November 27, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emma L. (Nones) Delmastro.
Charlene was a retired School Teacher from the Elizabeth Forward School District. She attended Mass at both...
Roy P. Taylor
Mar 9, 2024
Roy P. Taylor, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born in Rostraver Township on September 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Ford C. and Sarah E. (Porter) Taylor.
Roy retired from Therm-O-Rock East in Monongahela, where he was a fork-lift operator. He was a member of Bible Alliance Church in West Newton. He enjoyed camping, attending...
Lois Marie Martin
Mar 1, 2024
Lois Marie Martin, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Elizabeth Township on July 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Irene E. (Brown) Momeyer.
Lois was a graduate of West Newton High School and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton. She retired from General Motors, where she was...
Larry Richard Boyd Sr.
Feb 27, 2024
Larry Richard Boyd Sr., 82, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Webster on March 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Lewis W. and Josephine (Nichols) Boyd.
Larry was a retired School Bus Driver for the BVA School District. He also worked for Weiss Meats in Webster and Pleasant Hills. He was a 74-year member of...
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...
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