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Mildred and Melvin Muir

Mildred and Melvin Muir

Nov 22, 2023

 

Melvin Robert "Scotty" Muir died October 6, 2021 at the age of 94. He was born August 6, 1927 in Gastonville, PA to Robert and Katrina Muir. He was a graduate of Monongahela High School and a United States Army Veteran. Scotty was the only son and raised with his 5 sisters in Nottingham Township. He was an outstanding...

Jennifer Ann Baldini

Jennifer Ann Baldini

Nov 20, 2023

 

Jennifer Ann Baldini, 55, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, November 20, 2023.  Born in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1968, she was the daughter of John G. and Geraldine J. (Mascetta) Turtzer, who survive and reside in Rostraver Township.

Jennifer was a Registered Nurse and took great pride in being a Hospice Nurse.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Stephen V. Russell

Stephen V. Russell

Nov 16, 2023

 

Stephen V. Russell of Monongahela, Washington County, a longtime educator and community leader died Thurday, November 16, 2023. He was born February 28, 1949, in Montreal, Canada a son of the late James William and Theresa Coreau Russell. A 1967 Belle Vernon Area High School graduate, Russell earned a Bachelor of Science degree at California University of Pennsylvania in...

Mary Lou Moskal

Mary Lou Moskal

Nov 15, 2023

 

Mary Lou Moskal, 81, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Belle Vernon on November 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary (Pedulla) Moskal Sr.

MaryLou worked for 36 years at Howard Johnson's Restaurant in Rostraver Township from their opening day in December 1963, until their closing in 1999.

She is...

Beverly Kay Ritchie

Beverly Kay Ritchie

Nov 14, 2023

 

Beverly Kay Ritchie, 64, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born in McKeesport on March 21, 1959, she was the daughter of Howard C. Forsythe, who survives and resides in Rostraver Twp. and the late Sally L. (Marciniak) Forsythe.

 

Beverly worked at T J Maxx Retail Store. She was very proud of her collection of snowmen...

Steve Shearson Jr.

Steve Shearson Jr.

Nov 9, 2023

 

Steve Shearson Jr., 86, of Rostraver Township, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Steve finally succumbed to his heart and lung disease after putting up the good fight! Steve, a son of the late Theresa and Steve Shearson Sr., was raised in Burgettstown, Pa. in Washington County.  Steve lived as a resident of Rostraver Township...

Timothy "Iceman" Frieze

Timothy "Iceman" Frieze

Nov 8, 2023

 

Timothy Shawn Frieze, 63, of Rostraver Township passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home following a long illness. Born in New Castle, Delaware on December 2, 1959, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Margaret Evelyn (Jenkins) Frieze.

Tim also known as "Iceman" or "Frieze Pop" grew up in Leedom Estates in New Castle...

Anthony Leonard Calderone

Anthony Leonard Calderone

Oct 27, 2023

 

Anthony Leonard Calderone, 56, of Greensburg died Friday, October 27, 2023.

 

A Private Blessing Service was held in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com

Helen D. Golashewski

Helen D. Golashewski

Oct 19, 2023

 

Helen D. Golashewski, 93, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in North Charleroi on May 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Cullen) Kortina. Her grandfather, Valentine Cullen Sr., whom she loved dearly, called her "His Lil' Apple Dupple" (dumplin).

 

Helen worked many years as a secretary, leaving the...

Bonnie Lee Turkovich

Bonnie Lee Turkovich

Oct 17, 2023

 

Bonnie Lee Turkovich, 74, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born in Charleroi on December 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Jean Elizabeth (Wilding) Budd.

 

At the age of 17, Bonnie began her 56 year working career as a secretary for...

Christine Elaine Carson

Christine Elaine Carson

Oct 17, 2023

 

Christine Elaine Carson, 50, of Hunker, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Born in McKeesport on September 6, 1973, she was the daughter of Bob and Kathryn Ann (Gouker) Wilson, who survive and reside in West Newton.

 

Christine was a nurse's aide for Baldock Nursing Centre and was a member of the Alliance Church of God in New Stanton....

Eugene A. Ritenour

Eugene A. Ritenour

Oct 16, 2023

 

Eugene Andrew Ritenour, 90, of Peachtree City, Georgia, died Monday, October 16, 2023.  Born in Star Junction on December 16, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Adams) Ritenour.

 

Eugene was an aircraft mechanic for USAir (Allegheny Airlines). He also worked at Cedarbrook Golf Course. He loved talking with people and enjoyed listening to...

Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans

Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans

Oct 8, 2023

 

Caroline Cecelia Trexel Evans, 87 was living at Mon Valley Care Center in Monongahela and went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1936 in Eldora, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Behanna) Trexel who passed away shortly after giving birth and she was...

Frances R. Berarducci

Frances R. Berarducci

Oct 1, 2023

 

Frances R. Berarducci, 90, of West Newton, died Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Fitzhenry on February 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Steck) Corsaro.

 

Frances was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton and owned and operated numerous businesses in West Newton.

 

 

She is survived by her...

Laura A. LaRose

Laura A. LaRose

Sep 22, 2023

 

Laura A. LaRose, 90, of Butler, died Friday, September 22, 2023. Born in Fellsburg on October 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edgar F. and Henrietta M. (Finley) Snyder.

 

A homemaker at heart, Laura also worked at numerous jobs including Avon and Tupperware. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Isabelle L. Lynn

Isabelle L. Lynn

Sep 14, 2023

 

 

Isabelle L. Lynn, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born in Smithton on May 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Melissa (Davis) Hammers.

 

Isabelle was a life member of Concord United Methodist Church in Rostraver Township. She was a supervisor when she worked at Perry Manufacturing in Perryopolis. Together...

Florence Y. Shimchick

Florence Y. Shimchick

Aug 23, 2023

Florence Y. Shimchick, 105, of Greensburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 after suffering a stroke. Born in Fellsburg on October 9, 1917, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Huhra) Sholtis.

Florence was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Greensburg, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She was...

Glenn George Harding

Glenn George Harding

Aug 4, 2023

Glenn George Harding, 66, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, August 4, 2023. Born in Fairless Hills on April 21, 1957, he was the son of Elizabeth (Crane) Harding, who survives and resides in Fairless Hills and the late George Harding.

Glenn was a heavy equipment mechanic for Farnham & Pfile. He loved cars and mechanics.

In addition to his mother,...

Ella L. Ailes

Ella L. Ailes

Aug 4, 2023

Ella L. Ailes, 82, of Coal Center, died Friday, August 4, 2023. Born in Washington on April 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mattie (Bedillion) Elliott.

A homemaker, Ella also worked in retail sales. She enjoyed going to the beach and to the Meadows, and she enjoyed cooking, especially for the holidays.

She is survived by her...

Ricky A. Fitzsimmons

Ricky A. Fitzsimmons

Aug 3, 2023

Ricky A. Fitzsimmons, 62, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, August 3, 2023. Born in Bangor, Maine on September 18, 1960, he was the son of Bertha Lenora (Balsinger) Fitzsimmons, who survives and resides in West Newton and the late Otto Joseph Fitzsimmons.

Ricky worked for US Steel Clairton Works in maintenance. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was willing to...

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