Obituaries
Carol Guild
Aug 2, 2023
Carol (Goodling) Aubitz Guild, 72, of Port St. Joe, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
She was born on January 25, 1951 at Lewistown, PA; grew up in McAlistervillle, PA and graduated from East Juniata High School in 1968. She then attended college at the Harrisburg Area Community College and Columbia University where she majored in Journalism.
In 1973 she...
Elizabeth Rose Cannizzaro
Jul 25, 2023
Elizabeth Rose ''Bea'' Cannizzaro, 59, of Fayette City died Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Born in Detroit, Mich. on September 3, 1963, she was the 4th of 8 children, born to Joan (Patten) Cannizzaro, who survives and resides in Fayette City and the late Tony Cannizzaro.
Bea was a teacher to her siblings, teaching them patience in suffering, kindness, meekness, strength, compassion,...
Patricia J. Cannizzaro
Jul 23, 2023
Patricia J. "Patti" Cannizzaro, 62, of Monongahela, went home in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born on September 20, 1960, she was the second eldest daughter of the late Patrick M. and Anna May (Cenkner) Sedlak.
Patti was a faithful follower and member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Donora. She loved spending time...
Alma L. Taylor
Jul 20, 2023
Alma L. Taylor, 85, of Rostraver Township, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born in Gillespie on May 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Louise (Richardson) West.
Alma worked for the Central Kitchen in Donora and Meals on Wheels before assuming the role of homemaker for her family. She...
Wendy S. Boyd
Jul 7, 2023
Wendy S. Martin Hart Boyd, 72, of Monessen, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 7, 2023. Born in Monongahela on May 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late George A. III and Margaret I. (Miller) Martin.
Wendy was a beloved teacher, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She retired from the Belle Vernon Area School District after more...
Frances E. Sabo
Jul 2, 2023
Frances E. Sabo, 80, of West Newton, died Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born in West Newton on February 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edwin H. Hamilton and Thelma F. (Harris) Slavic.
Frances was a member of St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox Church in Rostraver Township. She received her BS Degree and her Master's Degree from California...
Jane Sarah Martin
Jun 29, 2023
Jane Sarah Martin, 95, of Perryopolis, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023 surrounded by family. Born on September 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Sarah Jane (O'Donnell) Upperman.
A homemaker, Jane loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Ken) Dingler of...
Irene Louise Hilaire
Jun 25, 2023
Irene Louise Hilaire, 98, of Donora, passed away at the Mon Valley Care Center on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born in Donora on January 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Abdom and Rose Hilaire.
Irene spent her long life in Donora, graduating from Donora High School with the Class of 1942. She began her career with American Steel...
Emil P. Hruby
Jun 20, 2023
Emil P. Hruby, 90, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday June 2023. Born on September 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Paul and Johanna (Bazach) Hruby.
Emil was a retired business owner of Sandblasting/Contractor throughout the Mon Valley area. He spent much of his time repairing and fixing everything from a broken bicycle...
Viola M. Little
Jun 8, 2023
Viola M. Little, 91, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, June 8, 2023. Born in Rostraver on April 11, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Lennis (Greenwood) Cunningham.
Viola was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Rostraver. She enjoyed playing the piano for her church and at numerous Senior Homes. She also enjoyed reading and walking....
Wanda J. Hepler
Jun 6, 2023
Wanda J. Hepler, 88, of Smithton, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Excela Health Frick Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Monessen on August 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jean M. (Hagerty) Gilmour.
Wanda was a woman of great Christian faith and lived her life that way. She mentored and taught women...
Patsy P. Derienzo
Jun 3, 2023
Patsy P. DeRienzo, 77, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on July 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Marion "Mutsy" and Mary (Davis) DeRienzo.
Patsy retired from Fisher Body, General Motors Division where he worked in the Tool and Die Department. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and...
Edna M. Budd
May 20, 2023
Edna M. Budd, 105, of Kingwood, West Virginia, formerly of the Rostraver/West Newton area, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Windy Hill Village in Kingwood. Born in Donora PA on April 25, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William Lawrence and Irma (Lynch) Clark.
A homemaker, Edna was a former member of the First Baptist Church in West Newton...
Robert E. Guffey
May 18, 2023
Robert E. Guffey, 89, of Clearfield, formerly of Elizabeth, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Born in Clairton on August 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Grace (Garlitz) Guffey.
Robert worked in the office for a trucking company for many years and later worked for the Elizabeth Forward School District and was a member of Round...
Olive Ann Coneybeer
May 17, 2023
Olive Ann (Plesko) Coneybeer passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 95. Olive, known to some as “Ollie”, was born March 22, 1928, in Duquesne at the Oliver Hotel, which her parents ran at the time, hence the name.
Daughter to European immigrants, Rita and Charles Plesko, Ollie was one of 12 and...
Myrtie F. Rechichar
May 13, 2023
Myrtie F. Rechichar, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in New Tazewell, Tennessee on July 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Hester (Hill) DeBusk. Myrtie was the last surviving member of her family.
Myrtie owned and operated Myrtie's Beauty Salon in Belle Vernon, Perryopolis and Fisher Heights. She enjoyed crafts and tole...
Joann D. Bradica
May 11, 2023
Joann D. Bradica, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, May 11, 2023. Born in Rostraver (Turkey Hollow) on January 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Anna (Serbak) Durka Sr.
Joann was a 1957 graduate of Rostraver High School and 1961 graduate of California University of PA where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education....
Howard Andersen Decker
May 5, 2023
A Memorial Service for Howard Andersen Decker, 74, of West Newton, who died Friday, May 5, 2023 will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:15 a.m.
Following entombment and Military Honors at the cemetery, there will...
Valerie Ann Pricener-Slavic
May 2, 2023
Dr. Valerie Ann Maszkiewicz Pricener-Slavic, 67, of Ruffs Dale, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on February 6, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Steve J. Maszkiewicz and Dr. Ruth A. (Conlogue) Maszkiewicz.
Valerie was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister and great friend to so many. As a graduate of Duquesne University and The University of...
John C. Frich Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
John C. Frich Jr. MD, FACR, 88, of Morgantown, WV, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. John was born in Monongahela, PA on May 10, 1934 to an English teacher, Ruth Larimer Frich and a Math teacher, John C. Frich.
John graduated from Baldwin High School in Whitehall, PA and attended Grove City College. After 3 years,...
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