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Sharon Ann Hamer

Sharon Ann Hamer

Jul 25, 2022

Sharon Ann Hamer, 72, of Fairhope, died Monday, July 25, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh on April 4, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Alvie A. and Christabell A. (Hart) Branthoover. Sharon worked for the BVA School District, Stringhill's Restaurant and California University of PA. She had a strong work ethic and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Nicholas J. Burnett

Nicholas J. Burnett

Jul 24, 2022

Nicholas J. Burnett, 70, of West Newton, died Sunday, July 24, 2022. Born in McKeesport on April 15, 1952, he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Ethel (Mann) Burnett. Nick was a metallographic technician for Bechtel Bettis for 45 years. He was a member of the Bible Fellowship Community Church in West Newton and was a member...

Sharon Balko Cramer

Sharon Balko Cramer

Jul 16, 2022

Sharon Balko Cramer, 79, of Carroll Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and the royal hound Buck on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born in New Eagle on June 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sholtis) Balko. Sharon graduated from Rostraver High School in 1961 and Robert Morris College in 1962....

Peter Hrycko

Peter Hrycko

Jul 15, 2022

Peter Hrycko, 97, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, July 15, 2022. Born in Monessen on March 11, 1925, he was the son of the late John and Katherine (Yonik) Hrycko. Peter retired from the Monessen Southwestern Railroad. He enjoyed gardening and watching sports on TV, and he especially loved being at home doing his normal daily routine. He honorably served...

Irene B. "Bubbie" Yancich

Irene B. "Bubbie" Yancich

Jul 10, 2022

Irene B. ''Bubbie'' Yancich, 93, of Richeyville, died Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born in Linn/Redstone Township on November 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Heyges) Betsko. Affectionately known by all as "Bubbie", Irene was an honor roll student throughout her tenure at Redstone High School where in 1945, she proudly graduated 3rd in her...

Robert G. Eckels

Robert G. Eckels

Jul 7, 2022

Robert G. Eckels, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 7, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Monongahela on December 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Frank and Myrtle Eckels. Bob was retired from Liggett Spring and Axle in Monongahela and attended the First Christian Church in Monongahela. He...

Chesney P. Smith

Chesney P. Smith

Jul 7, 2022

Chesney P. Smith, 71, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on August 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Philip C. and Margaret L. (Foster) Smith. Chesney was a welder for Pitt Mon Auto Salvage and was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working on cars, gardening, and was...

Dean J. Santo Colombo

Dean J. Santo Colombo

Jul 7, 2022

Dean J. Santo Colombo, 59, of Washington, died peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022 with his daughter and his two sisters at his side. Born in Mt. Pleasant on October 18, 1962, he was the son of Nunzio Santo Colombo of Elco and the late Wanda (Smart) Santo Colombo. Dean was a truck driver for 17 years for Old Dominion...

Seraphine "Sally" Komacek

Seraphine "Sally" Komacek

Jul 6, 2022

Seraphine ''Sally'' Komacek, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Born in Brownsville on July 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late John Krivohlovy Jr. and Sara (Buray) Krivohlovy. Sally was very kind and polite to everyone she met and brightened up the room wherever she went. She was a devoted wife and mother to her...

Hans Otto Werner

Hans Otto Werner

Jul 3, 2022

Hans Otto Werner, 86, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Netzchkau, East Germany on September 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Paul and Christine (Lorenzen) Werner. Hans escaped East Germany in 1953 and worked in Dusseldorf, West Germany for 3 years before immigrating to America in 1956. He was a...

Anna E. Betsko

Anna E. Betsko

Jul 2, 2022

Anna E. Betsko, 83, of Richeyville died Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Grindstone on August 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Heyges) Betsko. Anna was Catholic by faith. She is survived by her sister, Irene B. Yancich of Richeyville; twin brother, Steve (Kathleen) Betsko of FL; 6 nieces and nephews including Lorraine (Larry)...

Susan Marie Cyktor

Susan Marie Cyktor

Jul 2, 2022

Susan Marie Cyktor, 66, of West Newton, died Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Charleroi on September 14, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Celaschi and Ethel L. (Sethman) Krasonic. Sue was a Nurse's Aide and worked for Excela Health in Greensburg. She had the biggest heart in the whole world and led with a kind and...

Paul Balko

Paul Balko

Jun 28, 2022

Paul Balko, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Joliet, IL, attended by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Esther Tsimonis Balko to whom he was married for 57 years. Paul was born on February 21, 1929 in West Newton, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Anna Balko. Paul was the ninth of ten...

Thelma L. Ruscitti

Thelma L. Ruscitti

Jun 27, 2022

Thelma L. Ruscitti, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in La Belle/Brownsville on February 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Nazareno and Finimola (Serragli) Colantoni. Thelma was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township. She is survived by her daughters, April (Todd) Tilson of Rostraver, Amber Ruscitti of Youngwood...

Terry D. "Brud" Kohut Jr.

Terry D. "Brud" Kohut Jr.

Jun 15, 2022

Terry D. "Brud" Kohut, Jr., 62, of Charleroi, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Born in Forward Township on July 17, 1959, he was the son of the late Terry D. Kohut and Norma C. (Behanna) Kohut who survives and resides in Elizabeth. Terry was a former police officer with the Bentleyville Police Department and was a member of Ella Hollow...

Robert James "Bj" Stockdill

Robert James "Bj" Stockdill

Jun 12, 2022

Robert James ''BJ'' Stockdill, 67, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Collinsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born in McKeesport on August 8, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy G. (McKenna) Stockdill. BJ grew up in Elizabeth and retired from the U S Navy in 1994 after 21 years of service to his country....

John L. Frye Sr.

John L. Frye Sr.

Jun 11, 2022

John L. Frye, Sr., 82, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, June 11, 2022. Born in Glasgow PA on March 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Clayton L. and Alma V. (Baker) Frye. John retired from the U S Marine Corps after honorably serving his country for 31years. He was a mechanic and machine operator and worked for...

Claire Cicchini Monios

Claire Cicchini Monios

Jun 8, 2022

Claire Cicchini Monios, 86, of Rostraver Township, died early Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022 at her daughter's home. She was born in Clairton on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Harchar) Cicchini. Claire graduated from Clairton High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in chemistry. After completing her degree, she...

Angelina Bradshaw

Angelina Bradshaw

May 26, 2022

Angelina Bradshaw, 66, of Donora, died Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Charleroi on December 13, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Ashbaugh Sr. and Catherine (Painter) Ashbaugh. Angelina was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels at the Donora Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowled in a bowling league for many years. She is...

Ray Edwin Ver Steeg

Ray Edwin Ver Steeg

May 24, 2022

Ray Edwin Ver Steeg, 56, of Allison Park died Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born in Burbank, CA on February 10, 1966, he was the son of Ralph Edwin and Rebecca Lois (Guffey) Ver Steeg, who survive and reside in Elizabeth. Ray owned and operated 2 Subway Restaurants for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

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