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Melinda A. Fernandez

Melinda A. Fernandez

Sep 8, 2024

Melinda A. Fernandez, 67, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born in Charleroi on September 8, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Angel Fernandez Jr. and Bertha Ann (Evans) Fernandez. 

Melinda was retired from US Steel in Monessen and was a member of Webster Methodist Church.

Melinda was the BEST sister and aunt that anyone could ever have!!  

She...

Irene R. Sabol Baker

Irene R. Sabol Baker

Sep 7, 2024

Irene R. Sabol Baker, 92, of West Newton, died Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born in Monessen on February 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Paluv) Sabol. 

Irene was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in West Newton.  

She is survived by her children Raymond G. (Lana) Baker of West Newton, Linda S....

Deborah Ann Barron

Deborah Ann Barron

Aug 28, 2024

Deborah Ann (Stewart) Barron, 68, a Valentine`s Day baby, joined her beloved husband, Robin and their two dogs, Tidbits and Scooby, in Heaven with our Father on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on February 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Donald H. Stewart Sr. and Joan Anna (Stepnick) Stewart.

Debbie loved her family wholeheartedly and fought...

Howard Cecil Forsythe

Howard Cecil Forsythe

Aug 24, 2024

Howard Cecil Forsythe, 93, of Rostraver Township passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 24, 2024 after fighting a brief illness. Born in Ellwood City on April 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Marion and Pearl (Lancaster) Forsythe.

Howard was raised in Jacobs Creek and graduated from South Huntingdon High School. He was drafted into the...

Mary Jane Simonson

Mary Jane Simonson

Aug 22, 2024

Mary Jane Simonson, 94, of Donora, died Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Flatwoods on January 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Floranc and Minnie (Mickey) Stangroom. 

Mary Jane was a member of Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Forward Township. She especially loved the Lord and her family. She enjoyed baking, cooking and assembling jigsaw puzzles. Mary Jane...

John David Humbert

John David Humbert

Aug 20, 2024

John David Humbert, 65, of Donora, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Menallen Township. Born in Charleroi on June 10, 1959, he was the son of the late John E. and Barbara A. (Cox) Humbert.  

A retired laborer, he honorably served his country in the US Air Force. 

He is survived...

Sheryl Lee Kuosman

Sheryl Lee Kuosman

Aug 16, 2024

Sheryl Lee Kuosman, 73, of Rostraver Township died Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on September 25, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Roy Keller Sr. and Gezella (Stricek) Fedorka.

Sheryl retired from Westmoreland Manor where she worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant. She honorably served in the U.S. Army during the War in Vietnam.

She is survived...

Stella B. Kosco

Stella B. Kosco

Aug 14, 2024

Stella B. Kosco, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Johnstown on June 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kogut) Rycyk. 

Stella attended the University of Pittsburgh and California University of PA for her degree in Nursing. She did her graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania for her School Nurse Practitioner...

Gloria June Gerda

Gloria June Gerda

Jul 30, 2024

Gloria June Boniella Gerda, 86, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 after a brief illness, under the compassionate care of Suncrest Hospice.  

Born in Star Junction on June 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George Boniella and Christine (Aquilina) Boniella Benich. 

Gloria loved her hobbies of decorating pysanky eggs, sewing, crocheting, and multiple...

Robert A. Markle

Robert A. Markle

Jul 25, 2024

Robert A. Markle, 82, of Chesnee, South Carolina, formerly of Rostraver Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Rostraver Twp. on September 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Helen (Mognet) Markle.

Bob was retired from the Rostraver Township Road Crew, where he was an operator/truck...

Dennis Paul Fox

Dennis Paul Fox

Jul 15, 2024

Dennis Paul Fox, 66, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Scottdale on June 3, 1958, he was the son of the late Richard and Nealie Jane (Thomas) Fox.  

Dennis was an IT Support Specialist and worked for Excela Health. He was an active member of Olive Branch Baptist Church since 1981 and was devoted to studying...

Norma C. Kohut

Norma C. Kohut

Jul 15, 2024

Norma C. Kohut, 86, of Forward Township, died Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Elizabeth on September 8, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Mary Caroline (Hauser) Behanna.

Norma had numerous jobs including secretary, cook, cleaner and babysitter. She attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church and enjoyed going to flea markets and the outlet store in Warren,...

Thomas Lawrence Gerda

Thomas Lawrence Gerda

Jul 11, 2024

Thomas Lawrence Gerda, 88, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer`s Disease, under the compassionate care of Suncrest Hospice. Born in Jacobs Creek on May 25, 1936, he was the son of the late John G. and Madeline (Viale) Gerda.

 Tom was a gifted carpenter and arduous worker, building his house from...

Clarence "Sandy" Weaver

Clarence "Sandy" Weaver

Jul 8, 2024

Clarence ''Sandy'' Weaver, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024.  

Sandy was preceded in death by his parents, Clarenton “Bud” and Virginia Weaver, and his brother, Robert Weaver.

His legacy lives on through those who knew and loved him. He shared 63 years of love and commitment with Darlene, his wife and high...

Richard E. Broadwater

Richard E. Broadwater

Jul 7, 2024

Richard E. Broadwater, 72, of North Apollo, formerly of West Newton, died Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in McKeesport on December 29, 1951, he was the son of the late James and Loretta (Teets) Broadwater. 

Rick was a salesman for Hovis Auto & Truck Supply in North Huntingdon. He had many interests, including: going to his camp, bowling, hunting, shooting trap,...

Melanie A. Pearce

Melanie A. Pearce

Jul 1, 2024

Melanie A. Pearce, 82, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, July 1, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on September 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Keller Jr. and Mildred E. (Lape) Keller Wanzilak. 

Melanie was an active member of St. Sebastian Parish in Belle Vernon. She loved her faith and her wonderful family. Melanie was also the historian...

Stanley F. Angelcyk

Stanley F. Angelcyk

Jun 30, 2024

Stanley F. Angelcyk, 81, of West Newton, died Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Westmoreland on March 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Steve and Pauline (Czarnowski) Angelcyk.

Stanley owned and operated the Angelcyk Dairy Farm in West Newton his entire life. A devoted farmer, he loved spending his days outdoors.  

He is survived by his son, Stephen...

Ronald L. Rohm

Ronald L. Rohm

Jun 23, 2024

Ronald L. Rohm, 84, of West Newton, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Born in Isabella on July 31, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Beryl (Abbott) Rohm. 

Ronald was a retired Engineer from the CSX Railroad and was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Newton, where he served...

Martin F. Muzar

Martin F. Muzar

Jun 22, 2024

Martin F. Muzar, 79, of Monessen, passed away peacefully at home with his family beside him on Saturday, June 22, 2024 . Born in North Charleroi on April 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Frank and Anne (Gustin) Muzar.  

He was a 1963 graduate of Monessen High School where he studied in the Vo-Tech program. After graduation...

Yvonne J. Urban

Yvonne J. Urban

Jun 20, 2024

Yvonne J. Urban, 95, of Perryopolis, died Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born in Munhall on December 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Harris) McKibben. 

Treasured by all who knew her, Yvonne was a dedicated, loving wife, mother, and friend. She worked as a Teller at Mellon Bank before raising her family of seven. Yvonne was...

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