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Marjorie Adele Obade
Mar 20, 2024
Marjorie Adele Obade, 90, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on February 11, 1934 in Elco, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Irene (Huber) Roberts.
One of her favorite shows was The Andy Griffith Show, often recounting her favorite episodes with infectious enthusiasm.
Despite facing the challenge...
Irene M Resetar
Mar 16, 2024
Irene Resetar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Monessen on July 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan Crynick Sowko. Irene married the love of her life, Chuck, whom she met during a church choir trip to Kennywood. They settled in...
Robert James Kopko
Mar 4, 2024
Robert (Bob) James Kopko, aged 88, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Bob, known to many as “Kop”, was born on September 8, 1935, in Monessen, Pennsylvania. After earning his diploma at Monessen High School, Bob pursued a bachelor’s degree at Elon College, where he excelled both academically and athletically. It was during his time at...
Bertha Krajac
Mar 1, 2024
Private Services were held for Bertha Sucevich Krajac, 102 formally of Clairton, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1 2024, at The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Monessen, PA. on November 17 1921, to the late Stanko and Anna (Nicksich) Sucevich, Bertha was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A 1940 Graduate of Monessen High School, Bertha...
Alice Mae Kotch
Feb 29, 2024
Alice Mae Kotch, 90, of Monessen, leaped out of this world on February 29, 2024.
She was born in Grandville, PA in 1933 to Frank and Helen Bruni, as a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Alice will be remembered for her heart of gold and her love of family.
She was married to her devoted husband, John E Kotch, until his...
Gail F. Baumgardner
Feb 20, 2024
Gail F. Baumgardner 85 of Monessen on Tuesday February 20 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Monessen on December 5 1938 she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Zoretich Francis. She was a graduate of Monessen High School and received an Associate Degree from Robert Morris College. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our...
Laura Jean Krajzel
Feb 1, 2024
Laura Jean Krajzel 27 of Fayette City, suddenly on Thursday February 1 2024 in in Penn Highlands Mon Valley. Hospital. Born in Carroll Twp on July 14 1996 she was the daughter of Shaune and Aggie Chalfant Krajzel. Laura was employed as a Sterilization Technician for St Clair Hospital and she was a member of the First Christian Church....
Lesley Ann Cushman
Jan 22, 2024
Lesley Ann Cushman 44 of Monessen Passed unexpectedly  on Monday January 22 2024 in UPMC East Monroeville. Born in Carroll Twp on July 24 1979 she was the daughter of John R Cushman of Newell and Lorraine Senitta Cushman of Monessen. Lesley was a devoted homemaker. She is survived by her mother Lorraine and partner Jeff Konick of Monessen,...
Joseph W. Durka
Dec 9, 2023
Joseph W. Durka Jr. 77 of Charleroi went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 9th in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in N. Charleroi on July 28 1946 he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Anna M. Serbak Durka Sr. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Charleroi Site. Joseph...
Jean M (DeMatteo) Minniti
Nov 9, 2023
Jean M Minniti 91 of Belle Vernon Formerly of Monessen went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 9 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on January 26 1932 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Pescotti De Matteo. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church and...
Marie E Lipari
Nov 6, 2023
Marie E. Lipari 79 of Monessen on Monday November 6 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on December 15 1943 she was the daughter of the late James and Lucille Keller Lipari. Throughout her life Marie worked as a Seamstress, licensed Beautician and Medical Assistant. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord...
Robert L Tyburski
Nov 4, 2023
Robert (Bob) (Tybo) L. Tyburski was born on December 23, 1935. Bob led a life dedicated to public service and community involvement. From his years in the US Army to his active participation in local organizations and his impactful role in Monessen's education system, Bob made a lasting impact on the community he loved. He was born to Bennie...
Julia (Sewak) Francowic
Oct 20, 2023
Julia Sewak Francowic, 99, of Monessen, PA, passed away peacefully early Friday, October 20, 2023 after a beautiful evening surrounded by her children and family. Julia was born on August 9, 1924 to the late Mitro and Julianna Sewak in Donora, PA. Sister to Anne Feher Kurilko, Helen Vagnoni, Mary Beresh, Pauline Ellsworth, Verna Kovalak and Frank Sewak, who...
John Scott Cooper
Oct 6, 2023
John S. Cooper 76 of Charleroi on Friday October 6 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Charleroi on June 28 1947. He retired as Head of Trades from Corning Glass and along with his wife owned and operated Cooper Electric Inc. John was a member of the Charleroi Masons and the Odd Fellows. He is survived...
Edwin K Swarmer
Aug 30, 2023
Edwin K. Swarmer, 67, of Belle Vernon passed away on Wednesday, August 30, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Pittsburgh on September 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Edwin G and Mildred Stubert Swarmer. Edwin was a retired Project Estimator working for Lone Pine Construction. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cheryl...
Vincent L Burger
Aug 23, 2023
Vincent L Burger 95 of Monessen on Wednesday August 23, 2023 in his residence. Born in Monessen on May 24 1928 he was the son of the late George and Anna Kusar Burger. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He and...
Thomas Michael Burger
Jul 6, 2023
Thomas Michael Burger 96 of Monessen on Thursday July 6 in his residence. Born in Monessen on August 30 1926 he was the son of the late George and Anna  Kusar Burger. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our lord Roman Catholic Church, the Monessen Hungarian Club He served his country in the US Army during WWII....
Eric Allan Moore
Jun 29, 2023
It is with profound sadness and much love that we announce the passing of, Eric Allan Moore (sleric) (fish) on Thursday June 29, 2023 at the age of 56. Eric will be lovingly remembered by his fiancé Gina Jesus, daughter Alyssa (Matt) Knable, son Adam Pager, grandchildren Arya, Cannon, Carter, Brayden and father Thomas Moore. Also fiancés son James...
Helen (Berkovitch) McGovern
Jun 28, 2023
Helen McGovern 97 of Monessen on Wednesday June 28 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on May 30 1926 she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Timkovitch Berkovitch She was a devoted Catholic and a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord RC Church. Helen enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and...
Irene M (Rusnak) Zuza
May 31, 2023
Irene M (Rusnak) Zuza of Monessen, PA, 99 years young, returned to her Lord on May 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent, her daughter Vinnie Ann, her parents George and Mari Rusnak, her seven brothers and sisters, George, Mary (Stash), John, Anne (Idzik), Michael, Margaret and Andrew. Irene is survived by her daughters Linda...
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