Marian A. Cherkin, 99 of The Landings Fort Myers FL passed away peacefully May 1st, 2022. Born in Connellsville, PA January 7th 1923 was the daughter of the late Julius Harris and Lottye Kinsbursky Harris. Marian followed her son and daughter and family to Fort Myers after living in Monongahela, PA. for 70 years. A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Marian always made time for friends and community. During WWII while attending the University of Pittsburgh...

James M. Barron, Sr., 88, of Monessen, passed away at UPMC McKeesport Hospital on Saturday, April 16, surrounded by his entire, loving family.  Jim was born on July 24, 1933, in Monessen, the son of the late Henry and Anna (Evanko) Barron.  He was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a graduate of Monessen High School, class of 1951.  He was a member of The Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church, the American Legion, and a life member with the Monessen Volunteer Fire Department...

Karen L Ostapowicz Susick 72, of Belle Vernon passed away peacefully April 12, 2022 in Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center Greensburg with her husband at her side, after a seven year battle with dementia.  She was born on February 25,1950 in Pittsburgh and raised in Monessen. The daughter of the late Edward and Helen Sokol Ostapowicz. She was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School, and a 1974 graduate of California State College (California University of Pa) with a Master’s Degree...

Anastasia (Stacy) Tetteris 91 of Monessen passed peacefully with her family on Friday, March 25, 2022 in her home. Born in Chios, Greece on July 15, 1930 she was the daughter of the late George and Policriti Vasilakis Zombakis. After World War II, Stacy came over to the United States with her father in pursuit for a better education. She became an active member of the original St. Spyridon Church, joining the Greek American Progressive Association Young Ladies Lodge of...

Paul Frank Stanisz, 96, of Monessen, passed away on March 15, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.    He was born on January 21, 1926 in Monessen to Frank and Catherine (Zima) Stanisz. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric, Waltz Mill plant where he worked as a Machinist. He also worked for McKelvies auto body and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Allenport Plant.  He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church and served his country as corporal in the United...

Roy A Stinogle 70 of Monessen passed peacefully on Monday March 7, 2022 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in North Charleroi on September 16, 1951 he was the son of the late Blaine and Mary Pernelli Stinogle. Roy was an active member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, always eager to lend a hand with the Fish Fries, Church Festival or at any parish activity where help was needed. Roy also loved helping his neighbors with snow removal and lawn care. Besides his...

Dr. Judy  Popelas, 73, of Belle Vernon formerly of Charlottesville Va.  passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022 in Hallsworth House Monessen, Pennsylvania.    She was born in North Charleroi on April 2, 1948 to the late Anthony and Alba Galuppo Mallino. She graduated as Valedictorian of Monessen High School Class of 1966, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she received her Masters and...

On January 25, 2022, Jesus said, " Blanche, job well done. Come unto me and rest"  She was the third of four children born to Arnett T. and Charlotte K Fambrough Wall, on July 10,1922, in Philadelphia, PA.  Her siblings, Dorothy, Arnett Jr., and William Wall and her niece Linda D Wall preceded her in death. Blanche attended Philadelphia Public Schools, where she graduated from Girls High School and began her 40-year career at the Veterans Administration in Philadelphia,...

Olga Homas Cieply, age 94, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2022. Born in Monessen on December 27, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Chomosh Homas, she was a graduate of Monessen High School and was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its church choir. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Joe “Feecho” Cieply, grandson Nathan Cieply, grandson-in-law Sandor “Shunny” Beregi, daughter-in-law Jenny Cieply,...

Roxanne L. Manderino 67 of Belle Vernon died in Mon Valley Hospital Carroll Twp. Born in N. Charleroi on January 9 1955 she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Gaysac Baker. Roxanne retired from Sony Technology. After retiring she enjoyed watching cooking shows and recreating the chef’s dishes for her husband and friends. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Louis Manderino, three brothers and sisters in law Donald (Sandy) Baker of Grand Prairie Texas, Dr. James (Mary...