Stella Filipowski 93, formerly of Monessen on Saturday September 17 in Walden’s View Personal Care Home North Huntingdon .  Born in Canton Twp. On April 19 1929 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Kotcij Nawoj.  Stella was a former member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She was employed by JC Penny Company and Fox Grocery.  Throughout her life, she was active in many social clubs including the Polish National Alliance.  Stella’s...

Nicholas Kutska, 94, of Monessen, passed away on September 17, 2022, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on December 5, 1927, to John Kutska and Helen Habulak Kutska.  A graduate of Monessen High School and California State College, he spent his career as a public school teacher, teaching the Russian language and retiring from Beth Center School District in 1987.  He was a talented musician, playing with the local Firemen’s bands in his youth, and enjoyed...

Nathan T. Dzimiera 37 of Monessen on Tuesday August 30 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Pittsburgh on January 23 1985 He was the son of Terrence R. and Anna Maria Ruffolo Dzimiera of Monessen.  Nathan was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, He was a 2003 graduate of Monessen High School and was employed by Performance Foodservice of Mt Pleasant. He was a You Tuber, video gamer and an avid Steeler Fan. Nathan was an easy going family man...

Patricia Ann Layhue 70 of Charleroi formerly of Monessen on Tuesday August 30 in Penn Valley Mon Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on January 13th 1952 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eileen Hughes Gee. Patty was a home maker and she enjoyed music and cooking.  Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by a brother Robert O Gee and a granddaughter Shanna Lytle.  She is survived by two daughters and a son Nicole Layhue of Allenport, Gwen Layhue of Speers, and...

Mary Jean Coleman, 86, of Monessen, passed away on August 9, 2022 in her daughter's home in Eighty Four PA.      She was born on October 5, 1935 in Monessen to John and Catherine (Sobol) Chomosh. She was baptized Ukrainian Orthodox and later became Catholic.    Mary is survived by her four sons and a daughter, John (Patience) Coleman of Monessen, Scott E Coleman of Aliquippa, Mark J (Sheila) Coleman of Monessen, Glen D (Wanda) Coleman of Rostraver Twp;...

Janice Calderone 86 of Coal Center, formerly of Greensburg, on Tuesday August 9 in Grandview Estates Elizabeth PA. Born in Monessen on December 1 1935 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Calderone. Janice retired as a teacher with the Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit. Janice enjoyed traveling the world with fellow teachers. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by a sister Betty Yonko. She is survived by a sister Grace Calderone and a brother and sister in law...

Melba Luverne Latkanich 84 of Foley AL., on Monday July 25 2022 in her residence with her son by her side.  Born in Brenton AL on August 20 1937 she was the daughter of the late Richard Dennis and Ola Mae Weaver Lindsey. She was a graduate of Robertsdale Highschool She retired from Rite Aid Pharmacy in Orange Beach AL.  She was Orthodox by faith. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband Douglas and a brother Claude.  She is survived by a son and daughter...

Dorothy G Hricko 79 of Dayton Ohio on Monday July 18 2022 in Hospice of Dayton. Born in N Charleroi on June 8 1943 she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lela Boyer. Dorothy was a project manager for the US Department of Energy. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband John and a sister Mildred. She is survived by three sons and daughters in law John and Margaret Hricko of Fayette City, Richard and Rosemary Hricko of Dayton Ohio and Timothy and Katrine Hricko of...

Stephen N. Major, Sr., 101, of Monessen, Pa., died on June 6, 2022. Born on August 17, 1920. Steve was the fourth of five children raised in Monessen by his Croatian immigrant parents, Frank and Mary (Yakovac) Major.  After high school in 1938, “Big Steve,” who at 6’6”, enlisted in the U.S. Army and Air Force for seven years, including service in World War II.  After basic training at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, he was assigned to the Sixth Field...

Pamela G. Mahalko, 71, of Monessen, passed away on  June 2, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital Pittsburgh. She was born on November 5, 1950 to Clifford and Esther Learnard in North Charleroi. She was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1968 and was formerly employed by La Eda's Family Restaurant. Pamela is survived by her loving husband David Mahalko of Monessen; son, Jonathan Tirpak of Lower Burrell; three grandchildren, Nicklas, Kyle, and Anna Tirpak all of Elizabeth PA;...