Obituaries

Jun 14, 2025

Ronald Michael Remish, born December 23, 1939, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 14, 2025. He was 85 years old.

Ron was a proud resident of Monessen in his early life before moving to West Newton, PA. A graduate of Monessen High School, Ron forged a successful career as a self-employed entrepreneur owning a local family market in Lock Four,...

Jun 3, 2025

Debra A. Dwzinsky, 70, of Charleroi (formerly of Monessen), was peacefully called home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 3 while at her residence. Born in North Charleroi on April 1, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marlene Bennett Ezzo. Deb was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1975, and held numerous jobs before...

May 27, 2025

Rosalie J. Salak, 91, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Hallsworth House.She was born on February 17, 1934 in Brownsville, the daughter of the late Thomas and Beatrice (Lutz) Robinsky.She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Charleroi.She was retired from Westmoreland County Drug and Alcohol Commission.She was survived by her daughter, Doris Opalinski...

May 23, 2025

Despina J. Apostolakis 87 of Monessen, (affectionally known as Dessie) on Friday May 23 in Magee Women’s Hospital. Born in Charleroi on April 22 1938. She was the daughter of the late Pantelis and Irene Apostolides Apostolakis. She was a 1957 graduate of Monessen High School. Despina was a very active member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, serving with...

May 18, 2025

On the wings of angels, Vivian Harger Hammitt, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, May 18th, with her devoted husband of 70 years by her side. Vivian was born on January 18th, 1935, the daughter of Alvin “Dutch” and Cecelia (Hurley) Harger of Charleroi. She was a graduate of the Charleroi High School class of 1953. Vivian married...

May 7, 2025

Verna Pinasko Janosik 94 of Monessen, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her daughter , Robin, on Wednesday May 7 2025. Born in Monessen, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kobal) Pinasko, She was the wife of the late Joseph Thomas Janosik. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death...

May 2, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

Mary K. Elenitsas, 92, of Monessen passed away Monday April 28 in Logan Place senior living community. Born in Monessen on June 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Rozella Pikounis Kordistos. After graduating from Monessen High School she earned her Bachelor's degree from Indiana University of PA and her Masters degree from California University. She...

Apr 11, 2025

Catherine M. Furio 98 of Monessen on Friday April 11 2025 in her home with her family at her side. Born in Monessen on Feb 16 1927 she was the daughter of the late Leo and Margie Renzi Zattiero. She attended the Christian Life Ministries on Patton Ave. Catherine loved being with family and friends. Catherine was a Dental Technician...

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas George Zupan, 62, of Monessen, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on December 10, 1962, Tom was a lifelong resident of Monessen, PA. As a child, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life — camping with family, riding his banana bike - Tom was the first to get a bike...

Mar 27, 2025

Lucille A. Aloisi, 87, of Monessen, died Thursday, March 27, 2025. Lucille was born December 4, 1937, to the late Anna and Matthew Musial. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1955 graduate of Monessen High School. She attended California State Teachers College and earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1959 and a master’s degree in counseling...

Feb 21, 2025

Robert A. Zynosky Sr. 91 of Monessen on Friday February 21 in Jefferson Medical Center. Born in Monongahela on December 4 1933 he was the son of the late Sigmund and Pearl Crieghten Zynosky. Robert served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Serving in the Underwater Demolitions Unit. Bob retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co....

Feb 16, 2025

Rita Marsha Rocereta 81 of Monessen passed peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday February 16 in Hallsworth House. Born in Monessen on September 11, 1943 she was the daughter of the late James Woods and Rita Destefano Woods Henson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her step father Alexander “Bud” Henson. Marsha attended both...

Feb 2, 2025

Elaine Wapiennik 78 of Monessen on Sunday February 2 2005 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on December 28 1946 she was thew daughter of the late Fred and Mary Mosco Ambrose. Elaine was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church, and she spent most of her adult life working as a Legal...

Jan 15, 2025

Ed was born in Charleroi Hospital in Pennsylvania. His parents were George William Miller and Margaret Bidzilya, both deceased. In 1956 his family moved from Charleroi to Monessen where Ed attended Washington Elementary School on Chestnut Avenue. In 1960 Ed’s family moved to Carrick in Allegheny County. His father worked at the USPS terminal in downtown Pittsburgh. Dave, his brother,...

Jan 13, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" D'Alessio August 21, 1951 – January 12, 2025

After a long and courageous battle, Margaret "Peggy" D'Alessio passed away on January 13, 2025, at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She was 73 years old.

Born on August 21, 1951, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Peggy was the beloved daughter of Alfred and Marie D'Alessio, and the cherished stepdaughter of Famie D'Alessio. She...

Jan 11, 2025

Phyllis D. Kowalski, 92, of Monessen passed away at home on Saturday January 11th, 2025. Phyllis was born in Monessen on April 16th, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Veronica (Gawlowska) Zyski, and the wife of the late Eugene J. Kowalski. Phyllis retired from Charland Sewing Factory, where she worked as a seamstress. Phyllis was a...

Jan 9, 2025

Candis Elyanich Kelley of Monessen passed away on January 9, 2025 at the age of 76. Candis graduated from Monessen High school in 1966, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Candis worked in several industries before...

Jan 7, 2025

Helen Jane Curran 64 of Monessen on Tuesday January 7 in Premier Washington County Health Center. Born in Prosperity PA on November 8 1960 she was the daughter of the late Emery and Jane McDonough Sakerka. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, enjoyed taking long walks and spending time with her dogs. She was...

Dec 31, 2024

Paul P Pacak 95, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday December 31, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Harrisburg PA. on July 11, 1929 he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen Voytilla Pacak. He was Russian Orthodox by faith. Paul was a Graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1947 and he served his country...