Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

Thomas G. Lender, 80, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Summerville Regional Medical Center, West Virginia. He was born on July 15, 1945 in North Charleroi, the son of the late John H. and Dorothy (Horn) Lender. He was Protestant by faith and served his country in the United Stated Navy. He was also a member...

Sep 3, 2025

Catherine Victoria Perry joined her beloved husband Richard in Heaven on September 3, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97. We will miss her always, and we are grateful for the 97 years we were blessed to share with her.Catherine was born on November 25, 1927, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Mary and Michael Halesiak. She was the fourth of five...

Aug 10, 2025

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia Porter Gregor of Rostraver Township passed away on August 9, 2025.

She was born on March 5, 1925, in Doncaster, England, daughter of the late Richard and Emily Jane Porter.

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Donald Gregor; cherished twin sister, Oliver Porter Bronder; precious great-granddaughter Tatiana Parkinson; and two sons-in-law, William Rohrer and Douglas...

Aug 6, 2025

Geraldine McFaddin Holloway 81 of Freeport PA. on Wednesday August 6 in her residence. Born in Detroit Michigan on April 17 1944 she was the daughter of the late Mildridge and Susanna Valo McFaddin. She was owner and Broker of Marketplace Realty. Geraldine was a former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Monessen and a present member of Trinity...

Jul 13, 2025

Dorothy Jeanne Kovalchuk (Serventi), 97 of Sandpoint Idaho Born- October 31, 1927, Tarentum Pennsylvania Died- July 13, 2025, Sandpoint Idaho The only child of Geno Serventi and Jean Serventi (Anderson). Originally from Monessen, Pennsylvania, Dorothy Graduated from Monessen High School in 1945, while in school she sang in the school’s operettas and for many local events. She was known for...

Jul 3, 2025

Janice L. Lefevre, 76, of Monessen passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on August 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Koslik) Marcinkiewicz. Janice was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church and was a 1966 Graduate of Monessen High School....

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...