Obituaries

Jul 8, 2015

Glenn Edward Weaver 53 of Pricedale on Wednesday July8 2015 in his home. He was born in Mt. Pleasant on June 6 1962 he was the son of Glenn E Weaver Sr. of Rostraver Twp and the late Eileen Weaver. Glenn worked in construction for many years and was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Beside his...

Jul 4, 2015

Jean Plavetich Drop, 73 of Monessen on Saturday July 4 2015. She was the daughter of the Late Nicholas and Frances Kovatich Plavetich. Mrs. Drop was a retired Charleroi High School Spanish Teacher having taught for over 35 years. She was a life member of the National Educational Association. she was a Monessen High School graduate. she obtained her...

Jul 3, 2015

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Delford W. Mencarelli, 84, died peacefully on July 3, 2015 after a tragic battle with Alzheimer's in Las Vegas, NV.  Born May 10, 1931 he was the youngest child of Victor and Brunetta (Lazzari) Mencarelli of Pistoia, Italy who migrated to Belle Vernon, PA in the early 1900's.  He graduated from (Belle) Vernon High School in...

Jun 24, 2015

Cecelia M. Franks 86 of N. Charleroi on Wednesday June 24 2015 in Dunlevy Gardens Personal Care Home. Born in Brownsville on July 6 1928 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia Weber Cratty. She was a Member of the First United Methodist Church of Charleroi and the American Citizens Club of N. Charleroi. She was...

Jun 18, 2015

Teresa M Hefner 80 of Webster  on Thursday June 18 in the home of her daughter. Born in Monessen on December 18 1934 she was the daughter of the late Pio and Mary "Celeste" Lu Brani De Angelis.  She was a member of the former St. Cajetan's  Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was...

Jun 17, 2015

Joanne E Matush 84 of Monessen on Wednesday June 17 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on March 12 1931 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Lescanac Matush. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Joanne was a registered dietician and served as Director of Dietetics for...

Jun 14, 2015

God received another angel today. On Sunday June 14 2015 , Matina Mermigas Manos 89 of Monessen, beloved wife of the late Gus Manos, passed away peacefully. She was the loving mother of Eugenia "Jeannie" (Carl) Menego and Maria (Richard) Planey; grandmother of Alexandra (John) Jacobs, Tina (Craig) Lee, Richard (Regina) Planey, Beth (David) Smock; great grandmother of Megan...

Jun 13, 2015

Mary Delare, 94, of Monessen, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Mary was born in Monessen on October 24, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary (Fordanich) Fizer. Mary enjoyed cooking, baking, playing bingo and going to the casino. She also enjoyed making craft items for her family. She was...

Jun 11, 2015

Julia June Punzell 89 of Monessen on Thursday June 11 2015 in Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. Born in Donora on June 26 1925 she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Kalenic Yuschak. Julia retired as a licensed beautician - cosmetologist. She was a member of St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church its Choir and Alter Guild...

Jun 2, 2015

Lois E. Mihalich 85 of Monessen on Tuesday June 2 2015 in her daughters home in Burke Va. Born in Jenners Twp PA. on Augusts 8 1929 she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Burdella Johnston Pile. She was a retired Westmoreland County Community College Professor. She was a member of the NEA, PSEA were she...

May 25, 2015

Gregory Retos 65 of Pompano Beach FL Died on Monday May 25 in South Strabane Township. Born in Monongahela on November 10, 1949 he was the son of the late Dr. George and Irene Retos. He was a graduate of Washington and Jefferson and California University of Pennsylvania. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He was...

May 9, 2015

MARSDEN William Roland Age 88 of Monessen Pennsylvania died on Saturday May 9 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Born June 22, 1926, son of the late C. Walter and Willa Marsden formerly of Belle Vernon. He is survived by his widow Mary (Turkovich) Marsden of Monessen, his son Kevin and daughter-in-law Jo-Ann (Rafetto) Marsden of Pittsburgh, and younger sister Bonnie...

May 7, 2015

Joseph A Gladys 85 of Monessen

When Earth's Last Picture Is Painted When earth's last picture is painted, And the tubes are twisted and dried, When the oldest colours have faded, And the youngest critic has died, We shall rest, and, faith, we shall need it -- Lie down for an aeon or two, Till the Master...

Apr 11, 2015

Juliana S. Bennett 81 of Monessen on Saturday April 11 2015 in the Residence At Hilltop Carroll Twp. Born in Monessen on April 18 1933 she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Juliana Forgac Sosnar. She was a graduate of Monessen High School and California University of Pennsylvania. She retired as a teacher for Mon Valley Day...

Mar 15, 2015

Nick Milinovich 98 of Monessen on Sunday March 15 2015 in Victoria House #2. Born in Monessen on February  26 1917 he was the son of the late Steve and Helen Horvatich Milinovich. Prior to his retirement he owned and operated Milinovich Distributing.  Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by his wife Fannie Bokulic Milinovich, two brothers...

Mar 11, 2015

Katherine A. Pakish 79 of Monessen , on Wednesday March 11 in her home. Born in Monessen on October 26 1935 she was the daughter of the late Joseph J and Frances Rarvenchack Milasincic. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by a son George...

Mar 2, 2015

Mary M. Tomcanin 89 of Monessen on Monday March 2 in Mt. St. Macrina Manor. Born in Monessen on February 21 1926 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Cuprik Sofilkanich. She was a Member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church , the St. Mary's Ladies Guild and the Rosary Society. Mary was a 1944...

Feb 28, 2015

Mary Guerra 96 of Monessen on Saturday February 28 2015 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Monessen on May 15 1918 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Gaudio Garofalo. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Louis, her...

Jan 25, 2015

Mary Emma Mandzok (Malezija) of Monessen, age 93, passed away in her sleep at Thorpe’s Personal Care in Charleroi on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from complications of the flu. She was born February 4, 1921, a daughter of the late Anna (Neral) and Michael Malezija. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Joseph and Michael...

Jan 9, 2015

Ann Organ 93, of Monessen, on Friday Jan 9 2015, at home with her family by her side. Born in Hermine PA. on July 12 1921, Ann was the daughter of the late George and Mary Melon Holomshek. She was the eldest of twelve children. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church. Ann loved...