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Local Obituaries for Monessen, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, & Surrounding Areas

Helen M (Zuza)  Kamenicky

Helen M (Zuza) Kamenicky

Aug 8, 2014

Helen M. (Zuza) Kamenicky 95, of Monessen, died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. A daughter of the late John Sr. and Susan Zuza, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen A Kamenicky; infant son, Bernard; a sister, Anne; and a brother, John Jr. She was the beloved mother of Lawrence (Carole) Kamenicky Sr. of Gibsonia, Pa., Beatrice...

Timothy Mager

Timothy Mager

Aug 6, 2014

Timothy Mager 65 formerly of Monessen on Wednesday August 6 2014 in Westmoreland Manor Greensburg. Born in Charleroi on July 22 1949 he was the son of the late Frank and Elia M. ‘‘Tess” Tesi Mager. Tim was a graduate of Monessen High School and Penn State University. He was a highly talented musician. He was a former member...

Beverly Del Rosso

Beverly Del Rosso

Jul 26, 2014

Beverly Ann Del Rosso of Belle Vernon formally of Monessen went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26. Born on April 27, 1931 in Charleroi, she was the daughter of the late George Rusnak, and Ann (Dzurinko) Rusnak. Beverly was a hard worker who was employed from the age of 15 till she retired at 70...

Nathan R Tirpak

Nathan R Tirpak

Jul 12, 2014

Nathan R. Tirpak 42 of Monessen on Saturday July 12 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Charleroi on September 24 1971 he was the son and stepson of Pam and David Mahalko and Robert and Nancy Tirpak all of Monessen. He was a graduate of Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. Nate was Byzantine Catholic by faith...

Richard Michael Dudas II

Richard Michael Dudas II

Jun 20, 2014

Richard Michael Dudas II 54 of Monessen on Friday June 20. Born in Charleroi on Oct 25 1959 he was the son of Richard M. and Donna Stofka Dudas of Monessen. Rick was a member of the former Most Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church. He was a 1978 Graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School, California...

Leslee A.K. Brown

Leslee A.K. Brown

Jun 17, 2014

Leslee Brown 40 of Monessen , daughter of Julia Brown and the late Donald Brown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to Make-A-Wish foundation 707 Grant St. 37th floor Pittsburgh Pa 15219. s....

Geraldine Pollack

Geraldine Pollack

Jun 3, 2014

Geraldine H. Pollack 68 of Monessen on Tuesday June 3 2014 in her residence. Born in Monessen on May 26 1946 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret J. Sandor Pollack. She retired from Triple A Travel and served many yeard as Judge of Elections in Monessen. She was a Member of St. Spyridon Greek...

Eleanore M Vlanich

Eleanore M Vlanich

May 29, 2014

Eleanore M. Vlanich 84 of Monessen passed away on Thursday May 29 in U.P.M.C. Passavant Cranberry Twp. Born in Monessen, on October 22 1929 she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Agatha Tyminski Gladys. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by...

John A. Yurkovich

John A. Yurkovich

May 28, 2014

John A. Yurkovich 88 of Monessen passed away on Wednesday May 28 2014 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Bentleyville on December 1 1925 he was the son of the late August and Pauline Gnezda Yurkovich. He retired from U.S. Steel Co. Fairless Hills Plant, He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic...

John Hnatko

John Hnatko

May 25, 2014

John Hnatko 92 of Monessen on Sunday May 25 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on May 15 1922. He was the son of Maxum and Mary Mickcowich Hnatko. He was Russian Orthodox by faith. He was a member of the Croatian Club, Entombment will be in Grandview Cemetery

Hazel N Maykovich

Hazel N Maykovich

May 22, 2014

Hazel N. Maykovich of Monessen, on Thursday May 22 2014, in Presbyterian Senior Care Center Oakmont. Born in Monessen on May 18 1913 She was the daughter of the late John and Justina Komarets Maykovich. She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church. She retired after 50 years of service from the Payroll Department of Wheeling...

Shaun Christopher Kovacs

Shaun Christopher Kovacs

May 16, 2014

Shaun Kovacs, 26 of Belle Vernon, passed away on May 16, 2014 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh from injuries sustained from an accident. Born in Pittsburgh on September 1, 1987, he is the son of Terry Kovacs of Belle Vernon. Though his death was a tragedy he was able to save many lives through his organ donations. Shaun...

Laurel Elizabeth Oliver

Laurel Elizabeth Oliver

May 13, 2014

Laurel Elizabeth Oliver 59 of Monessen on Tuesday May 13 2014 in her home. She was born in Charleroi on May 12 1955 she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Roscoe Evancho and Chase Evancho who survives and resides in Monessen. Laurel was a 1973 graduate of Monessen High School, a member of St. May's Byzantine Church...

Alba Mallino

Alba Mallino

May 11, 2014

Alba G. Mallino, 88, of Monessen died on Sunday, May 11th, 2014 at her home. She was born in Monessen on November 12th, 1925, the daughter of Andrew Galuppo and Mary J. Galuppo. She met her future husband shortly after the end of WW II, married, and had three children. Once her children were in school, she began...

Helen V. Ostapowicz

Helen V. Ostapowicz

Apr 19, 2014

Helen V. Ostapowicz 95 of Monessen on Saturday April 19 2014 in St. Anne’s Care Home. Born in Monessen on December 21 1918 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Sokol. During World War II she was employed by US Steel Co. as a tractor operator Clairton Plant, Magura Sewing Factory of Monessen and Brookville...

Joseph E Rusnak

Joseph E Rusnak

Apr 15, 2014

Joseph Rusnak was born on March 18, 1932 in Monessen, PA to John and Elizabeth Rusnak. He was the youngest of their 5 children. He was predeceased by his siblings John, Mary, Margaret, and Michael. He was a graduate of Monessen High School and served in the U.S. Army. On May 17, 1958, he married his wife Sonia...

Antoinette M Zdilla

Antoinette M Zdilla

Mar 30, 2014

Antoinette M Zdilla 89 of Monessen on Sunday March 30, 2014 in Hallsworth House. Born in Glassport on November 27 1924 she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rose Tessino DiBattista. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, a former member of St. Leonard’s...

Lillian May Galla

Lillian May Galla

Mar 2, 2014

Lillian May Galla 88 of Monessen on Sunday March 2 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born on Monessen on 19 1926 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Rossa Naccarato. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband...

Robert A. Hreno

Robert A. Hreno

Feb 27, 2014

Robert A. Hreno 58, of Donora formerly of Monessen died on Thursday February 27 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital from complications of C.O.P.D and Emphysema. Born in Charelroi on Jan 2 1956 he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Pavlik Herno Sr. Bob was a self-employed truck driver a member of St. John the Divine...

Peter Carl Hazy

Peter Carl Hazy

Feb 23, 2014

Peter C. Hazy 86 of Monessen on Sunday February 23 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on May 30 1927 he was the son of the late Peter J. and Catherine Fogel Hazy. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. A U.S. Army Veteran of WW II. Besides his...

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