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Local Obituaries for Monessen, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, & Surrounding Areas
Scott Charles Oliver
Jul 21, 2024
Scott Charles Oliver 62 of Monessen on Sunday July 21 2024 in his home. Born in N. Charleroi on October 25 1961 he was the son of the late Lawrence and Beverly Ann Chester Oliver. Scott retired as the store Manager for Goodyear Tires of Pittsburgh. Scott enjoyed watching sports and fishing. He was a class of 1979 graduate of...

Robert Walter Gladys
Jul 2, 2024
Robert Walter Gladys 68 of Monessen on Tuesday July 2 2024 in his residence. Born in N. Charleroi on May 7 1956 he was the son of the late Walter and Irene Vataha Gladys. Bob was a graduate of Waynesburg College with his degree in business management. He enjoyed professional sports, fishing, friends and family. He is survived by his...

Brian George Kinsey
Jun 9, 2024
Brian George Kinsey 67 of Irwin, passed peacefully on Sunday June 9th in his home. Born in Philadelphia on July 3 1956 he was the son of the late Herbert and Berenice Opperman Kinsey. Brian worked in the Food Service industry for most of his adult life. Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by four brothers Joseph...
Anne Marie Wojtowich
May 25, 2024
Anne Marie Wojtowich, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on October 18, 1931 in Dunmore PA, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Evan) Oros. She was a member of the former Holy Name Catholic Church and Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church. She is survived...
Suzanne Veronica Sanner
Apr 30, 2024
Suzanne V. (Nowicki) Sanner passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Surrounded by family. She was born July 25, 1935, daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Mihalko) Nowicki. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Sandford D Sanner; her daughters, Cynthia Barber, Lynn and her husband Brian Scott King; son Christopher and Heather Sanner; her loving sister Judith Laughton and family...

Helen Wujcik
Apr 30, 2024
Helen Wijcik 95 of Monessen on Tuesday April 30 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.Born in Monessen on March 7 1929 she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Stella Polomackanich Mazur. Besides he parents she was proceeded in death by a son Joseph. She is survived by her husband Joseph of Monessen a son Michael of Rostraver...
Dr. Martin M. Dudas
Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Martin Dudas Died April 24,2024. He was the last of the 6 sons of Dr. Joseph & Mary Mayernik Dudas, he was born June 23, 1940 at the Charleroi Monessen Hospital. Marty was a graduate of Monessen High School, Class of 1958. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine (68), he loved practicing Orthodontics in...

Patricia Louise Mikula
Apr 22, 2024
Patricia Mikula, 86, of Monessen PA passed away on 4/22/24 after an extended illness.
She was born on 3/28/1938 to George & Eleanor Johnson of Black Diamond, PA. She leaves behind an incredible garden of friends and family that felt the love and joy that she brought to the world. She was an incredible baker, an amazing artist, loved to dance,...
Marjorie Adele Obade
Mar 20, 2024
Marjorie Adele Obade, 90, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on February 11, 1934 in Elco, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Irene (Huber) Roberts.
One of her favorite shows was The Andy Griffith Show, often recounting her favorite episodes with infectious enthusiasm.
Despite facing the challenge...
Irene M Resetar
Mar 16, 2024
Irene Resetar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Monessen on July 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan Crynick Sowko. Irene married the love of her life, Chuck, whom she met during a church choir trip to Kennywood. They settled in...
Robert James Kopko
Mar 4, 2024
Robert (Bob) James Kopko, aged 88, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Bob, known to many as “Kop”, was born on September 8, 1935, in Monessen, Pennsylvania. After earning his diploma at Monessen High School, Bob pursued a bachelor’s degree at Elon College, where he excelled both academically and athletically. It was during his time at...

Bertha Krajac
Mar 1, 2024
Private Services were held for Bertha Sucevich Krajac, 102 formally of Clairton, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1 2024, at The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Monessen, PA. on November 17 1921, to the late Stanko and Anna (Nicksich) Sucevich, Bertha was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A 1940 Graduate of Monessen High School, Bertha...
Alice Mae Kotch
Feb 29, 2024
Alice Mae Kotch, 90, of Monessen, leaped out of this world on February 29, 2024.
She was born in Grandville, PA in 1933 to Frank and Helen Bruni, as a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Alice will be remembered for her heart of gold and her love of family.
She was married to her devoted husband, John E Kotch, until his...
Gail F. Baumgardner
Feb 20, 2024
Gail F. Baumgardner 85 of Monessen on Tuesday February 20 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Monessen on December 5 1938 she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Zoretich Francis. She was a graduate of Monessen High School and received an Associate Degree from Robert Morris College. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our...
Laura Jean Krajzel
Feb 1, 2024
Laura Jean Krajzel 27 of Fayette City, suddenly on Thursday February 1 2024 in in Penn Highlands Mon Valley. Hospital. Born in Carroll Twp on July 14 1996 she was the daughter of Shaune and Aggie Chalfant Krajzel. Laura was employed as a Sterilization Technician for St Clair Hospital and she was a member of the First Christian Church....
Lesley Ann Cushman
Jan 22, 2024
Lesley Ann Cushman 44 of Monessen Passed unexpectedly  on Monday January 22 2024 in UPMC East Monroeville. Born in Carroll Twp on July 24 1979 she was the daughter of John R Cushman of Newell and Lorraine Senitta Cushman of Monessen. Lesley was a devoted homemaker. She is survived by her mother Lorraine and partner Jeff Konick of Monessen,...
Joseph W. Durka
Dec 9, 2023
Joseph W. Durka Jr. 77 of Charleroi went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 9th in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in N. Charleroi on July 28 1946 he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Anna M. Serbak Durka Sr. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Charleroi Site. Joseph...
Jean M (DeMatteo) Minniti
Nov 9, 2023
Jean M Minniti 91 of Belle Vernon Formerly of Monessen went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 9 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on January 26 1932 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Pescotti De Matteo. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church and...
Marie E Lipari
Nov 6, 2023
Marie E. Lipari 79 of Monessen on Monday November 6 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on December 15 1943 she was the daughter of the late James and Lucille Keller Lipari. Throughout her life Marie worked as a Seamstress, licensed Beautician and Medical Assistant. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord...
Robert L Tyburski
Nov 4, 2023
Robert (Bob) (Tybo) L. Tyburski was born on December 23, 1935. Bob led a life dedicated to public service and community involvement. From his years in the US Army to his active participation in local organizations and his impactful role in Monessen's education system, Bob made a lasting impact on the community he loved. He was born to Bennie...