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

Helen (Berkovitch)  McGovern

Helen (Berkovitch) McGovern

Jun 28, 2023

Helen McGovern 97 of Monessen on Wednesday June 28 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on May 30 1926 she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Timkovitch Berkovitch  She was a devoted Catholic and a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord RC Church.  Helen enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and...

Irene M (Rusnak)  Zuza

Irene M (Rusnak) Zuza

May 31, 2023

Irene M (Rusnak) Zuza of Monessen, PA, 99 years young, returned to her Lord on May 31, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent, her daughter Vinnie Ann, her parents George and Mari Rusnak, her seven brothers and sisters, George, Mary (Stash), John, Anne (Idzik), Michael, Margaret and Andrew.  Irene is survived by her daughters Linda...

Nora Jane Stephens

Nora Jane Stephens

Apr 15, 2023

Nora Jane Stephens 76 of Marietta Ga on April 15 2023 in Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain with her family and friends by her side. She was brought home and laid to rest alongside her son on the Stephens Family plot in Grandview Cemetery Monessen

Nathan J. Campus

Nathan J. Campus

Apr 7, 2023

Nathan Joseph Campus, 73, of Monessen, passed away on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, in Peters Township Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on Feb. 27, 1950, in North Charleroi, son of the late Nathan A. and Bruna Tocci Campus. Raised in North Belle Vernon, he attended St. Sebastian School...

Wilbert Bud Paulman

Wilbert Bud Paulman

Apr 3, 2023

Wilbert "Bud" Paulman 84, of Monessen passed away on Monday April 3 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Monessen on January 18 1939.He graduated from Monessen High School Class of 1957. He is survived by his wife Gerry Gernot Paulman, a son Brian Paulman, a daughter Cheryl Lenhart, a granddaughter Nicole (Joel) Rubino, and a great...

Marcella Jean (Smith)  Surovchak

Marcella Jean (Smith) Surovchak

Mar 21, 2023

Marcella Jean Surovchak, 86, of Woodstock GA, formerly of Rostraver Twp., passed away on March 21, 2023 at The Reserve at Towne Lake, Woodstock, Georgia.  She was born on May 3, 1936 to the late Chester and Stella (Creevy) Smith in Monessen. Marci attended St. Leonard's Catholic School, Graduated from Monessen High School with the class of 1954, was...

Carl Menego

Carl Menego

Mar 16, 2023

Carl Menego, 79, of Monessen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 16, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born on November 1, 1943 to Guido and Rose (Kotchman) Menego in Cokeburg, PA. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1961. He joined the US Air Force in 1964 and served until 1968,...

Norma Jean (Kamenicky)  Morris

Norma Jean (Kamenicky) Morris

Jan 25, 2023

Norma Jean Morris 77 of Belle Vernon died on Wednesday January 25, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on July 31, 1945 she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Huttenhour Kamenicky. Norma was employed by Brookville Sewing Factory until its closure, and Dish Network in the sales department. She was a...

Richard Michael Dudas

Richard Michael Dudas

Jan 8, 2023

Richard M Dudas 90, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday January 8 in UPMC Horizon  Hospital in Farrell. Born in Monessen in the Dudas Maternity Hospital on October 15 1932 he was the son of the late Dr and Mrs. Joseph Dudas.  He was a graduate of Monessen High School class of 1950 and the Kerpel Institute...

Derrick "G" Dixon

Derrick "G" Dixon

Dec 28, 2022

Derrick "G" Maxwell Dixon, 35, of Monongahela formerly of Monessen, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022 at  Jefferson Hills Manor Clairton following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 2, 1987 to the late John Dixon and Antoinette Saunders Dixon in Monongahela. G was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 2007. He was a sneaker-head...

Charles R. Roscoe

Charles R. Roscoe

Dec 17, 2022

Charles R. Roscoe, 64, of Monessen, passed away on December 17, 2022 at home.  He was born on February 28, 1958 to Charles and Elizabeth (Jadyk) Roscoe in North Charleroi. He was a graduate of Monessen High School and worked as a Corrections Officer for SCI Greensburg. He was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Charles is...

David Jason Schwab

David Jason Schwab

Dec 10, 2022

David  Schwab, 45, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2022 at home in Monessen. He was born on March 22, 1977 to Martin and Toni (Rubachko) Schwab in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1997. He worked as a General Contractor and knew how to work with his hands building and fixing...

Mary Louise (Guerra)  Persico

Mary Louise (Guerra) Persico

Nov 22, 2022

Mary Louise "Scooch" Persico, 76, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2022 in her home in Monessen. She was born in N. Charleroi on December 18, 1945 to  Louis and Mary (Garofalo) Guerra. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Scooch is survived by her husband Dr. Thomas Persico; two daughters, Kelly...

Nancy (Muzar)  Penich

Nancy (Muzar) Penich

Nov 22, 2022

Nancy Muzar Penich of Monessen, Pennsylvania went to join the Lord on November 22, 2022 at the age of 91. She was born on September 6, 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Monessen. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anne Gustin Muzar. She was a graduate of Monessen High School, Class of 1949. Nancy wed...

Carol Ann (Jadyk)  Bukera

Carol Ann (Jadyk) Bukera

Nov 16, 2022

Carol Ann Bukera, 83, of Monessen, died peacefully in her sleep and was delivered by angels to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. All her suffering and worries of this world have passed as she rests in his loving arms. A precious mother, grandmother and friend to all, she will be missed beyond measure....

Anthony Michael Pesca

Anthony Michael Pesca

Nov 11, 2022

Anthony Michael Pesca, 56, of Charleroi, passed away on  November 11, 2022 at  home with his family by his side.  He was born on May 5, 1966 to Anthony and Pauline (Smith) Pesca in Auburn, NY. He retired as an over the road truck driver. Anthony is survived by his loving wife Pam (Pascoe) Pesca, four sons, Austin, Joshua,...

John N. Plavetich

John N. Plavetich

Nov 6, 2022

John Nicholas Plavetich passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, at Country Meadows, Bridgeville. Born on August 5, 1944, son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Kovatich) Plavetich. John worked at the Westmoreland County Court House until his retirement. He loved being outdoors, especially when fishing and serving as a proud member of the Seven Springs Ski Patrol. John...

Dorothy "Dotsy" (Sabol)  Novakovich

Dorothy "Dotsy" (Sabol) Novakovich

Oct 27, 2022

Dorothy "Dotsy" (Sabol) Novakovich, of Monessen, Passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, surrounded by her children. Born in Monessen on March 28, 1928. Daughter of the late Matthew and Julia (Boldyzar) Sabol. Dotsy was a lifelong resident of Monessen. A 1946 graduate of Monessen High School. She helped plan and organize all of their class reunions. She was...

Eva Martin

Eva Martin

Oct 18, 2022

Eva  Martin, of Monessen Born on January 29, 1923 in Ukraine, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at the age of 99. She was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church of Monessen. Eva loved to travel and most of all she enjoyed going to bingo with her family. Surviving...

Margaret (Yuhasz)  Latkanich

Margaret (Yuhasz) Latkanich

Oct 1, 2022

Margaret (Marge) Latkanich, 94, of Monessen was called by the lord and the angels of heaven on Saturday, October 1,  2022.  Born in Monessen, on May 10, 1928 she was the daughter of the late George and Susan Kopcho Yuhasz. She retired from Keystone Bakery, and was an active member of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Church and its Ladies...

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