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

Lillian Kucia
Sep 29, 2013
Lillian Kucia 87 of Derby NH formerly of Monessen on Sunday September 29 2013 in Griffin Hospital derby NH. Born in Monessen onMay 23 1926 she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Anna Bodyk Kohut. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband William Kucia. She is survived by her daughter and son...

Helen M Dins
Sep 27, 2013
Helen M. Dins 91 of Monessen on Friday September 27 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on July 12 1922 she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marie Gabeloski Zyski. Helen was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. A longtime volunteer with the Mon Valley Hospital Ladies Auxiliary,...

Stanley Nickolich
Sep 14, 2013
Died Stanley (Stash) Nickolich, 86 of Brownsville, formerly of Monessen, on Saturday September 14 2013. Born In Monessen on July 9 1927 he was the son of the late Michael and Rose Olsavick Nickolich. He was a member of St. John the Divine Orthodox Church. A US Army veteran of WW II and avid softball player. Stash devoted...

George Betza
Sep 9, 2013
George Betza 85 of Perryopolis on Monday September 9 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on October 5 1927 he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Chesmar Betza. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company and was catholic by faith. George served his country in the United States Navy. Besides his parents...

Brian Joseph Johnson
Sep 4, 2013
Brian Joseph Johnson 41 of Belle Vernon on Wednesday September 4 2013 in his home. Born in Charleroi on January 11 1972 he was the son of the late Daryl Lee and and Barbara F. Murray Johnson. Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by his brother David Lee Johnson. Private funeral services will be held and...
Anna Marie Mosco
Sep 1, 2013
Anna Marie Mosco 61, of Monessen on Sunday September 1 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital. She was Catholic by faith. She is survived by two sons and daughters in law David J. and Kristie Mosco Jr. of Monessen and Michael A. and Jenifer Mosco of Fayette City. Eight grandchildren Bianca P. Mosco, David Mosco III, Jarrett B. Mosco,...

Kenneth R. Nartowicz
Aug 27, 2013
Kenneth R. Nartowicz 66 of Monessen unexpectedly on Tues August 27 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on Jan 30 1947 he was the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor Maria Gladys Nartowicz. Ken was a retired trouble shooter working in the electronics industry. He was Catholic by faith. He is survived by two brothers...

Margaret "Peggy" C Singel
Aug 23, 2013
Margaret C "Peggy" Singel 89 formerly of Monessen on Friday August 23 in Silver Creek Leisure Living Center Bullhead City Az. Born in Monessen on August 17 1924 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Rosa Naccarato. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was...
Gloria M Hazy
Aug 14, 2013
Gloria M Hazy 86 of Monessen formerly of Belle Vernon on Wed. Aug 14 2013 in Victoria House. Born in Donora on Oct. 6 1926 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Vernacolta DeJulius. Gloria was an accomplished Violinist playing with many orchestras. She was employed by Duquesne Light of Pittsburgh. Gloria was very active...
Randy Novakovich
Aug 5, 2013
Randy J. Novakovich 43 of Monessen on Monday August 5 2013. Born in N. Charleroi on April 14 1970 he was the son of Alex and Joan Stanek Novakovich. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, the C.F.U. Lodge 194 and the Rostraver Sportsman's Asso. He was a graduate of California University...
Mary Liscik
Jul 25, 2013
Surrounded by her beloved family, Mary (Varga) Liscik, 93, of Monessen, Passed away peacefully on Thursday July 25, 2013 at Humbert Lane Nursing Center in Washington, PA. Born in North Charleroi on October 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Michael G. and Mary Svagrosky Varga. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Edith E. McCullough
Jul 23, 2013
Edith E. McCullough 49 of Charleroi formerly of Monessen on Tuesday July 23 in her residence. Born in Charleroi on Dec. 10 1963 she was the daughter of the late William and Edith Caton McCullough. She was Baptist by faith, Edith was a graduate of Monessen High School and a 2nd Degree Karate Black Belt. Besides her parents...
Leona Marie Glick
Jun 12, 2013
Leona Marie Glick, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, following a lengthy illness. She was born August 17, 1929 in Pricedale PA, a daughter of Martin Metro Moskwa and Anna (Fekula) Moskwa. Her parents built and operated the Clover Farm Store in Pricedale, which was a community fixture during the productive years of the Somer...

Melvin Robert Povich
Jun 12, 2013
Melvin R Povich 66 of Finleyville formerly of Monessen on Wednesday June 12 in Jefferson Medical Center. Born in Monessen on July 30 1946 he was the son of the late George and Anna Sutovich Povich. He was Russian Orthodox by faith. Melvin retired from Corning Glass and World Kitchen working as a forming specialist. He served his...
Zora Rohar
Jun 11, 2013
Zora Rohar, 89 of Monessen, on Tuesday June 11 2013 in the Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Greensburg. Born in Monessen on January 1 1924 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Chunko Bradica. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John a brother John Bradica and a sister Barbara Chulig....
Doreen E. Essey
Jun 8, 2013
Doreen E. Essey, of Monessen, died June 8 2013, at the age of 77. Born in Monessen on October 11 1935, she was the daughter of the late George and Eva Nyrhinen Stofka. Mrs. Essey is survived by her husband of 58 years George Essey: a son George "Chip" Essey and his wife Marian: daughters Lori Essey and...

August Francowic
Jun 6, 2013
August Francowic III of Charleroi formerly of Monessen on Thursday June 6 2013 in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Charleroi on March 3 1959 he was the son of the late August and Louise Vignoli Francowic Jr. Augie was a lifelong Mon Valley resident and a avid Pittsburgh sports fan who loved the Steelers and the Pirates. He...

Helen L. Schilling
May 31, 2013
Helen L. Schilling 98 of Monessen on Friday May 31 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on December 27 1914 she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Matty Rusnak Sr. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and it's Ladies Guild. Besides her parents she was...

Joseph Edward Povrzenich Sr
May 28, 2013
Joseph Edward Povrzenich Sr. 63 of Beallsville on Tuesday May 28, 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on June 22 1949 he was the son of the late Joseph and Jean Spence Povrzenich. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co. Allenport Plant. He is survived by his wife Crystle Crouch Povrzenich two sons and a...

Evelyn R Organ - Ferguson
May 15, 2013
Evelyn R. Organ-Ferguson 85 of Felton Pa. formerly of Monessen. Wednesday May 15 2013 in Rest Haven York Nursing Center. Born in Ulida PA., on June 10 1927 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Olyphant Conner. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was...