Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Kenneth R. Nartowicz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Orlena M D'Angelo

Orlena M D'Angelo

May 14, 2013

Orlena M D'Angelo 93 of Monessen on Tuesday May 14, 2013 in West Hills Health and Rehab Center Moon Twp. Born in Tusio Italy on Dec 31 1919 She was the daughter of the late Raphael and Maria D'Anzio Pietrangel. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church , the Epiphany ladies Guild...

Kenneth James Razzano

Kenneth James Razzano

May 3, 2013

Kenneth James Razzano 59 of Greenwood Indiana formerly of Monessen on Friday May 3 2013 in his home. Born in New Eagle on August 6 1953 he was the son of Angelo Razzano of Monessen and the late Helen Suchy Razzano. Ken loved sports and enjoyed watching his favorite football teams the Colts and Steelers. He attended Monessen...

Carmen R. Tueche

Carmen R. Tueche

May 3, 2013

Carmen Beery Tueche, 95, of Monessen, died on Friday, May 3, 2013 Born April 3, 1918 in Monessen, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wilbert O. and Nancy Layton Beery. Her mother was from Layton and her dad from Augusta, W.Va. A lifelong resident of Monessen, she grew up at 424 McKee Avenue and in 1934...

Sabina V Dzimiers

Sabina V Dzimiers

Apr 19, 2013

Sabina Valentina Dzimiera 89, of Monessen on Friday April 19, 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on January 24 1924 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Bernice Marchewka . She was a Monessen High School Graduate class of 1941. She worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Co. and as a Librarian...

Eva Louella Moore

Eva Louella Moore

Apr 3, 2013

Eva Louella Moore 84, of Monessen, on Wednesday April 3, 2013 in Haven Crest Nursing Center. Born in Iron Bridge Pa on December 5 1928 she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Grace Moore. She was proceeded in death by her husband Louis. She is survived by a daughter and son in law Judy and Steven...

Patricia Marie Galaski

Patricia Marie Galaski

Apr 1, 2013

Patricia M. Galaski 74 of Monessen, on Monday April 1 2013 in Hallsworth House Personal Care Home. Born in Charleroi on September 17 1938 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Beresh Twardy. Pat retired after 41 years as a teacher for the Monessen School District. She was a Member of the Epiphany of Our...