Obituaries

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 17, 2022

Stella Filipowski 93, formerly of Monessen on Saturday September 17 in Walden’s View Personal Care Home North Huntingdon .  Born in Canton Twp. On April 19 1929 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Kotcij Nawoj.  Stella was a former member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She was employed by JC Penny...

Sep 17, 2022

Nicholas Kutska, 94, of Monessen, passed away on September 17, 2022, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on December 5, 1927, to John Kutska and Helen Habulak Kutska.  A graduate of Monessen High School and California State College, he spent his career as a public school teacher, teaching the Russian language and retiring from...

Aug 30, 2022

Nathan T. Dzimiera 37 of Monessen on Tuesday August 30 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Pittsburgh on January 23 1985 He was the son of Terrence R. and Anna Maria Ruffolo Dzimiera of Monessen.  Nathan was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, He was a 2003 graduate of Monessen High...

Aug 30, 2022

Patricia Ann Layhue 70 of Charleroi formerly of Monessen on Tuesday August 30 in Penn Valley Mon Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on January 13th 1952 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eileen Hughes Gee. Patty was a home maker and she enjoyed music and cooking.  Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by...

Aug 9, 2022

Janice Calderone 86 of Coal Center, formerly of Greensburg, on Tuesday August 9 in Grandview Estates Elizabeth PA. Born in Monessen on December 1 1935 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Calderone. Janice retired as a teacher with the Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit. Janice enjoyed traveling the world with fellow teachers. Besides her parents she...

Aug 9, 2022

Mary Jean Coleman, 86, of Monessen, passed away on August 9, 2022 in her daughter's home in Eighty Four PA. She was born on October 5, 1935 in Monessen to John and Catherine (Sobol) Chomosh. She was baptized Ukrainian Orthodox and later became Catholic. Mary is survived by her four sons and a daughter, John (Patience) Coleman of Monessen,...

Jul 25, 2022

Melba Luverne Latkanich 84 of Foley AL., on Monday July 25 2022 in her residence with her son by her side.  Born in Brenton AL on August 20 1937 she was the daughter of the late Richard Dennis and Ola Mae Weaver Lindsey. She was a graduate of Robertsdale Highschool She retired from Rite Aid Pharmacy in Orange Beach...

Jul 18, 2022

Dorothy G Hricko 79 of Dayton Ohio on Monday July 18 2022 in Hospice of Dayton. Born in N Charleroi on June 8 1943 she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lela Boyer. Dorothy was a project manager for the US Department of Energy. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband John and...

Jun 6, 2022

Stephen N. Major, Sr., 101, of Monessen, Pa., died on June 6, 2022. Born on August 17, 1920. Steve was the fourth of five children raised in Monessen by his Croatian immigrant parents, Frank and Mary (Yakovac) Major.  After high school in 1938, “Big Steve,” who at 6’6”, enlisted in the U.S. Army and Air Force for seven years,...

Jun 2, 2022

Pamela G. Mahalko, 71, of Monessen, passed away on  June 2, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital Pittsburgh. She was born on November 5, 1950 to Clifford and Esther Learnard in North Charleroi. She was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1968 and was formerly employed by La Eda's Family Restaurant. Pamela is survived by her loving husband...

May 1, 2022

Marian A. Cherkin, 99 of The Landings Fort Myers FL passed away peacefully May 1st, 2022.

Born in Connellsville, PA January 7th 1923 was the daughter of the late Julius Harris and Lottye Kinsbursky Harris.

Marian followed her son and daughter and family to Fort Myers after living in Monongahela, PA. for 70 years.

Apr 16, 2022

James M. Barron, Sr., 88, of Monessen, passed away at UPMC McKeesport Hospital on Saturday, April 16, surrounded by his entire, loving family.  Jim was born on July 24, 1933, in Monessen, the son of the late Henry and Anna (Evanko) Barron.  He was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a graduate of Monessen High School, class of 1951. ...

Apr 12, 2022

Karen L Ostapowicz Susick 72, of Belle Vernon passed away peacefully April 12, 2022 in Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center Greensburg with her husband at her side, after a seven year battle with dementia.  She was born on February 25,1950 in Pittsburgh and raised in Monessen. The daughter of the late Edward and Helen Sokol Ostapowicz. She was a...

Mar 25, 2022

Anastasia (Stacy) Tetteris 91 of Monessen passed peacefully with her family on Friday, March 25, 2022 in her home. Born in Chios, Greece on July 15, 1930 she was the daughter of the late George and Policriti Vasilakis Zombakis. After World War II, Stacy came over to the United States with her father in pursuit for a better education....