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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Stella J (Nawoj) Filipowski
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...
Nicholas Kutska
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...
Nathan T Dzimiera
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...
Patricia Ann (Gee) Layhue
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...
Janice Calderone
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...
Mary Jean (Chomosh) Coleman
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,...
Melba Luverne (Lindsey) Latkanich
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...
Dorothy G Hricko
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...
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