Obituaries

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....

Mar 15, 2022

Paul Frank Stanisz, 96, of Monessen, passed away on March 15, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.

He was born on January 21, 1926 in Monessen to Frank and Catherine (Zima) Stanisz. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric, Waltz Mill plant where he worked as a Machinist. He also worked for McKelvies auto body...

Mar 7, 2022

Roy A Stinogle 70 of Monessen passed peacefully on Monday March 7, 2022 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in North Charleroi on September 16, 1951 he was the son of the late Blaine and Mary Pernelli Stinogle. Roy was an active member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, always eager to lend a...

Feb 26, 2022

Dr. Judy  Popelas, 73, of Belle Vernon formerly of Charlottesville Va.  passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022 in Hallsworth House Monessen, Pennsylvania.

She was born in North Charleroi on April 2, 1948 to the late Anthony and Alba Galuppo Mallino. She graduated as Valedictorian of Monessen High School Class of 1966, a graduate of...

Jan 25, 2022

On January 25, 2022, Jesus said, " Blanche, job well done. Come unto me and rest"

She was the third of four children born to Arnett T. and Charlotte K Fambrough Wall, on July 10,1922, in Philadelphia, PA.  Her siblings, Dorothy, Arnett Jr., and William Wall and her niece Linda D Wall preceded her in death.

Jan 24, 2022

Olga Homas Cieply, age 94, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2022. Born in Monessen on December 27, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Chomosh Homas, she was a graduate of Monessen High School and was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its church choir. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 16, 2022

Roxanne L. Manderino 67 of Belle Vernon died in Mon Valley Hospital Carroll Twp. Born in N. Charleroi on January 9 1955 she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Gaysac Baker. Roxanne retired from Sony Technology. After retiring she enjoyed watching cooking shows and recreating the chef’s dishes for her husband and friends. She is survived...

Jan 12, 2022

Raymond (Randy) U. Margarcelli, 56, of Monessen, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1965 to Fred and Elizabeth (Shelasky) Margarcelli in Bethesda, MD. Randy devoted his life to helping people, he worked as a Paramedic for Mon Valley EMS, Tri County Ambulance and Rostraver West Newton EMS,...

Jan 4, 2022

Albert Jefferson Weathers Jr., 83, of Monessen, passed away on January 4, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1938 to the late Albert and Mary (Sekino) Weathers in Homestead, PA. Albert was a retired truck driver and was currently working for Securitas at World Kitchen in Charleroi. He was a member of...

Dec 29, 2021

George Mazur, 85, of Monessen, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.  He was born on May 14, 1936 to Nicholas and Stella (Polomackanich) Mazur in Monessen. He was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1954 and attended Penn State University for Mechanical Engineering. He was a United Sates Army Veteran and...

Dec 1, 2021

Yvonne Vingas, 82, of Monessen, passed away on December 1, 2021 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. Monongahela, Pennsylvania. She was born on March 10, 1939 in N. Charleroi. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Laura Steferri Uhal , She was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1958. She was a member of Epiphany of...

Nov 13, 2021

Mary Ann Freshnock Ross 79 of Charleroi on Saturday November 13 2021 in Concordia Hospice (Donnell House) Washington Pa. Born in Donora on September 14 1942 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara Stawrski Freshnock. Mary Ann retired from Montgomery Wards where she was the manger of the Jewelry Department. She was a graduate of Donora...

Oct 21, 2021

Rose Janus, 99, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday October 21, 2021 in Jefferson Medical Center.  She was born on December 26, 1921 in Monessen and was the daughter of the late Nicholos and Roselia (Evanichko) Dacko. As a young girl she worked summers at her father’s fruit and vegetable stand in Perryopolis.  During WWII she worked at the...

Sep 30, 2021

Patricia Ann McFaddin, 79, born on June 6 th , 1942 passed away at her home in California, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 30, 2021.    She was with her children and grandchildren who gathered around her in prayer and sang her to a peaceful rest.   She suffered post-surgery complications which led to the discovery of pancreatic cancer which ultimately...

Sep 21, 2021

Henry J. Baranowski 96 of Monessen on Tuesday September 21 2021 in UPMC Shadyside. Born in Pittsburgh on May 28 1925 he was the son of the late Edward and Helen Generowski Baranowski. Henry retired as a carpenter working for various contractors. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Eloise Sparacino Baranowski, two brothers Leonard...