All Obituaries

Harry A Crespo, 76, of Donora, died Friday, September 7, 2018 at his residence. Born September 20, 1941 in Washington, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Marie Williams Crespo.  A resident of Donora for the past 19 years, Mr. Crespo was Catholic. Mr. Crespo was retired from McShane Floral Shop, where he worked as a Floral Designer. He is survived by, his wife Miriam G  Kasper Crespo to whom he was married for 44 years.  Three sons and two daughters-in-law, Harry...

Arthur J. Meyers, 82, of Smock, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Hills.  Born April 24, 1936 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Ellen Buchner Meyers.  A resident of Smock for the past 48 years, Mr. Meyers was a member of St. John The Baptist RC Church was the owner and operator of Art Meyers Car Upholstery on Rt 51 and Rt 88.  Arthur was a member of the Uniontown Knights of Columbus, Colonial & Smock Gun...

Donald Lee Bradley, 73, of Vanderbilt, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home.  Born November 1, 1944 in Waltersburg, PA he was the son of the late Dallas and Gladys Beatty Bradley.  A resident of Vanderbilt for the past 45 years, Mr. Bradley is survived by his children Donald Bradley Jr. of Vandergrift, Nadine Thompson & husband Terry of Fayette City, Lewis Bradley & wife Jodi; seven grandchildren Derek Thompson & wife Brittany, Colton Thompson, Kayla Bradley,...

Richard J. Major, 68, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Haven Crest Nursing Home, Carroll Twp.  Born December 1, 1949 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late Patrick and Josephine Zbrowski Major.  Mr. Major was retired from Bergen Pipe Support, Donora, where he worked as a Warehouseman.  Funeral Services and interment will be private for the family.

Pauline Holod, 105, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Smithton, died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Amber House, Mt. Pleasant.  Born April 3, 1913 in Smithton, she was daughter of the late John and Effie Kopeluh Holod.  She was a member of Hope Memorial Lutheran Church, Smithton, served as Sunday School Secretary, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible Study, visited the Holy Land on numerous trips, was a graduate of West Newton High School, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary...

Robert Novak, 76, of Maple Heights, OH, formerly of Perryopolis, died Saturday, August 18, 2018.  Born December 8, 1941 in Perryopolis, he was the son of the late John and Anna Lipovsky Novak.  Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kokoszka) for 55 years; loving father of Vicky Ann, Robert W. and Jeffrey (Laura); dearest grandfather of Savannah and Sarah; dear brother of Dolly (late Arnold) Schoepe; brother-in-law of Frank (Louise) Kokoszka, Carolyn Quaranto, Theresa Clark and Joseph...

Mark Allen Morris, 51, of Star Junction, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  Born October 2, 1966, he was the son of Charles Morris Sr. of Waltersburg and the late Helen Vaji Morris.  A lifelong resident of Star Junction, Mark owned and operated Morris Construction, enjoyed fishing, was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin fan and loved listening to music especially The Doors. In addition to his father he is survived by a son Neil A. Morris; three sisters...

Lorraine Frederick, 83, of South Park, died Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home.  Born April 14, 1935 in Belle Vernon, PA she was the daughter of the late Spera and Flora Tintori Frederick.  A resident of South Park for the past 14 years, Ms. Frederick was a member of St. Joan Of Arc RC Church, South Park and was a retired overseas operator with AT&T.  She is survived by her sister Myrna Markham with whom she made her home in South Park and numerous nieces and...

Robert J. DeGennaro 72 of Houston, TX, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2018. He was the son of the late James and Lottie DeGennaro of Canonsburg. He was a 1963 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Gannon University with a Master’s degree in Business Administration.    He is survived by his wife, Suzi and a son, Ryan Scott DeGennaro, both of Houston,...

Nellie J. Bakaitis Halgas, 98, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Hallsworth House, Monessen.  Born March 31, 1920 in Warner, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Yukna Bakaitis.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Halgas was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church, was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by great nieces Colleen Hurley, Michele Peckyno, Stacey Mechum, great nephews Gary Mavrakis, Kevin...