All Obituaries

Norma Jean Ournac Krett, 88, of Belle Vernon, formerly of N. Charleroi, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.  Born October 18, 1930 in N. Charleroi, PA she was the daughter of the late Felix and Aleda Bourbouse Ournac.  A resident of Belle Venron for the past 38 years, Mrs. Krett was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church and was a retired customer service representative from PNC Bank, Charleroi.  Norma was also an avid dog lover and enjoyed spending time with her...

James E Fontanelli, 63, of West Mifflin, formerly of Monessen, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home.  Born October 22, 1955 in Belle Vernon, he was the son of the late Arthur and Annie Amoroso Fontanelli.  Jim was a 3rd generation steel worker and was retired from Whg-Pgh Steel. He is survived by his wife Nancy Ward Fontanelli; daughter Brooke Boyce of Canonsburg; three grandchildren Dominic Jaffre, Valentina Boyce and Christopher Boyce.  Visitation will be held...

Martin Dwight Zueger, Grindstone, PA went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2019.  He was born on March 7, 1951 in Homestead, PA.  Martin fought a courageous battle with cancer and was cared for and deeply loved by the 6th floor staff at Shadyside hospital.  The son of the late Martin L. and Patricia Peyton Zueger.  A lifelong resident of Grindstone, Martin was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Grindstone where he held the position of Trustee.  A member of the...

Darlene A. Beresik Engel, 75, of Belle Vernon, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Haven Crest Nursing Home, Carroll Twp.  Born May 21, 1943 in N. Charleroi, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mary Teplican Beresik.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Engel was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church was a homemaker, member of the Belle Vernon Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 209 and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her son & daughter in law David...

Jessica Yvonne Burkhart, 41, of Clairton, formerly of North Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Born July 19, 1977 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Albert C. and Kathleen Kampert Burkhart of North Belle Vernon.  A resident of Clairton for the past 24 years, Jessica worked as a bartender at the Valley Hotel, Clairton, enjoyed singing, was always willing to help others and enjoyed relaxing with a good glass of wine. In addition to her parents she is survived by...

Joanne Malatin Manack, 83, of Perryopolis, Perry Twp., passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Upton's Country Comfort, Normalville.  Born April 7, 1936 in Perryopolis, PA she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Phillips Malatin.  A resident of Perryopolis for the past 49 years, Mrs. Manack was a member of St. John The Baptist RC Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband James A.  Manack to whom she was married 65 years; three children Rebecca...

JoAnne Walker Onisko, 64, of Allenport, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born June 10, 1954 in Brownsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Willis and Lois Franks Walker.  A resident of Allenport for the past 2 years having previously resided in Daisytown, Mrs. Onisko was a member of the Howe Methodist Church, was a homemaker and previously worked at Flo’s Personal Care Home, Elco.  JoAnne enjoyed painting,...

Mary L. O'Bradovich Worry, 98, of Belle Vernon, Washington Twp., passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Holy Family Manor, Pittsburgh.  Born November 11, 1920 in N. Huntingdon, PA she was the daughter of the late Louis and Susie Pekar O’Bradovich.  A resident of Belle Vernon for over 70 years, Mrs. Worry was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church, Belle Vernon and the former Holy Spirit RC Church, Fayette City.  Mrs. Worry was retired from BVA School District, where she...

Bruce McClain Hissom, 76, of Star Junction, passed away peacefully at his home in the loving arms of his 5 children and wife on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  Born June 20, 1942 in Wickhaven, PA, he was the son of the late James L. and Eleanor Askey Hissom. He is survived by his wife, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A lifelong resident of Star Junction, Mr. Hissom was a retired Railroad Engineer from B&O and CSX. Bruce’s greatest joys were being...

Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Sobek, 85, of Star Junction, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Hillside Manor, Uniontown.  Born August 20, 1933 in Rowes Run, PA he was the son of the late Stanley and Nellie Gancos Sobek.   A resident of Star Junction for the past 53 years, Mr. Sobek was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Perryopolis.  Mr. Sobek was the former owner and operator of Sobek's Exxon, Star Junction. Ted was a veteran of the Korean War where he...