All Obituaries

Dennis W. Widmer, 69, of Belle Vernon went home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on June 9, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  We know that the Lord greeted him with “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”  Denny was a man of action, and loved carpentry and construction projects.  Anything that required a power saw and a hammer were his kind of fun! Denny was a member of Gospel Alliance Church of Rostraver. He was devoted to studying...

Thomas E. West, 87, of Perryopolis, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023 at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital.  Born January 12, 1936 in Belle Vernon, PA he was the son of the late Samuel Paul and Mary Louise Richardson West.  A lifelong resident of the Perryopolis area, Thomas was a member of Wesleyan Methodist Church, Brownsville, where he enjoyed singing at services, and was a retired programmer for American Woodmark.  He served as a missionary in South...

Denise M. Applegate Baker, 54, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her home. Born August 19, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of Harry Applegate Jr. and Pamela Snyder Applegate who survive and reside in Belle Vernon.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Denise was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Belle Vernon, and worked in the Central Supply Department at Penn Highlands – Mon Valley Hospital.  She was a member of the...

Iris Kay Hott Black, 83, of Allenport, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Dunlevy Manor, Dunlevy.  Born August 1, 1939 in Bedford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Smith Hott.  Mrs. Black was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon and enjoyed reading her bible. She is survived by son Scott Black, daughter in law Marsha Black, six grandchildren Mike Black Jr. & wife Voni, Charlie Black, Nathan Black, Parker Black, Chase Black,...

Helen Arbutis Hazy Warchol, 93, of Flatwoods, PA , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  She was born on January 31, 1930 in Versailles, PA she was the daughter of the late Peter Hazy and Julie Turis Hazy.  She graduated from Perryopolis High School, was employed at Anchor Hocking Glass Company for several years prior to starting a family.  Helen also worked at the Perryopolis Auto Auction part-time for 39 years up until the time of her death.  In her...

Joan Persello Toth, 82, of Perryopolis, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at home with her family by her side.  Born July 24, 1940 in Perry Twp., PA she was the daughter of the late Amelio and Mary Pradella Persello.  A lifelong resident of Perryopolis, Mrs. Toth was a member of St. John The Baptist RC Church, Perryopolis, and was a retired secretary from First Federal Savings & Loan, Uniontown.  Joan was a member of the Perryopolis Sons & Daughters of Italy, enjoyed...

William L. “Lee” Eshbaugh, 81, of Perryopolis, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands - Mon Valley, Monongahela.  Born August 5, 1941 in Knox Dale, PA he was the son of the late William and Lucille Eshbaugh.  A resident of Perryopolis for the past 14 years, Mr. Eshbaugh was a member of Perryopolis United Methodist Church, Perryopolis.  Lee was a retired district manager for K-Mart, Shoe Corp., and the Hills Dept. Store and was a veteran of the Vietnam...

Joanna Smichnick Granato, 85, of Coal Center, Long Branch, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth.  Born December 12, 1937 in Pricedale, she was the daughter of the late John and Eve Backo Smichnick.  A resident of Long Branch for the past 49 years, Mrs. Granato attended the HOPE Center Church, Lynnwood, was a retired hostess from Hoss's Restaurant, Belle Vernon, enjoyed shopping and gardening her house plants. She is survived by son & daughter...

Dennis R. Simboli, 74, of Donora, formerly of North Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home.  Born February 16, 1949 in N. Charleroi, he was the son of the late Guido L. and Irene E. DeFazio Simboli.  A resident of Donora for the past 6 years, Dennis was a member of St. Sebastian RC Church, belle Vernon.  He was a 1968 graduate from BVAHS. Dennis retired from Mathies Coal Mine Co. in 2002. A North Belle Vernon councilman for 17 years serving as council...

James Korber, 75, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home.  Born January 26, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant, PA he was the son of the late August and Mary Zadylak Korber.  Jim lived in Yukon for 26 years and Belle Vernon for 48 years before moving to Franklin Park in Pittsburgh.  Jim graduated from Greensburg Central High School in 1965.  He then graduated from St. Vincent College with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1969. He attended Penn State University...