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Ronald John Kolowitz
Mar 7, 2026
Ronald John Kolowitz, “Pappy" 78, Belle Vernon Pa, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday March 7th, 2026, with his family near his side. Ron was born in Allentown Pennsylvania on January 7, 1948. He was the son of the late Harold and Emma (Klingborg) Kolowitz. Ronald graduated high school from Scotland School for Veterans Children (Pa) in 1966 and...
Frank Patrick Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Frank Patrick Jr, 83, of Jefferson Estates (Fayette City) passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at UPMC Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 9, 1942 to his late parents Frank Patrick Sr. and Gertrude (Gainer) Patrick, Frank grew up in Roscoe, PA. On July 13,1959, he met...
James Parente
Feb 25, 2026
James R. Parente, 65, of Monessen, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Penn Highlands – Mon Valley Hospital, Monongahela. Born April 16, 1960 in Natrona Heights, PA he was the son of the late Rocco and Jean Gallucci Parente. Jim enjoyed videogaming, horror movies and spending time with close friends and family. He would not only give the shirt off his...
Gary Richard Hayes
Feb 25, 2026
Gary Richard Hayes, 68, of Perryopolis, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at WVU - Ruby Memorial, Morgantown. Born September 15, 1957 in Connellsville, PA he was the son of the late Windel R. Hayes and Mary Ann Haas Dill. A resident of Perryopolis for over 30 years, Mr. Hayes was a member of St. John The Baptist RC Church....
Gregory Michael Myrga
Feb 24, 2026
Gregory Michael Myrga, 61, of Newell, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Penn Highlands – Mon Valley Hospital. My journey started one day when God created me and my parents were chosen by him. I came into this world on August 3, 1964 to the parents of Myron Myrga and Barbara (Albert) Myrga of Newell. My journey on...
George S. Milliken
Feb 23, 2026
George S. Milliken, 66, of Charleroi, Fallowfield Twp., passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at Penn Highlands - Mon Valley Hospital. Born May 25, 1959 in Cleveland OH, he was the son of the late Robert Milliken and Evelyn Mae Skurkay Russell. A resident of Charleroi for the past 4 years, having previously resided in the state of California, George...
Rosemarie Knox
Feb 9, 2026
Rosemarie Horan Knox, a woman of remarkable grace, wit, and longevity, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 102. To those who knew her, Rosemarie wasn't just a centenarian. She was a constant source of light, a devoted matriarch and the light in every room she entered.
Born in Spangler, PA, in 1923 to the late Peter...
Dolores Jean Pike
Feb 4, 2026
Dolores Jean Hixson Pike, 87, of Perryopolis, Perry Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown. Born January 13, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Franco Hixson. A resident of Perryopolis for over 69 years, Mrs. Pike was a homemaker and loved taking care of and...
Ronald E. Lynn
Jan 31, 2026
Ronald E. Lynn, 83, of Waltersburg, Franklin Twp., passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home. Born January 26, 1943 in Brownsville, PA he was the son of the late Raymond H. Lynn and Audrice Irene Keller Lynn Andonacci. Mr. Lynn had been a resident of Waltersburg for the past 22 years, having previously spent 40 years in Mentor,...
Gerald F. Claybaugh Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
Gerald F. Claybaugh, Jr., 81, of Perryopolis, formerly of Fallowfield Twp., passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Penn Highlands - Mon Valley, Monongahela. Born June 5, 1944 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late Gerald F. Claybaugh Sr. and Justina Kostal Claybaugh. A resident of Perryopolis for the past six years and was Catholic by...
James D. Bedsworth
Jan 27, 2026
James D. Bedsworth, 72, of Charleroi, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Washington Hospital, Washington. Born February 27, 1953 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late Stanley Q. and Betty Ann Sheehan Bedsworth. A lifelong resident of Charleroi, Mr. Bedsworth was Christian by faith. He dedicated many years to public service, retiring as the police...
Nancy Jane Stinogle
Jan 20, 2026
Nancy Jane Stinogle, 72, of Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 peacefully at her home. Born April 17, 1953 in N. Charleroi, PA she was the daughter of the late Conrad W. and Juanita Mae Sholes Stinogle. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Nancy was a retired EKG technician from Mon Valley Hospital. Above all, Nancy's heart belonged...
Sherry A. Bertola
Jan 19, 2026
Sherry A. Wall Bertola, 91, of Monessen, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at Country Care Manor. Born October 18, 1934 in Donora, PA she was the daughter of the late George C. and Laura Farquhar Wall. A lifelong resident of Monessen, Mrs. Bertola was known for her deep faith and devotion as a Christian. She found great joy in...
Viola A. Rommel
Jan 18, 2026
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Viola A. Schomer Einhouse Rommel, 90, of Satellite Beach, FL, formerly of Perryopolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St. Francis Hospice Care Center, Melbourne, FL. Born April 28, 1935 in Connellsville, PA she was the daughter of the late John Schomer and Viola Shong Schomer. A...
Joseph V. Vesely
Jan 17, 2026
Joseph V. Vesely, 79, of Fayette City, Washington Twp., passed away suddenly at his home on January 17, 2026. Born September 17, 1946 in Uniontown, he was the son of the late Peter Vesely II and Kathryn Bednar Vesely. He was recently diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, and although under medical care, his passing was unexpected. A lifelong resident...
David Thomas Vesely
Jan 15, 2026
David Thomas Vesely, 48, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Vanderbilt, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, Ocala from medical complications following foot surgery. Born February 28, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant, PA he was the son of Victor Vesely Jr. and Sandra E. Bennett Vesely who survive and reside in Vanderbilt. David was...
Dolores Jean Matras
Jan 15, 2026
Dolores Jean Williams Matras, 98, of Perryopolis, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Horizon PCH, Fairchance. Born July 12, 1927 in Wickhaven, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Evelyn McCracken Williams. A lifelong resident of Perryopolis, Mrs. Matras was a member of St. John The Baptist RC Church, Perryopolis. Dolores worked at Randall’s Restaurant for over...
Elizabeth Chorba
Jan 13, 2026
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kroskie Chorba, 91, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born January 8, 1935 in Arnold City, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter W. Kroskie Sr. and Della Gondusky Kroskie. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Chorba was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church and was a retired custodian...
Elizabeth Ann Bilski
Jan 11, 2026
Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ Sebetich Bilski, 90, of Belle Vernon, Arnold City, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home. Born November 25, 1935 in Arnold City, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pepee Yonash Sebetich. A lifelong resident of Arnold City, Mrs. Bilski was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church. She was a...
Anthony J. 'Toby' Ross
Jan 7, 2026
Anthony J. ‘Toby’ Ross, 75, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at AHN Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills. Born October 3, 1950 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late John J. Ross Sr. and Anna Mendicino Ross. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon, Anthony was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church,...
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