OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Dorothy Karbowsky

Dorothy Karbowsky

Apr 28, 2025

Dorothy Karbowsky, 96, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at TLC Personal Care Home, West Newton. Born June 11, 1928 in North Belle Vernon, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Karbowsky Sr. and Helen Furtak Karbowsky. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., Dorothy was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church,...

Eleanor M. Atkins

Eleanor M. Atkins

Apr 19, 2025

Eleanor M. Dziak Atkins, 87, of North Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown surrounded be loved ones and the staff of workers at Mt. Macrina Manor. Born May 16, 1937, in Cokeburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Miller Dziak. A resident of North Belle Vernon, Mrs....

Rosa Wells

Rosa Wells

Apr 13, 2025

Rosa Palacios-Barrios Wells, 49, of Star Junction, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born January 31, 1976 in Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Jorge Luis and Angelina Barrios Palacios. A resident of Star Junction for the past 10 years, Mrs. Wells very devote Christian with an extremely deep faith.

She is survived by...

Barbara J. Emricko

Barbara J. Emricko

Apr 4, 2025

Barbara J. Giocondi Emricko, 74, of Perryopolis, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at her home. Born September 5, 1950 in Connellsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Giocondi Sr. and Elvera DiVirgilio Giocondi. A lifelong resident of Perryopolis, Mrs. Emricko was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church and was a retired case worker...

Waylon James Luce

Waylon James Luce

Mar 28, 2025

Waylon James Luce, 3 months, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach. Born December 11, 2024 in Hampton, VA he is the son of Jeffery T. Luce and Alexandrea M. Broadwater.

He is survived by his three brothers Brayden Broadwater, Grayson Broadwater, Rowan Luce all of Perryopolis; maternal grandmother Shelly Usher-Broadwater of Perryopolis; maternal grandfather...

Jean J. Ambrose

Jean J. Ambrose

Mar 26, 2025

Jean Joyce (Pierotti) Ambrose (91) of Belle Vernon passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 surrounded by her children who loved and cherished her.  Lovingly known as Nunnie to many, she was born December 10, 1933 in Wickhaven, PA, daughter of the late Silvio Pierotti and the late Edna (Nigra) Pierotti. She graduated Valedictorian from Perry High School in 1951.  ...

Linda L. Collins

Linda L. Collins

Mar 21, 2025

Linda L. Hartley Collins, 81, of Belle Vernon, , passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born December 13, 1943 in Washington, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Vargo Hartley. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Linda leaves behind a legacy of kindness. She was a dedicated healthcare worker...

Nellie M. Schwartz

Nellie M. Schwartz

Mar 21, 2025

Nellie M. Schwartz, 75, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown. Born June 5, 1949 in Star Junction, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Roxie Hayden Schwartz. A resident of the Belle Vernon Area for the past 20 years, Miss Schwartz was a member of Little...

William K. Morrison

William K. Morrison

Mar 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of William K. Morrison, 79, of Perry Township, announces his passing. William passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at UPMC McKeesport with his family by his side. Born June 8, 1945, in Galena, KS, he was the son of the late William K. and Virginia LaTurner Morrison.

A graduate of Frazier High School...

Henry Mickey

Henry Mickey

Mar 18, 2025

Henry Mickey, 90, of Sewickley, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Rose Kusiak Mickey and Joseph Mickey. Henry attended Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, worked as a produce manager at Kroger. Upon retirement he ran errands for his wife at the boutique (Maria) in Sewickley. Henry served in...

Edward Bill

Edward Bill

Mar 18, 2025

Edward Bill, 81, of Clinton Twp, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at The Rivers Nursing Home, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Born March 27, 1943 in New Eagle, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Kozon Bill. A resident of Clinton Twp for the past 58 years, Edward was Catholic by faith and retired from...

Theodore Hamilla

Theodore Hamilla

Mar 7, 2025

Theodore Hamilla, 91, of Vanderbilt, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Bella Healthcare Center, Uniontown. Born March 7, 1934 in Vanderbilt, PA he was the son of the late John and Julia Buchina Hamilla. A lifelong resident of Vanderbilt, Mr. Hamilla was Catholic by faith and worked on his family farm. After his workday on the farm, Theodore would...

Michael J. Pindro

Michael J. Pindro

Mar 7, 2025

Michael J. Pindro, 83, of Perryopolis, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at AHN Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills. Born December 31, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late George and Mary Bartos Pindro. A lifelong resident of Perryopolis, Mr. Pindro retired in 2003 from US Steel Irvin Works after 39 years of service. After his retirement,...

Mary Elizabeth Henry

Mary Elizabeth Henry

Mar 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Crosbie Henry, 82, of Belle Vernon, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home. Born January 7, 1943 in Glassport, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Nancy Neal Crosbie. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past eight years, Mrs. Henry was a member of Methodist by faith and retired from BAW Plastics,...

John W. Schultz

John W. Schultz

Mar 5, 2025

John W. Schultz, 86, of Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. Born July 31, 1938 in Clairton, PA he was the son of the late John F. and Verda Mae Stilley Schultz. A resident of Belle Vernon for over 15 years, Mr. Schultz was protestant by faith and was a retired state inspection mechanic. John...

Alice J. Buono

Alice J. Buono

Mar 4, 2025

Alice J. Huntington Buono, 82, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in her home. Born June 21, 1942 in New Kensington, PA she was the daughter of the late Lafayette and Marie Reedy Huntington. Mrs. Buono was a member of the Arnold United Methodist Church, Arnold, and was a chef at the Sheraton Inn and later...

Harry Anthony

Harry Anthony

Mar 4, 2025

Harry Anthony, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old. Born on November 13, 1935, in Monessen, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna Dahma Anthony. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Harry was a member of the former St. Michael's Syrian...

Lawrence E. Wilson

Lawrence E. Wilson

Mar 3, 2025

Lawrence ‘Larry’ E. Wilson, 82, of Perryopolis, Perry Twp., passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville, Pittsburgh. Born October 14, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant, PA he was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret Colland Wilson. A lifelong resident of the Perryopolis area, Mr. Wilson was a member of St. John The Baptist...

Oscar William Hugland

Oscar William Hugland

Mar 2, 2025

Oscar William “Duke” Hugland, 86 of Perryopolis, Jefferson Township, passed away Sunday, March 2,2025 at home surrounded by his family. Born March 10,1938 in Jefferson Township, he was the son of the late William Hugland Jr. and Eunice George Hugland. A lifelong resident of Jefferson Township, Oscar retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Oscar was a faithful member of the Braznell...

Vilma S. Ambrose

Vilma S. Ambrose

Feb 28, 2025

Vilma ‘Sandy’ Sands Ambrose, 89, of Belle Vernon Washington Twp., passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Hallsworth House, Monessen. Born March 9, 1935 in Fairhope, PA she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Stella Daniels Sands. A lifelong resident of Naomi and Belle Vernon, Mrs. Ambrose was Lutheran by faith, enjoyed cooking, traveling with her family, and...