OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2022

Kourtney Lynn Gavatorta, 22, of West Newton, Rostraver Twp., passed away Friday, February 4, 2022.  Born November 17, 1999 in Monongahela, PA she was the daughter of the late James A. Gavatorta and Krista Gray Gavatorta who survives and resides in Rostraver Twp.  A lifelong resident of Rostraver Twp., Kourtney was a server at Jake's Pizza, Rostraver. She was...

Jan 31, 2022

Joseph James Lafko age 86, passed away January 31, 2022 with his loving family at his side.  Born April 16, 1935 in Perryopolis PA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph John Lafko, Anna Marie Stihel Lafko and infant brother Lawrence.  A life long resident of Perryopolis PA, he was a member St. John's RC Church Perryopolis,...

Jan 24, 2022

William D. Schroyer, 92 of Perryopolis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday January 24, 2022 at his home with his daughter and son in law by his side.

Born April 23,1929 in Connellsville, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret Handford Schroyer. He joined the Navy on April 25,...

Jan 5, 2022

Barry W. Ritchie, 70, from Jefferson Estates, Fayette City went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  He was the son of the late Woodrow and Stella Celapino Ritchie.  He worked at Wheeling/Pgh Steel Mill in Monessen and Allenport, Genesis I and Genesis II Plastic Co. of Speers, Sony Electronics of Mt. Pleasant and...

Jan 1, 2022

Douglas “Dog” S. Matson, 51, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home. Born May 30, 1970 in N. Charleroi, PA., he was the son of the late Bruce Matson Sr., and Veronica Komperda Matson, who survives and resides in North Belle Vernon. A lifelong resident of the Belle Vernon area, Douglas was a...

Dec 22, 2021

Margaret Ruffner-Bobbs, 43, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born October 5, 1978 in Greensburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ruffner and Linda Barlow Ruffner of Belle Vernon.  A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 20 years, Margaret enjoyed playing Bingo and was always at...

Dec 21, 2021

Kathryn M. Walters Lipari, 71, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., formerly of Charleroi passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home.  Born March 1, 1950 in N. Charleroi, PA she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Beato Walters.  Mrs. Lipari was a member of St. Andrew’s RC Church, Charleroi, was a retired inventory clerk at...

Dec 18, 2021

Edward John Fabian, 85, of Rostraver Twp., passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.  He was the son of Mary Zalom and Emory Fabian Sr.  He was born December 31, 1935 and was the youngest of eight siblings: Emory (Mary); Mary (William Cowell); William; Elizabeth (E.H. [Jake] Johnson); Eugene (Dorothy Winn); Florence (Joseph Barisa); David (Mary Jane Rugolski).  He was...

Dec 18, 2021

Gary W. Pascarell, 70, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.  Born November 16, 1951 in Brownsville, PA he was the son of the late James and Martha Poljack Pascarell.  A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 2 years, Gary had previously resided in Brownsville, was Catholic by faith and was...

Dec 18, 2021

Eleanor Welsh Owens, 90, of Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Dunlevy Manor, Dunlevy.  Born May 2, 1931 in Belle Vernon, PA she was the daughter of the late James B. and Mildred O. Griffith Welsh.  A resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Owens was a member of Fayette City Presbyterian Church, Fayette City.  She did her...

Dec 16, 2021

Dale L. Cenerosky, 57, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands Health Care, Mon Valley, Monongahela.  Born September 19, 1964 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of Bernadine Cenerosky Dally who survives and resides in Long Branch.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mr. Cenerosky was a member of St....

Dec 14, 2021

D. Kent “Duke” Miller, 82, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born May 12, 1939 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late Thomas Howard and Mae Jeanne Morris Miller.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mr. Miller was Methodist by faith.  Duke was retired from Whg-Pgh...

Dec 14, 2021

William E. Shondelmyer, Sr., 82, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born January 2, 1939 in Greensburg, PA he was the son of the late Louis Simon and Isabell Hollis Shondelmyer.  A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon, Mr. Shondelmyer was protestant by faith.  William was a meat cutter/ butcher...

Dec 14, 2021

Loretta M. Davis Aul, 90, of Belle Vernon, Washington Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home.  Born December 2, 1931 in Greensburg, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Choker Davis.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Aul was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church where she served as a...

Dec 10, 2021

Norma Jean Young Evans, 87, of Monessen, previously of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Victoria House, Monessen.  Born September 22, 1934 in Evans City, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Norman and Edyce Mae Knox Young.  Mrs. Evans was retired from JC Penny’s, where she worked as a manager.

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Dec 8, 2021

Victoria S. Kaplon Strychalski, 91, of Carroll Twp., formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home.  Born November 11, 1930 in Yatesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Rose Shadak Kaplon.  A resident of Carroll Twp. for the past six years, Mrs. Strychalski was Catholic by faith.  Victoria was...

Dec 7, 2021

Stella Catherine Duda Madorma, 100, of Perryopolis, formerly of Newell, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 just weeks before her 101st birthday at TLC Personal Care Home, West Newton.  Born January 19, 1921 in Arnold City, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Pabis Duda.  Mrs. Madorma was a member of St. John The Baptist RC...

Dec 5, 2021

Raymond S. Thompson, Jr., 75, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.  Born May 19, 1946 in Brownsville, PA he was the son of the late Raymond Thompson Sr. and Helen Schwenk Thompson.  A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 40 years, he was a veteran of the Vietnam Era where...

Dec 3, 2021

Frank ‘Tips’ Klawcho, 98, of North Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021 at Country Care Manor, Washington Twp.  Born August 23, 1923 in Pricedale, PA he was the son of the late Adam and Mary Paruban Klawcho.  A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon, Mr. Klawcho was Lutheran by faith.  Frank was a graduate of North...

Dec 2, 2021

Richard “Rick” T. Mitchell, 46, of North Belle Vernon, formerly of Roscoe, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Penn Highlands Health Care, Mon Valley, Monongahela.  Born February 3, 1975 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of Richard Mitchell of North Belle Vernon and the late Susan D. Stefansky Mitchell (6/17/2019).  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon,...