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Doris Zeli
May 24, 2025
Doris C. Conti Zeli, 93, of McMurray, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Ridgecrest of McMurray. Born in Monessen on Aug. 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Julius R. Conti, a prominent Pharmacist in Monessen for many years, Carrie Mitchell Conti Rossi, and preceded by her husband William Zeli (2/15/2007).
Growing up in Monessen during the 1930’s...
Carrie L. Forsythe
May 20, 2025
Carrie L. Avery Forsythe, 65, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., formerly of Grindstone, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born December 3, 1959 in Brownsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. Avery and Betty Ann Gutherie Sztroin. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past three months, former lifelong resident of...
Karen Bossler
May 16, 2025
Karen Kessler Bossler, 82, of New Stanton, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Excela Health, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born May 14, 1943 in McKeesport, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul Joseph and Elsie Kathryn Ehlers Kessler. A resident of New Stanton for over 10 years, Mrs. Bossler was Catholic by faith, was a phlebotomist from Central...
Donald J. Pidanich
May 16, 2025
Donald J. Pidanich, 70, of Perryopolis, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home. Born September 25, 1954 in Canonsburg, PA, he grew up in Newell and was the son of the late Frank and Eleanor Bartolomucci Pidanich. A resident of Perryopolis for the past 38 years, Mr. Pidanich was the owner of Pidanich Financial, and served as the...
Darla J. Craig
May 15, 2025
Darla J. Jones Craig, 78, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at AHN Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills. Born September 4, 1946 in Monongahela, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia Rue Jones. A resident of Belle Vernon for over 35 years, Darla was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church, Belle...
Frank L. Nick
May 13, 2025
Frank L. Nick, 86, of Perryopolis (Formerly of Grindstone), passed away peacefully at Uniontown Hospital-WVU Medicine surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Born June 24th, 1938 in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of the late Steven and Margaret Kelemen Nick. A resident of Perryopolis for the past five years, Mr. Nick was a devoted member of...
John Kenneth Kobal
May 11, 2025
John Kenneth Kobal 71, of Belle Vernon Washington Township passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday May 11th, 2025 at 1051am. Born May 1st 1954 in New Eagle hospital the son to the late John Kobal Jr, and Violet Tofts Kobal. He was a resident of Belle Vernon for the last 44 years. John was a member...
Frank A. Staropoli Jr.
May 8, 2025
Frank A. Staropoli, Jr., 83, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital. Born July 14, 1941 in McKeesport & a resident of Clairton, PA for over 30 years, Frank was a Steelworker at Teledyne Firth-Sterling Stainless Steel Company. His second job for Nickolich Towing & Salvage spurred a bigger dream. He bought a...
John A. Yurko
May 5, 2025
John A. Yurko, 82, of Perryopolis, Jefferson Twp., formerly of West Mifflin, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at VA Hospital, Oakland, Pittsburgh. Born August 6, 1942 in West Mifflin, he was the son of the late John M. and Julia Ruth Getsy Yurko. A resident of Jefferson Twp. for the past 25 years, Mr. Yurko was Catholic by faith...
Carl Gary Gardner
May 4, 2025
Carl Gary Gardner, 75, of Dawson, Lower Tyrone twp., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Heritage Care Center, Pittsburgh. Born June 15, 1949 in Dawson, PA he was the son of the late John L. and Lida M. Sechrist Gardner. Carl worked at Clem’s Feed & Supply from 1968-1974 and at Constantine Egg Farm from 1974-1997.
He is survived by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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