Obituaries
James W. Jackson
May 8, 2020
James W. “Jimmy” Jackson, 72 of Charleroi died Friday May 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Pricedale on February 28, 1948 a son of James Coleman and Mable Bowman.
Jimmy was retired from the former Corning Glass in Charleroi and was a member of the Corning Retirees. He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in...
Theresa A. Kudra
Apr 23, 2020
Theresa A. Kudra 91 of Bentleyville, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Breir Hill on December 25, 1928, a daughter of John and Anna Pavlov Kruppa.
Theresa was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Parish, Bentleyville Campus and had worked for the former Fox Grocery for a number of years.
She is...
Walter L. Kadash Jr.
Mar 13, 2020
Vietnam Veteran On Friday the 13, 2020 Walter L. Kadash Jr., son of late Larry and Elizabeth (Betta) Kadash, passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Walter served in the United States Air Force, as a State Trooper, worked in the coal mine and most importantly was a father. His generosity and humor touched many. Walter is survived by his sister...
John "Jack" Pivovarnik
Feb 20, 2020
John “Jack” Andrew Pivovarnik, 85, of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care Washington. Born in Charleroi on June 8, 1934, a son of the late John S. and Margaret Hlavko Pivovarnik.
Jack was a U.S. Army veteran having served with the 25th Infantry 69th Armor Regiment. He was retired from Penn Birmingham Bolt...
Carol A. Claybaugh
Jan 25, 2020
Carol Claybaugh,76 of Fallowfield Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 25, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital while surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Michael Sematic.
Carol is survived by her husband Gerald F. Claybaugh, Jr, her sons Brendan (wife Tracy), Brodie (wife Becky), and her grandchildren Brenna, Braedan, Benjamin, Logan, and Royce. ...
William Shoman
Dec 19, 2019
William Shoman 86 formerly of Rostraver Twp. died on Thursday December 19, 2019 at Hallsworth House Monessen. Born in Fairhope on October 21, 1933, he was the son of Nicholas and Luba Mihelic Shoman.
William was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport. He was an avid sports fan especially when it came to baseball. William is survived by his...
Shirley May Rodgers
Nov 12, 2019
Shirley May (Adams) Rodgers was born on March 12, 1927 and passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019 in Charleroi.
Shirley was the daughter of Edward and Lillian Denike Adams. She was born at home in Detroit, MI and the family relocated back to Ontario, Canada in 1939.
At the age of 12, she worked in her father’s Hamilton, Ontario...
JoAnn Matay
Nov 8, 2019
Jo Ann Matay 79 formerly of Fallowfield Twp., passed away of Friday November 8, 2019 at Westmoreland Manor. Born in Monongahela on July 13, 1940, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian Burket Agostoni.
Jo Ann was a former member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Church Charleroi. She is survived by her daughter Valerie (Bob) Marinelli of N. Huntingdon, a...
William Gerald Starinsky
Jul 30, 2019
William Gerald Starinsky 80 of Cokeburg, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born in Canonsburg on June 27, 1939, a son of the late Michael and Anna Hanzel Starinsky.
Bill was a 1957 graduate of Ellsworth High School. He served in the United States Navy and worked for over 25 years for Bethlehem...
Joseph W. Kormuth Jr.
Jun 15, 2019
Joseph William Kormuth, Jr., 79, of Twilight passed away on Saturday June 15, 2019 at his home. Born in Charleroi on June 16, 1939, a son of Joseph William Sr. and Emma Kolich Kormuth.
After graduating from W&J, he completed a 43-year career, pioneering modern nuclear power plant startup/shutdown chemistry. He traveled to South America, Asia, and over 30...
Sara Nicole Jones
Apr 12, 2019
On Friday, April 12, 2019, Sara Nicole Morrison Jones, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, died unexpectedly at the age of 25.
Sara was born on August 4, 1993 to proud parents Rodney and Sally Fonner Morrison of Bentleyville. She was also a loving sister to Samantha Morrison of Washington, PA, and Parker Morrison of Bentleyville. On October...
Frances Zigray
Mar 20, 2019
Frances Zigray 91 formerly of Charleroi, died Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Pine Ridge Manor in Kingwood, WV. Born in Monessen on January 8, 1928, a daughter of Rudolph and Helen Palko Reday. Frances was a former member of Mary, Mother of the Church Charleroi. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandson Ethan. She is survived...
Donna Hoetzlein Tipton
Mar 19, 2019
Donna L. Hoetzlein Tipton 72 of Washington, died Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare, Washington. Born in Brentwood on May 30, 1946, a daughter of Gerard and Madeline Feiereisen Hoetzlein. She was Catholic by faith. Donna was a former food and beverage manager of the Holiday Inn Meadowlands and had also worked as a LPN. Her true...
Samuel J. Medley Jr.
Mar 11, 2019
Samuel J. Medley Jr. 66 of Charleroi, died Monday March 11, 2019 at UPMC Presby. Born in Seaford, DE on February 25, 1953, a son of the late Samuel and Ioline Medley Sr.. Mr. Medley is survived by 2 sons; Samuel Edward Medley of Florida and Brain L. Medley of Delaware, a brother Howard Jerolaman of Charleroi, 2 sisters; Debbie...
Margaret E. Lowther
Mar 3, 2019
Margaret E. Lowther, 89, formally of Bentleyville died Sunday March 3, 2019 at Washington Hospital. Born in Elm Grove West Virginia, on June 7, 1929 a daughter of the late John and Lilian Brubaugh Fitzpatrick. Margaret was a member of Saint Katherine Drexel parish. She worked at The Meadows Racetrack as a dishwasher. Margaret enjoyed her free time by completing crossword puzzles, playing...
John "Norby" Napovanic
Feb 7, 2019
John "Norby" Napovanic 70 of Donora, died Thursday February 7, 2019 at Hallsworth House, Monessen. Born in Charleroi on January 5, 1949, the son of John "Curly" and Olga Kolcun Napovanic. Norby was a graduate of California State Teachers College, received a Masters from Duquesne University and a Masters from Pittsburgh University School of Engineering.
Before his retirement he...
Elise "Aunt E" Wloch
Dec 1, 2018
Elise “Aunt E” Wloch, 59, of Charleroi, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2018, at her home. She was born in Charleroi on June 10, 1959, daughter of George and Delores Lhoest Palfrey. Her hobbies included crafting, hairdressing, enjoying her time with her family, and making Christmas ornaments every year. Elise was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
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Mary R. Ward
Nov 2, 2018
Mary R. Ward formerly of Stockdale, died Friday November 2, 2018 at Premier Care in Washington. Born in Stockdale, she was the daughter of Alexander and Kathryn Wasser Romansky. Mary was retired from the former Corning Glass in Charleroi. She was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Church, Charleroi. Mary was an avid bingo player and loved playing cards with...
Mary Lou Volante
Oct 28, 2018
Mary Lou Volante 91 of Charleroi, died Sunday October 28, 2018 at Thorp's Personal Care. Born in Charleroi on April 5, 1927, a daughter of Dominick and Phylis Amodie Fazzoni. Mary Lou was retired from Dravo Corppration Charleroi where she was the executive secretary. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Charleroi and the Confraternity of Christian...
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