All Obituaries

James J. Hazy, 91, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 27, 1931 in Monessen, the son of the late Peter J. Hazy and Catherine (Fogel) Hazy. Jim was a life long resident of Monessen and a graduate of Monessen High School. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Jim had worked and retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation at their Monessen Plant. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C....

Evelyn A. Winn, 90, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on April 24, 1932 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph Arabia and Theresa (Dodaro) Arabia. Evelyn was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1950 graduate of Monessen High School. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and its Epiphany Ladies. Evelyn retired from Epiphany of Our Lord Church, where she worked as a Secretary. Evelyn always enjoy...

Sonja A. Trilli, 85, of Donora, died Wednesday August 31, 2022 in Havencrest Nursing Center. She was born on June 13, 1937 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Rudolph C. Schoener and Susanne (Dury) Schoener. Sonja grew up in Charleroi and graduated from Charleroi High School. She worked as a secretary for several real estate agencies in the Mon Valley. Sonja was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi site. Surviving are her husband of twenty years, Paul C. Trilli Sr.,...

On August 30, 2022, Susan Schrag passed away at her home in Forest Hills, PA, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Stern) Schrag and longtime partner of Barbara Warr. She was the sister of Loren (John) Vivio and sister of Jonathan (Debra Brush) Schrag, loving aunt to Benjamin (Leza) Vivio, Daniel (Nerina) Vivio, Jason (Ashley) Schrag, Patrick, Stephanie, and Heather Schrag, and great aunt to Lia Schrag. Susan was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 23,...

Angeline (DiMatteo) Belsar Weathers, 94, of Monessen, died Friday, August 26, 2022 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born on October 11, 1927 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Pascotti) DiMatteo. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church & its Epiphany Ladies,  Former member of the C.D.of A. Court 776, St. Cajetan Christian Mothers, Catholic B.P.W., Donora AARP and Senior Center, and Monessen Senior Center. She was a 1946 graduate of Monessen High School and...

Brenda Rose Van Meter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, left this world suddenly, unexpectedly, and peacefully just after midnight August 24, 2022 She was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, January 3, 1940, an only child to parents Perry Hasson Peters, and Rose Grillo Peters. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John, her daughter Stacey, son Raymond, grandchildren Charmaine, Sierra, Brandon, Raymond, and Victoria. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Dolly DeMillion Gaudio was born in Monessen on February 24, 1932, the daughter of John L. and Ruth DeMillion. She passed away with her family at her side on August 16, 2022. She was a life-long resident of Monessen and served the community by managing the Monessen Office of the Water Authority for 22 years. After retirement, Dolly continued to serve her community through her volunteer work with Meals on Wheels, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, and the Italian Society of Mutual Aid in...

Robert F. "Bob" Kotch, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1934 in Monessen, the son of the late John Kotch Jr. and Julia (Drabik) Kotch. Bob was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1952 graduate of Monessen High School. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S Valley Forge. Bob had worked as a construction foreman for Gerald Vitale Inc. and later in maintenance for the Mon Valley Health...

Tammie Marie Jagger, 57, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 11, 2022 at her residence. She was born on March 19, 1965 in Westminster, CA, the daughter of the late Richard Fillmore and Lindarae Magness. Surviving are her four children, Cherokee Pearce of Virginia Beach, VA, Shelby Rhodes of Monessen, Jennifer Breinlinger of O'Fallon, MO, and Jessica Rhodes of Carmichaels. There will be no viewing or funeral services. Condolences accepted for the family at...

Michaelene G. "Micki" Campana, 88, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on May 8, 1934 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Scalise) Garofalo. Micki was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1952 graduate of Monessen High School. She received her bachelors degree in early childhood education in 1956 from California State Teachers College. She was a long...