All Obituaries

Patricia J. Bukowski, 77, of Monessen, died Thursday April 2, 2020 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on December 22, 1942 in Anniston, AL, the daughter of the late John Hnatko and Marie (Sappo) Foster. Patty grew up in Monessen and was a 1960 graduate of Monessen High School. She owned and operated B & K Upholstery and Drapes for 20 years. Patty served on the City of Monessen School Board for 10 years and on Monessen City Council for four years. In addition to her parents,...

William G. "Bill" Paterson, 88, of Monongahela, passed away Monday March 30, 2020 in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1931 in Collinsburg, PA, the son of the late Andrew Paterson and Janet (Condie) Paterson. Because of his Scottish heritage his childhood friends gave him the nickname "Scotch". Bill graduated from West Newton High School in 1949. He was first employed with A & P Company for 25 years. He then worked for Foodland in Monongahela...

Sharon L. Nantus, 69, of Monessen, died Monday March 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 14, 1950 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Michael and Mildred (Mencer) Nantus. Sharon had worked at the Belle Vernon and Charleroi Pizza Hut Restaurants. She enjoyed reading and walking her loving dog, Sabrina Lynn. She is survived by her fiance', Donald M. Simmons, Sr. Friends received on Thursday from 9 to 10 am in Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441...

Ridsy Calderone Jr., 92, of Rostraver Twp., died Thursday March 5, 2020 in Jefferson Hills Manor. He was born on November 24, 1927 in Monessen, the son of the late Ridsy Calderone Sr. and Frances (Galano) Calderone. Ridsy grew up in Monessen and attended Monessen schools before serving his country in the U.S. Army in the Philippines. He retired from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and served as president of United Steelworkers Union Local 1229 for 9 years. He also served...

Melaine Falbo - 10/28/1957 - 2/26/2020 With her adoring, and utterly heartbroken daughter by her side, Melaine Falbo, extraordinary mother, grandmother, and daughter passed away on Ash Wednesday - February 26, 2020. Melaine was born on October 28, 1957 in Charleroi, PA to Elaine and Melvin Nickolich. Following Elaine’s passing, also much too young, Melaine was lovingly raised by her father and his wife, Georgette. After graduating from Monessen High School in 1975, Melaine spent over...

Marie A. Sickles, 93, of Monessen, died Saturday Feb. 29, 2020 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on June 14, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Altomare) Dominico. Mrs. Sickles was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1944 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She is survived by her son, Frank C. (Marsha) Sickles of Fallowfield Twp.; a grandson, Clinton Michael (Megan) Sickles of Fallowfield Twp.; a granddaughter,...

John Amprim, 88, of Monessen, died Sunday March 1, 2020 in Hallsworth House. He was born on February 4, 1932 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late John and Ida (Fontanelli) Amprim. John was a 1951 graduate of Monessen High School and retired from the Monessen Coke Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. He served as union president of United Steelworkers of America for 18 years, and was member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. John was an avid outdoorsman's having enjoyed many...

Ronald S. Godla, 74, of Monessen, died Saturday February 29, 2020 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born on July 3, 1945 in N. Charleroi, the son of the late Stephen and Rose (Seydor) Godla. Ron was a 1963 graduate of Monessen High School and a 1967 graduate of Penn State University where he received his degree in Industrial Engineering. He served his Country from 1968 to 1969 in Mannheim Germany with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church where he served as a...

Dorothy L. (Pascoe) Gido, 95, of Monessen, died Thursday February 27, 2020 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on August 9, 1924 in Mathers, PA, the daughter of the late Philip Pascoe and Mary (Lilley) Pascoe Walos. During WWII, Dorothy worked as a welder in Pittsburgh. Dorothy loved gardening, cooking, and crocheting. She played the piano and sang with her late husband Thomas Gido at church. She was a member of Assembly of God. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in...

Gloria M. Sala, 91, of Monessen, died Thursday Feb. 27, 2020 in Jefferson Hills Manor. She was born on July 30, 1928 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Joseph and Angela (DeLuca) Mazzola. Gloria grew up in Monongahela and was a 1946 graduate of Monongahela High School. She worked as an insurance agent for Chattaway Agency in Monongahela for 30 years. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church where she served as an Eucharistic minister and as Sacristan. She was also a member of...