All Obituaries

John Bachinski Jr., 97, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019 in Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He was born on January 20, 1922 in Monessen, the son of the late John and Julia (Pencisin) Bachinski. Mr. Bachinski was a 1940 graduate of Monessen High School and a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its Brotherhood. He was a retired Plant Operator for Mon Valley Sewage Authority. Mr. Bachinski was a avid gardener and took much pride in doing so. He is survived...

Edward J. Holmes, 91, formerly of Vandergrift, died Wednesday in RNC of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He was born on June 15, 1927 in New Brighton, the son of the late Clarence and Clara (Hampe) Holmes. Ed was retired from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where he worked as a Clerk/Supervisor for the PLCB. Surviving are his two sons, Edward P. (Anita) Holmes of Monessen, James S. (Gloria) Holmes of Monroeville; six grandchildren, Erin (Michael) Grabowski, Aimee (Chris) Castor, Bethany...

Stephen J. Rechichar, 71, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Monday May 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 4, 1948 in Monessen, the son of the late Stephen J. Rechichar Sr. and Alice (D'Alfonso) Rechichar. Steve was a 1966 graduate of Monessen High School, a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he received two bachelors degrees and a masters degree in Political Science, and was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel...

Joseph M. Domjancic, 69, of Monessen, died Monday May 20, 2019 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian-Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on October 12, 1949 in North Charleroi, PA, the son of the late Michael F. and Anna M. (Lautsch) Domjancic. Joe was a life long resident of Monessen and attended St. Fidelis College and Seminary, St. Joseph Hall Seminary, and graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Masters degree in biology. He had worked in the Ringgold School District...

Loretta J. "Tootsie" Cieply, 87, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 13, 2019 after celebrating her birthday in a joyous occasion with her loving family the day before. She was born on May 12, 1932 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Dubinsky) Fritz. Loretta grew up in Monessen and was a 1950 graduate of Monessen High School. She had worked at the Douglas Business School as the Financial Secretary before retiring in 1973. Loretta was a member of St....

Beverly Clifford (Johnny) Draper, 64, of Monessen, went to his eternal rest suddenly on May 5, 2019. Born June 1, 1954 he was a son of the late Beverly C. and Helen Christain Draper. He was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1972 graduate of Monessen High School. Following graduation he played football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania before attending Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After graduating he joined his father in business. In addition to being owner and supervisor...

Geraldine (Marmie) McMurray, 83, of McMurray, formerly of Monessen, died Sunday April 28, 2019 in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born on December 23, 1935 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Bernerd A. and Edith (Domenick) Marmie. Geraldine graduated from Mount Alvernia High School, received her BS in Education from Duquesne University, and her masters from Bowling Green State University. She retired from East Allegheny High School where she taught math. Geraldine was a member of St....

Joseph H. Schmidt, 95, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Monessen, died Saturday April 20, 2019 at his home in Claremont Retirement Village. He was born on July 6, 1923 in Monessen, the son of the late Julius and Mary Doerfler Schmidt. Joe was a 1942 graduate of Monessen High School and resided in Monessen most of his life before moving to Bethel Park and then Columbus, OH. Joe retired from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation having worked as a foreman in the Blooming...

Concetta (Scaccia) Miceli, 86, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday April 4, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 30, 1933 in Alia Sicily, Italy, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Guiseppina (DiPiazza) Scaccia. Mrs. Miceli came to the United States as a teenager and was a 1953 graduate of Monessen High School. She worked for Brookvale Clothing Factory as an inspector for over 20 years. Mrs. Miceli was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen, and a former member of...

Elizabeth Schmidt, 93, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Monessen, died Sunday March 24, 2019 at her home in Claremont Retirement Village. She was born on October 6, 1925 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Ann (Stutt) Wilding. Mrs. Schmidt grew up in Pittsburgh and was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School. She moved to Monessen after marrying her husband Joseph Schmidt. They resided in Monessen most of their life until moving to Bethel Park and then to Columbus, OH. Mrs....