Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monessen, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, & Surrounding Areas

Joseph James Gallo

Joseph James Gallo

Aug 28, 2025

Joseph Gallo, 95, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, with his son at his side. Born on July 11, 1930, in Monessen, he was the son of the late Frank and Teresa (Berardi) Gallo. Joe was the first and only member of his family born in the United States,...

Kenneth E. Zimmaro

Kenneth E. Zimmaro

Aug 11, 2025

Kenneth E. Zimmaro, 79, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1946 in Fayette City, the son of the late James and Mary (Kudlac) Zimmaro. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council...

Bernard J. Reday

Bernard J. Reday

Aug 7, 2025

Bernard J. Reday, affectionately known as Bernie, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, sadly passed away on August 7, 2025. Born on March 11, 1927, in Charleroi, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Mary Jean Reday. Bernie was a cherished husband, father, and uncle, known for his kind and funny spirit as well as his dedication to those around...

Irene L. Orsilli

Irene L. Orsilli

Aug 5, 2025

Irene Orsilli

October 18, 1932 — August 5, 2025

Irene L. Orsilli, 92, of Monessen, PA, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Transition Care, Washington, PA. Born in Denbo PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Samosky) Czerwinsky. Irene was a homemaker and had previously worked for Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran...

Hazel Brock Rone

Hazel Brock Rone

Aug 5, 2025

HAZEL BROCK RONE 

1926-2025 

Monessen 

“Her children arise and call her blessed” 

Proverbs 31:28 (NIV) 

Hazel Brock Rone, 99, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on August 5, 2025. Hazel graduated from Monessen High School in 1944. After graduation she worked at Christy Parks Works National Tube Co. in the Bomb Shop. Hazel was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church...

Dixie Lee Kraynek

Dixie Lee Kraynek

Jul 17, 2025

Dixie Lee Kraynek, 93, of Charleroi, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Jefferson Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1931, in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Herald and Dixie (Hillman) Boord. She taught cosmetology at Pittsburgh Beauty Academy in Charleroi; she and her family were also owners and worked at the Chateau Lounge for years. She...

William Gerald Fuoco

William Gerald Fuoco

Jul 14, 2025

William Gerald Fuoco, Sr. (“Bill”), 95, of Lake Mary, Florida (formerly of Monessen, PA) passed away peacefully at Aviata at Lake Mary on July 14, 2025, with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 21, 1930, in Monongahela, the son of the late Michael and Rose (Dominick) Fuoco. Bill graduated in 1948 from Monessen High School...

Joseph Mario Persico

Joseph Mario Persico

Jul 14, 2025

Joseph Mario Persico, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1944 in Charleroi - Monessen Hospital to the late Joseph Mario and Julia (Eory) Persico. Joe and his wife of 60 years Charlotte (Roscoe) Persico were proud parents of three wonderful sons, Joseph Jr. (Nancy) of Pittsburgh, Mark...

Martha Ellen Fuoco

Martha Ellen Fuoco

Jul 4, 2025

Martha Ellen (Lucas) Fuoco, 91, of Lake Mary, Florida (formerly of Monessen, PA), passed away peacefully at Aviata at Lake Mary on July 4, 2025, with her loving husband and family at her side. She was born on September 14, 1933 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Brithinee) Lucas. Martha graduated in 1952 from Monessen High...

Emma Lou Ferrari

Emma Lou Ferrari

Jun 25, 2025

Emma Lou Ferrari, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in U.P.M.C. Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on June 24, 1940, in Monessen, the daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Rohar) Kovolick. She was a member of the former St. John's Lutheran Church of Charleroi. She retired from Charleroi Area School District, where she taught...

Gloria E. Belczyk

Gloria E. Belczyk

Jun 21, 2025

Gloria E. Belczyk, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Seneca Place Skilled Nursing facility in Verona PA, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 23, 1932 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Lubecki) Owsiany. She was a very active member of the former St. Hyacinth...

Margaret S. Powlowsky

Margaret S. Powlowsky

Jun 18, 2025

Margaret S. Stunda -Powlowsky, 94, was called to be with her Lord on June 18, 2025, in Monessen. She was born on January 18, 1931, in Donora, the eighth child of the late Suzanna Toth Gayla and George Stunda Sr. She began her education at St Dominic Parochial School and graduated from Donora Senior High School in 1948. She worked...

Loretta M. DiBiaso

Loretta M. DiBiaso

Jun 7, 2025

Loretta M. DiBiaso 95,of Monessen , Passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025 At her daughters home in Bloomsburg. She was born on Dec. 9, 1929 in Monessen. Loretta was the daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine (Como) Masci. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church. Loretta loved her polka’s and her life long polka...

Mary Ann Gallo

Mary Ann Gallo

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Ann Nescot Gallo, 87, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, with her husband, Joseph Gallo, at her side. Born in Lynnwood, Rostraver Township, she was the daughter of the late James and Delores (Britt) Nescot. In 1960 Mary Ann married the love of her life, Joseph Gallo. Together, they shared nearly 65 years of devoted...

Carol Ann DiPiazza

Carol Ann DiPiazza

Jun 5, 2025

Carol Ann DiPiazza, 71, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Peters Township Post Acute Care Home, Canonsburg. She was born on June 30, 1953 in Washington, PA, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Tucker) Patterson. She was Christian by faith and attended Journey By Grace Church. She worked on the administrative side of...

Karl Phillip Kargle

Karl Phillip Kargle

May 28, 2025

Karl Phillip Kargle, 77, of Grafton West Virginia, went peacefully to be with the lord on Wednesday May 28th with his life partner, Jeffery C. Stasko, of 48 years by his side. He was born October 20, 1947 in Mckeesport PA. He is the son of the late Ernest and Helen Kargle of West Newton. The loving brother of Terri...

Annette May Simmons

Annette May Simmons

May 27, 2025

Annette May Simmons, 64, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1960 in Lancaster, Maine, the daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Kathryn (Sanders) Simmons. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Allison and her Brother, Donald M....

Kathleen Swade Mappas

Kathleen Swade Mappas

May 24, 2025

KATHLEEN SWADE MAPPAS, 84, of Monessen, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2025. Born on October 22, 1940 at her home on Rebecca Street, she was the youngest daughter of the late George Charles & Mary Pauline (Creevy) Swade. The wife of the late Nicholas M. Mappas, Kathleen was proceeded in death by her sisters Patricia Swade Kovach...

Frances Ann Tomaskovic

Frances Ann Tomaskovic

May 11, 2025

Frances Ann Tomaskovic, 99, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at home, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born on May 17, 1925, in Donora, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Cepiga) Sitar Matey. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter,...

Carol Ann Galante

Carol Ann Galante

Apr 29, 2025

Carol Galante , 77 of Monessen, passed away peacefully at home on April 29th , 2025. She was born on September 29th , 1947, in the Charleroi Monessen Hospital. She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her husband of 26 years Angelo Galante. She was the daughter of the late John Fedarko and Margaret (Krivacek) Fedarko. She is...