All Obituaries

Robert M. Fuoco, 56, of Monessen, passed away on Friday March 5, 2021 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian-Montefiore, Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 29, 1964 in N. Charleroi, the son of William and Martha (Lucas) Fuoco of Sanford, FL. Robert was a life long Monessen resident and a 1982 graduate of Monessen High School. He had worked as a chef for the former Lower Level Restaurant in Charleroi and Main Course Restaurant at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Twp. Rob...

Dorothy J. Vizza, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2021in Hallsworth House, Monessen. She was born on March 18, 1935 in Coal Center, the daughter of the late Alexander P. and Henrietta B. (Schoener) Sileskie. Dorothy had worked as a manager for several different clothing factories in the Mon Valley, including Charland and Perry Manufacturing. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church in Monessen. Dorothy was an avid card player and enjoyed going to Wheeling...

Helen Regina Mandarino, 93, formerly of Monessen, died peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday February 25, 2021 in Country Meadows Retirement Community, Bridgeville. She was born on January 17, 1928 in New Eagle, the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Helen (Luethke) Hodgson. Helen was a 1946 graduate of Monongahela High School and worked at Mitchell Power Station prior to marrying her husband, Robert J. Mandarino Sr. on January 25, 1950. After raising her four sons, she...

Concetta DiPiazza, 65, of Monessen, died Tuesday February 16, 2021 in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. She was born on July 23, 1955 in Sicily, Italy, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Francesca (DiPasquale) DiPiazza. Concetta lived in Monessen most of her life and was a 1974 graduate of Monessen High School and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She had worked as a seamstress for London Fog at the former Donora Sportwear and later at LaEda's Family Restaurant as a...

Gary “Gutch” Anthony Mandarino, 66, beloved ultra-talented musician, animatronics engineer, and artist of Aurora, Colorado, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born at the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital on January 17, 1955, the son of the late Robert J. Mandarino, Sr. and Helen Hodgson Mandarino who survives. Gutch was a 1972 graduate of Monessen High School, and following graduation enrolled in the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1974. He then continued to work at...

Florence M. Stimak, 92, of Monessen, died Monday Feb. 1, 2021 in Hallsworth House. She was born on November 12, 1928 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Veronica (Molasky) Handres. Florence was a life long resident of Monessen and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and its Epiphany Ladies. She was also a member of the former St. Cajetan Rosary Altar Society and Friends of Monessen Public Library. Florence enjoyed volunteering and was always helping out in any way she...

Antoinette (Altomare) Reda, 93, of Monessen, died Friday Jan. 22, 2021 in Hallsworth House. She was born on April 6, 1927 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Thomas and Susie (Bilotta) Altomare. Antoinette was a life long resident of Monessen, a graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She was very involved and volunteered her time for activities at the church, baking and cooking for numerous affairs. Antoinette was a member of the Epiphany Church...

Ronald O. Valdiserri, 90, died Thursday morning January 14, 2021 at the Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living Facility in Washington Pennsylvania. He was born on June 16, 1930 in Belle Vernon Pennsylvania, the son of the late Oriano and Lena (Salotti) Valdiserri. While he was growing up, “RO” --as he was known to family and friends--worked alongside his father, mother and brother in their family-owned bakery on Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi. Along with two uncles who also owned and...

Patricia (O'Toole) Ostetrico, 92, formerly of Carroll Twp., passed away on Monday January 11, 2021. She was born on October 9, 1928 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Crowe) O'Toole. Patricia was a 1947 graduate of Monessen High School and a member of St. Andrew the Apostle, Charleroi site, and its Christian Mothers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Giustino J. "Gust" Ostetrico, seven brothers, Martin, John,...

Laura Ann LaRiccia, 85, of Charleroi, formerly of Monessen, died on Monday January 11, 2021 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on June 6, 1935 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Anthony and Virginia Vonn Mancuso. Laura had worked at the former Brookvale Clothing factory years ago, the Hallsworth House, and Mickey's Corner Store in Monessen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Vincent LaRiccia, a sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joseph Alvarez,...