All Obituaries

Olga "Dolly"  Cieply, 90, of Burlington NC  formerly of Monessen, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro North Carolina. She was born in Monessen July 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles Ellin  and Dorothy (Leavor) Ellin. Dolly moved to Burlington, N.C. in May 2021, to be closer to her daughter, Marcy. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She was a very active member of the Epiphany Ladies and Catholic...

Gina Thorpe (54) of Monessen, PA passed away on May 22nd. She was born on February 12th, 1968, in Monongahela, PA. She was preceded in death by her partners, Vincent Campbell and Lonnie Scott Jr. Gina was a long term resident of Monessen and a 1986 graduate of Monessen High School. Gina held many jobs serving her community. She was employed by Monessen City School District, The Michael’s Organization and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services (SPHS) to name a few. Gina was a member...

Patricia C. Bisceglia, 86, of Monessen, died Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Hallsworth House. She was born on January 25, 1936 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Patsy and Rose (Naccarato) Bisceglia. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Epiphany Ladies, and Catholic Business and Professional Women. She worked for G.C. Murphy in Monessen, Brookvale Clothing Factory, Donora Sportswear, Monessen Middle School as a secretary for 10 years, and 12 years as a teacher’s aide at...

Frank B. Orsilli, 62, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1959 in N. Charleroi, the son of Irene (Czerwinsky) Orsilli with whom he made his home, and the late Bernard "Bill" Orsilli. Frank was a 1977 graduate of Monessen High School, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monessen, and had worked as a draftsmen with Mucy Engineering. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Stephanie Orsilli of Canonsburg, and...

Frank A. Dolessandro, 64, of Monessen, died Saturday April 30, 2022 in Washington Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1957 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Frank and Maria (Sacco) Dolessandro. Frank was a life long resident of Monessen, a graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church. Frank loved music and played drums in the former Italian Band in Monessen, having played at the St. Cajetan Church festival. Surviving are his...

Eleanor M. Dastolfo, 95, of Monessen, died Friday April 29, 2022 in Residence at Hilltop. She was born on April 20, 1927 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Gaetano and Florence (DeMillion) Dastolfo. Eleanor was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1945 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church. She was retired from Prudential Insurance Company at their Belle Vernon office, where she worked as a clerk. Surviving are her are two nieces, Anita...

Damian P. Luti, 66, of Monessen, died suddenly Thursday, April 28th in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1955, the son of the late Pierre A. Luti and Yolanda (Mosco) Luti. He was a member of The Epiphany of our Lord Church. Damian was a very proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 954 in Monessen, where he was a Fourth Degree Knight and served as the Mon Valley Chapter President, District Deputy, and member of the Marquette Club. Damian also volunteered...

Helen S. Ciccarelli, 94, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1927 in New Kensington, the daughter of the late Vincent and Stefania (Kacperski) Bojarski, and moved to Monessen when she was seven years old. Helen was a 1945 graduate of Monessen High School and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She was an active member at Mon Valley Hospital with the Mon Vale Health Resources Auxiliary having volunteered for 29 years. ...

Elmer Andrachek, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2022 in Annapolis, MD. He was born on August 4, 1929 in Monessen, the son of the late John and Mary (Chemsak) Andrachek. Elmer was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1947 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a member St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus #954, the Mon Valley Slovak Cultural Society, the Greater Monessen Historical Society and Heritage Museum, and the Mon Valley Chordsmen. Elmer...

Robert "Robbie" Calderone, 36, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at his home following an illness of several months. He was born in Carroll Twp. on June 27, 1985. Robbie was an avid sports fan having enjoyed fishing and watching football and basketball games. He played soccer in the Monessen Youth Soccer League and on the travel team. Robbie also played baseball in the Pony, Colt, Bronco Leagues and for the Monessen Greyhound's in high school, graduating in 2003. He...