All Obituaries

William J. Bartman, 67, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Sunday May 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1954 in North Charleroi, the son of the late William J. and Angeline (DeMarco) Bartman. Bill was a 1972 graduate of Monessen High School and received his bachelors degree from California University of Pennsylvania. He moved to Alexandria, VA and worked in the Washington. DC area before returning to Monessen. Bill was a writer, journalist, and author with professional and...

Angelina (DiEulio) Scirotto-Eppley, 98, formerly of Monessen, died Tuesday April 13, 2021 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born on May 2, 1922 in Naples, Italy, the daughter of the late Pietro and Rosa (Cassetta) DiEulio. Angelina was a resident of Monessen from 1945 until 1988 when she moved to Florida. While living in Monessen, she raised her family and owned and operated Angie's Bakery on Sixth St. She was also a member of the former St. Cajetan R. C. Church and the...

Janet George, 72, of Murrysville, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, following an in-home accident. She was born March 23, 1949, in Monessen, to the late James and Toni Suppa. Janet was a graduate of Monessen High School and the University of California, Pa. Janet was happiest when with her family, especially during "Grammy Jammy Night" with her two grandsons. Her generosity and warmth were unmatched, and those closest to her know that an overstuffed bag full of...

Terry Shipley, 81, of Monessen, died Thursday March 25, 2021 in Jefferson Hills Manor, Pittsburgh. He was born on June 28, 1939 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Margaret Pearl Shipley. Terry grew up in Rosco PA and was raised by his maternal grandparents Leroy and Edith Shipley. Terry was a California High-school Graduate, he worked at Guttman Supply as a truckdriver and later on at Donora Lumber. He served his country during the Vietnam War having served in the United States Army...

Minnie  Pascaralla, 98, of Monessen, died Wednesday March 24, 2021 in Dunlevy Manor, Dunlevy. She was born in Monessen, PA on July 25, 1922, the daughter of the late Michael and Antonia Monaco DeCurtis. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and was also a former member of Saint Leonard's Ladies Guild.  She is survived by her daughter Tena Brovey of Monessen, and her son Vincent Pascaralla of Ft. Myers Florida; six grandchildren Lisa (Joseph) Kovach of Coal Center,...

Lori A. Crabb, 49, formerly of Monessen, died Monday March 22, 2021in Donnell House, Washington, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 18, 1971 in N. Charleroi, the daughter of the late Edgar R. Crabb Jr. and Elizabeth (Druash) Crabb. Lori lived in Monessen and was a 1989 graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School. She had worked as a medical assistant at various offices throughout the Mon Valley. She is survived by her sister, Denise Hutchinson of Washington...

Antoinette Suppa, a young 91, passed directly into heaven on Saturday March 20, 2021. She was known as "Grandma Toni, Aunt Toni, and Mom", and she was a strong active woman who was taken down by Covid-19. She was born on August 19, 1929 in Monessen, one of four daughters to the late Santo and Marie (Barbetta) DiBiase. Antoinette was a 1947 graduate of Monessen High School, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, and Italian-American Heritage Society. Not one to shy away from politics,...

Michael Kuvinka Jr., 86, of Monessen, died Friday March 12, 2021 in UPMC Family Hospice, Pittsburgh. He was born on July 1, 1934 in Monessen, the son of the late Michael and Helen (Trusa) Kuvinka Sr. Mike was a life long resident of Monessen and a1952 graduate of Monessen High School. He received his bachelors degree in Education from California State Teachers College and his masters degree from West Virginia University. Mike worked in the City of Monessen School District and Mon Valley...

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...