All Obituaries

Sophia (Loulis) Loris, 104, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday Dec. 9, 2018 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on October 31, 1914 in Icaria, Greece, the daughter of the late John and Angeliki (Pierce) Loulis. Mrs. Loris has been a resident of Monessen since moving to the United States in 1922. She was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Chapter 6032, and was a active member of the Monessen Senior Center. She is survived by a...

Matthew J. Galante, 36, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday Dec. 12, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1982 in Carroll Twp., the son of Angelo (Carol) Galante and Corine (Patz) Galante of Monessen. Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, August and Joanne Galante and his maternal grandparents, Cleo and Elizabeth Patz. In addition to his parents and step mother, he is survived by a brother, Kenneth (Jill) Galante of Monessen; three nephews,...

Frank Salvatore Gaudio, 89, of Monessen, passed away at his home with his family at his side, on Thursday Dec. 6, 2018 He was born on August 20, 1929 in Monessen, the son of the late Eugenio and Maria (Moio) Gaudio. He was also preceded in death by a sister Mary Gaudio Orris, twin sibling who died at an early age, and by a great grandson, Jude Francis Marano. A life-long resident of Monessen, he was very active in baseball his entire life. He was a star and captain of his Monessen High...

Bobby Mascetta, 66, of Monessen, died Friday Dec. 7, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc., Carroll Twp. He was born on December 30, 1951 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Nicolaus A. Mascetta Sr. and Irene (Peshok) Mascetta. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda J. (Secrist) Mascetta , and his siblings, Frank Mascetta, Marilyn Mascetta, Carol Shoemaker, Sharon (Randy) Mauck, Shirley Mascetta, and Jonalyn (Greg) Bagay, and by his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he...

Dale W. Schwartz, 78, of Donora, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 21st in The Greenery Rehab Center. He was born on April 16, 1940 in North Braddock, the son of the late Harry O. and Ethel Elizabeth (Hazen) Schwartz Dale was retired from Life's Work in Rostraver Twp. and loved to watch the Food Network, read the newspaper, and sit in his recliner. He is survived by a sister, Janet Heid of Beaver Falls; step sister, Betty Klages of Islip, NY; and by his all his friends and care takers at...

Daniel Escareno, 64, of Baldwin formerly of Monessen, died Wednesday Nov. 7, 2018 in Jefferson Hills Manor. He was born on January 29, 1954 in N. Charleroi, the son of the late Candelerio "Frank" and Ann (Vegas) Escareno. Danny grew up in Monessen and was a 1973 graduate of Monessen High School where he play football for the Greyhounds. He worked for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel prior to the plant closing, then went on to become a License Practical Nurse. He was currently employed...

John M. Talarico, 93, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday Nov. 5, 2018 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1924 in Nicastro, Catanzaro Italy, the son of the late Felice and Angela (Lucchino) Talarico. John grew up in Italy and came to the United States in 1947. He settled in Monessen where he owned and operated Johnny's Barber Shop for 60 plus years. Johnny was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, its Holy Name Society, the Knights of...

Bartolomeo "Barto" Ferrara, 90, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 24, 2018 with his family at his side in Hallsworth House. He was born on September 29, 1928 in Monessen, the son of the late Enrico and Elgisa (Sarocco) Ferrara. Barto was life long resident of Monessen and a 1947 graduate of Monessen High School. Barto owned and operated Barts Tire and Auto Service Center in Monessen for the past 68 years. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church and its Holy Name...

William (Bill)  Bailey Jr., 86, of Monessen, passed away Tuesday October 2, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital, He was born on April 19, 1932 in Lowber PA, the son of the late William Bailey  and Marcella (Williams) Bailey. Bill was owner and president of Sky-Way Cleaning Co. He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Coke Plant in Monessen. He was a member of The Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church in Monessen. On June 5, 1952 he married Caroline...

Dennis P. Bernard, 65, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 26, 2018 in the ER of Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1953 in North Charleroi, the son of the late William A. and Claire (Burke) Bernard. Dennis was a resident of Monessen most of his life and a 1972 graduate of Monessen High School. He had work at the former Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and later for Smith Construction until his retirement. He is survived by his wife...