All Obituaries

Albert M. "Cooky" Foglia, 93, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 in Residence at Hilltop, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 26, 1930 in Charleroi, the son of the late Frank and Carmela (Troiano) Foglia. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, a graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1948, a former member of the Monessen Elks and their golf league and the Italian Society of Mutual Aid. Cooky was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan...

John A. Dudas, 92 of Monessen, PA passed away Saturday Nov. 11. He was born in Monessen in the Dudas Maternity Hospital on  Aug. 29, 1931. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Dudas. John was and preceded in death by Louise Wallace Dudas, his loving wife of 55 years. He was a graduate of Monessen High School class of 1950. He served six years in the National Guard and served in Germany during the Korean War. He then owned the Dudas Sunoco Service station in Monessen and...

Kassandra “KC” Peters Bagiatis, 79, of Stockdale passed peacefully on Tuesday November 7, 2023. She was born on August 13, 1944, in Monessen, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Marinos) Peters. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1962. Upon graduating, she attended the Mercy School of Nursing. KC was a devoted steward of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church and the Philoptochos Ladies Society. She played an integral role in establishing the St. Spyridon Auxiliary...

Joseph Anthony Dinio, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 4, 1936, in Monessen, son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Micolajcheck Dinio. Joe was a member of Monessen High School’s Class of 1955. He served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for Fox Grocery then SuperValu and was a member of Teamsters Local 491. He is survived by his wife,...

Darlene R. Hackinson, 66, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1957 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late John Sr. and Mary (Cocca) Turkovich. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan's Church and current Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She was a 1975 graduate of Monessen High School, she went on and studied at Western CTC and became a nurse and worked at Westmoreland Manor, she also worked...

Barbara A. (Lauderbach) Crisi, 88, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 8, 1934 in Burgettstown, PA. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan's Church and St. Cajetan Christian Mothers. She enjoyed to cook and bake especially brownies. She loved spending time with her family at family Barbeques and was a avid Elvis fan. She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Randy) Nesje...

Robert A. Mascetta, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 2, 1930 in Monessen, the son of the late Frank and Marianna (Carrozza) Mascetta. He served our country during the Korean War in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Coral Sea. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, The Holy Name Society, Monessen Knights of Columbus 954, Italian Society of Mutual Aid, Teamsters Union Local #872,...

Charlotte "Shawnee" Ann Sassak, 65, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 14, 1958 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Marco and Rebecca (Hotchkiss) Povich. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and Monessen High School class of 1976. She was an avid Pepsi drinker and collector. She worked at Nuzzaci's Pizza shop in Monessen for many years. She is survived by her two sons,...

Ramona A. Sapone, 94, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1928 in Arnold City, PA, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Dunay) Sepesky. She was loved by so many, to her special bingo friends Josh, Mandy, Hunter and Kelly. Her grand-dogs Bentley and her special great grand dog Calie whom she adored so much. She loved watching the Pittsburgh Pirates play and always rooted for Andrew...

John R. "Jack" Oblack, 78, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Mon Valley Care Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Greensburg, the son of the late John Joseph and Lucetta Frances (Richards) Oblack. Jack served his country as a member of the United States Army. He  was also a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 354, Monessen Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 2399 and Allenport Rod and Gun Club. He was...