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Local Obituaries for Monessen, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, & Surrounding Areas

Patricia "Patti" A. Bigi

Patricia "Patti" A. Bigi

Apr 14, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Tonarelli-Bigi was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, godmother, and friend. She left this world on April 14, 2024, at the age of 77. Her battle with cancer in recent months proved her courage, ability to face life’s challenges with dignity, and remain faithful through the end. Patti graduated from Rostraver High School in 1964, then completed her...

Mary Pokol

Mary Pokol

Apr 10, 2024

Mary (Skomsky) Pokol, 76, of Monessen passed away on April 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her caring family.  Born January 22, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Ida (Reda) Skomsky. Mary was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1966 graduate of Monessen High School and a graduate of Douglas School of Business...

Richard Ralph DeRentis

Richard Ralph DeRentis

Apr 7, 2024

Richard R. DeRentis, 72, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1952 in New Eagle, the son of the late Ralph and Norma (DiCenzo) DeRentis. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church and was...

Eleanor L. Bozik

Eleanor L. Bozik

Apr 3, 2024

Eleanor L. Bozik, 88, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Premier Washington County Health Center. She was born on June 25, 1935 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Walter and Sophia (Miyka) Lewgood. She was a member of the former St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. She Enjoyed traveling, game shows, cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates, but...

Bruna Falbo

Bruna Falbo

Apr 2, 2024

Bruna Falbo, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 1, 1923 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Amadeo and Rita (Bonari) Lubrani. Bruna was a graduate of Monessen High School, class of 1941. She was a devoted member...

Mary Ann Chuberka

Mary Ann Chuberka

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Ann Chuberka, 80, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation, Jefferson Hills, PA. She was born on April 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Michael and Honora (Helsensourer) Chuberka. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by many cousins. In addition to her parents she...

Bernard Paul Fertall

Bernard Paul Fertall

Mar 11, 2024

Bernard Paul Fertall, 45, of Rostraver Twp. (formerly of Monessen) passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1978 in Pittsburgh, the son of Bernard E. (Sherri) Fertall of Monessen and Rhonda (Joseph) (Morris) Sitterly of Port Charlotte, FL. Bernie was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler Fan and loved his dog Rux. He loved his family...

Mary Ann Bednar

Mary Ann Bednar

Mar 9, 2024

Mary Ann Bednar, 91, of Amherst, OH, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital, Lorain OH, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1932 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Michael and Libera (Lombardo) Canestrale. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan...

Vera Dalfonso

Vera Dalfonso

Mar 8, 2024

Vera E. Dalfonso, 65, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1959 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Peter P. and Emily R. (Lucas) Duralia. She worked as a realtor for many...

Antonietta Fiorillo

Antonietta Fiorillo

Mar 5, 2024

Antonietta Fiorillo, 91, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Calvi Risorta, Italy, the daughter of the late Francesco and Enrichetta (Elia) D'Onofrio. Not speaking a word of English, she moved to the United States after marrying her...

Lori A. Nahas

Lori A. Nahas

Feb 22, 2024

Lori A. Nahas, 60, formerly of Charleroi, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Murrysville Wellness & Rehab Center, after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 10, 1963 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late James G. Nahas Jr. and Helen G. (Giovagnorio) Nahas who survives. She was a 1981 graduate of Mon Valley Catholic and...

Constance B. Chiocchio

Constance B. Chiocchio

Feb 18, 2024

Constance B. Chiocchio, 86, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Munhall, PA, the daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Teska) Lukac. She was a member of the Former St. Leonard's Catholic Church in Monessen and a 1956...

William J. Zeh

William J. Zeh

Feb 13, 2024

William J. Zeh, 71, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh with his family by his side. He was born on September 18, 1952 in North Charleroi, the son of the late John G. Zeh and Mary (Maise) Zeh who survives. Bill served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the...

Patricia A. Pettko

Patricia A. Pettko

Feb 8, 2024

Patricia A. Pettko, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1938 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Milan and Anna (Kurey) Pettko. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Epiphany Ladies, Catholic Business and Professional Women, served on church...

William Eric Bergstedt

William Eric Bergstedt

Feb 6, 2024

William E. "Bill" Bergstedt, 69, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 26, 1954 in North Charleroi, the son of the late David H. and Lena (DeRocco) Bergstedt. He was a member of  Epiphany of...

Ann (Buffa)  Maisano

Ann (Buffa) Maisano

Jan 31, 2024

Ann Maisano, 94, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Jefferson Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1929 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Ignazio and Catherine (Atria) Buffa. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, The Epiphany Ladies, Italian-American Heritage Society and loved...

Eugene Vincent Salvino

Eugene Vincent Salvino

Jan 23, 2024

Eugene Vincent Salvino, 73, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home. He was born on October 15, 1950 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Eugene "George" and Anne (Nudo) Salvino Iacovangelo. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church and Former Member of the Ukrainian Club. He was retired from...

Betty Jane (Thayer)  Minardi

Betty Jane (Thayer) Minardi

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Jane Minardi, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on May 20, 1936 in Woodcock Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret (Sensor) Thayer. She was a member of Monessen United Methodist Church. She was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, and worked as a secretary...

Angelo R. Galante

Angelo R. Galante

Jan 12, 2024

Angelo Galante, 76, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. He was born on December 12, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of the late August A. and Joann (Smith) Galante. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord, a member of Monessen High School class of 1968 and proudly served his...

Stella Kalamotousis

Stella Kalamotousis

Jan 6, 2024

Stella  Kalamotousis, 86, of Herndon, VA, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Dulles Health & Rehab Center, Herndon. She was born on August 10, 1937 in Stockdale, the daughter of the late Michael and Sophia (Iczkowski) Seftas. She was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. She is survived by her two daughters,...

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