All Obituaries

Roxanne Leigh Russell, 51, of Monessen, passed away on February 14, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 2, 1967 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of James T. "Rock" and Shirley (Boyd) Russell of Monessen. Roxanne was a 1985 Honors graduate of Monessen High School and earned a dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Speech and Hearing from California University. She went on to attain her Master's degree as a Reading Specialist. She worked as a teacher in Redding, CA before...

It is with a heavy heart we announce the recent passing of Ethel Mappas in Easton, Maryland while visiting with her son John M. Mappas. Mrs. Mappas would have been 97 in March. Mrs. Mappas, who loved to travel, normally spent four months a year in Maryland, four months in California with her daughter Cathy, and four months in the Mon Valley. While spending time with her daughter, they visited most of the western United States and traveled several times abroad to Greece, Italy, and France....

Joseph P. Minno, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2019 in Country Care Manor, Fayette City. He was born on June 21, 1934 in Donora, the son of the late John and Anna Minno. Joe grew up in Donora and was a 1954 graduate of Donora High School. He was retired from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, and more recently worked as custodian for the United Methodist Church in Monessen. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen and the St....

Eli Dean Martin, 6, the son of Cameron and Nicole (Dugan) Martin of Valencia (formerly of Monessen), passed away with his parents at his side on Sunday Jan. 20, 2019 in UPMC Children's Hospital, following a 15 month battle with Leukemia. Eli was born on January 8, 2013 in Pittsburgh and was a loving and energetic child who admired his big-brother and best friend Xavier.  Eli had a passion for construction equipment, trains, legos, animals, tools, playing outside, and going on...

Orlando R. Reginelli, 88, of Rostraver Twp., formerly of Monessen, passed away on Saturday Jan. 19, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital. He was born in Donora on July 23, 1930, the son of the late Marino and Mary Chiotti Reginelli. Orlando grew up in Donora and was a 1948 graduate of Donora High School. He moved to Monessen in 1954 and resided there until recently moving to Rostraver Twp. Orlando was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Army and retired from the Irvin Works of U.S....

Elizabeth F. Crabb, 77, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday Jan. 16, 2019 in Mt. Vernon of South Park. She was born on March 10, 1941 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Dudas) Druash. Elizabeth grew up in Monessen and was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Years ago she worked at Charland Sewing Factory. She is survived by her two daughters, Denise Hutchinson of Washington Twp. and Lori Crabb of Monessen; two granddaughters, Shayn DiPiazza and Angela...

Anthony R. "Tony" Mosco, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 13, 1926 in Monessen, the son of the late Ralph and Pauline (Chiaravalle) Mosco. Tony was a life long resident of Monessen and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. He was a veteran of WWII having served with the U.S. Army Anti-Tank Company, 20th Infantry Regiment. He retired in 1991 from Corning Glass with 50 years of service, having worked as a group...

Vernon DeMillion, 93, of Monessen, passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019 after a gradual decline in health. He was born on July 21, 1925, to the late John and Ruth (Fohner) DeMillion. He was prceeded in death by his brothers Joseph (infant), William and John (Corky) DeMillion and sister Beaulah DeMillion Santoro Carlson and his best friend and brother-in-law, Frank Gaudio. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Vern rode out two...

Donna G. (Hamer) Gilotty, 82, of Washington Twp., passed away on Friday Dec. 28, 2018 in Laurel Ridge Center, Uniontown. She was born on April 2, 1936 in Fairhope, the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Middleton) Hamer. Donna grew up in Fairhope and was a 1954 graduate of Bellmar High School. Donna enjoyed embroidering, was an avid reader, and loved doing word search and crossword puzzles. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen. In addition to her parents,...

Artie Anna Turcaso, 90, of Monessen, died Monday Dec. 31, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on February 12, 1928 in Monahans, TX, the daughter of the late Esker and Maicie (Albright) Spruill. Mrs. Turcaso was a resident of Monessen all her adult life and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John R. Turcaso.  She is survived by two daughters, Rose A. Suity and Johnnie Rae Turcaso. As per Mrs....