All Obituaries

Anthony L. Reno, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1938 in Monessen, the son of the late Louis and Marianne (Mascetta) Reno. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Arnold City PNA, Belle Vernon Russian Club, Italian Society of Mutual Aid, American Legion Post 659, Knight of Columbus Council 954 and was a Graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1956. He was...

Barbara Ann “Babs” (Janosik) Felak, age 90, passed away on June 3, 2023, after a long bout with COPD.  Barbara was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 1932, the daughter of John Francis Janosik and Gizella “Zella” Regina (Gergel) Janosik.  Barbara, named for her paternal grandmother, graduated from Monessen High School in 1950.  She worked at various jobs in Monessen, including at a laundry, a shoe store, and as a secretary at the steel mill....

Mark F. Battista, 62, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Washington Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1961 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Nuncio G. and Rose (Mayernik) Battista. He was Catholic by faith. He loved to fish, ride his bike and watching movies. He also enjoyed listening to music and especially loved listening to Elvis. Surviving are his three sisters, Darlene Thompson of Monessen, Denise Battista of Monessen, Loretta Elsbury of Monessen; girlfriend,...

Mary C. Gelli, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Hallsworth House, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Matthew and Tekla (Bauka) Turpack. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church and its Epiphany Ladies. She was an active member of the parish having helped with the funeral luncheons, festivals, and all church activities. She was also an advid card player. She worked for 19 years at Hills...

Robert W. Conroy, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Charles Robert and Dorothy "Toots" (Braun) Conroy. He was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School in Ohio and was a member of many clubs and organizations including Monessen Lions Club where he was serving as treasurer for the past 11 years, Mon Valley and Zanesville United Way where...

Charles W.  Shughart  (Chuck) passed away on May 1, 2023 after a battle with Parkinsonism/Lewey Body Dementia.  Fittingly, May 1 is known internationally as Labor Day.   Chuck spent much of his working life as a union organizer and business agent for Local 776 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and after his retirement from the union, held a position as a labor mediator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry.  He retired...

Nuncio G. Battista, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on March 25,1931 in Monessen, the son of the late Daniel and Rose (Tessino) DiBattista.  He was a member of the former St. Leonard's Catholic Church, was a 1949 graduate of Monessen High School and was veteran from serving in The United States Army.  He was a steel worker and worked at Pages Mill and later...

Karen A. Conklin, 54, of Rostraver Twp, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Addison PA while camping. She was born on December 24, 1968 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the daughter of the Stanley and the late Phylis (Marsh) Swan. She worked at numerous pet stores throughout the area before founding Karen's Pet Creations, where she made and sold pet treats, toys and general pet supplies. Surviving are her two children, Jade Swan and Kassandra Conklin with whom she made her home;...

Sharon L. Bright, 69, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Washington Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1954 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Armand M. and Louise (Malena) Bucci. She worked for years as a secretary for the City of Monessen and was Catholic by Faith. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Bright (James) Floyd of Monessen; Niece, Stacey Kokoska of Monessen; great-niece, Laura (David) Hison of Venetia; great great-niece and nephews, Harley, Carlie...

Mark D. Vrable, 64, of Monessen PA passed away on Thursday, March 23 in Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, Harrisville, PA. He was born May 28, 1958 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Bernard R. Vrable and Patricia (Falbo) Vrable. He was a former member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Mark loved being with his family and always enjoyed his home cooked meals. He was very active in the Special Olympics and earned many medals. Mark loved his music, especially Elvis Presley along with...