All Obituaries

Helen V. Alessio, 92, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 16, 2018 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on May 19, 1925 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Szverben) Zywicki. Helen was a life long resident of Monessen, a graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She was retired from Donora Sportswear, where she worked as a Presser. Helen loved to go to polka dances, was an excellent baker, and enjoyed playing...

Thomas Eugene Kovalchuk, 61, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Tuesday April 17, 2018 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1957 in Pittsburgh, the son Dorothy (Serventi) Kovalchuk who survives of Monessen and the late Thomas Edward Kovalchuk. Tom was a resident of Monessen.  He graduated from Kiski Prep, and received his bachelor and masters degree from California University of Pennsylvania. He was a geologist and had worked for the Department of...

Sophie (Yusko) Wattras, 84, formerly of Monessen, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday April 12, 2018 in Wexford House. She was born on February 23, 1934 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John and Pauline Yusko. Sophie grew up in Monessen and was a 1952 graduate of Monessen High School. Years ago she had worked for Dr. Herron and at Keystone Bakery. Sophie was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, its Epiphany Ladies, and the Monessen Historical Society. She is...

Louise M. (Wallace) Dudas, 84, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Wednesday April 11, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born on August 20, 1933 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William J. Wallace and Stella (Byrne) Wallace. Louise was a graduate of St. Rosalia Schools, attended Mt. Mercy College and was a graduate of Robert Morris Business School. She worked as a secretary for Sealtest Foods, P.P.G. Industries, and retired after 37 years with S.P.H.S....

Lisa Lynn Povich, 48, formerly of Monessen and Donora, died Thursday April 12, 2018 in The Greenery Rehab Center, Canonsburg. She was born on May 29, 1969 in N. Charleroi, the daughter of the late Marko "Mutsey" Povich and Rebecca (Hotchkiss) Povich. She grew up in Monessen and was a 1987 graduate of Monessen High School. Surviving are her four siblings, Charlotte Sassak, Brenda Povich, Deborah Povich, and Jack K. (Donna) Povich, her nephews Leonard and Robert Sassak, and by...

Elizabeth "Lisa" Mildred Pennline, 95, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday March 31, 2018 in The Residence at Hilltop. She was born on January 30, 1923 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Sabatino DiBartolomeo and Maria (Duronio) Mancini. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1940 graduate of Monessen High School. After high school, she completed cosmetology education and worked as a beautician. She also worked at the Twin Coaches and the New Alpine Club as a...

Lorraine E. Canestrale, 87, of Rostraver Twp. passed away on Tuesday March 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on November 19, 1930 in N. Charleroi, the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (Reno) Caterino. Mrs. Canestrale grew up in Monessen and was a 1948 graduate of Monessen High School. She was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon. Mrs. Canestrale and her late husband owned and operated Matt Canestrale Contracting Inc., CECC, and Mon...

Raymond R. Annonio, 71, of Monessen, died Monday March 26, 2018 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born on June 23, 1946 in N. Charleroi, the son of the late Raymond and Anne (Varkonda) Annonio. Ray was a 1965 graduate of Monessen High School and received his bachelor's degree from California State College. He served with the U.S. Air Force and was in the U.S. Army Reserves. Ray had worked at the 99th ARCOM in Oakdale, PA. He is survived by two sons, Kyle (Darla)...

Joseph "Joe" Pappalardo, 88, of Greensburg, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday March 26, 2018. Joe was born on March 9, 1930 in New York, NY, to the late Luigi and Theresa (Morice) Pappalardo. He grew up in New Jersey and married his childhood sweetheart, Reba Sally Witt in 1957. He moved to southwestern Pennsylvania in 1968 as Director of Operations for "Winky's Hamburgers". In 1975, a entrepreneur and visionary, he along with his wife...

Bonnie Lynn (Troth) McKita, 61, of Carroll Twp., died Sunday March 25, 2018 in Premier Washington County Health Center. She was born on June 28, 1956 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Vitkovic) Troth. Bonnie was a 1974 graduate of Ringgold High School and received associates degree in Applied Science and Office Administration from Westmoreland County Community College having attained a 4.0 all four semesters. She was named to the Presidents list and was a...