All Obituaries

Patricia K. “Patty” Madison-Crosby, 64, entered Heaven as a singing Angel on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was affectionately called MeMe or Patty Cake by her family. Born March 8, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Patty was the daughter of the late, Katherine and Napoleon Madison, Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine “Dolly” Madison, granddaughter, Monet’ Crosby and grandmother, who she dearly loved, Nellie...

Leah P. Terensky, born June 22, 1921, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday June 20, 2020, two days before her 99th birthday. Leah was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Alex and Alma (Fontaine) Mavrakis and lived most of her life in Monessen and Charleroi. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Mucy, second husband, John Terensky, a son Michael D. Mucy and his wife Marie, granddaughter Lisa Corleone, and a niece Lori Quinn. Leah is survived by her daughter, Darla...

Dolores T. "Bubbles" Vesio, 85, of Rostraver Twp., died Monday June 15, 2020 in Paramount Senior Living, Pittsburgh. She was born on November 19, 1934 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late William and Olga (Spadolini) DiFlorio. Dolores was a 1952 graduate of Rostraver High School and retired with over 25 years of service as District Sales Manager for Avon Products. Following her retirement, her and her husband moved to The Villages in Florida where she was a member of St....

Kathleen C. Kelemen, 73, of Rostraver Twp., died Tuesday June 9, 2020 in the Emergency Room of Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on September 7, 1946 in New Eagle, the daughter of the late William J. and Lena (DeMarino) Greco. Kathleen was a 1964 graduate of Monessen High School and received her Bachelors Degree in Education from California State College. She went on to Purdue University where she attained her Masters Degree in Special Education. She was retired from Trade Winds...

Louise Frances (Cmar) Olexa, 83, of Monessen, died on Wednesday June 3, 2020 in Jefferson Hills Manor. She was born on September 19, 1936 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Michael and Virginia (Salotti) Cmar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Olexa Jr. in 1976, and by a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Bellora. Louise was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1954 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord...

Anthony J. "Tote" Reda, 93, of Monessen, died Thursday May 21, 2020 in Hallsworth House, Monessen. He was born on October 14, 1926 in Monessen, the son of the late Eugene and Koncheta (Trotj) Reda. "Tote" was a life long resident of Monessen and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 954, Italian Society of Mutual Aid, American Legion Post 28, Monessen Elks 773, and the Italian-American Heritage...

Susan (Pascarella) Zazac, 90, formerly of Monessen, died Sunday May 3, 2020 in St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born on November 9, 1929 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Venturo and Antoinette (Suppa) Pascarella. Mrs. Zazac was a member of the former St. Leonard's R.C. Church, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg, and Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin prior to moving to St. Anne Home. She was known as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of FAMILY and her...

Frank A. Galilei, 67, of Monessen, died on Sunday April 26, 2020 at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born on October 16, 1952 in North Charleroi, the son of Frank J. Galilei who survives of Monessen and the late Margaret (Trenk) Galilei. Frank was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, and a 1970 graduate of Monessen High School. He received his bachelor's degree in Criminology from Youngstown State University. Frank was a detective for...

Dolores Agnes (Michaels) Zyglowicz, 86, of Monessen, died Thursday April 23, 2020 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John Michaels Sr. and Anna Julia (Vagasky) Michaels. Dolores was a life long resident of the Monessen area and graduated from Rostraver High School Class of 1953. Following graduation she worked for Magura's Clothing Factory in Monessen and later for Donora Sportswear. She was a member of Epiphany of Our...

Mary Lou (Oravec) Canestrale, 57, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Monday April 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 25, 1963 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of Victor and Lena (Rodgers) Oravec, who survive of Charleroi. Mary Lou grew up in Monessen and attended Monessen schools. She was a member of St. Sebastian R. C. Church, enjoyed working with crafts, and adored her Shih Tzu, Penelope. She is survived by her two daughters, Alyssa Canestrale and husband Timothy Reihner, Mia...