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Pamela J. Maisano
Feb 4, 2026
Pamela J. Maisano, 68, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Monessen, passed away on February 4, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1957, to the late Eugene and Helen (Feevey) Maisano. Being Catholic by faith, she was a member of St. Jude Parish in Erie. Following her graduation from Monessen High School in 1975, she moved...
Cyril Jospeph Chovan
Feb 2, 2026
Cyril "Cy" Jospeph Chovan, 66, of Monessen, died suddenly on February 2, 2026, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1959, to the late Cyril and Rose (Prokopovich) Chovan. Cyril was a Computer Analysist. He was a member of the Epiphany of our Lord Church. Cyril is survived by his niece, Leane and Chris Brown of Monongahela; nephew,...
Richard Angelo Carbone
Jan 31, 2026
Richard Angelo Carbone, 73, formerly of East Williston and Mineola, NY died on January 31, 2026, at Saint Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh PA. He was born on October 13, 1952, to the late Angelo and Julia (Gulino) Carbone. Richard was a retired sergeant for the NYPD and worked for many years as an investigator for the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and...
Joseph Chiaravalle
Dec 28, 2025
Joseph Chiaravalle, 90, of Smithton, formerly of Monessen, died on December 28, 2025, at Grandview Estates, Elizabeth, PA. He was born on August 3, 1935, to the late Tony and Frances (Mauro) Chiaravalle. He was catholic by faith, a former member of Monessen Elks, Monessen Lions Club, and proud Marine. Joseph is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorraine...
Joseph L. Reda Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Joseph L. Reda Jr., 72, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on December 27, 2025, at home. He was born on October 20, 1953, to the late Joseph and Stella (Ezzo) Reda. He was catholic by faith, a HAM radio operator, built and fixed computers. Joseph is survived by his sisters, Evelyn Yatchyshyn, Rebecca Reda, Kathleen Carpinelli; brother, Robert (Patty) Reda; brother-in-law,...
Robert Novakovich
Dec 26, 2025
Robert T. Novakovich Jr., 35, of Monessen, died on Dec. 26, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born on Aug. 1, 1990, to Robert T. Novakovich Sr. and Deborah Spadafore Sauritch. Robert worked for A1 Best Quality Painting. He was a 2008 Graduate of Monessen High School, and he was Catholic by faith. Rob was a member of Belle Vernon...
Buzz Ford
Dec 18, 2025
Buzz Lewis Ford, 83, of Monessen, died on December 18, 2025, at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 18, 1942, to the late Homer and Evelyn (Wheeler) Ford. He was a cabinet and furniture maker by trade and would remodel homes. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Grindstone. He loved his H.O. model...
Robert J. Mastracci
Nov 23, 2025
Robert J. Mastracci, 90, of Monessen, formerly of Ft. Myers Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at home. He was born on September 24, 1935 in Monessen, the son of the late Salvatore and Amalia (Caruso) Mastracci. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and Mon Valley Sewage, he was a welder by trade. Bob was an avid...
Betty Jane Lespilette
Nov 6, 2025
Betty Jane Lespilette, 89, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Kane Ross Community Living Center, Pittsburgh. She was born on May 24, 1936, in Monessen, the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Wasky) Troyner. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church and used to frequent the Monessen Senior Center. Betty was...
Domenic T. Galilei
Nov 2, 2025
Domenic T. Galilei, 99, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1925, in Monessen, the son of the late Alphonso and Lena (Vecchione) Galilei. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Domenic served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943-1945....
William "Bill" R. Clark
Oct 22, 2025
William "Bill" Raymond Paul Clark, 84, of Charleroi, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Havencrest Nursing Center. He was born on October 10, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late William A. and Madge Evelyn (Long) Clark. Bill served his country as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS Waldo County. He was...
Nira D. Persico
Oct 4, 2025
Nira D. Persico, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Residence at Hilltop, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 16, 1933, in Belle Vernon, the daughter of the late Irwin and Mary (Kropchak) Nesti. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Parish and the Epiphany Ladies, was...
Alan "Jack" Manderino
Oct 1, 2025
Alan “Jack” Manderino of Monessen passed away at home at the age of 62. Jack was a beloved father, uncle, and brother. Jack was a hilarious jokester, and his goofy sense of humor will always be remembered by his loved ones. He was extremely intelligent and loved to philosophize, impart wisdom, and write poetry. He was a wonderful and loyal...
Angela "Angie" Scirotto
Sep 26, 2025
Angela “Angie” Scirotto, 50, passed away suddenly following a medical emergency. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, teammate, and mentor whose warmth, humor, and fierce competitive spirit touched everyone who knew her. A gifted athlete, Angie lit up Western Pennsylvania girls’ basketball in the early 1990s. At Monessen High School, she formed one of the WPIAL’s most prolific scoring...
Rocco A. Muccino
Sep 19, 2025
Rocco A. Muccino, 62, of Donora, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born on May 25, 1963, in North Charleroi, the son of the late Mario J. and Mary (Tissicino) Muccino. He was a member of the former St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church in Roscoe. He was a 1982 graduate of Charleroi High School...
Patty Ann Smith
Sep 19, 2025
Patricia "Patty" A. Smith ,63 of Monessen passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Washington Hospital, Washington Pa with her loving family by her side. She was born in North Charleroi, on March 27, 1962, the daughter of the late Alfred E. Smith Sr. and Yolanda "Yola" G. Smith. Patty was a 1980 graduate of Ringgold High School...
Charles A. Rosol Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Charles A. Rosol Jr., 44, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, in U.P.M.C. Shadyside. He was born on April 29, 1981, in Madison, WI, the son of Cora (Wiseman) Rosol. He was a very talented mechanic who worked for himself and for Sears and Big G Auto. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh...
Joseph James Gallo
Aug 28, 2025
Joseph Gallo, 95, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, with his son at his side. Born on July 11, 1930, in Monessen, he was the son of the late Frank and Teresa (Berardi) Gallo. Joe was the first and only member of his family born in the United States,...
Kenneth E. Zimmaro
Aug 11, 2025
Kenneth E. Zimmaro, 79, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1946 in Fayette City, the son of the late James and Mary (Kudlac) Zimmaro. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council...
Bernard J. Reday
Aug 7, 2025
Bernard J. Reday, affectionately known as Bernie, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, sadly passed away on August 7, 2025. Born on March 11, 1927, in Charleroi, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Mary Jean Reday. Bernie was a cherished husband, father, and uncle, known for his kind and funny spirit as well as his dedication to those around...
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