Obituaries

Jan 17, 2018

Virginia M. Naccarato, 93, of Monessen, died Wednesday January 17, 2018 in Hallsworth House. She was born on April 18, 1924 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Michalina (Garofalo) Naccarato. Virginia was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1942 graduate of Monessen High School. She was retired from U.S. Steel Corporation having worked as secretary...

Jan 8, 2018

Dorothy Mae (Baciak) Vance, 88, of Monessen, died Monday January 8, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born in Charleroi on October 9, 1929, the daughter of the late John Baciak and Mary Chupcuga Baciak . Mrs. Vance was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monessen, and years ago had worked for Donora Sportswear. She is...

Jan 6, 2018

Gerald J. Francia, 72, of Monessen, died on Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on February 26, 1945 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Arthur Francia and Helen (Rapsack) Francia, who survives of Monessen. Gerry was a resident of the Monessen area most all his life, a 1963 graduate of Monessen High...

Jan 3, 2018

Frank W. Wetmore, 70, of Monessen, died on Wednesday Jan. 3, 2018 in Jefferson Hills Manor. He was born in Greensburg on September 21, 1947, the son of the late William and Viola (Volpe) Wetmore. Frank grew up in Greensburg and has been a resident of the Monessen area for over 40 years. He retired with over 30 years...

Dec 11, 2017

Ann (Susko) Modrak, 96, of Monessen, died Monday December 11, 2017 in Hallsworth House. She was born in Monessen, on October 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Michael and Eva Kuchina Susko. Ann was a life long resident of Monessen and was a 1939 graduate of Monessen High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Dec 10, 2017

George H. Stratigos, 87, of Monessen, died peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 31, 1930 in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Harry G. and Argiro (Konomou) Stratigos. George's childhood years were spent in Kythera, Greece during WWII where he and his family endured the occupation of...

Nov 26, 2017

Paul L. Ciccarelli, 93, of Monessen, died Sunday Nov. 26, 2017 in Hallsworth House, Monessen. He was born on April 13, 1924 in Monessen, the son of the late Pietro and Rosina (Portante) Ciccarelli. Paul was a 1942 graduate of Monessen High School, received his bachelor's degree from California State Teachers College and his masters degree from the University...

Nov 25, 2017

Marie A. Holet, 90, of Monessen, died Saturday Nov. 25, 2017 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on October 28, 1927 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Naccarato) Esola. Mrs. Holet resided in Monessen most of her life and was a 1945 graduate of Monessen High School. She was a member of Epiphany...

Nov 16, 2017

Peter Peckyno, 94, formerly of Monessen, died Thursday Nov. 16, 2017 in Mt. Vernon of South Park. He was born on July 18, 1923 in Monessen, the son of the late Frank and Sophia (Drahobecky) Peckyno. Pete was a life long resident of Monessen and was a retired motor inspector from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was...

Nov 13, 2017

Helen M. Vivio, 92, of Monessen, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born on April 10, 1925 in New Eagle, PA, the daughter of the late John and Ann (Roman) Petrisin. Helen grew up in Donora and was a 1943 graduate of Donora High School. She received her license as a registered nurse at Braddock...

Nov 11, 2017

Constance "Connie" M. Swalin, 77, of Washington Twp., formerly of Monessen, died Saturday Nov. 11, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 19, 1940 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Karolski) Warzinski. Connie grew up in Monessen and was a 1958 graduate of Monessen High School. Surviving are her son, Richard Swalin...

Nov 10, 2017

Betty Jane (Elizabeth) Sterback Sinchak, 87, went home to Jesus on Friday Nov. 10, 2017. She was born on August 8, 1930 in California, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Emily (Eagler) Sterback. Betty Jane was a World Kitchen/Corning retiree, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, First Catholic Slovak Union, and Corning retirees. In addition to...

Nov 10, 2017

Sam R. Fuoco, 92, of Monessen, died Friday Nov. 10, 2017 in Residence at Hilltop. He was born on July 12, 1925 in Monessen, the son of the late Joseph Fuoco Sr. and Ralpha (Leone) Fuoco. Sam was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1944 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a veteran of WWII having...

Nov 6, 2017

Wilma (Biksey) Mornak, 84, of Monessen, died Monday Nov. 6, 2017 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on December 12, 1932 in Elizabeth Township, the daughter of the late Charles and Joanne (Zavcgyak) Biksey. Mrs. Mornak was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen. She had worked as a cashier in retail food...

Nov 2, 2017

E. Madalean P. Freidhof, 74, of Twilight, died Thursday Nov. 2, 2017 in Havencrest Nursing Center. She was born on August 26, 1943 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Clarence Curtis Bise and Ermina Madalean (Robinson) Bise. Madalean grew up in Morgantown, lived in Uniontown, and was a resident of the Mon Valley for the past 31...

Oct 28, 2017

Mafalda A. "Muffy" August, 87, of Monessen, died Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on October 27, 1930 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Duronio) Mancini. Muffy was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1948 graduate of Monessen High School. Years ago she worked at High Point Dairy...

Oct 27, 2017

Leonard M. Dominick Jr., 62, of Monessen, died Friday October 27, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital following a short illness. He was born on April 4, 1955 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Leonard M. Dominick Sr. and Ann (Stetz) Dominick. Lenny was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1973 graduate of Monessen High School. He...

Oct 25, 2017

Donald J. "Half Pint" Hayes, 83, of Monessen, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born on March 28, 1934 in New Castle, PA, the son of the late Edward and Mary Eleanor (Grimes) Hayes. Don grew up in Monessen and was a member of...

Oct 17, 2017

Steve A. Hazy Sr., 84, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Monessen, died Tuesday in Trident Medical Center, Charleston, SC. He was born on August 23, 1933 in Monessen, the son of the late Peter and Katherine (Fogel) Hazy. Mr. Hazy was a resident of Monessen most of his life before he and his wife moved to South Carolina 13...

Oct 11, 2017

Joseph Fred Ruffolo, 56 of Monessen, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Born on March 22, 1961, Joe was a father, great friend, entrepreneur, coach, and "sports fanatic".

He was the son of the late Fiorino and Amelia (Picardi) Ruffolo and a devoted father to Francesca and Joseph Ruffolo of Rostraver Township. He is...