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Anthony M. "Chick" Trozzo
Aug 19, 2024
Anthony M. "Chick" Trozzo, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 in UPMC Mercy. He was born on January 10, 1939 in Monessen, the son of the late Eugene and Josephine Trozzo. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Italian Society of Mutual Aid and a 1957 Graduate of Monessen High School. Chick was...
Andrew M. Vitovic
Aug 8, 2024
Andrew M. Vitovic, 91, of Rostraver Twp, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1932 in Monessen, the son of the late Andrew J. and Zora M. (Gosdonovich) Vitovic. Andy was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, Lifetime member of the NRA, Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association, American Legion Post 659, Monessen Croatian Club,...
Estey Jarvis Gaines
Aug 3, 2024
Estey Jarvis Gaines, 65, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 28, 1958 in Rochester, PA. He was the son of the late Lester (Jan) Gaines and Vivian (David) States. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Joanne...
Judith A. (Jannotta) Sevon
Aug 2, 2024
Judith Ann (Jannotta) Sevon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on April 29, 1942, to Adolph and Josephine Jannotta, who preceded her in death. Judith is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Edward Sevon; her two loving daughters, Paula Adams and...
Rocco Gene Malarbi
Jul 31, 2024
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Rocco Gene Malarbi, 83, of Monessen, on Wednesday July 31, 2024. Rocco was a 1959 graduate of Monessen High School. He received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education at California State Teachers College and Superintendent’s papers from the University of Pittsburgh (H2P). Mr. Malarbi, dedicated his...
Marie "Tootsie" Palma Dinio
Jul 29, 2024
Marie "Tootsie" Palma Dinio, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Donnell House, Washington with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1937 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John R. and Josephine (Palmintera) Pallini. She was Catholic by Faith and graduated from Monessen High School. She worked for many...
Franklin Louis Silko
Jul 22, 2024
Franklin L. (Buzz) Silko,91, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1932 in New Eagle, PA, the son of the late Charles and Rose Furiga Silko. He graduated from Monongahela HS in 1950 and received a BS in Education from California State Teachers College (now PennWest University). He then served in the US Army...
Olga Irene Panarella
Jul 6, 2024
Olga Irene Panarella,101, of Monessen passed peacefully on Saturday July 6th in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Pittsburgh on May 2, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Kusner) Platko. Olga was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1941, she retired from Super Value Foods and was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian...
Dorian L. Mills
Jun 22, 2024
Dorian Lamar Mills, 37, of Uniontown, PA, formerly of Monessen, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. Born on September 9th, 1986, he was the son of Ricardo “Rick” and Donna (Turner) Mills of Monessen, PA. Dorian attended Monessen High School, and then became a chef, store manager, and in-home care specialist. His love of music led him...
John Richard Pallini Jr.
Jun 19, 2024
John Richard Pallini Jr. (89) of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at home with his loving family right by his side. Born May 17, 1935 to the late John Sr. and Josephine (Palmintera) Pallini, John and his two sisters were raised in a vibrant Italian home. He attended Monessen High School, where he played Varsity football, served...
Robert "Robbie" J. Street
Jun 11, 2024
Robert "Robbie" Street 48, of Frenchville, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 11, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1976. Robbie grew up in Rostraver and was the son of Robert Street and Carole Johnson Street. He was a 1994 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. Robbie found great enjoyment exploring the outdoors and he loved documenting...
Mary "Angela" Minardi
Jun 7, 2024
Mary "Angela" Minardi, 65, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 unexpectedly at home. She was born on December 2, 1958 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Joe and Connie Minniti. She was a member of the former Our Lady of the Valley Church. She is survived by her, daughter, Breane (Mikey) Blainefield of Monessen; grandson,...
David D. Stein
May 27, 2024
David D. Stein, 70, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 15, 1954 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Lovus) Stein. He was Catholic by faith and a 1973 graduate of Monessen High School. He worked for 84 Mining...
Margaret L. "Margo" Hill
May 22, 2024
Margaret "Margo" L. Hill, 77, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1947 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Gustie (Annonio) Mackey. She was an active member of Newness of Life Ministries. She worked for many years at TJ Maxx and...
Janet S. Hall
May 21, 2024
Janet S. Hall, 78, of Donora, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 21, 1945 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Steve and Eleanore (Hardon) Morgan. Janet graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, leading to a distinguished career as a social...
Henry "Shookie" Lawson
May 16, 2024
Henry "Shookie" Lawson Jr., Beloved son, husband, father grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024 at the age of 66 at Jefferson Hospital. He was born to the late Henry C. Lawson Sr. and Regina Cottingham on June 9, 1957 in Charleroi Hospital. He grew up in a loving and supportive family alongside his sister, the late...
Anthony Alexander Mascetta
May 16, 2024
Anthony Alexander Mascetta, 58, of Monongahela, formerly of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1966 in North Charleroi, son of the late Anthony J. Mascetta Sr. and Adelina (Sacco) Mascetta who survives. He was a social member of the Belle Vernon American Legion. He was a 1984 graduate from Monessen High...
Denise Anne Robinson
Apr 29, 2024
Denise Anne Robinson was born on Feb 23, 1960, in Charleroi, PA. She was the youngest child born to William and Shirley Lee. She attended Brownsville High School where she graduated in 1978. It was on Friday 13, 1981, in San Antonio Texas, that she met her first love Milton Sanders Jr. Their love blossomed as they would get married...
Edwina E. Valdiserri
Apr 20, 2024
Edwina Valdiserri, 93, died Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the Mon Valley Care Center (MVCC), Monongahela Pennsylvania. She was born on September 28, 1930, in Monessen Pennsylvania, the youngest child of the late Vincenzo and Anna DiGregorio. She was the only one of five children born in the United States, her family having emigrated to America from the village of...
Patricia "Patti" A. Bigi
Apr 14, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Tonarelli-Bigi was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, godmother, and friend. She left this world on April 14, 2024, at the age of 77. Her battle with cancer in recent months proved her courage, ability to face life’s challenges with dignity, and remain faithful through the end. Patti graduated from Rostraver High School in 1964, then completed her...
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