Obituaries

Aug 7, 2023

Joseph S. "Chip" DeFelicis, 94, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 13, 1928 in Donora, the son of the late Gus and Jenny (Sanfilippo) DeFelicis. Chip graduated Donora High School and went on to art school, then served his country in...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Lou Loulis, 67, of North Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital,with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1955 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Sacco) Dolessandro. Mary Lou enjoyed playing the piano and she was a member of the former St. Cajetan...

Jul 1, 2023

Jack T. LaForte, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 23, 1938 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Jack J. LaForte and Stacey (Snyder) Laforte-Demoss. Jack served his country as member of the United States Army Reserves. He...

Jun 26, 2023

Elsie D. Lewitsky, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born on October 29, 1922 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Caterino) Iacovino Young.

She was beloved by many and will be missed dearly.

Surviving family members include her children:...

Jun 21, 2023

Mickalina Harris, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Canonsburg, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Salvator and Rosalie (Cefalu) Sparacino. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Former St. Cajetan Rosary Altar Society and Christian Mothers....

Jun 18, 2023

Marlene K. Johnston, or "Mangal" as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren liked to call her, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 8, 1937 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John and Louise (Dominick) Maisano. She was a member of Epiphany of...

Jun 15, 2023

Angelo Falbo, 93, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1930 in Monessen, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Mary (Sparacella) Falbo. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1947-1950 and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He is survived...

Jun 4, 2023

Anthony L. Reno, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1938 in Monessen, the son of the late Louis and Marianne (Mascetta) Reno. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Arnold City PNA, Belle...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara Ann “Babs” (Janosik) Felak, age 90, passed away on June 3, 2023, after a long bout with COPD.  Barbara was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 1932, the daughter of John Francis Janosik and Gizella “Zella” Regina (Gergel) Janosik.  Barbara, named for her paternal grandmother, graduated from Monessen High School in 1950.  She worked at various jobs...

May 30, 2023

Mark F. Battista, 62, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Washington Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1961 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Nuncio G. and Rose (Mayernik) Battista. He was Catholic by faith. He loved to fish, ride his bike and watching movies. He also enjoyed listening to music and...

May 24, 2023

Mary C. Gelli, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Hallsworth House, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Matthew and Tekla (Bauka) Turpack. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church and its Epiphany Ladies. She was an...

May 22, 2023

Robert W. Conroy, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Charles Robert and Dorothy "Toots" (Braun) Conroy. He was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School in Ohio and was a...

May 1, 2023

Charles W.  Shughart  (Chuck) passed away on May 1, 2023 after a battle with Parkinsonism/Lewey Body Dementia.  Fittingly, May 1 is known internationally as Labor Day.   Chuck spent much of his working life as a union organizer and business agent for Local 776 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and after his retirement from the union, held a position...

Apr 27, 2023

Nuncio G. Battista, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on March 25,1931 in Monessen, the son of the late Daniel and Rose (Tessino) DiBattista.  He was a member of the former St. Leonard's Catholic Church, was a 1949 graduate...

Apr 16, 2023

Karen A. Conklin, 54, of Rostraver Twp, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Addison PA while camping. She was born on December 24, 1968 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the daughter of the Stanley and the late Phylis (Marsh) Swan. She worked at numerous pet stores throughout the area before founding Karen's Pet Creations, where she made and...

Apr 12, 2023

Sharon L. Bright, 69, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Washington Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1954 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Armand M. and Louise (Malena) Bucci. She worked for years as a secretary for the City of Monessen and was Catholic by Faith. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Bright...

Mar 23, 2023

Mark D. Vrable, 64, of Monessen PA passed away on Thursday, March 23 in Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, Harrisville, PA. He was born May 28, 1958 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Bernard R. Vrable and Patricia (Falbo) Vrable. He was a former member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Mark loved being with his family and...

Mar 13, 2023

Lorraine (Wanzilak) Boord, 86, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1936 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Duche) Wanzilak. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She was a Cafeteria Worker for many years at Monessen...

Mar 7, 2023

Irene A. Sarran, 94, of North Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Southwestern Nursing and Rehab Center, West Mifflin with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 9, 1928 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Macyda) Selelo. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Charleroi,...

Mar 2, 2023

Amelia (Nudo) Scuteri, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 13, 1922 in Monessen, the daughter of the late James and Maria (Trozzo) Nudo. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, former member of St. Cajetan Christian Mothers, and...