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Local Obituaries for Monessen, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, & Surrounding Areas

Michael J. Young Sr.

Michael J. Young Sr.

Nov 20, 2024

Michael J. Young Sr., 89, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1935 in Monessen, the son of the late Joseph and Susan (Caterino) Iacovino Young. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church and the Former St. Leonard's Catholic Church. He served...

Rose Marie Chovan

Rose Marie Chovan

Nov 13, 2024

Rose Marie (Prokopovich) Chovan, 90, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 14, 1934 in Charleroi. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church and enjoyed ceramics. She worked many years for Atlas. She is survived by her son, Cyril Chovan...

Maria (Mary) Addolorata Grano

Maria (Mary) Addolorata Grano

Nov 10, 2024

Maria (Mary) Addolorata Grano, 87, a beloved mother, of Youngwood, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Westmoreland Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1937 in Matino, Italy the daughter of the late Gino and Maria (Zompi) Marsano of Matino, Italy. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, the Former St. Cajetan’s Church and its...

Agnes Popovich

Agnes Popovich

Nov 6, 2024

Agnes Popovich, 104, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Residence at Hilltop. She was born on February 17, 1920 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Matej) Bogdan. She was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church and their Ladies Guild, which she ran for many years. She worked as an administrator...

James Reginald "Reggie" "Bop" Tyree

James Reginald "Reggie" "Bop" Tyree

Nov 6, 2024

James Reginald "Reggie" "Bop" Tyree, 66, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 16, 1958 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Martha Tyree. He worked for many years for Waste Management, Big's Sanitation and worked construction for Regal Industrial. He is...

Jo Anne Murin

Jo Anne Murin

Oct 27, 2024

Jo Anne Murin, 90, of Delmont, PA passed away peacefully with family at her side on October 27, 2024 after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on February 25, 1934, Jo Anne was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Bott of Charleroi, PA. After high school, Jo Anne went on to study at Robert Morris University. She met...

Robert P. Gilotty

Robert P. Gilotty

Oct 20, 2024

Robert P. Gilotty, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Vida Springs Senior Living, Monongahela. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Monessen, the son of the late Charles G. Gilotty and Maria (Pascuzzi) Gilotty. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, a 1946 graduate of Monessen High School, Graduated from the...

Louise A. Ghinassi

Louise A. Ghinassi

Oct 20, 2024

Louise A. Ghinassi, a beloved mother, wife, nana, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 20, 1930, in Monessen, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Rose DeLuca of 201 Reed Avenue. Louise enjoyed a remarkable and long life, during which she saw the end of the...

Mark David Masci

Mark David Masci

Oct 18, 2024

Mark David Masci, 64, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024 at home. He was born on February 29, 1960 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Edmund A. Masci Sr. and Mildred (Tweardy) Masci. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, a 1978 Graduate of Monessen High School where he played basketball....

Patricia Ann Fantauzzi

Patricia Ann Fantauzzi

Sep 28, 2024

Patricia A Fantauzzi, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Mon Valley Care Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1937 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Nicastro) Senitta. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church, the former St. Leonard's...

John E. Persico

John E. Persico

Sep 26, 2024

John E. Persico, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Jefferson Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Jan. 12, 1932, in Monessen, the son of the late John B. and Helen Gush Persico. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church, a life member of Monessen Volunteer...

Melvin Howard Cook Jr.

Melvin Howard Cook Jr.

Sep 7, 2024

Melvin Howard Cook Jr., 90, of New Eagle, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 20, 1934 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Melvin H. Cook Sr. and Mary (Groger) Cook. He was Catholic by Faith and a member of the former St. Anthony's...

Anthony M. "Chick" Trozzo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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