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Sophia (Loulis)  Loris

Sophia (Loulis) Loris

Dec 9, 2018

Sophia (Loulis) Loris, 104, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday Dec. 9, 2018 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on October 31, 1914 in Icaria, Greece, the daughter of the late John and Angeliki (Pierce) Loulis. Mrs. Loris has been a resident of Monessen since moving to the United States in 1922. She was a member of...

Bobby N. Mascetta

Bobby N. Mascetta

Dec 7, 2018

Bobby Mascetta, 66, of Monessen, died Friday Dec. 7, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc., Carroll Twp. He was born on December 30, 1951 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Nicolaus A. Mascetta Sr. and Irene (Peshok) Mascetta. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda J. (Secrist) Mascetta , and his siblings, Frank Mascetta, Marilyn Mascetta,...

Frank S. Gaudio

Frank S. Gaudio

Dec 6, 2018

Frank Salvatore Gaudio, 89, of Monessen, passed away at his home with his family at his side, on Thursday Dec. 6, 2018 He was born on August 20, 1929 in Monessen, the son of the late Eugenio and Maria (Moio) Gaudio. He was also preceded in death by a sister Mary Gaudio Orris, twin sibling who died at an...

Dale W. Schwartz

Dale W. Schwartz

Nov 21, 2018

Dale W. Schwartz, 78, of Donora, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 21st in The Greenery Rehab Center. He was born on April 16, 1940 in North Braddock, the son of the late Harry O. and Ethel Elizabeth (Hazen) Schwartz Dale was retired from Life's Work in Rostraver Twp. and loved to watch the Food Network, read the newspaper, and...

Daniel Escareno

Daniel Escareno

Nov 7, 2018

Daniel Escareno, 64, of Baldwin formerly of Monessen, died Wednesday Nov. 7, 2018 in Jefferson Hills Manor. He was born on January 29, 1954 in N. Charleroi, the son of the late Candelerio "Frank" and Ann (Vegas) Escareno. Danny grew up in Monessen and was a 1973 graduate of Monessen High School where he play football for the Greyhounds....

John M. Talarico

John M. Talarico

Nov 5, 2018

John M. Talarico, 93, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday Nov. 5, 2018 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1924 in Nicastro, Catanzaro Italy, the son of the late Felice and Angela (Lucchino) Talarico. John grew up in Italy and came to the United States in 1947. He settled in Monessen where he owned...

Bartolomeo "Barto" Ferrara

Bartolomeo "Barto" Ferrara

Oct 24, 2018

Bartolomeo "Barto" Ferrara, 90, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 24, 2018 with his family at his side in Hallsworth House. He was born on September 29, 1928 in Monessen, the son of the late Enrico and Elgisa (Sarocco) Ferrara. Barto was life long resident of Monessen and a 1947 graduate of Monessen High School. Barto owned and operated...

William Bailey

William Bailey

Oct 2, 2018

William (Bill)  Bailey Jr., 86, of Monessen, passed away Tuesday October 2, 2018 in Monongahela Valley Hospital, He was born on April 19, 1932 in Lowber PA, the son of the late William Bailey  and Marcella (Williams) Bailey. Bill was owner and president of Sky-Way Cleaning Co. He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Coke Plant in...

Dennis P. Bernard

Dennis P. Bernard

Sep 26, 2018

Dennis P. Bernard, 65, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 26, 2018 in the ER of Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1953 in North Charleroi, the son of the late William A. and Claire (Burke) Bernard. Dennis was a resident of Monessen most of his life and a 1972 graduate of Monessen High...

Madeline (Franco)  Bradley

Madeline (Franco) Bradley

Sep 25, 2018

Madeline (Franco) Bradley, 95, formerly of Monessen, died Tuesday September 25, 2018 in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. She was born on March 21, 1923 in Fitz Henry, the daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline (Rabbi) Franco. She lived in the Smithton area growing up and was a 1941 graduate of South Huntingdon High School. Mrs. Bradley was a member...

Helen (Kovalak)  Greene

Helen (Kovalak) Greene

Sep 20, 2018

Helen (Kovalak) Greene, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday Sept. 20, 2018 in Dunlevy Manor. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Donora, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Zinchar) Kovalak. Helen grew up in Donora and was a 1949 graduate of Donora High School. She had worked at several supermarkets in the area, including Foodland,...

Vicki L. (Trozzi)  Maione

Vicki L. (Trozzi) Maione

Sep 18, 2018

Vicki Lynn (Trozzi) Maione, 56, of Greensburg, formerly of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Sept. 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 14, 1962 in North Charleroi, the daughter of Shirley (Sacharov) Reno who survives, and the late Phillip Trozzi. Vicki grew up in Monessen and was a 1980 graduate of Monessen High School. She was...

Helen (Rapsack)  Francia

Helen (Rapsack) Francia

Sep 9, 2018

Helen (Rapsack) Francia, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday Sept. 9, 2018 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on December 6, 1925 in Tidioute, PA, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Selestak) Rapsack Sr. Mrs. Francia lived in Monessen most of her life, was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church and a...

Nellie (Stefanowicz)  Bachinski

Nellie (Stefanowicz) Bachinski

Aug 29, 2018

Nellie Bachinski, 90, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday August 29, 2018 at her home. She was born on June 20, 1928 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Katherine (Kudlik) Stefanowicz. Mrs. Bachinski was a life long resident of Monessen, a graduate of Monessen High School, and had worked in the selecting and packing department of...

Marie Concetta (Arrigo)  Capuano

Marie Concetta (Arrigo) Capuano

Aug 9, 2018

Marie Concetta (Arrigo) Capuano, 100, of West View, formerly of Monessen, was called to Heaven on Thursday August 9, 2018 at her daughter’s home. Born on December 7, 1917 in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late August Arrigo and Bessie (Junda) Arrigo. Marie’s recipe for a good life was “faith, love, and family” and she followed...

Mildred (Mislo)  Tretter

Mildred (Mislo) Tretter

Jul 27, 2018

Mildred (Mislo) Tretter, 92, of Monessen, PA, died Friday July 27 in Hallsworth House, Monessen. She was born on March 19, 1926 in Monessen, PA, the daughter of the late John Mislo  and Julia (Andrella) Milso. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She worked as a Seamstress for many years. Surviving are her...

Kevin W. Koval

Kevin W. Koval

Jul 26, 2018

Kevin W. Koval, 61, of Monessen, died Thursday July 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1956 in Brownsville, the son of the late George Koval and Edna (Blum) Koval Praskavich. Kevin was a life long resident of Monessen and loved to work on computers. He had worked for Fox Computer in Donora and Hacker Shack...

Joseph Alvarez Jr.

Joseph Alvarez Jr.

Jul 15, 2018

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Joseph "Speed" Alvarez Jr.

Joseph "Speed" Alvarez Jr.

Jul 15, 2018

Joseph "Speed" Alvarez Jr., 89, of Carroll Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday July 15, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1929 in Ponte Vedra, Spain, the son of the late Jose and Adela (Perez) Alvarez. Joe grew up in Monessen and was a 1946 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a plumber by...

James E. Manderino

James E. Manderino

Jun 19, 2018

James E. Manderino, 57, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 19, 2018 in the ER of Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born on December 25, 1960 in North Charleroi, the son of the late James J. Manderino and Constance (Myers) Manderino. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Monessen High School and attended Temple's Tyler School of...

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