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Dorian L. Mills

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Pokol

Mary Pokol

Apr 10, 2024

Mary (Skomsky) Pokol, 76, of Monessen passed away on April 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her caring family.  Born January 22, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Ida (Reda) Skomsky. Mary was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1966 graduate of Monessen High School and a graduate of Douglas School of Business...

Richard Ralph DeRentis

Richard Ralph DeRentis

Apr 7, 2024

Richard R. DeRentis, 72, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1952 in New Eagle, the son of the late Ralph and Norma (DiCenzo) DeRentis. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church and was...

Eleanor L. Bozik

Eleanor L. Bozik

Apr 3, 2024

Eleanor L. Bozik, 88, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Premier Washington County Health Center. She was born on June 25, 1935 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Walter and Sophia (Miyka) Lewgood. She was a member of the former St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. She Enjoyed traveling, game shows, cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates, but...

Bruna Falbo

Bruna Falbo

Apr 2, 2024

Bruna Falbo, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 1, 1923 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Amadeo and Rita (Bonari) Lubrani. Bruna was a graduate of Monessen High School, class of 1941. She was a devoted member...

Mary Ann Chuberka

Mary Ann Chuberka

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Ann Chuberka, 80, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation, Jefferson Hills, PA. She was born on April 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Michael and Honora (Helsensourer) Chuberka. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by many cousins. In addition to her parents she...

Bernard Paul Fertall

Bernard Paul Fertall

Mar 11, 2024

Bernard Paul Fertall, 45, of Rostraver Twp. (formerly of Monessen) passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1978 in Pittsburgh, the son of Bernard E. (Sherri) Fertall of Monessen and Rhonda (Joseph) (Morris) Sitterly of Port Charlotte, FL. Bernie was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler Fan and loved his dog Rux. He loved his family...

Mary Ann Bednar

Mary Ann Bednar

Mar 9, 2024

Mary Ann Bednar, 91, of Amherst, OH, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital, Lorain OH, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1932 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Michael and Libera (Lombardo) Canestrale. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan...

Vera Dalfonso

Vera Dalfonso

Mar 8, 2024

Vera E. Dalfonso, 65, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1959 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Peter P. and Emily R. (Lucas) Duralia. She worked as a realtor for many...

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