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

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...

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...

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