Obituaries

Nov 14, 2016

Jay Francis Price, 39, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Monday November 14, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1977 in New Eagle, the son of Sheryl (Wiseman) Price of Monessen and the late Jay F. Price Sr. Jay was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1997 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a...

Nov 10, 2016

Reba Sarah “Sally” Pappalardo, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016 surrounded by family. Guided by selflessness and her faith, Sally was an inspiration to many and will continue to leave a lasting impression on the countless lives she had touched. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Pappalardo; six children, Joe Pappalardo (Jann Kienzle), Patty...

Oct 22, 2016

Victor A. Howski, 96, of Monessen, died Saturday Oct. 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 5, 1920 in Monessen, the son of the late John Kwiatkowski and Mary Ann (Popkowski) Kwiatkowski. Victor was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, and a life member of the PNA....

Oct 20, 2016

Daniel F. Altomore Sr., 68, of Monessen, died Thursday Oct. 20th at his home surrounded by his wife and four children. He was born on July 27, 1948 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Fauncy Altomore and Helen "Sally" (Balant) Altomore Kundrick. Dan was a life long resident of Monessen and a graduate of Monessen High School....

Oct 13, 2016

Ann Krilosky, 93, formerly of Stockdale, died Thursday October 13, 2016 in Kenric Manor, Donora. She was born on February 4, 1923 in Stockdale, the daughter of the late Karol and Mary (Planeta) Simala. Ann resided in Stockdale all her life and is survived by her brothers and sisters, Paul "Butch" Simala of Stockdale, Thomas Simala of Stockdale; Cecelia "Sis"...

Oct 1, 2016

Eva D. Stratigos, 86, of Monessen, died on October 1, 2016 peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Eva was born in Monessen on June 27, 1930, the daughter of the late Harry N. Fisfis and Chresanthe Christy Fisfis from Chios, Greece. Mrs. Stratigos was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a 1948 honors graduate of Monessen High...

Sep 28, 2016

Ann Louise Drop, 90, of Virginia, formerly of Monessen, PA, died Wednesday September 28, 2016 at The Adler Center for Caring, Aldie VA. She was born on January 23, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Musial) Bolek. Mrs. Drop lived in Monessen until moving to Virginia after the death of her husband, Stanley C....

Sep 24, 2016

Patricia L. DiGioia, 82, of Monessen, died on Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. She was born on November 8, 1933 in Belle Vernon, the daughter of the late Harold B. and Edna (Githens) Lambert. Pat was a 1951 graduate of Charleroi High School and moved to Monessen in 1956 when she married her late husband,...

Sep 17, 2016

Carol Ann Doman, 74, of Charleroi, formerly of Monessen, died Saturday Sept. 17, 2016 in Havencrest Nursing Center. She was born on May 5, 1942 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Albert R. and Virginia (Romasco) Dilegge. Carol resided in Monessen most of her life and was a 1960 graduate of Monessen High School. She was a member...

Sep 15, 2016

Irene Eleanor Imbrogno, 91, of Belle Vernon, passed away on September 15, 2016. A native of Monessen, she was born on May 20, 1925, the youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hertnick) Pehonsky After graduating from Monessen High School, she worked as a "mail girl in the mill," where she caught the eye of her dearest love, John "Midnite" Imbrogno,...

Sep 10, 2016

Jim C. Vetere, 78, of Monessen, died Saturday September 10, 2016 at his residence. At Jim's request, private services will be held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements entrusted to Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Ave. Monessen.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to:  Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave. Monessen,...

Aug 20, 2016

Margaret A. "Marge" Vlasic, 91, of Monessen, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday August 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1924 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Bahoric) Volovic. Marge grew up in Pittsburgh and was a 1943 graduate of Schenley High School. She became a...

Aug 18, 2016

Sewnarine Shiwart, 45, of Monessen, died unexpectedly Thursday August 18, 2016 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born on January 2, 1971 in Guyana, the son of the late Rawti Shiwrat and Dive Shiwrat. He was employed by Magan Services, where he worked as a escort driver. Surviving are his wife Gangawatte Shiwrat and a brother-in-law, Vish Katywaroo...

Aug 17, 2016

Alfred J. Ulens, 91, of Monessen, died Wednesday August 17, 2016 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born on October 9, 1924 in Lover, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Blanche Verkleeren Ulens. Alfred was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and he served his country during WW II with the...

Aug 13, 2016

Judith Ann Fuoco, 83, of Monessen, died on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Victoria House.

She was born on March 18, 1933 in Monessen, a daughter of the late Deno and Anna (Tomaseski) Fontanelli.

Judith was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church in Monessen.

She is survived by her...

Aug 10, 2016

Josephine T. Cipriani, 93, of Greenville, OH, formerly of Monessen died Wednesday August 10, 2016 in Brookdale Assisted Living . She was born on January 22, 1923 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Carlotta Agnolucci Troilo. Josephine was a 1940 graduate of Monessen High School and was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church...

Aug 9, 2016

Jean M. Stark, 87, of Monessen, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh.

She was born in North Charleroi on July 14, 1929, a daughter of the late John and Teresa Altemare Dodaro.

Jean worked for the former G.C. Murphy and Continental Catering. She was a member of Epiphany of...

Jul 17, 2016

Joseph J. Germinario, 54, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday July 17, 2016 in Washington Health System. He was born on September 23, 1961 in Hoboken, NJ, the son of Pasquale Germinario who survives, and the late Aurelia Pelligrini Germinario. Joe was the owner and CEO of TAPS, a counseling service. He was a member of the Epiphany of...

Jul 16, 2016

Antoinette Marie Caruso, 78, of Monessen, died Saturday July 16, 2016 in Village at Penn Woods, Pittsburgh. She was born on November 20, 1937 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Aiello Caruso. Antoinette was a 1955 graduate of Monessen High School and attended Douglas Business School. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord...

Jul 16, 2016

Gene E. Bair, 47, of Monessen, died Saturday July 16, 2016 in U.P.M.C. Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on June 26, 1969 in Brownsville, the son of the late Eugene C. and Gloria (Haschets) Bair. Gene grew up in Monessen, attended Monessen schools, and had worked as a purchasing agent for Campbell Transportation in Dunlevy. He was an...