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

George S. Chuprinko

George S. Chuprinko

Jun 8, 2013

George S. Chuprinko, 84, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the Emergency Room of Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc.He was born in Monessen on February 10, 1929, the son of the late Andrew Chuprinko and Mary Kasarda Chuprinko. George was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a 1948 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany...

Robert E. Schrag

Robert E. Schrag

Jun 5, 2013

Robert E. Schrag, 91, of Monessen, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born in Toledo, OH on January 16, 1922, the son of the late Emil Schragenheim and Helen Goodman Schragenheim. Mr. Schrag was a 1940 graduate of DeVilbiss High School in Toledo and attended Miami University of Ohio prior to enlisting in the...

Gregory P. Pro

Gregory P. Pro

May 26, 2013

Gregory P. Pro, 52, of New Cumberland, PA, formerly of Monessen, died suddenly on Sunday, May 26, 2013 in the Emergency Room of Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. Carroll Twp.He was born in N. Charleroi on March 30, 1961, the son of Angelo R. Pro and Olivia A. Perozzi Pro, who survive and reside in Monessen. Greg grew up in Monessen,...

Joseph Dominick Petaccia

Joseph Dominick Petaccia

May 19, 2013

Joseph Dominick Petaccia, 81, of Monessen, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Hallsworth House.He was born in Monessen on June 6, 1931, the son of the late Joseph Petaccia and Mary Barbarossa Petaccia. Dom was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a 1949 graduate of Monessen High School, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and Elks Lodge...

Anna M. (Lautsch) Domjancic

Anna M. (Lautsch) Domjancic

Apr 30, 2013

Anna M. (Lautsch) Domjancic, 88, of Monessen, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Mon Valley Care Center.She was born in North Belle Vernon on July 12, 1924, the daughter of the late John R. Lautsch and Katherine Knutt Lautsch. Mrs. Domjancic grew up in North Belle Vernon, attended Belle Vernon schools and moved to Monessen in 1941. She then graduated...

Rose Weiss

Rose Weiss

Apr 24, 2013

Rose Weiss, 91, of Roscomon Twp, Michigan, formerly of Monessen, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc.She was born in Monessen on January 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Ignazio Buffa and Catherine Atria Buffa. Mrs. Weiss grew up in Monessen and later moved to the Detroit area in 1943.She is survived by a her four...

Lena Galilei

Lena Galilei

Apr 15, 2013

Lena Galilei, 103, of Monessen, died Monday, April 15, 2013 in Hallsworth House.She was born in Paganica, Italy on September 7, 1909, the daughter of the late Giustino Vecchioni and Maria Giannangeli Vecchioni. Mrs. Galilei was a resident of Monessen most all her life, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and a member of the former...

Anthony R. Scuteri

Anthony R. Scuteri

Apr 4, 2013

Anthony R. Scuteri, 92, of Monessen, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Donnell House, Washington, PA.He was born in Monessen on March 6, 1921, the son of the late Peter and Christina Battaglia Scuteri. Mr. Scuteri was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1939 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman...

Joseph Terrana

Joseph Terrana

Mar 24, 2013

Joseph Terrana, 87, fomerly of the Baldwin Whitehall area, died Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Kenric Manor, Donora. He was born in West Pike Run Twp., on January 23, 1926, the son of the late Samuel and Margaret Terrana. He was a graduate of California High School and California Normal College. He owned and operated the Baldwin Court Barber Shop...

Michael James Flaherty

Michael James Flaherty

Mar 24, 2013

Michael James Flaherty, 51, of Philadelphia, formerly of Monessen, died unexpectedly, Sunday March 24, 2013 at his homeHe was born in N. Charleroi on May 20, 1961, the son of the late James E. and Mary Vesio Flaherty. He grew up in Monessen and was a 1979 graduate of Monessen High School. He attained his bachelor's degree in Education from...

Elizabeth "Betty" Davis

Elizabeth "Betty" Davis

Mar 10, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Davis, 92, of Cleveland, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Kensington Care Center, Aurora, OH.She was born in Monessen on July 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Joseph Kurowsky and Jennie Nagy Kurowsky. Mrs. Davis grew up in Monessen and moved to Cleveland, OH in 1946. She had worked as a restaurant manager and was a member...

Robert J. Mandarino Sr.

Robert J. Mandarino Sr.

Mar 5, 2013

Robert J. Mandarino, Sr., 87, of Monessen, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at home. He was born in Monessen on April 16, 1925, the son of the late Frank S. Mandarino and Lena Ferraro Mandarino. Mr. Mandarino was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1943 graduate of Monessen High School. Following graduation, he joined the 3501st U.S. Army Air...

Ida Molle

Ida Molle

Mar 4, 2013

Ida Molle, 87, of Monessen, died Monday, March 4, 2013 in Southwestern Assisted Living.She was born in Monessen on Sept. 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Antonio and Rafaella Petrone Vitale. Mrs. Molle was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She was also a member of the former St....

Mary C. Aloisi

Mary C. Aloisi

Feb 28, 2013

Mary C. Aloisi, 88, formerly of Monessen, died Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living, Washington, PA.She was born in Monongahela on October 9, 1924, the daughter of the late Angelo and Bettina Conte Mastro. Mrs. Aloisi grew up in Monongahela and was a 1942 graduate of Monongahela High School. Prior to moving to Monessen, she worked as...

Leonard G. Sassak Sr.

Leonard G. Sassak Sr.

Feb 26, 2013

Leonard G. Sassak Sr., 58, of Monessen, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born in N. Charleroi on Nov. 12, 1954, the son of the late John S. and Mary J. (Nuzzaci) Sassak. Lenny was a lifelong resident of Monessen having attended Monessen Catholic School and graduating from Mon Valley Catholic High...

Josephine D'Alfonso

Josephine D'Alfonso

Feb 23, 2013

Josephine D'Alfonso, 90, of Monessen, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her home. She was born in Monessen on March 15, 1922, the daughter of the late Francesco and Julia Zimmaro. Mrs. D'Alfonso was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a 1939 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church.She is survived by...

John C. "Jay" Sterback

John C. "Jay" Sterback

Feb 14, 2013

John C. "Jay" Sterback, 62, of Allen Park, Michigan, formerly of Monessen, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his home.He was born in N. Charleroi on December 26, 1950, the son of the late Stephen J. Sterbak Sr. and Margaret R. Check Sterbak. Jay grew up in Monessen and was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School, a member of...

Sandra Y. Troilo

Sandra Y. Troilo

Feb 4, 2013

Sandra Y. Troilo, 77, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her residence.She was born in Carlisle, PA on August 6, 1935, the daughter of the late John R. Miller and the late Miriam Howe Savarino. Sandy was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a 1953 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of Epiphany of Our...

Elaine Louise Butterfield

Elaine Louise Butterfield

Feb 2, 2013

Funeral services were held on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013 in the chapel at Grandview Cemetery for Elaine Louise Butterfield of Markleton, PA, infant daughter of Michael and Amanda Chiprich Butterfield.

James V. Restivo

James V. Restivo

Jan 31, 2013

James V. Restivo, 91, of Monessen, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 in Mon. Valley Hospital Inc.He was born in Monessen on Jan. 28, 1922, the son of the late Thomas and Josephine Cina Restivo. Jim was a resident of Monessen most all his life and a member of V.F.W. Post 1190, American Legion Post 28, MARS, U.S.W.A. Local 1229, having...

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