Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

Shirley L. Reno, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1939 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Michael and Isabel (Strang) Sacharov. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Monessen High School Class of 1957, Thursday Night Card Club and Red Hat's. Shirley enjoyed taking...

Dec 27, 2023

Norma G. Scalise, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born on September 24, 1923 in Bedford, PA, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Nellie (Folmer) Hafer. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Epiphany Ladies and a volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul...

Dec 23, 2023

Victor "Larry" Caruso, 80, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Hallsworth House, Monessen. He was born on September 30, 1943 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Victor John and Laura (McMinn) Caruso. He was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1962. He worked for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen and Rock...

Dec 18, 2023

James R. Otrosina, 70, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1953 in Donora, the son of the late William and Veronica (Balogh) Otrosina. Jim was retired from Corning Glass in Charleroi. He is survived by his wife Debra (Ritscher) Otrosina, three children, Joyce, James and Holly...

Nov 20, 2023

Albert M. "Cooky" Foglia, 93, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 in Residence at Hilltop, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 26, 1930 in Charleroi, the son of the late Frank and Carmela (Troiano) Foglia. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, a graduate of Charleroi High...

Nov 11, 2023

John A. Dudas, 92 of Monessen, PA passed away Saturday Nov. 11. He was born in Monessen in the Dudas Maternity Hospital on  Aug. 29, 1931. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Dudas. John was and preceded in death by Louise Wallace Dudas, his loving wife of 55 years. He was a graduate...

Nov 7, 2023

Kassandra “KC” Peters Bagiatis, 79, of Stockdale passed peacefully on Tuesday November 7, 2023. She was born on August 13, 1944, in Monessen, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Marinos) Peters. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1962. Upon graduating, she attended the Mercy School of Nursing. KC was a devoted steward of St. Spyridon Greek...

Oct 3, 2023

Joseph Anthony Dinio, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 4, 1936, in Monessen, son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Micolajcheck Dinio. Joe was a member of Monessen High School’s Class of 1955. He served his country and was a...

Sep 21, 2023

Darlene R. Hackinson, 66, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1957 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late John Sr. and Mary (Cocca) Turkovich. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan's Church and current Epiphany of Our Lord...

Sep 14, 2023

Barbara A. (Lauderbach) Crisi, 88, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 8, 1934 in Burgettstown, PA. She was a member of the former St. Cajetan's Church and St. Cajetan Christian Mothers. She enjoyed to cook and bake especially brownies. She...

Sep 14, 2023

Robert A. Mascetta, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 2, 1930 in Monessen, the son of the late Frank and Marianna (Carrozza) Mascetta. He served our country during the Korean War in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Coral Sea....

Sep 11, 2023

Charlotte "Shawnee" Ann Sassak, 65, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 14, 1958 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Marco and Rebecca (Hotchkiss) Povich. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and Monessen High School class of...

Sep 10, 2023

Ramona A. Sapone, 94, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1928 in Arnold City, PA, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Dunay) Sepesky. She was loved by so many, to her special bingo friends Josh, Mandy, Hunter and...

Sep 3, 2023

John R. "Jack" Oblack, 78, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Mon Valley Care Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Greensburg, the son of the late John Joseph and Lucetta Frances (Richards) Oblack. Jack served his country as a member of the United States...

Aug 21, 2023

Mary Olivio Cardelli 94 of Belle Vernon on Monday August 21 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Monessen on January 22 1929 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angeline Scofol Olivio. She was a member of the Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church and the Italian Mutual Aid Society. As a young women she...

Aug 14, 2023

Theresa (Maise) Joseph, went to the Lord on August 14, 2023 at the age of 95. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Town View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg, PA. Born on July 28, 1928 the daughter of the late Angelo and Philomina (Maise) Joseph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in her...

Aug 7, 2023

Joseph S. "Chip" DeFelicis, 94, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023 at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 13, 1928 in Donora, the son of the late Gus and Jenny (Sanfilippo) DeFelicis. Chip graduated Donora High School and went on to art school, then served his country in...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Lou Loulis, 67, of North Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital,with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1955 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Sacco) Dolessandro. Mary Lou enjoyed playing the piano and she was a member of the former St. Cajetan...

Jul 1, 2023

Jack T. LaForte, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 23, 1938 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Jack J. LaForte and Stacey (Snyder) Laforte-Demoss. Jack served his country as member of the United States Army Reserves. He...

Jun 26, 2023

Elsie D. Lewitsky, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born on October 29, 1922 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Caterino) Iacovino Young.

She was beloved by many and will be missed dearly.

Surviving family members include her children:...