Obituaries

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:...

Jun 21, 2023

Mickalina Harris, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Canonsburg, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Salvator and Rosalie (Cefalu) Sparacino. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Former St. Cajetan Rosary Altar Society and Christian Mothers....

Jun 18, 2023

Marlene K. Johnston, or "Mangal" as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren liked to call her, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 8, 1937 in Monessen, the daughter of the late John and Louise (Dominick) Maisano. She was a member of Epiphany of...

Jun 15, 2023

Angelo Falbo, 93, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1930 in Monessen, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Mary (Sparacella) Falbo. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1947-1950 and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He is survived...

Jun 4, 2023

Anthony L. Reno, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1938 in Monessen, the son of the late Louis and Marianne (Mascetta) Reno. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Arnold City PNA, Belle...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara Ann “Babs” (Janosik) Felak, age 90, passed away on June 3, 2023, after a long bout with COPD.  Barbara was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 1932, the daughter of John Francis Janosik and Gizella “Zella” Regina (Gergel) Janosik.  Barbara, named for her paternal grandmother, graduated from Monessen High School in 1950.  She worked at various jobs...

May 30, 2023

Mark F. Battista, 62, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Washington Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1961 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Nuncio G. and Rose (Mayernik) Battista. He was Catholic by faith. He loved to fish, ride his bike and watching movies. He also enjoyed listening to music and...

May 24, 2023

Mary C. Gelli, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Hallsworth House, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Matthew and Tekla (Bauka) Turpack. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church and its Epiphany Ladies. She was an...

May 22, 2023

Robert W. Conroy, 84, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Charles Robert and Dorothy "Toots" (Braun) Conroy. He was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School in Ohio and was a...

May 1, 2023

Charles W.  Shughart  (Chuck) passed away on May 1, 2023 after a battle with Parkinsonism/Lewey Body Dementia.  Fittingly, May 1 is known internationally as Labor Day.   Chuck spent much of his working life as a union organizer and business agent for Local 776 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and after his retirement from the union, held a position...