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Richard A. Schwartz

Richard A. Schwartz

Nov 25, 2010

Richard A. Schwartz, 75, a resident of Zajack Group Home in Monessen, died Thursday, November 25, 2010.He was born in North Braddock, on January 8, 1935, the son of the late Harry and Ethel Elizabeth (Hazen) Schwartz. Richard will be remembered for has sparkling blue eyes and wonderful smile.He is survived by a sister, Janet Heid of Beaver Falls, a...

Henry V. D'Alonzo

Henry V. D'Alonzo

Nov 20, 2010

Henry V. D'Alonzo, 92, of Monessen, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 in Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown.He was born in Greensburg on October 26, 1918, the son of the late James and Annadea (Bucci) D'Alonzo. Mr. D'Alonzo was a 1938 graduate of Monessen High School, and he and his family had owned and operated the former Monessen Radio and Television appliance...

Paul G. Modrak

Paul G. Modrak

Nov 10, 2010

Paul G. Modrak, 86, of Monessen, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc.He was born in Webster on August 31, 1924, the son of the late John and Mary (Leheny) Modrak. Paul grew up in Webster and has been a resident of Monessen for the past 58 years. He was a former member of St. Dominic's R....

Pietro Vaccaro

Pietro Vaccaro

Oct 31, 2010

Pietro Vaccaro, 90, of Monessen, died peacefully in his home with his family at his side, on Sunday, October 31, 2010.He was born in Nocera Terenese, Italy on May 27, 1920, the son of the late Nicola and Angela (Macchino) Vaccaro. Mr. Vaccaro grew up in Italy and served with the Italian Army for six years during World War II,...

Vincent "Sputzy" Sparacino

Vincent "Sputzy" Sparacino

Oct 29, 2010

Vincent "Sputzy" Sparacino, 81, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 in The Donnell House, Washington, PA.He was born in Monessen on November 4, 1928, the son of the late Salvatore and Rosalie (Cefalu) Sparacino. "Sputzy", as his friends new him, was a life long resident of Monessen, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R....

Mary Cvetan

Mary Cvetan

Oct 26, 2010

Mary Cvetan, 96, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Monessen, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 in Athens.She was born in Monessen on March 23, 1914, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rosa (Moholovich) Zoretich. Mrs. Cvetan was a resident of Monessen, and had been employed as a pastry chef for Johnstons Restaurant for 24 years, retiring in 1964. She had...

Mary Mosco

Mary Mosco

Oct 23, 2010

Mary Mosco, 86, of Lower Manhattan New York, died Tuesday, October 23, 2010 in New York City.She was born in Monessen on November 28, 1923, the daughter of the late Bernard and Rosalie (Eusanio) Mosco. Mary grew up in Monessen and was a 1941 graduate of Monessen High School. While living in Monessen, she was a member of St. Cajetan...

Agnes Kandzer

Agnes Kandzer

Oct 8, 2010

Agnes Kandzer, 94, of Monessen, died Friday, October 8, 2010.She was born in Monessen on November 17, 1915, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Chorba) Kandzer. Agnes was a life long resident of Monessen, and a former member of The Most Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, and presently a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman...

Fred T. Danilchak

Fred T. Danilchak

Oct 5, 2010

Fred T. Danilchak, 58, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his home.He was born in Monessen on August 25, 1952, the son of Ethel Paulman Danilchak who survives of Monessen, and the late John Danilchak. Fred was a 1970 graduate of Monessen High School and had previously worked at the Clairton Works of United States Steel.In...

Robert A. Zyski

Robert A. Zyski

Oct 5, 2010

Robert A. Zyski, 80, of Carroll Twp. died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in his residence.He was born in Monessen on September 12, 1930, the son of the late Anthony and Veronica (Gableski) Zyski.He grew up in Monessen and attended Monessen schools. Mr. Zyski was a retired maintenance supervisor from Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He had served with the U.S. Army...

Albert J. Fuoco

Albert J. Fuoco

Sep 13, 2010

Albert J. Fuoco, 84, of Monessen, died Monday, September 13, 2010 in Victoria House III, Monessen.He was born in Monessen on November 23, 1925, the son of the late Michael and Rose (Dominick) Fuoco. Mr. Fuoco was a resident of the Monessen and Charleroi areas all his life, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church and...

William J. Pushkar

William J. Pushkar

Sep 11, 2010

William J. Pushkar, 91, of Monessen, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Victoria House III, Monessen.He was born in Monessen on August 11, 1919, the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Bosko) Pushkar. Mr. Pushkar was a resident of Monessen all his life and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church. He was a former member...

Dominic Lucchino

Dominic Lucchino

Sep 10, 2010

Dominic Lucchino, 86, of Monessen, died suddenly on Friday, September 10, 2010 in the Emergency Room of Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc.He was born in Nicastro, Italy on July 1, 1924, the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Caruso) Lucchino. Mr. Lucchino was a resident of Monessen since 1950 and a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic...

Joann L. Vizza

Joann L. Vizza

Sep 3, 2010

Joann L. Vizza, 79, of Monessen, died Friday, September 3, 2010 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt Lebanon, following a long courageous battle with cancer.She was born in N. Belle Vernon on August 8, 1931, the daughter of the late Gino and Fabiola (Sylvester) Niccolai. Joann grew up in Belle Vernon and was a 1949 graduate of Vernon High...

Francis H. Post

Francis H. Post

Aug 28, 2010

Francis H. Post, 93, of Monessen, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Monessen. He was born in Franklin on December 2, 1916, the son of the late William F. and Lula (Coffy) Post. Mr. Post resided in Monessen since 1940, and was a member of American Legion Post 28. He was retired from Frank's Service Garage in Monessen, having worked...

Mary DeLuca

Mary DeLuca

Aug 10, 2010

Mary DeLuca, 102, of Monessen, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc..She was born in Monessen on January 8, 1908, the daughter of the late Carmine and Rose (Trozzo) Orrico.Mrs. DeLuca was a life long resident of Monessen, and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and its Epiphany Ladies, a former member and...

Nicholas A. Mascetta Jr.

Nicholas A. Mascetta Jr.

Aug 9, 2010

Nicholas A. Mascetta Jr., 44, of Monessen, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2010.He was born in N. Charleroi on May 25, 1966, the son of Irene K. (Peshok) Mascetta, who survives of Monessen, and the late Nicholas A. Mascetta Sr. Nick was a 1984 graduate of Monessen High School, and had worked for World...

Mary Ann D'Alonzo

Mary Ann D'Alonzo

Jul 31, 2010

Mary Ann (Todaro) D'Alonzo, 90, of Monessen, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Uniontown Hospital.She was born March 31, 1920 in Monessen, the daughter of the late the late Jack G. and Josephine (Monaco) Todaro.Mary Ann was Salutatorian of the Monessen Class of 1937. She worked as a bookkeeper for Monessen Radio and Television. She was a member of Epiphany...

Joseph "Jumbo" Fuoco Jr.

Joseph "Jumbo" Fuoco Jr.

Jul 21, 2010

Joseph "Jumbo" Fuoco Jr., 82, of Monessen, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Havencrest Nursing Center, Carroll Twp.He was born in Monessen on June 18, 1928, the son of the late Joseph Fuoco Sr. and Rally Leone Fuoco. Jumbo was a life long resident of Monessen and a 1947 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a member of Epiphany...

Dorene Zyski Roberts

Dorene Zyski Roberts

Jul 18, 2010

Dorene (Zyski) Roberts, 75, of Monessen, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc..She was born in Monessen on February 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Anthony and Veronica Zyski. Mrs. Roberts was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1954 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.She is survived by...

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