Obituaries
Olga Onufer Woodward
Aug 4, 2019
Olga Onufer Woodward, a life-long resident of Washington County, passed away on August 4, 2019. Olga was born on February 25, 1926 to Daniel and Irene (Zubritsky) Onufer in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania. She was the fourth of five daughters: her sisters, all of whom preceded her in death, were Nita Stofko, Pauline Sokol, Catherine Glotz, Anna Onufer, and Helen Dochinez. A brother, John Onufer, died in infancy.
Olga attended local schools and graduated as the valedictorian of Charleroi High School, Class of 1944. ...
Bessie "Betty" Dean
Jul 16, 2019
Bessie "Betty" Dean 92 of Roscoe, died on Tuesday July 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in California, PA on October 18, 1926, a daughter of George and Lena Inks Campbell.
Betty was a member of the Eastern Star #205 and the Margaret E. Caven Shrine #42.
She is survived by two sons and...
George Clement
Jul 11, 2019
George Clement 81 of Charleroi, died Thursday July 11, 2019 at Dunlevy Manor. Born in Charleroi on September 18, 1937, he was the son of George and Beatrice Monack Clement.
George was a United States Army veteran. He was retired from Corning Glass after 36 years of service. George was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Charleroi, a...
Anthony Segzda
Jun 27, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Segzda, 90, formerly of Elco, died Thursday June 27, 2019. Born April 9, 1929 a son of Anthony and Helen Zilenski Segzda. During the Korean War Tony served his county in the United States Army. He was member of the Roscoe American Legion Post 801. Tony played professional baseball for 7 years within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and...
James E. Barber
Jun 26, 2019
James E. Barber, 88, of Roscoe died Wednesday June, 26 2019 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born December 16, 1930 a son of John and Beatrice Ostrander Barber. James was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the National Slovak Society; his favorite hobbies included fishing and hunting. He graduated from Charleroi High School...
Vernon L Bloom
Jun 18, 2019
Vernon L. "Vern" Bloom, 82 of Roscoe passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on February 8, 1937, a son of the late George E. and Mary L. Dayton Bloom.
Vern was a 1955 graduate of California Area High School. He served during the Vietnam Era...
Avalon E. Dunkerton
Jun 14, 2019
Avalon E. Dunkerton 98 of Monongahela died Friday June 14, 2019 at The Residence at Hilltop Carroll Twp.. Born January 31, 1921 in Monessen, a daughter of George and Rose Dietrich Shorraw. Avalon was an avid fisherman along with her late husband and enjoyed her needlework.
She is survived by her sister Norma Lee Foat of Silver Springs,MD and...
Richard G. McKita
Jun 14, 2019
Richard G. McKita 76 of Charleroi, died Friday June 14, 2019 at his home. Born in Charleroi on February 10, 1943, a son of the late Richard J. and Ann Nantus McKita. Richard was retired from West Penn Power where is worked as a lineman. He was a member of the Italian Club Charleroi and enjoyed watching and spending time...
Nancy L. Koussonmbus
Jun 12, 2019
Nancy L. Gazi Koussonmbus 80 of Roscoe, died Wednesday June 12, 2019 at her home. Born in Elco on August 23, 1938, a daughter of the late John "Doc" James and Lou Olive Dowler Gazi. Nancy was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son Randy Koussonmbus of Titusville, FL and her daughter...
Edwin John Popelas
Jun 12, 2019
Edwin John Popelas, 90, of Roscoe, passed peacefully on June 12, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born on June 10, 1929 in Stockdale to the late Andrew and Helen Ruzicka Popelas.
Edwin served in the United States army during the Korean War. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Allenport after 45 years of employment. He was a member...
Glenn D. Cairns Jr.
Jun 5, 2019
Glenn D. Cairns 85 of Rosoce, died Wednesday June 5, 2019 at his home. Born in Roscoe on January 9, 1934, a son of Glenn and Mary Rovny Cairns Sr.. Glenn was a member and Eucharistic minister at the former St. Joseph's Church Roscoe, a former Roscoe Borough Councilman for over 30yrs, and a member of the American Legion Post#...
Grace Jeffries
May 27, 2019
Grace Jeffries 89 of Roscoe, passed away on Monday May 27, 2019 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Elco on July 25, 1929, a daughter of Samuel and Grace Smith Kent. Grace was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Pittsburgh Chapter Eastern Star and The Order of the Amaranth and was a 50...
George S. Spisak
May 25, 2019
George S. Spisak, 78, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2019.
He leaves his loving wife and best friend of 54 years, Jean (Jeannie) Spisak, son, Steve Spisak; daughter, Dianne Spisak; two grandchildren Nick and Julie Gaetano. Sister Joyce; Sister Rose Wilkinson (Harry), Nephew Mike Wilkinson, Niece Kathy English (Brian), Sister-in-law Stella M. Kroskie, Brother-in-law- Kent Miller, nieces, nephews, great...
Ronald J. Celaschi
May 22, 2019
Ronald J. Celaschi, 84, of Allenport died Wednesday, May, 22, 2019. Born in Charleroi on Dec. 27, 1934, a son of the late Ugo and Josephine Sarra Celaschi. Ronald retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel plant in Allenport and was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Parish, formerly St. Joseph’s. Ronald proudly served his country during the Korean War as a...
Elmer Maynard Devore Jr.
May 12, 2019
Elmer Maynard Devore Jr. 67 of New Eagle and formerly of Charleroi, died Sunday May 12, 2019 at his home. Born in Monongahela on August 25, 1951, a son of Elmer Maynard and Loretta Mickey Devore Sr..
Elmer was a retired trackman operator for the Norfolk Southern Railroad after 38 years of service. He was a member of The Church...
Charles Gilbert Herron
May 8, 2019
Charles Gilbert Herron 90 of California, PA died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at his home. Born in Long Branch on December 27, 1928 a son of Charles and Violet Herron. Mr. Herron was a retired bus driver for the Monessen School District. He served in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War.
He is survived by his son...
Jacqueline Joan Struble
Apr 30, 2019
Jacqueline J. Crouch Struble 53 of Allenport died Tuesday April 30, 2019 at her home. Born in Charleroi on August 31, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Nelson E. and JoAnn Stopford Crouch. Jackie was formerly employed by Weavertown in Cecil.
She is survived by her husband James R. Struble of Allenport, 2 sisters; Toni Ann Presslitz...
Sara Maxon Cappelli Morgan
Mar 25, 2019
Sara Maxon Cappelli Morgan 89 of Titusville, FL formerly of Charleroi, died Monday March 25, 2019. Born in Elco on August 5, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Eliza Giles Maxon. For many years Sara worked as a waitress at the former JIB’s restaurant in Charleroi. She enjoyed square dancing and spending time with her family.
Sara...
Judith Petruschak
Mar 24, 2019
Judith Petruschak 78 of Roscoe, died peacefully on Sunday March 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Fayette City on August 3, 1940, a daughter of Michael and June Tolan Scrip.
Judith was an avid casino player, enjoying her time at the Meadows Racetrack and casino. She was a talented crafter being known for her Raggedy...
