All Obituaries

Cynthia Garrett Beddick 53 of West Elizabeth and formerly of Rostraver, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 14, 2021 of an apparent drug overdose. Born in Pittsburgh on June 14, 1967, a daughter of Robert Ward and Athalia (Boots) Harris Garrett Johnson. Cynthia is survived by 2 brothers; Ronald Garrett of Cecil and Randy Garrett of Elco, formerly of Washington, PA, a step brother William (Bill) Johnston of Eight-Four, a nephew Clifford Garrett of Prosperity, 3 nieces; Amy (John)...

Mary Trussa 89 of Charleroi, died on Sunday January 3, 2021 at Cambridge Hillside, N. Charleroi. Born October 8, 1931 in Roscoe, a daughter of Emmett and Sarah Werton Mankin. She was Presbyterian by faith. Mary had worked as a bartender for many years at the Roscoe Slovak club. She was a member of the Roscoe American Legion Post #801 Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Allenport Rod & Gun club. Mary was a wonderful cook and baker and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her son...

Our beloved son and brother Barry W. Bartek passed away on Thursday December 31, 2020 at the age of 53. Born in Cleveland on December 6, 1967, a son of Barry L. and Audrey Yancec Bartek of Charleroi. Barry loved to fish and enjoyed playing pool. He was a social member of the Charleroi American Legion and the Star Junction Gun Club. He was employed at Valley Retread in Speers. Barry was always there for his family and friends. Besides his parents, he is also survived by his sister Brandy...

Shiela Vivian Rulong 90 of Roscoe, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at her home. Born in Pittsburgh on February 2, 1930, a daughter of Kenneth and Florence Vercoe Wright. Shiela had worked for a time at the former Corning Glass where she was a selector. She was a ceramics teacher and had owned her own shop. At the age of 65 she decided to go back to school and became a licensed manicurist. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilliary Post #801 Roscoe, was a life long...

Kenneth Mike Holman 61 of Belle Vernon and formerly of Roscoe, passed away on Friday December 25, 2020 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Charleroi on September 5, 1959, he was a son of Jesse Nelson and Matilda Dargie Holman. Kenneth was a graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1981. He was an avid bowler and bowled with the Dolphin team. Kenneth was a former member of ARCDD, loved to dance and really enjoyed shopping. He is survived by his sister and caregiver Cathy (Martin)...

Chad Nicholas Gibson 35 of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at his home. Born at Washington Hospital a son of Donna Sawyer of Charleroi and the late John Zolak. Chad was a decorated US Army veteran having been stationed in Germany from 2006-2009 and a tour in Iraq from 2007-2008.  He was self employed as a tattoo artist. Chad was very involved with Club Serenity in Charleroi. In addition to his mother Donna he is also survived by his life partner Sarah Bourne of...

Annette Marie Petty, 59, of Stockdale, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born at Charleroi Monessen Hospital on January 2, 1961, a daughter of Robert Petty of Stockdale and the late Ruth Ann O’Savage Petty who passed in 2019. After her schooling, Annette worked for the federal government in New Jersey then moved to Fredericksburg, VA to be closer to her sister and nieces. After 20 plus years as a budget analyst for the Marine Corp at Quantico Annette...

Camille Nicol Paul Brigden, 50, of Roscoe and formerly of Florida, passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020 at home, with her mother and children by her side.  She was very courageous during her 5-month-battle with pancreatic cancer. Camille was born on September 27, 1970 in Charleroi, the daughter of Anthony (Tony) Paul of Littlestown, PA and Martha (Marty) Rocca Paul of Roscoe. She was a bartender for many years, doing the job she loved at Rosko’s in Roscoe and in West Palm...

Wilma Lundy Furlong 83 of Allenport, passed away on Monday December 14, 2020 at her home. Born in Charleroi on July 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Jewel Slaughter Lundy. Wilma was a graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1955. She was a member of the Allenport Civic Club and the Charleroi Elks. Wilma was retired from the University of Pittsburgh where she had worked as a Data Coordinator for Medical Research Study for Alzheimer's and was also an...

Betty Ermlick 94 of Stockdale died Monday December 7, 2020 at Walden's View North Huntingdon. Born in Stockdale on January 22, 1926, a daughter of William Fredrick and Mary Elizabeth King Ermlick. Betty was a life time member of Roscoe Presbyterian Church. She was retired from PNC Speers. Surviving are 2 nephews; Scott Ermlick and David Ermlick and a niece Susan Ermlick. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Donald and William Ermlick and a sister Mildred Ermlick. Per Betty's...