All Obituaries

Jerome P. "Jerry" Dera 66 of Charleroi, died Sunday December 2, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born April 2, 1952 in N. Charleroi a son of Chester R. and Stephanie Putko Dera. Jerry was a US Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War and he was a member of the American Legion Post #22 Charleroi. He is survived by a brother Mike (Pamela) Dera of Charleroi, a sister Terry (Will) Klorczyk of Monongahela, nephew Ted (Krista) Klorczyk, a niece Julie Klorczyk, great niece...

Jeffrey A. Konsugar, 68, of Belle Vernon, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born in North Charleroi on Sept. 22, 1950, son of John and Carolyn Maglet Konsugar. Jeffrey was a retired assistant plant manager for Bauer Compressors in Norfolk, Va. Jeffrey served his country proudly during the Vietnam War as a soldier in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fraternal order of Moose, lifetime member of the Virginia Beach VFW and the American Legion Post 659. Left to...

John W. Heck 90 of Stockdale died Sunday November 18, 2018 at his home. Born in Uniontown on June 8, 1928, a son of Jess and Christina Conner Heck. John was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport. John loved to garden and would leave the vegetables on his porch for friends and neighbors to take. On August 22, 1948 he married Mellis Fitzsimmons Heck who passed away on November 14, 2017. John is survived by his son John W. Heck Jr. of Ridgeville, OH, a daughter Janet McVey...

Colleen Murphy 56 of Donora, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday November 4, 2018 at Mon Valley Care Center, after a courageous year long battle with small cell lung cancer. Born in N. Charleroi on December 13, 1961, a daughter of the late John J. and Dorma Ellis Murphy. Colleen worked as a caregiver for many years and then became a longtime employee at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Belle Vernon until her illness. She enjoyed gambling, bingo and jigsaw puzzles. Colleen is...

Shirley A. Pullion 88 of Fallowfield Twp. died Saturday November 3, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Charleroi on October 31, 1930, a daughter of Francis and Betty Newman Lewis. Shirley was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church, Charleroi and Card Club. She was a great mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Shirley loved to cook and volunteered faithfully at Golden Living in Strabane Twp. She loved to play cards and crossword puzzles. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law;...

Jacob Pivarnik Jr. 64 of Donora, died Monday October 22, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born on March 2, 1954 in Monongahela, a son of the late Jacob and Shirley Lowther Pivarnik Sr.. Jacob worked as a custodian for Elliott's. He is survived by his wife Paula Groves Pivarnik, a son Jacob L. Pivarnik III, 3 sisters; Romaine Hill of Cleveland, OH, Sharon Whitfield of Charleroi, and Brenda Helmick of Irwin. Jacob was preceded in death by 5 sisters; Linda, Susan and Carol Pivarnik,...

James D. Roy 89 of Elco died Saturday October 20, 2018 at New Dawn Personal Care, N. Charleroi. Born on July 17, 1929 in Allenport, a son of Alson and Jean Bell Roy. James was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Allenport where he worked as a machinist for over 40 years. He was a Korean War veteran serving with the United States Navy. James was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church, the Roscoe American Legion Post #801 and the Monongahela Valley Masonic Lodge #461 California. On...

Gladys Pascoe Rebar 89 of Stockdale died Thursday October 11, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Stockdale on August 16, 1929, a daughter of James W. and Louise Long Pascoe.  Gladys was a member of the Roscoe Presbyterian Church and had served as an Elder and Deacon in the church. She was also a member for over 50 years of the Eastern Star Monessen Chapter 205, the Janet Rae Circle, and the Roscoe American Legion Post 801 Ladies Auxiliary. Gladys is survived by her son John C....

Annamarie Lincavage 62 of Coal Center died Monday October 8, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Uniontown on April 9, 1956, a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Phillips Semancik. She was Catholic by faith. Annamarie took great pride in the number of years that she and her husband were married. On April 15, 1972 she married Ralph Lincavage and enjoyed 46 1/2 years together. Besides her husband, she is also survived by a son Ralph Lincavage of Coal Center, a daughter and son-in-law...

Pete “Papyak” Yakich 79 of Charleroi died Sunday September 30, 2018 at his home. Born November 27, 1938 in Charleroi, a son of Elsta “Bull” and Frances Evans Yakich.  Pete was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport Plant after 43 years of employment. He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Army National Guard. Pete was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Charleroi, an honorary member of the Charleroi Volunteer Fire Dept. after serving 30...