All Obituaries

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 in the US Army Corp of Engineers from April 1960 till May of 1962. Vern had been a welder at Combustion Engineering and Bobcock-Wilcox and retired from...

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 her nephew and his wife John and Wanda Pierce of Charleroi who were also her longtime caretakers, and several nieces and nephews, great and...

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 with his grandchildren. Richard also enjoyed watching sports especially the Pittsburgh pro teams. He is survived by his wife Gay Lynne Edwards McKita, 3 sons; Richard M....

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 Amy Jo Koussonmbus with whom she made her home. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren; Randi and John Koussonmbus and Scotty Carrell, and 3 great-grandchildren; Cloe,...

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 of the Roscoe American Legion Post #801, Roscoe Slovak Club, Knights of Columbus Council #956 Charleroi, and Belle Vernon Moose...

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# 801 Roscoe. He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport plant and was a Korean War veteran having served the United States Air Force. Glenn...

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 yr member of her canasta club. Grace was employed for a number of years at the former Santoni's Restaurant in Charleroi. She is survived by her son John Jeffries...

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 nieces and nephews and many close friends. Born in North Charleroi, the son of...

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 soldier in the U.S. Army. He was an active member of the Roscoe American Legion Post 801, the Allenport Rod & Gun Club,...

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 of Jesus Christ Vanderbilt. Elmer loved fishing and bowling. He is survived by his wife Frances Eloise Mowry Devore of New Eagle, 2 sons; Francis Devore of Charleroi...