All Obituaries

  Anthony "Tony" Zielensky 95, of Roscoe passed away peacefully at The Residence at Hilltop on, April 7, 2021. Tony was born on May 5, 1925 he was the son of the late John and Aleksandra Zielensky. Tony "Guns" Zielensky was a Navy veteran who served in World War II on the Landing Craft Support 114 where he oversaw the ship's weapons and was the ships barber. In 1943 Anthony joined the military with his late brothers Chester (Navy), John (Army), and Bill (Army...

George M. “Red” Guzzi 87 of Allenport passed away on Saturday April 3, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Allenport on September 22, 1933, a son of James S. And Mary Rohaly Guzzi Sr.. Red was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport plant where he worked as a machinist. He was an all around athlete in high school having been a wrestler, ran track and lettered in football and baseball. Red was a Korean War Army veteran. He did his tour on...

Janet E. Cox 60 of Elco passed away on Tuesday March 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in N. Charleroi on July 2, 1960, a daughter of the late Elijah T. and Margaret Bell Gauden Jr.. Janet was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church. She was a caregiver to many. Janet enjoyed baking, playing cards and family traditions. She is survived by 4 sisters; Debra Palfrey of Elkton, Md, Bonnie Hotz of Brick, NJ, Bridget Gauden of Roscoe and Denise (Jerry) Fink of South Park, 3...

Linda Tonini 65 of California,PA passed on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Cleveland, OH on December 20, 1955, a daughter of Sid and Anna Marie Gauden Gordon. Linda enjoyed gardening, loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a true animal lover of all types. She is survived by her loving husband Gary Tonini, a daughter Melanie Tonini at home, 2 sons; Gary (Christina) Tonini of California and Sidney Tonini of Greensburg, 6 grandchildren and 2...

  Jason McKita 48 of Luzerne, PA and formerly of Charleroi, died Tuesday March 16, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center from complications related to Covid-19. Born in N. Charleroi on March 8, 1973, a son of Gay Lynne McKita of Charleroi and the late Richard G. McKita. Jason enjoyed watching professional sports and loved playing baseball in his younger years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by 2 brothers; Richard M. McKita of Charleroi and Gregg (Mishelle) McKita of...

Audrey Anne Holesh 84 of Speers, passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2021 with her devoted sister and loved ones at her side. Born in Charleroi on July 17, 1936, a daughter of John and Blanche Fleming Holesh. Audrey was a graduate of McKeesport Hospital's School of Nursing and received her Bachelor of Science from California College. As a registered nurse, she worked for Monogahela Valley Hospital for serveral years before becoming a visiting nurse. She was a member of Christ Lutheran...

Michael Pajewski 49 of Indianola passed away on Friday March 5, 2021. Born in Natrona Heights on October 9, 1971, a son of the late Joseph and Judy Cingle Pajewski. Michael was a 1989 graduate of Deer Lakes High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was a production supervisor for the former Heinz plant and recently was the production supervisor for Mancini Bread Company. Michael was a member of Guardian Angel Parish (Our Lady of Victory) Harwick and was a member of United...

Kimberly "Bo" Woodrow Rife 67 of Roscoe, passed away on Thursday March 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Williamson, WV on August 30, 1953, the son of Woodrow and Eunice Atwell Rife. Bo received his Bacholer of Science degree from Virginia Tech in Engineering. He worked as an engineer for Alpha Natural Resources and enjoyed gardening at home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Bonnie Lou Terrill Rife, a son Craig Rife of Roscoe, 2 daughters; Christie...

Dorothy Hartman 83 of Roscoe, passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Allenport on January 26, 1938 a daughter of Dushey and Sarah Suzich Semich. Dorothy was the secretary to the late District Judge Lawrence “Larry” Celaschi. She was a member of the Roscoe Presbyterian Church, Roscoe Civic Club and her card club. A former member of the Roscoe Boro Council and Nemacolin Country Club. For many years she was very active with the Love of Lindsay...

Joyce Rae Clark, 80, of N. Charleroi died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Mon Valley Hospital.  She was born January 3, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Brown) Conn. Joyce didn’t work outside the home except for a short period of time when she worked at The Hub  in Steubenville after graduating high school in 1959.  Rather, she tirelessly devoted her life to her family.  Some of her hobbies included singing in the church choir,...