All Obituaries

Margaret J. Miller 96 of Charleroi passed away peacefully on November 28 2020 at her home. Margaret was born on February 23, 1024 in Fayette City, the daughter of the late Viola (Nelson) and James Miller.  Margaret was a Bookkeeper for 70 S Transit Company which she retired  from. Margaret is survived by a Great nephew George Comadena, Jr. and several other great nieces and nephew  and Great--great nieces and nephews. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents and brother...

Nancy Louise Pegnetter, 90 took her leave from this earth on November 25, 2020.  She was currently residing at Hempfield Manor. Prior to her stay at the Manor, she resided in Charleroi, Pa  Nancy was an avid reader, especially a good murder mystery.  She enjoyed putzing around in her flower gardens, taking vacations to the beach, Sudoku, and antiquing. Nancy had a keen, sarcastic wit and shared this with her family and friends. Nancy is survived by her son, Michael Schutte,...

Freda Bush, 73, of Victory Hill, passed away on November 22, 2020, peacefully at home with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Franklin & Freda (Baker) Miller, Freda was born on December 4th, 1946, in Connellsville Pa. Aside from spending time with her family; Freda enjoyed her employment for too short of a time in the bakery of Cox Market. Freda is survived by her four daughters, Kimberly (Michael) Brigode, Christina (Timothy) Heilman, Pamela (Darren) Carson and Melanie...

Mary Ann Haywood, 82, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 at Mon Valley Care Center. The daughter of the late Fred & Emily Zaph, Mary Ann was born on November 14, 1938. She was a graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1956. She enjoyed couponing and spending time with her family. Mary Ann is survived by her three sons, Franklin of California Pa, Mark of Slickville Pa, and Randy (Shannon) Haywood of Greensburg. Two grandchildren; Brittany & Hannah Haywood,...

Samuel Lee Levy, 88, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020 at the Residence at Hilltop assisted living facility. Sam was born in Twilight Pa, on May 6th, 1932 the son of the late Samuel T. & Dortha (Lammay) Levy. Sam was a charter member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Coal Center. He also served as a volunteer and board of director for the Center in the Woods Adult Care Center located in California Pa.  An avid player of the banjo and would always look forward to...

Norma R. Whitelaw, 90, of Fallowfield Twp./ Charleroi, passed away peacefully in her home on October 21st, 2020  with her family by her side. The daughter of the late John & Annie (Wells) Robson, she was born on March 22nd, 1930 in North Charleroi. Norma was a member of the First Christian Church in Belle Vernon and had a passion for reading.   Norma is survived by her husband Roy Lewis Whitelaw of Fallowfield Twp., her daughter Anna (Wayne) Springer of Roy, WA; sons, Mark...

Homer M. Osborne, 75, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2020 at The Residence at Hilltop assisted living facility. The son of the late Homer and Carmalene (Caputo) Osborne, Homer was born on February 19th, 1945, in North Charleroi. A graduate of Charleroi High School, Homer served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish.   Homer is survived by his wife Sandra (McGinty) Osborne of Charleroi. Son Jason...

  Mary Jo Smith, a woman known for her charming personality, keen sense of fashion, and dazzling smile, died peacefully Monday night October 19, 2020 at home. Until the last few days, Mrs. Smith, 82, refused to let the cancer in her body destroy her spirit or stop her from having fun. In between daily treatments she maintained an active social schedule. She donned a medical mask, refusing to miss activities with family, gatherings with friends, or her weekly hair appointment. Mrs....

Donald M. Zippay, 70, of Charleroi passed away on October 7, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital with his family by his side. The son of the late Andrew & Eva (Thiry) Zippay, Don was born on October 6th, 1950 in Charleroi. A graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1968, he continued his education at Penn state University where he received his bachelor’s degree in business. Don served his country honorably serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.   Don is...

  William Wade Phillips (Bill), 53, passed away on September 29, 2020 at his home in Monongahela, PA., one day short of his 54th birthday. The son of the late John Zerby Phillips and Elaine Wade Phillips, Bill was born on September 30th, 1966. Bill was a graduate of Ringgold High School class of 1984. He is survived by cousins Mark Wollenberg (Jaci) of Reno, Nevada and Reverends Robert and Jean Wollenberg of Decatur, Illinois. Other extended family includes Margaret Medva, JoEtta...