All Obituaries

  Marjorie A. (DeMay) Shelapinsky, 90, formerly of Charleroi, passed peacefully on September 15, 2020. She was born on December 7, 1929, to the late Harry and Mary Jane (Shetler) DeMay of Marianna, PA.     During her lifetime in Charleroi, she was a hairdresser, worked at Red Bull Inn and Rego’s Restaurant. Margie’s love for bowling started when she got married, and later, especially at Tan O Bell Lanes in Bentleyville, where she was also the...

  Rodney Keith Neff, 74, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4th, 2020. Born on August 17, 1947 Rodney is the son of the late Alberts & Dorothy (Phillips) Neff. Rodney worked for many years in Manufacturing and was an active member of the Living Hope Church in Whitney Pa. Rodney is survived by his Wife Marta Malag‘on of Greensburg; two daughters; Jennifer (Martin) Ott of Dagus Mines Pa, and Sarah Neff of Greensburg. His sister Nancy Neff and two...

Lena Steele Disclafani, 92, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 at the Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care Center in Washington, Pa.  She was born March 2, 1928, in Fairhope, Pennsylvania, and grew up in her beloved town of Fayette City. Lena was the daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine (Deneen) Steele.  Lena was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Charleroi where she taught Sunday School, loved helping in the kitchen, and making nut...

Brian "Tizzy" Jennion, 59 of Douglassville, Pa., formerly of Charleroi, passed away from ALS on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home.  He was born March 2, 1961 in Washington, Pa., husband of the late Brenda (Ulens) Jennion. A graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1979.  In 1983 he received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State University.  Started his career at General Electric AstroSpace Division in King of Prussia PA.  He...

John Lee (Jack) Jones, Jr, 90 of Fallowfield Township passed away peacefully with family members with him in Jefferson Hospital on August 4th 2020  Jack was born February 13, 1930 son of the late John L. Jones, Sr. and Bertha Griffith Jones.  Jack was a graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1948 and the Massanutten Military Academy in Woostock, VA.  He also served in the US Navy Submarine Service.  He served aboard the USS Tusk and USS Bang Submarines during the...

Brenda Jennion, 59, of Douglassville Pa, formerly of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare in Washington Pa. Brenda was born in Charleroi on March 24th, 1961, the daughter of Donald & Elaine (Kinsey) Ulens. A graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1979, she continued her education at California University where she received her bachelor’s degree. Brenda is survived by her husband Brian Jennion, father Donald (Barbara) Ulens. Two...

Cheryl Ciepiela, 68, of Speers, passed away at home on July 26, 2020. Born in North Charleroi on December 6, 1951, Cheryl is the daughter of the late Albert “Gabby” and Marion (Roberts) Ciepiela. Cheryl was a graduate of Charleroi High School class of 69’. She was a former member of the Speers United Methodist Church and she recently retired from Lee Supply. Cheryl is survived by her brother Mark (Debbie) Ciepiela of Ocala Fl. and her nephew Cory Ciepiela of SC. She is...

Constance Marie Vaira Russell, 71, of Monongahela, passed away on Monday July 20, 2020, after battling brain cancer for four months. Connie graduated from Bentworth Area HS class of 1966 and has continued to be a part of the planning committee for class reunions. She graduated from Washington Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse in various capacities for over 40years. Connie was the Co-Chair/Event Planner of the Monongahela/ Ono San Pietro (Italy) Sister...

Jeffrey Stephen Baloga, 70, of Twilight Hollow passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 2th, 1950 in Latrobe, the son of the late John and Rose Fiorina Baloga. Jeffrey graduated from Ligonier High School in the Class of 1968 and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at St. Vincent College in the class of 1977. He served in the U.S Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War and was very proud to be a Marine. Jeffrey was formerly employed at the New Stanton Volkswagen Plant...

Sally L. Waggoner, 84, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2020 at the Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington, Pa. The daughter of late Harry & Mary (McKenna) Lane, Sally was born on April 15th, 1936 in North Charleroi. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Fallowfield and was a waitress for many years at Santoni’s Restaurant. Sally is survived by her three sons; Michael R. Miller of Charleroi, Robert E. (Linda) Waggoner Jr. of Fallowfield...