All Obituaries

On Thursday July 18th, 2019, Yvonne Young (87), a loyal and faithful Christian, was called home to the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer. She was resting peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Yvonne was the most loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (GiGi). She devoted much of her time babysitting and worked as a school guard for many years. Yvonne was born on May 10, 1932 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Ray) Teulle. Yvonne was a...

Thomas Orange Ducoeur, beloved father and husband passed away June 30, 2019 at age 79 at the Residence at Hilltop. Tom was born on July 27th, 1939 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late F.C. (Duke) and Lois Orange Ducoeur. Tom married the love of his life, Cora Sue Adams of Waynesburg in 1962.    He met Cora at the Green County Fair in the dairy stables. They both had a favorite cow which started a life long debate of whether the Jersey or Guernsey was the better cow. Tom was...

Betty Tucutich, 87 of Charleroi, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the Cambridge Creekside Personal Care Home in Charleroi.  Betty was born April 8, 1932 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Julia Buntak Tucutich.  Betty was catholic by faith.  She is survived by her brother James Tucutich of Rostraver Township and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents Betty is preceded in death by four sisters Agnes Kutay, Jean Cross, Mary Tucutichh and...

     Patricia Jane Jacobs, 84 of Charleroi, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Mon-Vale Care Center, Carroll Township.  She was born May 10, 1935 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Ovidio and Matilda Moniot Costello.  Patricia is survived by her three sons George M. Jacobs of Newport News, VA., Kenneth P. Jacobs and wife Mary Ann of North Versailles and Keith R. Jacobs and Kerrie Reffert of Charleroi; three grandchildren Lanie, Logan and Georgeanna Jacobs;...

Doris E. Stark Menia, 76, of Fallowfield Twp. passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side. She was born in North Charleroi on November 29, 1942; the daughter of the late Thomas and Delilah (Wolfe) Stark. Doris was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Secretary & Treasurer of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 22 of Charleroi. She retired from H & R Block after 37 years for service as a tax professional.                ...

Donna Marie Ventura, 65, of Charleroi, passed away in her home on May 11th, 2019. She was born in North Charleroi on July 19, 1953; the daughter of the late Boris and Anna (Gretch) Strahosky. Donna was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School class of 1971 and was a member of the Mary, Mother of the Church Parish. Donna is survived by her Sister Patricia Strahosky of Portland Oregon, nieces Amy and Susan Schettini, nephews Brian and Eric Schettini; her great nieces and nephews, Ani, Luca,...

Eleanor E. Turnbull, 94, of Charleroi passed away peacefully at Havencrest Healthcare Center with her family by her side on April 29, 2019. Eleanor was born in Donora on June, 1st, 1924, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Karabin) Sukel. Ellie was a member of the Mary Mother Of The Church, former member of the Charthene Club of Charleroi, Athene Club and the Charleroi Golden Agers. Ellie was a long time employee at the Alan Benyak Law Office in Charleroi. She is survived by...

Ralph “Butch” Yakich, 71, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019 at the Southwestern Healthcare Center in West Mifflin. Ralph was born in N. Charleroi, on April 4th, 1948, the son of the late Ralph and Ann (Suchy) Yakich. Butch was an avid sports fan of the Pirates, Steelers and many Pittsburgh area teams. He also had a love for bingo and scratch-off  lottery tickets. Butch is survived by his Nephew Michael (Susan) Mammarella of Upper St. Clair (and their daughters...

Virginia R. Moats, passed away at her home on Thursday April 18, 2019 after her fight with pancreatic cancer, she was 83.  Born on August 11,1935 in North Charleroi, Virginia was the daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Dean Ellison.  She had a love of family and a heart of gold.  Virginia was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish in Charleroi, the C.D. of A, and was most known as an avid Bingo and Card Club Player. Her Card Club ladies have been very supportive...

              Alice A. Linderman, 92 of Belle Vernon, passed away, Tuesday April 9, 2019 in the Residence at Hilltop, Carroll Township..  She was born February 21, 1927 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Bollens Brutout.  Mrs. Linderman was a member of the First Christian Church in Charleroi.  She is survived by her daughters Sally Celaschi and husband Delbert of Perryopolis, Donna Hayden and...