All Obituaries

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...

  Robert E. Fretz, Sr., 85 of Speers Hill, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 in his home. He was born April 28, 1933 in Fairhope, the son of the late Percy and Martha (Hency) Fretz. Bob served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a greeter at the Community Baptist Church of Charleroi, delivered meals on wheels until his health declined. Bob was a member and past master 1983 and 1998 with the Henry M. Phillips F. & A. M. Lodge 337 in Monongahela. He was also a member of...

Alice LaVerne Williams, 89, of North Charleroi, passed away Friday, April 6, 2019 in Mon Valley Care Center, Monongahela.  She was born August 28, 1929 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Morgan Watts.  LaVerne was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Athene Club and the Historical Society all of Charleroi.  She was formerly employed at the former Army-Navy Store in Charleroi.  LaVerne is survived by her three sons Irvin G. Williams III and...

Janet A. Blackburn Reconnu, 79, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Janet was born on April 12, 1939 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Olive (Williams) Blackburn. She was a member of The Bible Chapel, Rostraver Chapter and the North Charleroi Home & Hospital Club. Janet is survived by her son John Craig Reconnu of North Charleroi, two daughters Cheryl (Joseph) Murray of Fallowfield Twp....

Patricia Christie Wolfe, 86 of Long Branch, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019.  She was born November 14, 1932 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Cecil and Jean Kraft Christie.  Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Charleroi First United Methodist Church.  She was survived by her daughter Janice Ray and husband Michael of Ashville, N.C.; four sons Thomas Mark Wolfe and wife Sara of Hogansville, GA., Christopher J. Wolfe and wife Cindy of Lumberton, TX., Scott Alan Wolfe and...