All Obituaries

Michael Sapko, 82, of Speers, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born in Stockdale on August 30th, 1940, Michael was the son of the late Nicholas & Bertha (Sudor) Sapko. Michael graduated from Charleroi High School in the class of 1958. Following high school Mr. Sapko worked at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport Works, for over 38 years until his retirement. A member of Saint Andrew the Apostle – Charleroi Site; he enjoyed swimming, playing...

Joseph Magill Alcorn, 80, of Charleroi, passed away unexpectedly on April 30th, 2023. Joe was born in Vandergrift, PA on June 13, 1942 to the late Richard and Helen (Learn) Alcorn.   After graduating High School, Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army overseas in Vietnam. Joe worked for many years as a newspaper carrier for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Mon Valley Independent. Joe worked as a photographer and owned his own studio. Joe was an avid Pittsburgh...

Gordon Leroy Carlson, 93, of Charleroi, passed away April 13, 2023, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Born on December 18, 1929, Gordon was the son of the late John and Helen (Anderson) Carlson.   After graduating High School, Gordon served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Gordon then worked for Chapman Corporation as a sheet metal worker, was a Protestant by faith, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling to Branson, Missouri and loved watching his Pittsburgh...

Ira Samuel Latchem, 73 of North Charleroi passed away, April 8, 2023. He was born May 27, 1949, In Charleroi.  he was the son of late Muriel and John Latchem Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice M Latchem. Sam was a 1967 graduate of Charleroi Area High School. Sam “Poppy” will be forever missed and always remembered by his family friends and countless loved ones. There will be no service. The family requests any memorial contributions to be made to an organization...

Gregory Karl Gerdish, 73, of Allenport, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2023, in the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Charleroi on September 16th, 1949, Greg was the son of the late Clem & Dolly (Magruda) Gerdish.   Greg loved listening to classic rock and was an avid car enthusiast. He owned his own garage, Gerdish Auto Repair for many years in Roscoe until his retirement and enjoyed working on his own cars during his retirement years.   Surviving to...

Mark William Mikula, 64, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2023. Born on June 19th, 1958, Mark is the son of the late Stella Mikula Simone.   Mark was a graduate of Swissvale High School and after high school attended Electronic Institute of Pittsburgh where he obtained his associates degree in Electronic and Computer Technology. Mark worked for Duquesne Light as an electronic technician for over 37 years until his retirement. He spent his retirement years with his...

            Sharon Ann (Culp) Griffith, 72, of Charleroi went to be with Lord on February 21, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer, her loving family by her side. Sharon was born in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1950, the older of two daughters of the late Ethan and Gwendolyn Culp of North Charleroi, PA.             Sharon was a 1968 graduate of Charleroi Area High...

Viola Vess Black, formerly of Charleroi, passed from this earth on February 18, 2023, and went to claim her rightful place in heaven. Viola was born on June 6, 1934, on a farm in rural Virginia near Clifton Forge, the youngest child of Chester and Katie Peters Vess.   While working in a Woolworth store in Portsmouth Virginia, she met USMC corporal Ronald Black upon his return from Korea, and they married on Feb. 8, 1955, at the home of her brother in Portsmouth.  After...

Rebecca Jane Grissom, 70, of Fayette City, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Rebecca was born on August 20, 1952 to the late Vernon and Wilma (Holder) Lethco.   Rebecca was the most loving mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her family. She was also the most caring, compassionate, and the nicest person to everyone she met.   Surviving to cherish Rebecca’s memory; her sons Ricky O’Brien and Paul...

Dennis “Popeye” Jay Lang, 69, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on February 12, 2023. Dennis was born on January 18, 1954, to the late John Lang and Sarah Jane Davidson.   Dennis was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved going to his nephew’s baseball games to watch them play. At baseball games, Dennis earned the nickname “Ribby” due to his enthusiastic cheering for his team.   Surviving to cherish...