All Obituaries

Patricia Ann (Johns) Sawka, 69, from North Charleroi, passed away in her home after a brief struggle with cancer with her small but loving family surrounding her. Born on May 19, 1951 in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, Patti graduated from Charleroi Area High School. She then ventured to Ft. Lauderdale for seventeen years, working as an inhalation therapist for Broward County Hospital. Upon returning to the Pittsburgh area, she received her Associate Degree from CCAC and worked for Mercy and later...

Louisa O. Laskey, 95, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on June 21st, 2020 at the Dunlevy Manor Personal Care Home in Dunlevy Pa. The daughter of the late Emile and Olga (Vandronne) Delestienne, Louisa was born on October 15, 1924 in North Charleroi. A devote Catholic, she was a long time member of Mary Mother of the Church (St. Andrew the Apostle) in Charleroi. Louisa is survived by her, daughter Donna (Louis) Vaira of Ayer MA, grandchildren; Luanne, Linda, Lisa and Louisa....

Ralph “Rick” DiPiazza, 66, of Huntington Beach CA , formerly of Roscoe, passed away on June 11th, 2020 at the Fountain Valley Hospital in Fountain Valley CA. The son of the late Ralph and Mary Edna (Gosney) DiPiazza, Rick was born on January 28th, 1954 in Charleroi. A graduate of California High School class of ’71, he continued his education at California State College where he received his bachelor’s degree and attended West Virginia University where he received his...

Jeffrey J. Martin, 63, of Charleroi, passed away at home on June 10th 2020. Jeff was born on January 17, 1957; the son of the late William and Martha Jursik Martin.  A graduate of Charleroi High School class of 1974; Jeff continued his education at California University of Pennsylvania where he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Jeff was formerly the vice-president of Field Operations with Auto Nation. He was the owner and operator of Jeff’s Pet Sitting...

Warren R. Houseman, 88, of Maple View, Charleroi, passed away on June 8, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1931 to F. Warren and Mary Houseman. He graduated from Charleroi High School Class of 1949; having served during the Korean Conflict, Warren was a proud veteran of the U.S Army. On April 14, 1953, he married Patricia Ann Banshak, who survives after 67 years of marriage. He was a well-known carpenter in the area who was employed by Henry Motycki and other...

Mark Thomas Clement, age 63, raised in Dunlevy, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2020 in his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mark, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother, is survived by his two children Samuel Vernon Clement and Rachel Lee Clement (Fiance Endre Stogard), his grandson Oliver Ash Stogard, his beloved ex-wife Lisa and four brothers William Clement, Donald Clement, David Clement, and Robert Clement. Beloved son of the late Doune Clement and Mary...

  Barry G. Brinker, 77, of Charleroi, died unexpectedly Tuesday June 2, 2020 in Mon-Valley Hospital.  Born in Greensburg, PA in 1942 he was a 1961 graduate of Jeannette High School.  He proudly served in the United States Airforce and retired from Verizon after 34 years of service.  Barry was honored to serve as the Noble Grand of the IOOF Lodge 1030 and served as a Trustee and Chaplain of the American Legion, Post 22.  He also was an active member of the Honor...

      Gertrude Williamson, 91, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2020 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care in Greensburg PA. She was born in Charleroi on June 3rd, 1928, the daughter of the late William and Ena (Banes) Behrendt. Trudy is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Gertrude is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Edison Williamson. Brothers; Clifford, Francis and William Brehendt. Upon her wishes all services will...

    Nancy M. Farkos, 87 of Carroll Township passed away peacefully at her home, surround by her family on Saturday, May 23, 2020.  She was born May 21, 1933 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Thomas and Bernice May Weldon. Nancy graduated from Charleroi High School in 1951.  She became an RN after graduating from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1954.  Nancy later attended the California University of Pennsylvania. and graduated with honors with a...

  Charles H. Matava, 69, of Charleroi, passed away unexpectedly on May 21st, 2020. He was born on March 8th, 1951 in North Charleroi, the son of the late Andrew & Mary (Vanascotte) Matava. Chuck graduated from Charleroi High school class of 1971 and continued his education at Dean Institute of Technology. He served his country honorably at Lockport Air Force Station, serving as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. While enlisted, Chuck married the love...