All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Gumbert, 87 of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in the Presbyterian Senior Care Center, Washington, PA.  She was born December 19, 1932 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Niczkars Danko.  Mrs. Gumbert was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Coal Center.  She was a retired nursing supervisor at the Washington Hospital.  Mrs. Gumbert is survived by her two daughters Andrea Gumbert  of Pittsburgh and...

Valerie Ann Berty, 60, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, peacefully at her home with her family in Culpeper, Va. She was born Feb. 2, 1960, in Jeannette, a daughter of Wesley and Mary Joanna Gaudi Hampton. She was a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School, Class of 1978. She enjoyed many years as a cosmetic representative for Jessica McClintock, Lancôme, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder and Clinique. She also enjoyed working in the cafeteria for Farmington Elementary School in...

Alan Mugrage, 75, of Charleroi passed away on March 26th 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Charelroi on April 14, 1944, Alan was the son of the late Warren and Myrtie (Peck) Mugrage. Following high school Alan served his country honorably by serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a past commander of the Charleroi American Legion Post 22, Agent for 25th Legion District, a member of the Roscoe Sportsmen's Association and loved being with friends and...

Shirley M. Jolley, 77, of Fayette City Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020 at the North Strabane Rehabilitation & Wellness Center.  Formerly of Charleroi Pennsylvania, Shirley was born on June 20, 1942, the daughter of the late John & Jennie (Honchalk) Hostetler.  She was a graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1960, a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Fallowfield and their choir.  She enjoyed many years working in the cafeteria...

Elizabeth “Betty” Kramer of San Dimas, Calif., passed away peacefully in her home on March 14, 2020. Born April 21, 1921, she was the daughter of Sevilla Chester and Harry F. Carson of Charleroi. Betty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and additional credits from Syracuse University, the University of Connecticut and Grove City College. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Charleroi, where she served as...

Mary Anne McCracken, 77, of Fallowfield Township, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in the Monongahela Valley Hospital.  She was born April 14, 1942 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Hershel and Anne Kepich McFeely.  Mary Anne was a graduate of Charleroi High School in the class of 1960.  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  Mary Anne is survived by her husband Ronald C. McCracken; two daughters Karen Brant...

Ronald D. Hostovich, 56, of Charleroi Pa went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2020 after battling liver disease. He was born June 28, 1963 to the late Ronald M. Hostovich and Ann M. (Thomas) Hostovich in Canonsburg Pa. Ron was a 1981 graduate of Ringgold High School and joined the Navy immediately after graduating. He spent 12 years serving aboard two aircraft carriers, the USS Independence and the USS Constellation. Ron continued his life of service with the Commonwealth of Pa,...

    Elaine B. Haines, 92, of Charleroi, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2020. Born on November, 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Emily (Zinsius) Behrendt. She retired after 23 years with Telecommunications, Inc. Elaine sang for 67 years in the choir of First Christian Church of Charleroi and was a life member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Monessen chapter. Survived by son Eric and daughter-in-law Kathryn Gibson, sister-in-law Phila...

Joan L. Pesi, 77 of Fallowfield Township, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Monongahela Valley Hospital.  She was born May 15, 1942 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary “Kesman” Ceci.  Joan graduated from Charleroi High School in the class of 1960.  She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi Site.  Joan is survived by her husband Ector “Jack” Pesi; two daughters Regina (Pesi) Puzausky and husband Russell...

William H. Gillingham Jr. 92, of Speers Hill passed away on February 15, 2020 at Jefferson Hills Manor. Bill was born on August 1, 1927 in Jefferson Twp., the son of the late William H. Sr. and Sarah (Ackinclose) Gillingham. Following his graduation from Charleroi High School, Bill served his country honorably in    the United States Navy in the South Pacific and Japan during WWII. Bill would go into business for himself and was the owner operator of Gillingham Amoco Station...