All Obituaries

  Paul S. Moats, 87, of Fallowfield Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday April 24th, 2021 with his family by his side. Born on June 3, 1933 in Newell; Paul is the son of the late Sevester “Wes” & Mary (Hutchison) Moates. Paul was a former Boy Scouts of America leader and took great pride in mentoring younger scouts for many years, a member of the Buck Skinners, and enjoyed attending the annual Scenery Hill National Pike Festival. Paul could often be...

Kathryn Kay Minkovich Briggs, 89, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2021 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The daughter of the late Michael & Mary (Lensky) Minkovich, Kathryn was born on August 29th, 1931 in North Charleroi. A member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish; she worked for Lee-Norris and Ingersoll Rand for many years until her retirement. Kay was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan; she also enjoyed baking, cooking and listening to...

Helen Marcella Burgess, 79, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. The daughter of the late Sue Yonash Newman, Helen was born on July 7th, 1941 in Charleroi. Helen lived life to the fullest; she owned JB’s Pub with her husband John Clyde Burgess, enjoyed her free time at the casino, playing her daily lottery numbers and scratch off tickets, at bingo with her friends, her love for football, cooking and baking but most importantly...

Wendy Kister, 72, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2021 at the Monongahela Valley Hospital. Wendy was born on February 15th, 1949 in Ashtabula Ohio. Wendy enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching movies, her beloved dogs and took great pride in being a homemaker. She was a Walmart associate for over 14 years. Surviving to cherish Wendy’s memory is her husband, Greg Zuraw. Her sons; James (Mary) Grant, of WV, Daniel (Jenn) Kister, Doug (Gina) Kister. Step-children;...

Katherine “Kutchie” Kash, 90, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021 at Victoria House Personal Care Home. The daughter of the late Theodore and Antionia (Spewak) Stetz, Kutchie was born on January 2, 1931 in North Charleroi. Katherine is survived by her son Paul Gary (Margaret) Kash, of Belle Vernon; daughters, Karen (Richard) Malcolm of Clermont Fl. and Judith (Stephen) Sebastian, of Sharpsburg GA. Grandchildren; Paul Kash II, Adam Christopher Kash, Brandon...

Linda J. (McBurnie) McNaney, 52, of Charleroi and formerly West Newton, passed away on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, in Washington Hospital with her family by her side. The daughter of Darlene McBurnie and the late Richard McBurnie, Linda was born in Coal Center, PA on January 14th, 1969. She and her siblings accumulated many stories growing up together that the family is enjoying telling to each other right now. Linda graduated from California High School and then Robert Morris Business...

Alene Mary Cardinale Valentine, 84, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2021, with her family by her side, at the McMurray Hills Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in North Charleroi, on December 25th, 1936, Alene was the daughter of the late Cyril and Virginia (Murray) Cardinale. The owner and operator of Mon Valley Services for several years, Alene was a member of the Speers United Methodist Church, a member of the Gold Agers and was an active card...

    William E. Feevey, 74, of Charleroi, passed away on April 4th, 2021. Bill was born on April 4th, 1947 in North Charleroi , the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Norman) Feevey. Bill retired from Corning Glass Work and World Kitchen after 43 years of service. Bill enjoyed playing in his Monday senior golf league, his Wednesday night bowling league, playing euchre, riding his bike, fishing with his son, watching all the Pittsburgh sports teams, Corning retirees and spending...

John E. “Jack” McKita, 69, of Daisytown, passed away peacefully in his home on March 27, 2021, after a two-year heart related illness. Born on Dec. 24, 1951, in North Charleroi, he was the son of the late Jack E. and Margaret Mihalek McKita. A member of the Hungarian club, Jack enjoyed gardening and was an avid music lover. He grew up in Monongahela and graduated from Mon Valley Catholic High School in 1970. Following high school, Jack attended Career Academy in Ohio for...

June Briggs, 86, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2021 in Washington Hospital. The daughter of the late Milan and Martha (Nozier) Gatalica, June was born on June 19th, 1934 in Brownstone Pa. Known as “June Bug” she worked numerous jobs throughout her life but was most proud of being known as the cook at Don’s Barbeque on McKean Avenue in Charleroi.  June was a member of the Charleroi Presbyterian Church, a founding member of the Ladies Quilters...