All Obituaries

Joseph William Kormuth, Jr., 79, of Twilight passed away on Saturday June 15, 2019 at his home. Born in Charleroi on June 16, 1939, a son of Joseph William Sr. and Emma Kolich Kormuth.   After graduating from W&J, he completed a 43-year career, pioneering modern nuclear power plant startup/shutdown chemistry. He traveled to South America, Asia, and over 30 trips to Europe, including visiting family in Croatia and Slovakia, eventually leading him to meet his wife. He always...

  On Friday, April 12, 2019, Sara Nicole Morrison Jones, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, died unexpectedly at the age of 25. Sara was born on August 4, 1993 to proud parents Rodney and Sally Fonner Morrison of Bentleyville.  She was also a loving sister to Samantha Morrison of Washington, PA, and Parker Morrison of Bentleyville.  On October 7th, 2018, she married the love of her life, Branden Jones, of Bentleyville. She was a devoted, loving mother to her...

Frances Zigray 91 formerly of Charleroi, died Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Pine Ridge Manor in Kingwood, WV. Born in Monessen on January 8, 1928, a daughter of Rudolph and Helen Palko Reday. Frances was a former member of Mary, Mother of the Church Charleroi. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandson Ethan. She is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law; Gregory Zigray of Pittsburgh and Jeffrey and Debra Zigray of Kingwood, WV, a grandson Ethan Zigray of Chicago,...

Donna L. Hoetzlein Tipton 72 of Washington, died Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare, Washington. Born in Brentwood on May 30, 1946, a daughter of Gerard and Madeline Feiereisen Hoetzlein. She was Catholic by faith. Donna was a former food and beverage manager of the Holiday Inn Meadowlands and had also worked as a LPN. Her true passion in life besides her family was cooking, whether it be for 1 or 100. Donna was also an avid animal lover. She is survived by 2...

Samuel J. Medley Jr. 66 of Charleroi, died Monday March 11, 2019 at UPMC Presby. Born in Seaford, DE on February 25, 1953, a son of the late Samuel and Ioline Medley Sr.. Mr. Medley is survived by 2 sons; Samuel Edward Medley of Florida and Brain L. Medley of Delaware, a brother Howard Jerolaman of Charleroi, 2 sisters; Debbie Cooper of Delaware and Linda Jones of Delaware and several grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday March 15, 2019 from 2-4pm in the Leonard M. Pavlic Funeral...

Margaret E. Lowther, 89, formally of Bentleyville died Sunday March 3, 2019 at Washington Hospital. Born in Elm Grove West Virginia, on June 7, 1929 a daughter of the late John and Lilian Brubaugh Fitzpatrick. Margaret was a member of Saint Katherine Drexel parish. She worked at The Meadows Racetrack as a dishwasher. Margaret enjoyed her free time by completing crossword puzzles, playing bingo, and bowling where she helped with kid leagues on Saturday mornings.  Left...

John "Norby" Napovanic 70 of Donora, died Thursday February 7, 2019 at Hallsworth House, Monessen. Born in Charleroi on January 5, 1949, the son of John "Curly" and Olga Kolcun Napovanic. Norby was a graduate of California State Teachers College, received a Masters from Duquesne University and a Masters from Pittsburgh University School of Engineering. Before his retirement he was employed by the Diocese of Pittsburgh for 43years as a teacher for Pittsburgh Central...

Elise “Aunt E” Wloch, 59, of Charleroi, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2018, at her home. She was born in Charleroi on June 10, 1959, daughter of George and Delores Lhoest Palfrey. Her hobbies included crafting, hairdressing, enjoying her time with her family, and making Christmas ornaments every year. Elise was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband and best friend of 44 years 38 of them married, Wally; a daughter Ashley (Ryan)...

Mary R. Ward formerly of Stockdale, died Friday November 2, 2018 at Premier Care in Washington. Born in Stockdale, she was the daughter of Alexander and Kathryn Wasser Romansky. Mary was retired from the former Corning Glass in Charleroi. She was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Church, Charleroi. Mary was an avid bingo player and loved playing cards with her friends. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law James and Michelle Ward of Carroll Twp. and several nieces and nephews. She...

Mary Lou Volante 91 of Charleroi, died Sunday October 28, 2018 at Thorp's Personal Care. Born in Charleroi on April 5, 1927, a daughter of Dominick and Phylis Amodie Fazzoni. Mary Lou was retired from Dravo Corppration Charleroi where she was the executive secretary. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Charleroi and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mary Jo and Frank Magaritz of Charleroi, 2 grandsons; Todd and Brad...