All Obituaries

James W. “Jimmy” Jackson, 72 of Charleroi died Friday May 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Pricedale on February 28, 1948 a son of James Coleman and Mable Bowman. Jimmy was retired from the former Corning Glass in Charleroi and was a member of the Corning Retirees. He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the US Army. He served as a scout for his infantry and was distinguished as a marksman and sharp shooter. Jimmy is survived by a sister Betty Lawson of Pricedale, 2...

Theresa A. Kudra 91 of Bentleyville, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Breir Hill on December 25, 1928, a daughter of John and Anna Pavlov Kruppa. Theresa was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Parish, Bentleyville Campus and had worked for the former Fox Grocery for a number of years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Michael and Barbara Kudra of California, PA, a daughter and son-in-law; Judy and Albert Weinzen of Bentleyville, 3...

Wanda Bongiorno passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved antiques, cooking, and most of all her husband Philip. She is survived by her husband Philip, loving and wonderful caregiver CathyBongiorno, daughters Susan (John) Thomson, Beth (partner Rick), step daughters Patty and Phyllis. Wanda is survived by 2 siblings, John and Irene.   She had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who she adored. She was preceded...

Vietnam Veteran On Friday the 13, 2020 Walter L. Kadash Jr., son of late Larry and Elizabeth (Betta) Kadash, passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Walter served in the United States Air Force, as a State Trooper, worked in the coal mine and most importantly was a father. His generosity and humor touched many. Walter is survived by his sister Dayna Kadash, his son Jason kadash (Jennifer his wife), Amanda Kadash his daughter,  nephews and nieces. Grandchildren include Dimiah Che...

John “Jack” Andrew Pivovarnik, 85, of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care Washington. Born in Charleroi on June 8, 1934, a son of the late John S. and Margaret Hlavko Pivovarnik. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran having served with the 25th Infantry 69th Armor Regiment. He was retired from Penn Birmingham Bolt and was the former assistant manager at Thorough Fare in Canonsburg. Jack was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church...

Carol Claybaugh,76 of Fallowfield Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 25, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital while surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Mary and Michael Sematic. Carol is survived by her husband Gerald F. Claybaugh, Jr, her sons Brendan (wife Tracy), Brodie (wife Becky), and her grandchildren Brenna, Braedan, Benjamin, Logan, and Royce.  In addition, Carol is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Gloria and John Gombala...

William Shoman 86 formerly of Rostraver Twp. died on Thursday December 19, 2019 at Hallsworth House Monessen. Born in Fairhope on October 21, 1933, he was the son of Nicholas and Luba Mihelic Shoman. William was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport. He was an avid sports fan especially when it came to baseball. William is survived by his niece and caretaker Deborah Nicklin, 3 nephews; Kenneth Spina, Bob Shoman and Ronnie Shoman and several great nieces and nephews. He...

Shirley May (Adams) Rodgers was born on March 12, 1927 and passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019 in Charleroi. Shirley was the daughter of Edward and Lillian Denike Adams. She was born at home in Detroit, MI and the family relocated back to Ontario, Canada in 1939. At the age of 12, she worked in her father’s Hamilton, Ontario drugstore serving customers at the soda fountain and delivering prescriptions on her bicycle. A few years later, she started a new job at a candy store...

Jo Ann Matay 79 formerly of Fallowfield Twp., passed away of Friday November 8, 2019 at Westmoreland Manor. Born in Monongahela on July 13, 1940, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian Burket Agostoni. Jo Ann was a former member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Church Charleroi. She is survived by her daughter Valerie (Bob) Marinelli of N. Huntingdon, a grandson Cody Jon Hickman, a granddaughter Hunter Hickman and a sister Kathryn Agostoni of Florida. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband...

William Gerald Starinsky 80 of Cokeburg, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born in Canonsburg on June 27, 1939, a son of the late Michael and Anna Hanzel Starinsky. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Ellsworth High School. He served in the United States Navy and worked for over 25 years for Bethlehem Mines #60. Bill was member of Cokeburg Presbyterian Church, the Bentleyville American Legion Post #165 and the Cokeburg Moose. In 1961 he married his high...