All Obituaries

Debra L. Susick, 67, of Charleroi passed away on Wednesday April, 21 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born November 8, 1953 to the late Stephen and Dorothy Harford Novak. A graduate of Bentworth High School, class of 1971. She married John Susick on December 20, 2013.  She retired from Eastman Chemical as a utility worker. Debra's favorite hobby was enjoying her precious time with family and friends. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert Parola of...

Sheila F. Sneith, 77, of Eighty-Four died Saturday April, 10 2021 at Canonsburg Hospital. Born on October 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Winters Steele. She was married to her late husband James John Sneith for 56 years before his passing in 2018. Left to cherish her memory is her son and daughter-in-law Jayme and Amy of Scenery Hill, 2 daughters September Joy and Steve of San Antonio, TX and Misty Dawn of Charleroi; 5 grandchildren Sage, Camille, Megan, Ryan, and Austin;...

Margaret [Powlowsky] Valdiserri, formerly of Fallowfield Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Manor Care Bethel Park, PA.  Marge and her husband Lou were owners of the former Valdiserri Bakery in Bentleyville. She was born January 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Michael and Petronella [Shamitis] Powlowsky.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Valdiserri, five brothers, Valentine, Victor, Albert, John and Thomas...

Carole Lynn Amoroso 76 of Monesson, passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at her home. Born in Charleroi on August 27, 1944 a daughter of Steven and Ethel Hupchick Washchyshak. Carole was retired from Frick Hospital where she worked as a registered nurse. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Scott and Ellen Amoroso of Uniontown and a daughter Marina Lynn Amoroso of Gaitherburg, MD, 5 grandchildren; Morgan, Rosie, Matthew, Thomas and Hayden, a niece Renee and nephew Matthew....

Earl “Jack” Fonner, 92 of Scenery Hill, went to his heavenly Father as he passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2021, at Cambridge Creekside Senior Living.             He was born September 24, 1928, in Youngstown Ohio, a son of the late Earl Ross and Jane Myers Fonner.             Jack joined the United States Army Air Force in 1946 and was discharged as a...

Joyce Visco, 82, of North Charleroi passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Westmoreland Manor. Born in Brownsville on May 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Mae Ward Martin. Joyce worked for Bell Telephone and was a seamstress for the Mon Valley Superstars from 1989 until her retirement. She was a member of the Charleroi Presbyterian Church. Joyce is survived by her daughter Sandra (Terry) Foster, grandchildren; Martin & Ashleigh Foster, sister-in-law; Stella...

Jean McKito 73 of Donora died unexpectedly on Thursday December 31, 2020. Born in Charleroi on June 4, 1947, the daughter of Frank T. and Sophie Erbe. She was a  1967 graduate of Charleroi Area High School. Jean was a kind person that would do anything for her family and friends. She is survived by her son Joseph M. (Robin) McKito of Canonsburg, a daughter Janet (David) Anderson of Donora and 3 grandchildren; Jared Anderson, Logan McKito and Adelina McKito. Besides her parents, she...

William “Bill” N. Sezawich Jr. 42 of Pittsburgh lost his battle to a lengthy illness on Monday December 7, 2020. Bill was born on July 21, 1978 in Monongahela, a son of William N. Sezawich Sr. of Stockdale and Susan Gales Daily of Florida. Besides his parents he is also survived by his step-mother Patricia Sezawich of Stockdale, his step-father Steve Daily of Florida, a brother Joshua Sezawich of Florida, a niece Savannah Sezawich of Florida, maternal grandmother Cleo Gales of...

Philip R Bongiorno peacefully passed away to join his loving wife Wanda on December 10, 2020. Philip was a proud Naval Chief Petty officer serving his country for over 25 years. He was employed by US Steel as a supervisor. In his retirement, Phil and his wife Wanda were active members in the Charleroi Elks where he served as Exalted Ruler for 3 years. He was a member of the Italian Club, Knights of Columbus and the USS Laffey Association. Phil and Wanda were well- known antique dealers...

Frances L. Stechly 91 of Upper St. Clair died on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at St. Clair Hospital. Born on July 8, 1929 in Brownsville, a daughter of Michael and Ann Hmel Gurchak. She was Catholic by faith. Frances was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #354 Cokeburg. She loved golfing (Ranger), an avid church goer and served as an usher. Frances most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by 2 daughters and sons-in-law; Debra and Robert Sestili of...