All Obituaries

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...

Larry A. Dastolfo, 81 of Canonsburg died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home. Born in North Charleroi on August 24, 1939, a son of the late Alexander and Josephine Duronio Dastolfo. Larry was retired from Douglas Aircraft where he worked as a press operator. He was a US Navy veteran serving during peacetime on the USS Intrepid. He was Catholic by faith. Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by a nephew David (Amy) Prentice, of Wilmington, NC, great niece and great...

Michele Roberts 39 of Rostraver, died Thursday September 17, 2020 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Delaware Valley, PA on July 5, 1981, a daughter of Denise Chalfant of Charleroi and the late Kenneth Girimonte. Michele worked as a server for many years at various dining establishments within the Mon Valley. She was a member of NA.  Besides her mother, she is survived by her life partner Brad Gregg of Rostraver and two sons; Charles Roberts Jr. of Elco and Riley Williams of...

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...