Mary C Novak, 93 of Newell, PA, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 16, 1929 in Jefferson Township, PA, daughter of Fred C Diederich  and Verna Cunningham Deiderich.  Mary Carolyn Novak’s greatest joy in life, aside from her family, was creating wonderful holiday feasts and special occasion meals. An excellent cook and baker most widely known for her cookies and pastries that she shared with all who visited...

Joan  Dohanich, 77 of Fairhope, Belle Vernon, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in St Clair Hospital after a long illness. She was born June 9, 1945 in Noerth Charleroi, PA,  of  the late George Dohanich  and Irene Hegedus Dohanich. Joan worked at Brookville Sewing Factory and K-Mart. Later on she retired from McGee Hospital and the offices of  Dr. Carol Krupski and Dr Diane Ichikawa. She is survived by her niece, Cynthia Rollings of Cannonnsburg,...

Joann Sue Eland Nelson, 62 of Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born June 24, 1960 in Charleroi, Pa. a daughter of Charles Eland and Helen Zeffe Eland.  She was a member of the First Christian Church, Fayette City, Pa. She was a 1978 graduate of Belle Vernon Area and she loved her family endlessly.  She is survived by her son, Nathan Nelson, daughter Melissa Nelson, grandson Aiden Nelson; brother Bobby Eland and wife Mary Jo...

Sandor Fekete III, 74 of Belle Vernon, PA, passed peacefully at his home on August 19th,2022, Surrounded by his four children. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, September 22, 1947, the son of Sandor Fekete, Jr. and Anne Bednarchuck Fekete of Linden, NJ.  He was a mechanic and he loved to hunt, fish and work on cars. He served 6 years in the Army,(1966-1972), SP4, stationed in Germany as an artillery specialist.  He received his training in Fort Carson and Fort Dix. He was...

Charles “Charlie” Buzalka 80, of Jefferson Township passed away August 8, 2022. Born April 4, 1942, in Floreffe, Pa. He was the son of the late Martin and Catherine Cibula Buzalka. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Chuck: brothers Martin, Steve, and sister Dorothy. Charlie Buzalka was a member of the former Holy Spirit Church in Fayette City and St. Sebastian Church in Belle Vernon. Charlie started as a deck hand, then retired as a pilot from US...

John Edward Delbarre, 61 of Smithfield, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in the Emergency room of Uniontown Hospital. He was born August 30, 1960 in Connellsville, PA, son of Ronald Delbarre, Sr and Jeanne Kathryn Iverson Delbarre. He worked as a Machine Adjuster  for Fine Impressions in Minnesota and later as an OTR Truck Driver He is survived by two brothers, Ronald Delbarre, Jr. of Uniontown, Pa., brother Thomas Delbarre of Mankato,MN., sister Cherri Holtz of Battlement...

Stephen M Hela, 76 of Jefferson Twp., Perryopolis, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Concordia of South Hills, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 21, 1945 in Fayette City, Pa., son of  George Hela  and Elizabeth Brody Hela.  He was a member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Belle Vernon and the American Slovanic Citizens Club of Fayette City. He is survived by his wife, Georgetta McCrory Hela; daughter, Michelle Battistella and husband Gene of...

Leslie E. Mankin, loving father and grandfather, 73 of Lowber,Fayette City, Pa. went to rest Saturday, June 18, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.. He was born June 4, 1949 in Charleroi, PA, son of Emmett Mankin  and Gertrude Austin Mankin Fulmer.  He was a USMC veteran of the Vietnam war.  He is survived by his wife, Debra Mankin; son, Michael Mankin of Perryopolis, daughter, Nicole Kmetz and husband Paul of Perryopolis, son, Charles Kosanko, step-son,...

Gene (Demon) Trozzo, 50 of Fayette City, PA, formerly of California,Pa., passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 28, 1972 in , Brownsville, Pa. son of Gene E Snyder  and Leona Cole Carey. He was a member of Fayette City American Legion, Rostraver Sportsman Association and Kozy Nook Pool League. He is survived by his wife, Tina Lambert Trozzo; children,  David Trozzo, Gabrielle Trozzo, Sam Stone,  Shelia Stone (TJ...

Sharon E. Piergrossi, 74 of Fayette City, PA, formerly of Greenock PA, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 in UMPC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born October 5, 1947 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of Wilbert Jackson  and Kathryn Ammon Jackson. Sharon was retired from Mt. Vernon Personal Care Home in Elizabeth Twp where she was the Kitchen manager.  She was a fantastic cook and loved to feed her family with her many treats.  Sharon loved spending her time taking care of her dogs...