All Obituaries

Mark William Mikula, 64, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2023. Born on June 19th, 1958, Mark is the son of the late Stella Mikula Simone.   Mark was a graduate of Swissvale High School and after high school attended Electronic Institute of Pittsburgh where he obtained his associates degree in Electronic and Computer Technology. Mark worked for Duquesne Light as an electronic technician for over 37 years until his retirement. He spent his retirement years with his...

            Sharon Ann (Culp) Griffith, 72, of Charleroi went to be with Lord on February 21, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer, her loving family by her side. Sharon was born in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1950, the older of two daughters of the late Ethan and Gwendolyn Culp of North Charleroi, PA.             Sharon was a 1968 graduate of Charleroi Area High...

Viola Vess Black, formerly of Charleroi, passed from this earth on February 18, 2023, and went to claim her rightful place in heaven. Viola was born on June 6, 1934, on a farm in rural Virginia near Clifton Forge, the youngest child of Chester and Katie Peters Vess.   While working in a Woolworth store in Portsmouth Virginia, she met USMC corporal Ronald Black upon his return from Korea, and they married on Feb. 8, 1955, at the home of her brother in Portsmouth.  After...

Rebecca Jane Grissom, 70, of Fayette City, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Rebecca was born on August 20, 1952 to the late Vernon and Wilma (Holder) Lethco.   Rebecca was the most loving mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her family. She was also the most caring, compassionate, and the nicest person to everyone she met.   Surviving to cherish Rebecca’s memory; her sons Ricky O’Brien and Paul...

Dennis “Popeye” Jay Lang, 69, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on February 12, 2023. Dennis was born on January 18, 1954, to the late John Lang and Sarah Jane Davidson.   Dennis was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved going to his nephew’s baseball games to watch them play. At baseball games, Dennis earned the nickname “Ribby” due to his enthusiastic cheering for his team.   Surviving to cherish...

Donna Marek Dick, 74, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2023, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born on May 1, 1948, Donna was the daughter of the late Sue Marek. Donna graduated from Charleroi High School, Class of 1966, and worked for Corning Glass in Charleroi, Kmart in Belle Vernon and most recently Charleroi Area High School. She enjoyed sewing and making crafts, baking and spending time outdoors in her garden. Donna was a loving mother and grandmother, and...

Karen Lee Wagner, 64, died on January 29, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. Wagner and mother Nora Dickinson Wagner.   Karen graduated from Charleroi High School in 1976. She attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated from the Douglas School of Business. She was a legal secretary and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Charleroi as well as their church secretary.   She is survived by her brother George D. Wagner and his wife Linda of...

Kenneth A. Rager,of Fallowfield Twp.,  a longtime educator, community leader, and volunteer, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at The Residence at Hilltop. He was 85.   Mr. Rager, who was raised in Johnstown, considered working in the mill or learning to be a newspaper pressman, but ultimately decided his love of the outdoors would define his career. He enrolled in California State Teachers College, now called Pennsylvania Western University/California, and earned a...

  Patsy Lynn Leonard, 58, of Fallowfield Township, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2022, with her friends and family by her side. Born on June 6, 1964, Patsy is the daughter of Barbara (George) Curdie and the late John A. Leonard.   Patsy worked as a chef at California Boat Club and the owner of Patsy’s Catering by Design out of the Monongahela Country Club. She was a member of the Belgium Club in Charleroi. Patsy will always be remembered as the fun loving...

Stephen Baptist Hega, Sr., 86, of North Charleroi, passed away at Jefferson Hospital on January 13, 2023. Born on June 4th, 1936, Steve was the son of late Steve and Josephine (Appoloni) Hega.   Born and raised in Lock 4, Steve graduated from Charleroi Area High School in 1954 and married the love of his life Emagene Parks, then shortly after high school Steve joined the Army National Guard. Steve worked for many years at the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation in Allenport. He...