Joel F. Zubovic, 80, of Charleroi, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Born on December 30, 1941 at home in Fayette City, he was the son of the late Jacob and Helen (Nutt) Zubovic. He is also predeceased by his older sister, Lana Homanics; brother-in-law, David Homanics; and nephew, Carl Homanics. He is survived by his loving and committed wife of 39 years, Nancy Zubovic; and 4 daughters, Michele (Troy) Harris, Bibianna Goetz, Nadine Visnic, and Jonelle (Michael) Hanawalt;...

Patricia A. Carson, 83, of Charleroi, passed away on April 18, 2022. Born on July 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Petrak. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was a lifelong member of the Confraternity of Christian Mother's. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband and children at their camp on Mosquito Lake. Patricia is survived by her sons, Robert L. (Marilyn B.) Carson, Jr, of Fallowfield Twp., and Wayne A. (Mary Rabe) Carson, of...

Gregg L. Bethem, 72, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on April 17, 2022. Born on October 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Leonard D. Bethem and Rose (Gregg) Atkins. He was Catholic by faith and was a retired freight hauler on the river barges. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and gardening, and was a member of the Charleroi Sportsmen's Club. Gregg is survived by his siblings, David (Sherry) Atkins, of Northern Cambria, and Angela (David Benning) Atkins, of...

Sharon Ann Younkin, 73, of Speers, passed away on April 6, 2022. Born on February 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis Polen. She was retired from Joe Fida's as a PA Notary. Sharon is survived by her children, Terry Younkin, of Speers and Carla (Brian) Rotheram, of Harrisburg; grandchildren, Brooke, Brian and Brianna Rotheram; and brother, Gary Polen, of Bentleyville. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her companion, Donald Ingold; and sister,...

Victoria Dreier, 75, of Charleroi passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Born on September 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Evelyn Smith. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and formerly lived at the Nathan Goff Apartments. She is survived by her children, Thomas, Robert, Denise and Tracy; sisters, Teresa Montgomery, of Monessen and Maureen Godlesky; and brother, Tim Smith. There will be no services. Private interment will be at Sacred Heart...

Joseph R. Hornak, 85, of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in his home.  Born on September 7, 1936, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Hornak. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired airline mechanic. Joe leaves behind a cousin Edward, of Houston, PA, a cousin, Richard, of New Jersey, and several extended family members around the Valley. A Blessing service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, April 1, 2022, at Sacred Heart...

Edwin 'Eddie' R. Hazelbaker, 89, of Charleroi, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Born on April 14, 1932, he was the son of the late William F. and Phyllis (Flint) Hazelbaker. He was a graduate of California High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a retired maintenance worker for Combustion Engineering (Ductmate), was a member of the Roscoe Legion, and formerly served as a school board director in Charleroi. He was also a...

Cleo M. Gales, 83, of Charleroi, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Born on July 28,1938 she was the daughter of the late Betty Rice Swatner.  She was Presbyterian by faith and had worked as a server at various local restaurants.  She is survived by 3 daughters, Denise Miller, Susie Dailey, and Dorsey Gales; and 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Gales; son, Joseph Charles Gales;...

George D. Cardone, 55, of Charleroi, passed away on February 19, 2022.  Born on July 24, 1966, he was the son of the late George Cardone and Carol Poland, of South Park.  He was a veteran of the US Army and had worked as a machinist.  In addition to his mother, George is survived by his fiance, Linda Iman, of Charleroi.  No services are scheduled.

Brian P. Rutter, 63, of Charleroi, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born on July 29, 1958, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Bernard Rutter and Brenda Meklas. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp and was a member of the Charleroi Italian Club (IUC), the North Charleroi French Club, and the Charleroi Russian Club, where he served as a Trustee. He shot pool with the Russian Club in the Charleroi Pool League. Brian is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beth Rutter;...