On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Jesse Thomas Russell, loving son, and brother, passed away at the age of 30. Jesse was born on April 28, 1990 in Pittsburgh, to Bernie Russell and Peg (Cunningham) Russell who survive. Jesse graduated from Wheeling Central Catholic High School where he was an excellent student, musician, swimmer and friend. He also attended West Virginia University. Jesse had an extraordinary heart, infectious smile, soulful eyes and compassionate spirit. As a musician,...

Lois Poteray, 90, of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late John and Alice Andrews and the wife of the late Larry Poteray.  All services were private with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

James “Jimmy” Crow, 59, of Charleroi, was unexpectedly laid to rest on February 13, 2021. He is welcomed into eternal life by his late parents, James and Margaretta Crow. He is survived by his three daughters, Amanda (Sean Barragan), of San Antonio, TX, Madison (Zachary Lapko), of Liberty Boro, and Sydnie Crow (Andrew Almasy), of Munhall; his devoted sister and brother in law, Jamie and Brian Endreszl, of Fallowfield Township; and nephew and niece, Brandan Endreszl (Kristina...

George M. "Bud" Hughes, 96, of Charleroi, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  Born on October 18, 1924, he was the son of the late William and Florence (Riley) Hughes.  He was retired from WP Steel and was a WWII veteran of the US Navy.  He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased, in addition to his parents, are siblings, William, Joseph, John, Florence, Virginia, Mildred, and Betty. Friends will be received from 9 to 9:30 am on...

Armand J. “Cack” Costantino, 71, of Charleroi, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Born on April 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Angelo “Cack” and Mary Margaret (Archiletti) Costantino. Cack had ambition to be a police officer and his goal was to be the Chief of Police in his hometown of Charleroi. He achieved that goal and retired as the Charleroi Police Chief, where he was a competent officer who protected the community he loved. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and...

N. Robert Karpiak, 72, of New Eagle, died on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in North Charleroi on August 20, 1948, the son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Soltis) Karpiak. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Robin and Robert Hixenbaugh and Shannon Harteis; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Carl Calcara; and his significant other, Mary Haskins. All services were private.

Stanley J. Reichel, Jr., 69, of Carroll Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on July 14, 1951, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen Reichel. He was Catholic by faith and was a member of the Monessen Eagles, Belle Vernon Moose, Hoot Owls Club and the Haymakers of New Eagle. He loved hunting, fishing, remodeling houses and anything related to working with his hands. Stanley is survived by his son, Justin (Jamie) Reichel, of...

Kelly Lee Wellman, 66, formerly of Charleroi, passed away on January 4, 2021. Born on April 12, 1954 he was the son of the late Jack Wellman and Nancy Wellman, who survives, of Ava, Missouri. He was a devout Roman Catholic who prayed the rosary daily to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1977 after being stationed in Germany. In addition to his mother, Kelly is survived by his son, Michael Wellman, of Ava, MO; daughter, Jennifer Hernandez, of Ponder,...

Margaret “Peggy” Mosco, 82, of Charleroi, passed away on December 28, 2020. Born on February 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Sara (Forsythe) Michalosky. She was very passionate about her church, St Andrew the Apostle, Charleroi, loved animals, and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Peggy is survived by a son, Timothy Mosco, and wife Lisa, of Harrisburg; daughters, Maria Streno, and husband Mike, of Eighty Four, and Suzanne Sarra, and husband...

Today we mourn the loss of Ernestine Rocca Lackner, 76, of Charleroi, the most wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend. Ernie, to her friends and family, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, after a 2 year battle with cancer. Ernie was a wonderful lady who would light up a room with her quick wit and touch of sarcasm. She could always make you laugh and she loved to cook and bake. Her amazing meals always included the perfect presentation of beautiful dishes, silverware,...