Helen Messerotes, 87, formerly of Charleroi, passed away on July 1, 2020. Born on May 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Xenovia “Jane” (Tsoukaris) and Pantele “Peter” Messerotes. Helen was raised in Charleroi then moved to Monongahela, where she had a career working in the Magistrate’s office for Clyde Tempest and Ronald Amati. In retirement, Helen and her brother George became snowbirds and migrated to Ft. Myers, Fl. Throughout her life, Helen focused...

Louise Sweda, 88, of Charleroi, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Born on June 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Julia (Ceci) Santa Colombo. She was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church and enjoyed going to the casino and traveling, especially to Niagara Falls, Hawaii, and Florida. Her greatest joy was her family and they regard her as the world's best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Louise is survived by her children, Michael (Shelley) Sweda, of...

Carol Bashada, 74, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. Born on August 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Kesman) Ceci. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was an avid euchre player and chocolate lover. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family. Carol is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Lee and Tanya Bashada, both of Fallowfield Twp.; former son-in-law, Jimmy Lee; granddaughters, Caitlyn and Christina Lee, both of...

Bernie Lawrence, 82, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Born on October 5, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Goldie Lawrence. He worked at Mon Valley Hospital for 33 years, retiring in 2000, and was an avid roller skater and bowler. He enjoyed biking, country line dancing, Meadow's gaming, and attending Pirate games. Bernie is survived by his long time friend, Marla DeMarco, and her children Mike (Kim) DeMarco, and Tony DeMarco; and Tony's children,...

Betty Lou Tomaceski, 88, of Charleroi, passed away on June 5, 2020, while under the care of her daughters in Massachusetts. Born on June 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Stukin) Deutchki. She was a member of the former Mary, Mother of the Church Parish and was a retired bank teller for Pittsburgh National Bank. Betty is survived by her husband, John W. Tomaceski; daughters, Valerie Couture, and husband Leo, and Joan Tomaceski, and husband Frank Stasiowski, of...

Dorothy Kent, 86, of Charleroi, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born on June 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Olga Slavonia. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church (formerly) and was retired from Charland Sportswear. She is survived by a sister, loiuse Slavonia, of Charleroi. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Raymond Kent. As per Dorothy's request there were no services and private entombment was in Mon Valley Memorial Park.

David J. Stasicha, Jr., 69, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born on August 26, 1950, he was the son of the late David and Virginia Stasicha. He was retired from Corning Glass and was a member of the Charleroi Sportsmen's Club, North Charleroi Slavic Club, and the Charleroi Golden Agers. He enjoyed camping, going out to eat, and spending time with his friends and grandchildren. He was good at fixing things and working on his cars, and often took his 1964.5...

Charles S. Lahoski, 94, of Carroll Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born on December 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine Lahoski. He was a member of St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church and was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter Deborah (Bill) Luckasevic; and a granddaughter. Private interment was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date.

Salvatore Turturice, 95, of Carroll Twp. passed away on April 22, 2020.  Born on November 22, 1924, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Florence Turturice.  He was a member of the former Mary, Mother of the Church Parish and was a WWII Army Veteran.  He worked as a hydraulic mechanic for Lee Norse.  Sal is survived by his son, Richard (Carolyn Sue) Turturice; daughter, Patricia Rippel; granddaughter, Tina (Dave) Goralske; great-grandchildren, Brittany and DJ Goralske...

David S. Abel, 76, of Fallowfield passed away on April 7, 2020.  Born on October 3, 1943, he was the son of the late David and Isabelle (Comer) Abel.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce; and sons, David and Mark.  Services were private.