Samuel 'Chief' Woncheck, 74, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Born on December 29, 1951, he was the son of the late Samuel and Vicki (Ostrzycki) Woncheck. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church and was a graduate of Charleroi High School, California University of PA and Beaver County CC, with degrees in Secondary Education, Police Science/Technology and Criminal Justice. He served the Fallowfield Township Municipal Police Dept ...

Velma 'Vicki' Hewitt, 93, of Charleroi passed peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown. Born on April 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Ronki. Vicki is survived by her children, Michael (Janette) Hewitt, of West Newton, Dorothy (Walter) Regal, of Fayette City, and Peggy Lowe, of Roscoe; brother, Leahman Hudson; grandchildren, Scott, Angela, Sean, Tim, Kurtis, Donnie, Derek, Dorothy and Jesse; and many great-grandchildren. In addition to ...

Private services were held for Walter R. Philipkosky Jr., 69, of Long Branch, who passed peacefully on Saturday morning, April 4, 2026—Holy Saturday—after spending his final week surrounded by those he loved. Known as “Rob” to family and “Walt” in his professional life, he passed from complications of chronic kidney disease. Rob was deeply devoted to his faith and his family. He now joins his parents, Walter and Leona, in heaven during this sacred time ...

Edward G. Rodebaugh Jr., 91, of Weedville, PA, formerly of Charleroi, PA, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA, with his four children by his side. He was the son of Edward and Mary Rodebaugh. Ed was a graduate of Monessen High School and proudly served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Following his service, he dedicated 40 years to Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel before retiring. Ed married the love of his life, Dolores E. Urda, and together they shared 65 ...

Private services were held for Natalie Lynn Poskon, 53, of Charleroi, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School and an alumna of Douglas Business School. She loved dogs, listening to music, lilac flowers, clothes, jewelry and hanging with friends. Natalie had a gentle spirit, kind heart and a deep love for the Lord. Born on April 13, 1972, she was the daughter of the late John Poskon, Jr. and ...

Maggie McAlister, 69, of Charleroi passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on October 26, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Philip and Margaret (Foster) Smith. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Charleroi Area School District and she was well known for being an excellent cook, baker, and Christmas candy maker. She was a member of the Charleroi Russian Club and she also took great joy in being the caretaker for her family's cemetery plots. Maggie is survived by ...

Thomas Michael Keegan, Sr. 54, of Belle Vernon passed away on March 11, 2026. He was the son of Thomas Keegan and the late Bernadette Nichols. Thomas is survived by a son, Thomas, Jr.; sister Alice; and 3 grandchildren. He is predeceased by a brother, Allen. Services are private.

William "Bill" Reis, 77, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Westmoreland Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on December 2, 1948 to Harry Reis and Doris Jean (Martin) Reis, he was a lifelong resident of the Charleroi area and a proud member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. A dedicated U.S. Army veteran, Bill served in the Military Police during the Vietnam Era, stationed in Germany. He went on to a 40-year career at ...

Ronald “Ron” F. Collins, 91, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Beloved husband of 70 years to Dorothy (Bercini) Collins; loving father of Joyce (Melvin) Grimm and Rhonda (Peter) Collins; dear grandfather of Brad (Rachael) Grimm and Kaitlin (Adam) Welch and great grandchildren Connor and Emma. Ron was predeceased by his parents, James and Verda (Chambers) Collins; brothers, James “Buster” (Marge) Collins and Blaine Collins; and ...

Kaitlin M. McAlister, 34, of Charleroi and Beckley, WV passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 7, 1991, she was the daughter of Bert and Maggie (Smith) McAlister, of Charleroi. She was Methodist by faith and was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School, where she played basketball and softball, and earned her degrees from Seton Hill University and IUP and was currently working towards her administration papers through Marshall University. Ms. ...