Jerome D. Kossol, 84, of Monessen, passed away on January 9, 2020. Born on October 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Stanley and Frances (Lucas) Kossol. He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and was retired from SuperValu. He is survived by sons, Dean and Jerome Kossol, and their mother, Janet; a brother; and 2 sisters. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his 2nd wife, Mildred Kossol; and several brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday...

Olive Bracken, 96, of Charleroi, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Born on December 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James and Irene Blazier. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and was retired from PNC Bank. She is survived by daughters, Barb (Charles) Bigi, of Fallowfield Twp and Elaine (Dal) Koch, of Pine, AZ; son, George Bracken, of Edgewood, MD; sister, Mary Jane Busser, of Grotten, MA; grandchildren, George Bracken, Jessica Zile and Shannin Koch; 6...

Norma J. Rizzuto, 95, of North Charleroi, passed away on December 22, 2019. Born on September 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mae (Taylor) DeSellems. She was a graduate of Robert Morris Business School and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by a son, Louis F. Rizzuto, of Palm Bay, FL; and grandsons, Louis W. and Trevor Rizzuto. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Louis C. Rizzuto, on December 8, 2019; and an infant daughter, Mary...

Etro “Art” Angelo, 91, of North Charleroi, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. Born on September 4, 1928, he was the son of the late Alex and Rose (Bardi) Angelo. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp and was retired as the street commissioner for the Borough of Charleroi. He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church, the former Charleroi Son's of Italy, American Legion Post 22 and the Perryopolis VFW. He is survived by his fiancee, Virgie Kuhns; daughters, Sharon...

Donald Scott Thorne, 54, of North Charleroi, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Born on January 15, 1965, he was the son of the late Donald A. Thorne and Patricia (Herent) Thorne, of North Charleroi. He had worked at RockTenn for several years and he had a great love of music while playing in several bands and collecting music memorabilia. He also loved cats and hanging out with his friends and family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, David C. (Renee)...

Joseph C. Picinotti, 96, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 11, 2019. Born on October 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Rehula) Picinotti. He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and was married and a member of the Holy Name Society of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was retired from the Police Department of Charleroi after 47 years and he served as the shop steward for the Fraternal...

Irene Watkinson, 103, of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born on July 25, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Catherine Marchinetti. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and loved playing cards, going to The Meadows Casino, and polka. She is survived by her sons, John (Susan) Watkinson, of New Hampshire, Gene (Karen) Watkinson, of Henderson, NV, and Barry (Jean) Watkinson, of McMurray; grandchildren, Tammy (Terry) Collins, Terry...

Mary Jane Gallagher, 89, of Charleroi, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Born on January 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Gass. She was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and was a retired secretary for SuperValu. She is survived be children, Pat Gallagher, of Speers, and Karen (James) Carson, of Carroll Twp.; grandchildren, Kristen (Rob) Gordy, Devon Carson, and Craig Carson; great-grandchildren, Ryland and Isla Carson, Kenzley Gordy, and one on the...

Louis C. Rizzuto, 93, of North Charleroi, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Born on April 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Dom and Olympia Rizzuto. He was a graduate of Monessen High School and was a retired coke plant worker in the coke works of Monessen with 47 years of service. He was a talented musician, playing bass for the Frankie Barr Orchestra. Louis is survived by his wife of 72 years, Norma (DeSellems) Rizzuto; son, Louis F. Rizzuto, of Palm Bay, FL; and grandsons,...

Jane DeGregory, 95, of Republic, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2019 at the Residence of Hilltop. She was born November 30, 1924, in Brownsville, to the late Achilles “Patsy” and Teresa Lacivita. Jane was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Republic where she was an active member of Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters of America. After the closing of Holy Rosary Church in Republic, Jane became a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Brownsville. Jane...