Brett A. Doerfler, 32, of Charleroi passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born on January 17, 1989, he was the son of Gregg 'Dorf' and Roberta Doerfler, of Charleroi. Brett was active in wrestling and track in high school and was passionate about his artwork and his tattoos. He was the bass player in his band, The Failsafe, and enjoyed camping with his grandma Nancy at Chestnut Ridge. He worked as a cook at several local restaurants. In addition to his parents, Brett is...

Sondra L. Kruczek, 83, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on September 22, 2021. Born on July 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Rodgers and Madeline Rodgers Encapera. She was a member of the Centerville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a 1956 graduate of Charleroi High School. Sondra is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Kruczek; daughter, Tracey (Robert) Stout, of Nashville; grandchildren, Ryan (Julie) Stout and Lyndsey (Andy) Prince; great-grandchildren,...

Jean Elizabeth (Lane) Huber, 74, of Bentleyville, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born November 16, 1946 to Harry Allen and Irene Lane. She grew up in Canonsburg and attended Canon McMillan School until the 10th grade. She enjoyed going shopping, watching David Letterman and Saturday Night Live, going out to dinner, talking with her sister on the phone, and spending time with her friends and family. She was a member of the Washington Moose Lodge. Jean was married to...

Dominick F. DiBernardi, 98, of Dunlevy, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1923, in Ellsworth, the son of Pasquale and Rosaria (DiNatale) DiBernardi. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife, Clara A. DiBernardi; sister, Ann M. Gedeon; and an infant brother. Dominick is survived by a son, Lewis DiBernardi, of Dunlevy; daughter, Rose Marie (Gerald) Govi, of Yukon; three very special grandsons, Jared M. Govi, Justin...

Matthew T. Fleming, 56, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on September 4, 2021. Born on January 26, 1965, he was the son of the late Clifford Wayne and Carolyn Fleming. He was Catholic by faith and was employed as an electrician. He was a member of the Charleroi Lodge in Benezette and the Charleroi Fishing Club. Matthew is survived by his wife, Lisa (Hershiser) Fleming; son Cameron Fleming, of Fallowfield Twp.; brother Wade (Traci) Fleming, of Fallowfield Twp.; and nieces and nephew,...

Private services were held for Mike R. Petix, 95, of Charleroi, who passed away on Thursday, August 26. 2021. Born on November 11, 1925, he was the son of the late Angelo and Lena Petix. He joined the Army during his senior year of high school and shortly thereafter was called into service. He was a member of the Army's Eighth Air Force where he was a part of 16 bombing missions over Germany during WWII. After his military service he returned to Charleroi where he worked at Corning...

Robert T. Huber, Sr., 81, of Bentleyville, passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital’s Hospice Unit on August 24, 2021. Born on July 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Harry and Louise Huber. He was a boilermaker with the local 154 for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time working on cars, taking care of his animals, and riding his John Deere tractor. He is survived by his wife, Jean Huber; son, Robert T. Huber, Jr.; daughter, LuAnne Klee; grandchildren, Brittany (Jeffrey),...

Stephen M. Brna, 38, of Speers, passed away at home on August 14, 2021. He was born on October 28, 1982 to parents, Linda Gray, of Speers and Michael J. (Janice) Brna, of Naples, FL, who survive. Stephen was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School and was employed by PPD SIG Systems. He was an avid disc golfer. His best days were spent on any course throwing disc with fellow golfers. Stephen is survived by his siblings, Michael J. Brna, of Juneau, AK, and Kristin Gray, of Alpharetta, GA;...

Marjorie Diane Lopez, 69, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 9, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 13, 1952, to John C. and Shirley Demko. On June 27, 1970 she married Joseph William Lopez. Marjorie was an active member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and served as a catechism teacher and a member of the funeral choir and the annual Lessons and Carols performed by the Belle Vernon Ministerium made up of several area churches. She...

Lek Klinchan, 93, of Charleroi, passed away on August 6, 2021. Born in Thailand on January 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Tongcome and Jant Vongpome. She had a heart of gold and loved helping people. She also enjoyed cooking and playing with her dog, Pedro. Lek is survived by her daughters, Nimnuan Dunton Mayhew, of Charleroi, and Poomjit Yoomchiyapoom, of Thailand; grandchildren, Saengduan Boonpatoochai, Linda Dunton Bercik, and Charles W. Dunton; and great-grandchildren,...