Victor G. Oravec, Jr., 85 of Charleroi passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born on November 19, 1938 he was the son on the late Victor and Bertha (Gido) Oravec. He was Catholic by faith and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a helicopter mechanic. Victor is survived by his wife, Lena (Rodgers) Oravec; son, Victor (Karen) Oravec, of Kentucky; daughters, Victoria DeZardo and Michele Zubritsky, both of Charleroi; grandchildren, Brandy, Brandon, Alyssa (Tim), Mia, Lauren,...

Donald W. Hammond, 88, of Fallowfield Twp., passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born on May 2, 1935 he was the son of the late George and Florinda Hammond. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was a retired coal miner. He also served the country in the Army Reserve. Donald is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hammond; sons, Gary (Lisa) Hammond, of Charleroi, Mark (Marc) Hammond, of Stafford, VA, and Michael (Ellisa) Hammond, of Perryopolis; grandchildren, Amanda and Warren...

Sharon E. Zelenski, 64, of Charleroi passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 12, 1959 she was the daughter of the late James F. Hayes and Janet (George) Hayes-Matty and Lawrence Matty. She was retired as an administrative assistant with Washington County Children and Youth Services. She loved horses, dancing and online shopping but her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sharon is survived by her...

Trudy Berletich, 75, of Roscoe passed away on Monday,March 18, 2024 in her home with her loving son by her side. Born on July 15, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Dolan) Popson.She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was a 1966 graduate of California High School. She was retired from the housekeeping department of Mon Valley Hospital. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and had a love for ice cream, having lunch with her fellow hospital retirees and...

Tori Demo, 25, of Allenport passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 as result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Born on August 26, 1998 she is the daughter of Quentin (Crystal) Demo of Jeanette and Jamie (Aaron Mellinger) Giffin, of Allenport.She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was a 2017 graduate of California High School. Tori was an amazing daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend who always had the biggest smile and the ability to make people laugh....

Betty Mae Wright, 94, of North Charleroi passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Born on February 19, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Adam and Katherine (Kruell) Franks. She was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Charleroi, where she was a longtime Sunday school teacher. She was a retired book keeper for Campbell Transportation Company and had taught aerobics at Center in the Woods. Betty is survived by her son, Warren L. (Sherry) Wright, CVA, CPA, PhD, of Marietta, GA;...

Dean Zelenski, 64, of Charleroi passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on April 2, 1959 he was the son of the late Robert and Ida (Bonitati) Zelenski. He was a retired from the International Paper Supply Company (IPSCO), where he was a manager. He was a member of the Italian Unita Club (IUC) and their duckpin bowling league and was an avid fisherman and had belonged to numerous golf leagues. He also enjoyed caring for his fish tank at home. Dean is survived by his...

Giacomo 'Jack' Vezzetti, 71, of Monongahela passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born on December 23, 1952 he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Hega) Vezzetti. He was Catholic by faith and loved to bowl and go out to eat. He had been working for the Life's Work program for the past 30 years. Jack is survived by his sister, Musatta Carrozza, and husband Nick, of Speers; nephew, Nicholas Carrozza, and wife Diane, of Richfield, Ohio; great-nephew, Grayson Carrozza; and his...

James F. Dumm, 76, of Charleroi passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born on May 27, 1947, he was the son of the late Franklin J. and Anna Marie Dumm. He taught in the Elizabeth Forward School District for 34 years and was recognized as an EF “Special Educator” by the EF Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame in 2021. Jim played football at Youngstown State and finished at Waynesburg College where he received many accolades. He briefly played for the NFL Baltimore Colts...

Walter Frank Stelma, Jr., 75. of Charleroi passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Born on December 6, 1948 he was the son of the late Walter and Marie Stelma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member and Past Commander of the Charleroi American Legion Post 22, the Charleroi Knights of Columbus and the Italia Unita Club. He was retired from Rock Ten and had most recently worked at Allied Security. He also enjoyed camping at his camp in Elysburg, PA. Walter is survived by his...