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. ...

Michael Andrew Carroll, 84, of Monongahela, PA, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 29, 2026. Michael was born on June 16, 1941, in New Eagle, PA, to the late Cecil and Florence (Diaz) Carroll and then resided in Carroll Township, PA. Michael was a 1959 graduate of Charleroi High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied toward a future career in electrical engineering. Michael began his career at Westinghouse while ...

Lena V. Oravec, 83, of Charleroi passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in the comfort of home. Born on August 22, 1942 she was the daughter of the late George Rodgers, Sr. and Alberta (Leyhew) Rodgers. She was Catholic by Faith and spent her life caring for her family. Lena is survived by her daughters, Victoria DeZardo and Michele Zubritsky; son, Victor (Karen) Oravec; grandchildren, Brandy, Brandon, Alyssa (Tim), Mia, Lauren, Josh and Shane; great-grandchildren, Chelsey, ...

Gregory Micjan, 70, of California passed away on December 31, 2025. Born on June 28, 1955 he was the son of the late John and Anna Micjan. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Greg is survived by a son, Travis Micjan, of Tennessee; grandson, Tyler Micjan; and brother, Jon Micjan, of Cal. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a grandson, Dylan. As per his wishes, services will be private.

Austin J. Schneider, 30, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Belle Vernon passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Born on September 8, 1995, he was the son of Nadine Larimer Schneider, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Belle Vernon. Austin worked as a land surveyer and was an all around great guy with a smile on his face and was always there to lend a helping hand. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancee, Brianna Daniels, of Mt Pleasant; his uncle and aunt, Mark Jr.and Liann ...

Pamela Chacko Hartshorn, 76, of Rostraver Twp. passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 10, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kay Chacko. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. A graduate of West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh, she was a well known physical therapist at West Penn Hospital and several other locations in the Mon Valley. Pam is survived by her husband, Edmund Hartshorn; ...

Beth Byron Blevins, 72, of Salem, Oregon, formerly of Charleroi, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on October 27, 1953, she was the daughter of the late William V. Byron, Sr. and Geraldine 'Gerry' Byron. She was raised in Charleroi and attended the Christ Lutheran Church. She was a veteran of the United States Army and was a self-employed seamstress specializing in quilting and she enjoyed taking cruises. Beth is survived by her children; Byron (Michelle) Blevins, of Penn ...

Helen Jean Mazanetz, 92, of Charleroi passed away on November 11, 2025. Born on March 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Mary Rose Mazanetz. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, formerly Sts. Cyril and Methodius. She was a veteran of the US Navy Reserve and worked as a Registered Nurse first at Charleroi-Monessen Hospital and then at the Presbyterian Hospital until her retirement. Jean is survived by her brother, John R. Mazanetz, of Charleroi; nephew, Mark ...

Carole A. Shephard, 83, of Dunlevy passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025. Born on March 27, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Jacobson) Anderson. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Congregation in Monessen and read her Bible daily. Carole is survived by her son, Gregory (Tammi) Shephard, of Monessen; daughters, Sonja (Mark) Pagliari, of Donora and Karianne (Vincent) DeRosa, of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Steve (Chapree) Pagliari, Philip (Nialyn) ...