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Alma Joseph West Newton
Alma C. Joseph, 93, of West Newton, died Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born May 17, 1927 in Perryopolis, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Simko) Berklovich. Surviving are two children, Susan Joseph and Mark Joseph and wife, Daneen; a granddaughter, Angela Joseph, all of West Newton; a sister, Veronica “Gig” Winn of Perryopolis; many special nieces and nephews and a special baby girl, her namesake, Alma Joy Gardner. In addition to her parents she was...
Alma C. Joseph, 93, of West Newton, died Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born May 17, 1927 in Perryopolis, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Simko) Berklovich. Surviving are...
Helen Gara West Newton
Helen Louise (Dave) Gara, 94, of West Newton, died Monday, February 15, 2021. “Aunt Helen”, as many folks called her, was born September 12, 1926, on West Side, the youngest child of Mike and Annie (Hanna) Dave. Helen graduated from West Newton High School and worked at Standard Railway Fusee and as a waitress at Sweeney’s Restaurant. She was a member of West Newton United Presbyterian Church, where she frequently served as a reader for Sunday worship...
Helen Louise (Dave) Gara, 94, of West Newton, died Monday, February 15, 2021. “Aunt Helen”, as many folks called her, was born September 12, 1926, on West Side, the youngest...
Faith Huber Belle Vernon
Faith L. Huber, 84, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born October 31, 1936 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle (Markle) Owens. Faith was a member of First Baptist Church, West Newton; had been past president of the Washington Township Fire Company Auxiliary; and a cook for Washington Township Fire Hall. She loved reading, crossword puzzles and Yahtzee. Surviving are four children, Randy Huber and wife, Donnell, Mark Huber,...
Faith L. Huber, 84, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born October 31, 1936 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle (Markle) Owens. Faith was a...
Judith Backstrom West Newton
Judith N. Backstrom, 77, of West Newton, died Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born September 11, 1943 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Robert and Hunteretta (Boyd) Smith. Judie was a member of the Pink Ladies Bowling League at Brunswick Lanes. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Mayetta Gross; and brothers, Dennis, Robert, and Thomas Smith. As per her wishes there will be no...
Judith N. Backstrom, 77, of West Newton, died Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born September 11, 1943 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Robert and Hunteretta (Boyd) Smith. Judie...
Evaline Danter West Newton
Evaline F. Danter, 89, of West Newton, died Friday, February 5, 2021. She was born February 22, 1931 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Ralph and Carrie (Trainor) Markle. Prior to retirement she was a nurse’s aide at McKeesport Hospital. Evaline was a member of the First Church of God, West Newton. She had a big heart and always thought of others. Surviving are two children, Don Danter and wife, Debbie, of Elizabeth Township and Vicki Schaller and...
Evaline F. Danter, 89, of West Newton, died Friday, February 5, 2021. She was born February 22, 1931 in West Newton, a daughter of the late Ralph and Carrie (Trainor) Markle. Prior to...
Robert Philipp West Newton
Robert Philipp, 79, of West Newton, died Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born October 2, 1941 in Collinsburg, a son of the late Frank and Mathilda (Sinkovec) Philipp. Robert was the owner of Bob’s Radiator in West Newton; and was active in multiple social clubs, including the German Club and the Moose. He had a sense of humor that lit up the world. Surviving are a daughter, Juliann Pushnack and husband, Chad; grandchildren, Mike Sedunov and wife Kylie, Craig...
Robert Philipp, 79, of West Newton, died Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born October 2, 1941 in Collinsburg, a son of the late Frank and Mathilda (Sinkovec) Philipp. Robert was the...
Edwina Davis Smithton
Edwina “Winnie” Davis, 78, of Smithton, died Thursday, February 04, 2021. She was born February 26, 1942 in Little Summit, a daughter of the late Clarence and Alberta (Helms) Upton. Winnie was a member of West Newton United Presbyterian Church, where shad had been very active. A 1960 graduate of Dunbar High School, she enjoyed painting, bowling, traveling, and playing cards with friends. She volunteered at Smithton Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. ...
Edwina “Winnie” Davis, 78, of Smithton, died Thursday, February 04, 2021. She was born February 26, 1942 in Little Summit, a daughter of the late Clarence and Alberta (Helms)...
Alan Fossi Herminie
Alan K. Fossi, 71, of Herminie, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born April 13, 1949 in McKeesport, son of the late Aldo and Violet Joan (Smaldon) Fossi. Prior to retirement he was an insurance salesman. Alan had a strong passion for Sewickley Township and helping the community. He had been a Sewickley Township Supervisor, a board member of the Sewage Authority and the Crabapple Park and Pool, president of the Ambulance Service, and was a dedicated softball and...
Alan K. Fossi, 71, of Herminie, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born April 13, 1949 in McKeesport, son of the late Aldo and Violet Joan (Smaldon) Fossi. Prior to retirement he...
Mary Etta Kasic West Newton
Mary Etta Kasic, 79 of West Newton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Mary Etta was born on February 10, 1941 in Sewickley Township to Robert and Mary (Mason) McCune. Mary Etta graduated from Sewickley Area High School in 1959, and went on to attend college at Robert Morris University. Mary Etta was a member of the Hilltop United Methodist Church in Madison. She spent most of her life employed at Sutersville Lumber Company in Sutersville, and Shuster’s Building...
Mary Etta Kasic, 79 of West Newton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Mary Etta was born on February 10, 1941 in Sewickley Township to Robert and Mary (Mason) McCune. Mary Etta...
Anna Scanga West Vandergrift
Anna Scanga, 92, of West Vandergrift, died Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born July 13, 1928 in Lago, Cosenza, Italy, a daughter of the late, Vincenzo and Emilia (Coscarelli) Scanga. Anna was a member of St. Gertrude Church and its Rosary Altar Society. A devout Catholic, her faith was very important, with a special devotion to the Rosary. A dedicated wife and mother, she always made sure her family came first. She loved to cook, bake, and watch religious...
Anna Scanga, 92, of West Vandergrift, died Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born July 13, 1928 in Lago, Cosenza, Italy, a daughter of the late, Vincenzo and Emilia (Coscarelli)...
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