All Obituaries

Gerald A. Zagar Sr., 71, of Herminie, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, with his family by his side. He was born March 4, 1947, in Jeannette, son of the late Rudy and Sophie (Poppella) Zagar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Zagar; and sister, Darlene Koelsch. Prior to his retirement, Jerry was a sales rep, having worked for Vito Lavella and Son Inc., located in Herminie, for 30 years. Also, he worked...

Helen H. Gondean, 83, of Herminie, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Rillton, daughter of the late Harry and Matilda (Arnold) Gondean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Elsie (Martin) Garcar, and her great-niece, Laurie Burns. Prior to her retirement, Helen was an executive secretary, having worked for West Penn Power Co., in Greensburg. Helen was a...

David Anthony Fry, 40, of Wendel, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Bellefonte. He was born May 18, 1978, son of John C. and Anita (Copeland) Fry, of Wendel, and grandson of the late Charles and Elizabeth Fry, of New Stanton, and the late George and Sarah Copeland, of Memphis, Tenn. David was a past member of St. Edward Church, in Herminie. He enjoyed all sports and especially karate. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three brothers, John E. (Tami) Fry, of Jeannette, Charles...

Michael J. Pils, 14, of Herminie, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, surrounded by his family, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 28, 2004, in Jeannette, beloved son of Richard and Debra (Metz) Pils; special brother to Nicholas (fiancee, Becca Culver) Brandenburg, of North Carolina, Danica Pils, of Herminie, and Cameron Pils, at home; beloved grandson to George and Sandy Metz, of North Huntingdon; special nephew to...

Warren R. "Popeye" Angus, 76, of Jeannette, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Hempfield Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1942, in Brockton, Mass., son of the late Charles A. and Florence M. (Piazzia) Angus. Warren "Popeye" was proud to be a Navy veteran, having served during Vietnam. Prior to his retirement, he was a truck driver/teacher-instructor, having worked for Smith Transport. He was also employed by Mr. Tire in Monroeville as an...

  Virginia M. Lapsley, 70, of Calabash, N.C., formerly of North Huntingdon, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Grand Strand Hospital, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was born Oct. 25, 1948, in McKeesport, daughter of the late Steve K. and Irene M. (Sakal) Csokuly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas A. Lapsley, in 2017; her brother, Steve Csokuly; and brother-in-law, Darryl Willis. Virginia was retired from numerous jobs over the years, both...

Mark J. Karas, 54, of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born June 28, 1964, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Joseph Karas Sr. and Maggie Karas, of Finleyville and Bonnie (Richard) Brunner, of Castle Shannon. Prior to his illness, Mark was a baker, having worked for Potomac Bakery in Dormont. Along with being an excellent baker, he was a great cook, enjoyed watching the Steelers and playing with his dogs, Scooter and Buster. He was a member of St....

Brandon Keith Danca, 26, of Jeannette, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 2, 1992, in McKeesport, beloved son of Marcy (Griffith) Farr and stepfather, Jeremy Farr, of Jeannette, and father, Brian Danca, of Glassport. Brandon was employed by Chili's in Greensburg as a cook. He loved watching football and spending time with his family, nieces and nephews. He was a 2010 graduate of Franklin Regional High School. In addition to his...

Tony DeGregorio Jr., 90, of Herminie No. 2, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in UPMC East, Monroeville, with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 2, 1928, in Greensburg, son of the late Antonio Sr. and Susan (Picone) DeGregorio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Samuel David DeGregorio. Tony served in the Navy from 1949 to 1957, serving on two destroyers, the USS Dortch DD670 and the USS Massey DD788. He received two medals, the...

Mary M. "Marge" Catone, 91, of Herminie, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at UPMC East , Monroeville. She was born April 5, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann (Kranitz) Solsky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emil J. Catone; and a sister, Helen Capozzi. Margie had worked at the H.W. Good Elementary School in the cafeteria for many years. She loved shopping, dancing and traveling, but most of all...