All Obituaries

Richard J. "Rick" Espey, 64, of Kentucky, formerly of Acme, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25,  2023, in T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Columbia, Ky., with his loving wife by his side. He was born Jan. 28, 1958, in Greensburg, son of the late Robert L. and Charlotte Mae (Lander) Espey Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert L. "Bob" Espey Jr., and his mother-in law, Nora Hoke Funk. Rick was a U.S....

Patricia A. Ulyan, 84, of Lowber, passed away peacefully in Arden Courts, Monroeville, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, with her daughter by her side. She was born May 4, 1938, in McKeesport, daughter of the late Donald and Anna (Kolesar) Hiiva. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Ulyan (2009); two brothers, Jack and Robert Hiiva; brother-in-law, Tony Ulyan, and sister-in-law, Mary Frances Angelcyk. Pat was a past member of St. Charles Church in Sutersville and...

William G. "Buster" Stubbs, 82, of Herminie No.2, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon, with his family by his side. He was born April 8, 1940, in Hutchinson, a son of the late William H. and Anna A. (Kohosek) Stubbs. Prior to his retirement, Buster worked at U.S. Steel - Edgar Thomson Plant, for more than 35 years as a boilermaker. He then worked at Carradam Golf Club as a ranger for many years. He was also a bartender at...

Richard M. "Rick" Critchfield, 77, of Herminie, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born April 4, 1945, in Greensburg, a son of the late William C. and Lois A. (True) Critchfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Guthrie; and two brothers, Ronald W. and Robert C. Critchfield. He was proud to be a graduate of the Sewickley Class of 1963. Prior to his...

Kenneth R. Stock, 81, of Herminie, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, with his family by his side, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 1, 1941, in Brownsville, son of the late Albert and Cecilia (Cividini) Stock. Ken was an Army veteran. He was owner/operator of House of Quality Beverage located in Herminie for more than 40 years, and enjoyed his retirement job making deliveries for Proscape Landscape Supply. Ken's favorite hobbies were hunting,...

Lois J. Hood, 79, of Manor, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 20, 1943, in Williamsburg. She was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Clapper) Grubb. Lois retired from the trucking industry after 29 years of service in the mileage division. She later worked for Sheetz for 15 years. She was very organized in everything she did.  She enjoyed dinner and movies with her friends and family. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time...

Stephen Max Melonuk April 15, 1951 – December 31, 2022 On Friday, December 31, 2022, Stephen Max Melonuk, husband, father, brother, and friend to many, unexpectedly passed away at home.  He was born April 15, 1951,  in Pittsburgh, PA.  A son of the late Stephen and Katherine (Nodd) Melonuk.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Allison.  Steve is survived by his wife Victoria (Vicky) Melonuk; and daughters Melissa, Amy,...

Darel L. Flesik, 67, of Greensburg, formerly of Herminie, died unexpectedly in his home, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. He was born Dec. 12, 1954, in Greensburg, son of the late Martin Jr. and Marcolina C. (Navone) Flesik. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Gerald "Jerry" Flesik and Barry L. Flesik; and brother-in-law, Philip Svesnik. Darel was a longtime employee and recent retiree of Powerex in Youngwood. He was a past member of St. Edward Church in...

Anna Mae Feltes, 93, of Herminie No. 2, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Herminie No 2, daughter of the late Christ and Mollie (Ferjancic) Bolko. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, William, Frank and Christ Jr. Bolko; two sisters, Lillian M. Albert and Marie A. Rand. Prior to her retirement, Anna was a rural carrier for the US Postal Service having worked in Irwin for more than 30 years. Anna was a...

Catherine J. Reed, 95, of Irwin, passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Golden Heights Personal Care, in Irwin, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Duquesne, daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Mewherter) Powers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Reed, in 1994; and two brothers, Charles and James Powers. Catherine was a homemaker and was a past member of The Church in Sutersville. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking and...