Michael Edward Collins Jr, 18, of Roscoe, PA, died unexpectedly Friday, July 3, 2020.   He was born Monday, December 3, 2001, in Monongahela PA, a son of Michael E Collins Sr. and Lesa (Witmyer) Collins.   He was a 2020 graduate of California Area High School where he starred on the Trojan Football Team.   Left to cherish his memory in addition to his parents are his brothers, Braden & Carter Collins; grandparents, Stephanie & Dave May and Kathy &...

George A. Sepic ,79, of Belle Vernon, PA, died Thursday, July 2, 2020.   He was born Tuesday, September 10, 1940, in Daisytown, PA, Son of the late George Sepic, Sr. and the late Anna (Golmitz) Sepic.   George was preceded in death by his parents.   Left to cherish his memory are his wife Doris (Sylvester) Sepic, and brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Karen Sepic of Daisytown, PA   Friends will be received in the Mariscotti Funeral Home, Inc., Anthony N....

Frank Deutchki, 94, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of California, PA, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   He was born Thursday, September 10, 1925, in Daisytown, PA, a son of the late Frank and Stella (Stukin) Deutchki.   Frank proudly served our country during WWII in the Army. He was a member of the former American Legion JFK Post 377 in California, PA and the former California Polish Club.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters, Mary...

James Wilson Mazick, 81, of Lexington, Missouri formerly of California, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family.   A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Mariscotti Funeral Home Inc., Anthony N Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth Street, California PA 15419.  Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, California PA. Memorials are suggested to the Charity of Donor’s Choice.  Memories...

Dora E. “Doddie” Rhoads ,82, of Roscoe, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.   She was born Sunday, December 12, 1937, in Charleroi, PA, a daughter of the late Foster and Catherine (Davies) Endeman.   In addition to her parents Doddie was preceded in death by her son Randy Rhoads; sister Beverly Lewis and brother Albert “Scratch” Endemen   Left to cherish her memory are husband of 61 years, Raymond Rhoads; four children, Tammy...

  It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Lincavage announce her passing after a brief battle with cancer Tuesday, May 26.  Born on September 10, 1939 in Granville, PA, Donna was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine Lincavage. Her family moved to Coal Center when she was 3 years old and went on to live there until she passed. She graduated from California High school in 1957. She worked at GC Murphy Co. for 18 years; and attended California State Teacher’s...

Mr. Norman L. Montoy, 81, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class formerly of Capitol Hill Road, Waynesboro, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Martinsburg VA Center, Martinsburg, WV. Born May 29, 1938 in California, PA, he was the son of the late Leon J. and Camelia (Remy) Montoy. He graduated from the California Area High School with the Class of 1956. Mr. Montoy retired from the U.S. Army in May 1977 with 21 years of combined service from the NMCC/JCS The Pentagon. Mr. Montoy served...

Melvin Watkins ,76, of Elco, PA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020.   He was born Monday, October 25, 1943, in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late William Henry Watkins and Margaret Elizabeth (Russell) Watkins.   Mel proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Roscoe American Legion Post 801.   In addition to his parents Melvin was preceded in death by twin boys in infancy, Daniel Paul and Dennis William Watkins and his brother, Anthony...

Dr. Anthony “Tony” Lazzaro of Brownsville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Paramount Senior Living Center in McMurray, PA on May 15, 2020.  Born April 22, 1931, in Vesta Six, PA, he was the son of the late Emidio and Helen Lazzaro and the oldest of five children.   In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his beloved wife Florence (Ellison) Lazzaro (2008) and brother Roland Lazzaro (wife Shirley) (2005).   Left to...

  Robert “Joe” Crone, 88, of Coal Center, PA, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 7, 2020.   He was born Friday, April 1, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Marie Crone.   He was a member of most of the sportsmen’s clubs in the Mon Valley as he loved to shoot trap.   In addition to his mother Joe was preceded in death by a brother, Philip Krone and a granddaughter, Angel Grace Crone.   Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63...