Betty Rumble, 87, of West Brownsville, PA, died Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born Monday, September 2, 1935, a daughter of the late Henry and Viola (McManus) Moon. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Rumble II; son, Robert Rumble; two brothers, Henry Leroy Moon and Bill Moon, and granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Smith. Left to cherish her memory are son, Earl Rumble, and several generations of grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Mariscotti...

Lillian “Lil” Mary Kurtz Matheson, 89, of California passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Wednesday, July 12, 1933, in Coal Center, a daughter of the late Mary Kander Kurtz and Michael Kurtz. Lil was a graduate of California High School and went on to earn an associate degree in business. She worked at The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh as an executive secretary. Afterwards, she worked retail in various shoe stores....

Obituary Anthony “Tony” M. Spitek was born October 10, 1922, in Daisytown, PA. He was born to his Polish immigrant parents Martin and Anne Spitek. He moved with his family to California, PA in 1933 and has lived there ever since. He died peacefully on May 7, 2023, surrounded by the family he loved. He was 100 years old. Tony is survived by his son, Anthony D. Spitek and his wife Melinda, grandson Michael and wife Yvonne, great granddaughter, Cait Spitek. Tony Spitek also leaves...

Audrey Jean Sepesy, 89, of California, PA , died Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born Tuesday, April 10, 1934, in Walkertown, PA ,a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Hornbake) LeJohn. She was a member of the United Methodist of California. Mrs. Sepesy was a teacher in the California Area School District for forty-five years, and an adjunct instructor at Cal-U and The Pennsylvania State University. She was known for pioneering research in the 1970s in the field of gifted/talented...

George D. Novak of California, PA, passed away April 25, 2023. George was born to Michael and Katherine (Masayko) Novak of West Brownsville, PA, on January 8, 1934. He attended California Community High School, graduating at the age of 16. At the age of 19, he graduated from California State College with a degree in mathematics and physics. Barely older than his students, George then began his teaching career at West Bethlehem Schools. He taught for four years at “West Beth” and...

Warren Calvin Brenner, Jr., 69, of California, PA, formerly of Tarentum, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born Friday, January 29, 1954, in New Kenningston, the son of the late Warren Calvin Brenner and the late Catherine (Bushmire) Brenner. In addition to his parents Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Denise (Bocko) Brenner and a daughter, Melissa Brenner. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Mary Brenner of Tarentum, PA; and two sisters, Karen...

Constance Mae Kwapien, 92, of Coal Center, PA, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born Saturday, June 14, 1930, in Daisytown, PA, the daughter of the late John and Susan (Daniels) Mucko. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charleroi and the National Slovak Society. Connie loved to sing, polka, and life on her farm.  She also loved building puzzles, cutting grass, her grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren. In addition to her...

Ruth A. Durigon, 91, of Brownsville, PA, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born Monday, November 2, 1931, in Tower Hill 2, a daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Glass) Nehls. In addition to her parents Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Guy Durigon; two sisters and one brother. Left to cherish her memory are her four children,  Dani (David) Arndt of Tampa , FL, Debra Durigon of Fayette City, PA, Dari Durigon of Finleyville,...

“E.J.” Ernest J. “Sonny” Viviani, Jr., 69, of Washington, PA, formerly of Long Branch, PA died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born Tuesday, July 21, 1953, in New Eagle, PA, a son of Ernest J. Viviani, Sr. and Catherine (Benny) Viviani. Sonny was a self employed professional window washer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Viviani and his second wife, Dana Kelly. Left to cherish his memory are two sons,...

Matilda Marie Menia Roberts, 74, of California, PA, died Sunday, March 5, 2023.   She was born Thursday, October 14, 1948, in North Charleroi, PA, the only daughter of the late Reshar and Irene (Vavrick) Menia.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Pete" Roberts; great grandson, Oliver Marzullo, and son-in-law, Thomas Long.   Left to cherish her memory are her children, James L. Roberts, and wife Luticia of...