Regis Mark McMonagle, 63, of California, PA, died Thursday, October 22, 2020.   He was born Tuesday, February 12, 1957, in Waynesburg, PA, a son of Rilla (Davis) McMonagle and the late Regis D. McMonagle.   Mark was a member of the California Young Men’s Club, California Hill Gun Club, and the California Italo American Citizens Club.  He worked for AVI at Cal U in food service.   In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by his brother, Kelly...

Rebecca Ann (Hixson) Rumble, 66, of Lamar, SC, formerly of West Brownsville, PA passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2020. She was born on Sunday December 20, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, PA a daughter of the late Graydon and Fayetta (Sparks) Hixson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Lorenz. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 43 years, Earl C. Rumble, III; daughters, Melissa Ott James of Swissvale, PA, and Pamela Fike Richardson, of Monongahela,...

Louis J. Keplar, 83, of California, PA, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 5, 2020.   He was born Saturday, October 24, 1936, in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Monroe and Mary Keplar.   Lou was a member of the Masonic Lodge and proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Amalgamated Transit #1593. Big Lou drove for Hartline Bus Lines in Tampa, Florida, and Suburban Lines in Washington PA.   In addition to his parents Louis was preceded...

Ronald William Halkowitz, 66, of Brownsville, PA, died Thursday, October 8, 2020.   He was born Tuesday, July 6, 1954, in Charleroi, PA, a son of the late Alexander and Frances June (Hanks) Halkowitz.   Ron was a self employed master mechanic and entrepreneur.  He specialized in repairing radiators and air conditioning systems.   Ronald was preceded in death by parents.   Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Margie (Barko) Halkowitz; daughter,...

Colleen Ann Maxon, 67, of California, PA, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2020.   She was born Friday, July 24, 1953, in Charleroi, PA, daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Fields) Moore.   In addition to her parents Colleen was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Tom Moore.   Left to cherish her memory are her husband Donald E. Maxon, Jr.; two children,  Donald E. Maxon, III and wife Erin of Brownsville, PA, and Mallory M. Maxon of...

Olan W. Sterback, 85, of California, PA, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020.   He was born Saturday, June 1, 1935, in California, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Eagler) Sterback.   Olan was an industrial arts teacher in the Beth Center School District and a member, past treasurer and 1985-1986 Teacher of the Year of the PA Industrial Arts Association.  He earned his BS from California University of PA and his MS from WVU.   He also served in the U.S....

Thomas J. Gedda, Sr., 99, of California, PA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020.   He was born Thursday, October 7, 1920, in Granville, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Campagna) Gedda.   Mr. Gedda proudly served our country during WWII in the Army Air Corps.   In addition to his parents Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Gwendolyn (2014) and two brothers, Joseph and Frank Gedda.   Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Bonnie Filoni of California,...

Mary Ann Gee, 82, of Coal Center, PA, died Monday, August 24, 2020.   She was born Saturday, July 30, 1938, in South View, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Marie (Tirpak) Quail.   She was a member of the California Calvary Church of the Nazarene.   In addition to her parents Mary Ann was preceded in death by her first husband Richard E. Shonts (1983); son Richard Shonts; two brothers, John and Alex Quail and sister Rose Cunningham.   Left to cherish her...

Phyllis Pauline Tabron ,68, of Charleroi, PA, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020.   She was born Sunday, December 30, 1951, in Charleroi, PA, the daughter of the late Samuel D. and Nancy (Lombardo) Allshouse.   Phyllis retired from Union Cleaners in Monessen, PA where she worked as a presser   In addition to her parents Phyllis was preceded in death by her brother Douglas Allshouse and husband John P. Tabron.   Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Lisa...

Dale Huffman ,91, of Coal Center, PA, died Monday, August 10, 2020.   He was born Thursday, June 13, 1929, in Granville, PA, a son of the late John Adam Huffman and the late Florence (Walker) Huffman.   Dale proudly served our country in the Army.  He was a member of California American Legion JFK Post 377 and the National Association of Atomic Veterans.   He retired from California Borough where he worked as the Street Department Supervisor.   In addition to...