Richard ‘Rich’ McCrory peacefully departed this life from the comfort of his home on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the tender age of 74.   The youngest son of the late Elgie Struthers and Nell (Savitsky) McCrory, Rich grew up with his 3 siblings Jackie, Bane, and Donald in the Mon Valley area. A graduate of California Area High School and an engineering student at West Virginia University, Rich eventually found his calling in the steel industry. However, that career...

Zona Gale Rhodes, 76, of W. Brownsville, Pa, died Sunday, January 13, 2019.   She was born Thursday, May 21, 1942, in W. Brownsville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie (Bakewell) Miller.   She was a member of W. Brownsville VFD Ladies Auxiliary; the W. Brownsville American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star.  Zona’s favorite pastime was watching her grandchildren play basketball and baseball.   In addition to her parents...

Louis A. Petrucci ,89, of California, PA, died Saturday, January 12, 2019.   He was born Friday, November 8, 1929, in California, PA, the son of the late Amedeo and Ann (Turturice) Petrucci.   He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish (formerly St. Thomas Aquinas) in California, PA.  He proudly served in the Navy.  Lou was also an avid fan of the local sports teams.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Prue Petrucci (December...

John E. Smith, 73, Monongahela, PA, formerly of Coal Center, passed away on January 10,2019. John Proudly served in the Army In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Smith on March 26,2017. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jennifer Selinger and her significant other, Randy Earley and  son, Joseph Selinger, III.; two sisters, Mary Braddock, and Nancy Konsugar; four brothers, Bert Smith and wife Janet, Elmer Smith and wife Megan, twin...

  George C. Edwards, 93, of California, PA, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019.   He was born Monday, January 12, 1925, in California, PA, a son of the late George H. Edwards and the late Mary (Humes) Edwards.   George proudly served in the Navy during WWII onboard the U.S.S. Terror.   He retired as a welder from Welland Chemical in Newell, PA.   In addition to his parents George was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Edwards (April 9, 2018); son, Brad...

Nelson J.  “Chief” Horner, 84, of Coal Center, PA, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018.   He was born September 1, 1934, in Brownsville, PA a son of Nelson Winfield Horner and Margaret (Seymore) Horner.   Nelson was a member of fraternal order of Police, and a Lifetime member of the VFW.  He had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement beginning as a K-9 officer in Metro Washington, D.C., he then returned to Brownsville, PA as a patrolman,...

Helen B. Messick, 88, of Clarence, PA and formerly of Whitaker, PA died Tuesday, December 18, 2018.   She was born Wednesday, August 6, 1930, in Snow Shoe, PA the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Billy) Biggans.   She was a member of the Dormition of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Clarence, PA.   In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her husband George Messick on July 6, 2017; 7 sisters, and 5 brothers.   Left to cherish...

Obituary   Charles Michael Metal, 63, of Coal Center, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 9th in Pittsburgh’s Montefiore Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was a 1978 graduate of California University of PA with a degree in Technology Education.  He was an avid rugby player and also served as a coach for CAL U Roosterhead Rugby Club for many years... He was a skilled, award-winning businessman who served as the President and Owner of C.M.M. ...

James Duncan “Red” Matheson, 88, of California, Pa passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, November 26, 2018.    He was born on Sunday, February 2, 1930 in Elco, Pa, the son of the late Bess Underwood Matheson and Lawrence K. Matheson.   James was a 1948 graduate of Monessen High School and then enlisted into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 28th Infantry Division serving during the Korean Conflict.  He was employed by...