Obituaries
January 18, 2019

Shirley Senko Tiernan – Belle Vernon

By obits

 

Shirley Senko Tiernan, 82, of Belle Vernon, Fairhope, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Residence at Hilltop, Carroll Township. Born April 2, 1936, in Monessen, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Dubinsky Senko Jr. A lifelong resident of Fairhope, Mrs. Tiernan was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Monessen. She was retired from Keystone Bakery, Belle Vernon, where she was employed as a manager. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Nick Nuccetelli of Rostraver Township; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Cathy Tiernan of West Newton; grandchildren, Nick Joseph and wife, Sarah Nuccetelli, Kayla Nuccetelli Chaybin and husband Jim, Mark and wife Michelle Tabacca, Jocelyn Tiernan, Michael Tiernan; great-grandchildren, Amelia Nuccetelli, Paul Nuccetelli, Mia Tobacca and Josie Tobacca; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Martha Senko of Conneaut Lake; sister and brother-in-law, Deanna and Frank Monack of Belle Vernon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Doe” Tiernan; infant brother, Michael Senko; and great-grandson, Vincent Patrick Nuccetelli. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Panahida Service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Monessen, with the Rev. Stephen J. Wahal, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Rostraver Township. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Story time with Mrs. Christmas
Latest News, Main
December 11, 2025
Mrs. Christmas (Amy Bozick, whose Serbian surname means Christmas) shares “Santa’s Story” with children at the Monongahela Public Library on Wednesday morning. From left, Leo Menegazzi, Julian Spindle...
Jericho ousted as Charleroi council vice president
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 11, 2025
Councilman Jerry Jericho said a heated argument during an executive session led to him being removed as vice president. A move to strip Charleroi Councilman Jerry Jericho of his position as vice presi...
West Mifflin to tighten building permit time limits
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 11, 2025
Council will vote on the 2026 budget at next Tuesday’s voting meeting. West Mifflin’s Community Development Director Walter “Butch” Anthony wants to make sure residents are not abusing old building pe...
Residents pack Monongahela council meeting to oppose tax hike
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 11, 2025
Council voted 3-2 to pass the proposed 2026 budget with a 2 mill property tax increase. During a meeting packed with residents, Monongahela council approved a proposed budget on Wednesday that include...
Area realtors association partners with West Newton for parks funding
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 11, 2025
A $7,500 Placemaking grant will be used for signage at West Newton Borough parks. For the MVI Enhancing public parks in West Newton is the goal of a $7,500 Placemaking grant awarded to the Realtors As...
I-70 crash snarls traffic
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 11, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters and police were called to I-70 at Exit 46 about 3 p.m. Wednesday when this tractor-trailer left the road prior to the offramp. No injuries were reported. Firefighters c...