Obituaries
June 5, 2019

Helen Kuch – West Newton

By obits

 

Helen Kuch, 85, of West Newton, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born in Monessen on July 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Sr. and Rozi Baron Kuch. Helen and her sister, Marion, resided at the family farm and kept house their entire lives, happily cooking, gardening and baking bread that they shared with everyone! She is survived by her brothers, William Kuch of Pensacola, Fla., and Harry Kuch of West Newton; twin sister, Marion Kuch of Elizabeth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter and Andrew Kuch; sisters, Mary Protz, Anna Kalinik, Rose Sturgis and Laverne Yaroscak; nephews, Walter Kuch Jr., Andrew Kalinik Jr., William Protz and Jerry Yaroscak. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.    FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET at Salem Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday for a graveside funeral service with Pastor Beth Dunlap officiating.

Christians mark Ash Wednesday
Latest News, Main
February 19, 2026
Many Christians headed to church yesterday for Ash Wednesday services. It also marks the beginning of Lent —the 40-day period of abstinence and self restraint leading up to Easter. Ashes are placed on...
Veterans working to resurrect VFW post in Charleroi
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 19, 2026
The former Charleroi VFW Arden Calvert Post closed its doors Dec. 31, 2013, but local veterans got approval to start a new Veterans of Foreign Wars charter. More than a decade after Charleroi lost its...
It’s ‘offishially’ fish fry season in the Mon Valley
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 19, 2026
Churches, fire departments and community organizations across the Valley heated up the fryers for the Ash Wednesday kickoff to the Lenten fish fry season. Ash Wednesday, which also signifies the start...
Elizabeth Forward to seek appraisals for elementary school properties
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 19, 2026
The school board is also moving forward with a local tax abatement program. Several motions were added to Elizabeth Forward School Board’s regular meeting agenda following the workshop meeting last we...
Rivers remain below flood levels despite snowmelt
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 19, 2026
Allegheny County Emergency Services officials are closely watching ice movement along the Yough. By the MVI Valley emergency providers and public safety officials are keeping a close watch on river le...
City Mission to host annual Sweet Sunday Event with a savory twist
Around The Valley, Features
February 19, 2026
The 32nd annual event is set for Sunday at Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. For the MVI City Mission will host its biggest — and sweetest — fundraiser on Sunday. The 32nd annual Sweet and Savory Sund...