Obituaries
January 1, 2020

Joseph Thomas Robinson – Monessen

By obits

Joseph Thomas Robinson, 52, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, at his home. He was born on Dec. 26, 1966, in Bronx, N.Y., the son of the late Gene Davis and Marlene Robinson. He enjoyed watching sports and coaching. He coached youth sports for more than 20 years. His greatest accomplishments were his children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Gwendolyn Robinson and Tanya Williamson. Surviving are his three sons and four daughters, Jamarr Dates of Washington, Pa., Juwan Mull of Uniontown, Passion Harrison of Monessen, Esther “Precious” Brown of Landover, Md., Rashaia Day of Washington, Pa., Jarell Dates of Washington, Pa., and Joelle Robinson of Canonsburg; four grandchildren, Mas’e Smith, Chavas Rawlins Jr., A’Marrah Dates and Jay’Vian Mull; two brothers, Charles Robinson and Troy (Torri) Robinson; three sisters, Lovell (Frank) Griffth, Orrie Watson and Katrina Robinson; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Newness of Life Ministries, 489 McKee Ave., Monessen, with services immediately following at 1 p.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

 

Ringgold Middle School students celebrate veterans
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 7, 2025
Patriotic music, readings and posters greeted the veterans who attended Thursday’s program at the middle school. At Ringgold Middle School, honoring veterans wasn’t just something that happened on sta...
Salvation Army says ‘every person counts’ at Red Kettle kickoff
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 7, 2025
Federal and state budget standoffs have increased the level of need this year. Smiles, dancing and the sound of bells were in abundance at the Mon Valley Salvation Army’s first-ever Red Kettle Kickoff...
Fundraiser set up for Donora man injured by hit-and-run driver in Massachusetts
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 7, 2025
A GoFundMe account has been set up for David Wachinski, who was working at a construction job when he was struck. A Donora man is in a Boston, Mass., hospital fighting to recover after a hitand- run c...
Washington County Commissioners ax chamber contract
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 7, 2025
Chamber president Jeff Kotula disagrees with the reasoning offered by Nick Sherman and Electra Janis. A long‑standing partnership between Washington County and its lead economic development agency is ...
DA accuses county coroner of withholding autopsy reports
Around The Valley, Latest News, News
WASHINGTON COUNTY
November 7, 2025
Five search warrants were executed at Tim Warco’s office this week. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Washington County Coroner Tim Warco has been accused by county District Attorney Jason Walsh of withholdi...
Roscoe family raises money for hospital’s free care fund
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 7, 2025
The Scrip family brought in more than $25,000 for the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Free Care Fund. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com A Roscoe family decided to pay it for...