Obituaries
April 6, 2020

Earl J. Redmond – Monessen

By obits

 

Earl J. Redmond, 68, of Monessen, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at his home. Born June 2, 1951, in Brownsville, he was the son of the late Leroy and Myrtle Aldridge Redmond. A resident of Monessen for the past five years, having previously resided in Fayette City, Mr. Redmond was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon and was retired from Canestrale Contracting in Bunola as a truck driver. He is survived by his two daughters and son-in-law, Teresa Redmond of Monessen and Mary Ann and Steven Kovatch of Fairhope; two grandsons, Steven James Kovatch and Tommy Kovatch; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie E. Davies Redmond on Feb. 4, 2017; four brothers, Leroy, Duane, Charles and Robert Redmond; and six sisters, Edna, Mary, Gloria Ann, Dorothy, Betty Lou and Sandra. Private family visitation and funeral services will be held for the family with the Very Rev. Stephan Gresh of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state mandate. Funeral arrangements entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183.  Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Earl to Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. Please extend your sympathies and condolences to the family via our funeral home website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Charleroi glassmaking memories buried in time capsule
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 2, 2025
Former Corelle workers were joined by public officials for an emotional ceremony in Charleroi. Charleroi stood in the cold Monday in Meadow Avenue Park to say goodbye to the plant that shaped its peop...
Kennel contract renewed despite public objections
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The new agreement with Hoffman Kennels will run for one year. Elizabeth Township commissioners renewed a contract with Hoffman Kennels for one year for deer removal and dog control services despite so...
Season’s first big snowfall hits Mon Valley, western Pa.
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The worst part of the storm is forecast for today’s morning commute. The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways. Speed limits hav...
Elizabeth Twp. hydrant replaced after failing during fire
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water installed the new hydrant Monday and submitted the broken one to the manufacturer. Pennsylvania American Water has replaced a fire hydrant on Dillon Road in Elizabeth Towns...
Annual McKeesport Festival of Trees opens Thursday
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 2, 2025
The long-running holiday celebration will feature dozens of decorated trees. By the MVI Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees this week, which is ...
Two-vehicle crash in Charleroi
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 2, 2025
Charleroi Fire Department responded Monday night to a collision involving two cars at Fifth and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. Charleroi FIre Department