Obituaries
April 20, 2020

Chance C. Borgese – Monongahela

By obits


Chance C. Borgese, 21, of Monongahela, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. A son of Bonnie Britt Borgese, who survives and resides in Marianna, he was born in Monongahela on July 1, 1998. Chance was a regular and enjoyed being a member of Planet Fitness in Belle Vernon. He was employed as a home health aide and was in the United States Army Reserves. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Xander C. Sims of Marianna; maternal grandparents, Frank L. and Patricia Britt, with whom he made his home; paternal grandparents, Thomas F. and Birgit D. Sims Jr. of Marianna; an aunt, Amanda Britt of Monongahela; uncles, Justin Trumpie of Monongahela and Derrick U. Sims of Marianna; and several cousins. Chance was also loved by many of his friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements are being handled by FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Making a splash
Latest News, Main
June 17, 2026
Jersey Long, 6, of McKeesport, cools off while running through a spray ring at the Renzie Spray Ground in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Kuzma bill to make ‘gas station heroin’ illegal passes House
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 17, 2026
The proposed legislation passed with a near-unanimous vote in Harrisburg. A bill introduced by state Rep. Andrew Kuzma, R-Elizabeth Township, to illegalize tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroi...
Monessen School Board OKs budget with 2 mill tax hike
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 17, 2026
The first real estate tax payment for the installation plan is due Aug. 31. Monessen City School District directors unanimously approved the 202627 fiscal year budget during Tuesday’s meeting with a 2...
Leadership Washington County celebrates program’s graduates
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 17, 2026
The newest class of community leaders were honored during a special event at The Rooftop at CNX in Southpointe. For 25 years, Leadership Washington County has helped develop many of the business, nonp...
Reschenthaler announces $643K law enforcement grant
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
June 17, 2026
The congressman attended a press conference with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Officials at the Westmoreland County Courthouse Tuesday announced...