Obituaries
May 11, 2020

Mary Ann Toth – Belle Vernon

By obits

Mary Ann Toth, 79, of Belle Vernon, was called home by the Lord to be with her beloved Tommy on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. A daughter of the late John and Helen Spernak Guzanick, she was born in Pittsburgh on April 20, 1941. A resident of Belle Vernon for most of her adult life, she was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and had been active in several area social organizations. She and her late husband were the owners and operators of the former Charleroi I.G.A. Mary Ann had worked for many years at the Belle Vernon Fashion Bug store. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Monica Brannon of Pittsburgh and Lori and Steve Gargasz of Hermitage. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Tommy Gargasz and Sophia Gargasz, both of Hermitage, whom she adored and loved with her whole heart and they loved her “to the moon and back.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Thomas ‘‘Tommy” Toth; and her uncle and aunt, Richard and Mary Spernak Brady, who raised Mary Ann since age 10. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, a private service and funeral Mass will be in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael J. Crookston as celebrant. Burial will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Pa. leaders use NFL Draft to promote region
Latest News, Main
April 25, 2026
“The draft has been a catalyst,” the state’s development chief said. By AMELIA BENAVIDES-COLÓN TribLive A delegation of investors and business leaders got a glimpse of Western Pennsylvania’s developme...
Charleroi students go outside for Earth Day celebration
Latest News, Main
April 25, 2026
This is the fourth straight year that Komatsu has partnered with the school district for an activity. By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter Students traded desks for dirt this week as Charleroi Area eighth-...
Ringgold students urged to focus on character at Senior Girls’ Luncheon
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 25, 2026
Monongahela Women’s Club VP Olivia DeRose Behanna was the event’s keynote speaker. The most important part of life isn’t the beginning or the end — it’s the dash in between, a lesson Ringgold seniors ...
Liberty council to review regulations for short-term rentals
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
April 25, 2026
Council wants to tighten Airbnb activity in the borough. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Liberty Borough council is contemplating regulating short-term rentals like those through Airbnb and Vrbo. Counc...
Car hits utility pole in North Charleroi
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
April 25, 2026
Shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, Lock No. 4 Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters were called to Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue in North Charleroi after a vehicle struck a utility pole. Crews cleaned up some...
Southwest Medical Centers celebrate NFL Draft with community spirit, events
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
April 25, 2026
Staff and patients got into the spirit this week at Southwest Medical Centers in Bentleyville and Charleroi. For the MVI In a spirited nod to one of football’s biggest annual events, Southwest Medical...