Obituaries
July 6, 2020

Helen A. Malinowsky Trenk – Belle Vernon

By obits

Helen A. Malinowsky Trenk, 96, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital, with angels leading her into heaven. Born Sept. 21, 1923, in Fairhope, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances Goarlez Malinowsky. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Trenk was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, was a member of the Christian Mothers from the former Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Fayette City, enjoyed playing cards with her local card clubs, bowling, was an avid baker and most of all enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Helen is survived by her two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Raymond Rathway of Perryopolis and Michelle Moody of Fayette City; ninegrandchildren, Robinette, Ronna, Rae Lynn, Scott, Shawn, Christopher, Douglas, Charlie and Rosemary; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Trenk (5/17/1996); son, William L. Trenk; son-in-law William A. Moody; two brothers, Walter Malinowsky and Adolph Malinowsky; five sisters, Stella Malinowsky, Blanche Petrosky Moskal, Steffie DuJardin, Nellie Basile and Frances Seman. Visitation was Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Prayers of transfer will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in the funeral home, followed by funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Mom had her favorite saying and always got in the last word with her “Whatever.” Keeping in compliance with the county and state mandate of “green phase,” guests are asked to please abide by personal protective guidelines, masks MUST be worn and social distancing must still be maintained. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
Latest News, Main
March 18, 2026
Lena Coltogirone of Monessen smiles as she walks her dogs, Gus and Cherry, across a snow-covered bridge at Mingo Creek County Park on a chilly Tuesday afternoon. Cherry, at right, wears a jacket to ke...
Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
They claim they were peacefully marching when a confrontation with police led to criminal charges. Frustrations and grievances were aired during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting regarding a demo...
Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport; new police officers hired
Latest News, Main
March 18, 2026
Shawn DeVerse told council that agents will be returning to the borough. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Police Chief Shawn DeVerse told council and residents that Immigration and Customs Enf...
Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
Elections, Latest News, Main, ...
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 18, 2026
California, Charleroi, Donora, Fallowfield Township and Monongahela would be affected by the proposed changes. Fewer polling places — but officials say more efficiency — could be coming to parts of th...
BVA school board appoints new solicitor; recognizes students
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta and Cambest was selected for the position in a 5-4 vote. The Belle Vernon Area school board appointed a new solicitor Tuesday after discussing the issue for several weeks. Boar...
Student found with steak knife
Latest News, Main
March 18, 2026
The Ringgold School District announced Tuesday that a steak knife was discovered in the backpack of a student at Ringgold Middle School. The incident occurred Tuesday morning during student arrival se...