Obituaries
August 11, 2020

Shirley J. Martin Bosnyak – Eighty Four

By obits

 

Shirley J. Martin Bosnyak, 94, of Eighty Four, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at Southminster Place, Washington. She was born Aug. 31, 1925, in Amsterdam, N.Y., a daughter of Thomas and Grace Snyder Martin. A veteran, Mrs. Bosnyak served during World War II with the U.S. Army. She was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Bentleyville. On Jan. 28, 1959, in Pittsburgh, she married Robert V. Bosnyak, who died July 26, 2010. Surviving are three children, Janet Stevenson of Fallowfield Township, Virginia Shamitko of Washington and Robert M. Bosnyak of Marianna; six grandchildren, Michael, Michele and Robert Bosnyak, Robert Stevenson, JoMarie Stevenson Giorgi and Logan Bosnyak; four great-grandchildren, Maria Lynn and Anthony O. Giorgi and Rigston and Remi Stevenson. Deceased are a son, Michael T. Bosnyak; and son-in-law, Robert Stevenson, who died in 1993. A private blessing service will be held with the Rev. Edward L. Yuhas officiating. Mrs. Bosnyak will be laid to rest next to her late husband in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela. Arrangements in care of THOMPSON-MARODI FUNERAL HOME, 809 Main St., Bentleyville, 724-255-9069. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message.

Class of 2026 graduates at South Allegheny
Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
South Allegheny High School's Class of 2026 graduated Friday. Photos by Heather Hart / For the MVI
McKeesport teachers receive pay increase
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2026
Their base salary will rise from $44,000 to $50,000 per year. Earlier this month, the McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a significant salary increase for district teachers following ne...
EF students, March Fourth partner in mental health effort
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2026
They produced a line of clothing featuring positive messages. Elizabeth Forward’s student-run business and a local nonprofit teamed up for a project to commemorate mental health awareness month in May...
Charleroi Area names top graduates
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
Commencement ceremonies for 122 graduates will be held Wednesday. Charleroi Area High School will hold its 2026 commencement at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleroi Area High School amphitheater. In the ...
Monessen Public Library to celebrate 90th anniversary
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
Special events will be held on June 6 to mark the library’s milestone. The Monessen Public Library will celebrate its 90th anniversary with special events from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6. Festivities wil...