Doris M. Hughes –   Monongahela, formerly of Donora
Obituaries
October 15, 2020

Doris M. Hughes – Monongahela, formerly of Donora

By obits


Doris M. Hughes, 92, of Monongahela, formerly of Donora, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at her home. She was born May 11, 1928, in Donora, a daughter of the late Dominic and Virginia Zenobi Forlini. She was Catholic by faith, a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and was active in the Christian Mothers and Women’s Guild and the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. Doris volunteered faithfully every week at the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Monessen with at the Donora Meals on Wheels. She worked as a seamstress for 40 years, most recently at Donora Sportswear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hughes, on Aug. 23, 2004; and one brother, Dino Forlini. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Donna Simmen and husband Oscar of Monongahela, with whom she made her home; two grandsons, David (Jamie) Simmen of Westminster, Md., and Daniel Simmen of West Mifflin; three great-grandchildren, Carter, Madison and Kennedy; one sister, Mary Kuma of Pittsburgh; one sister-in-law, Helen Forlini of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. At Doris’ request, visitation will be private. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at noon Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Donora campus of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. Private entombment will take place at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the loving care that they provided for our mother. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, PA 15033, or to Amedisys Hospice, 100 Stoops Drive, Ste. 300, Monongahela, PA 15063, in memory of their beloved mother and grandmother. To share a condolence, please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

 

River ice jams are latest weather concern
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 20, 2026
They can cause flooding as ice on the river begins to melt. Rivers in the Mon Valley remain below flood stage, but officials warn that ice jams — not high water alone — could cause problems through th...
City teacher found with gun in elementary school
Latest News, Main
February 20, 2026
A Monessen City School District employee was found in possession of a gun while on school grounds Thursday, the district said in a letter to parents and guardians. The district and police have not ide...
Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum
Latest News, Main
WASHINGTON COUNTY
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 20, 2026
The April 23-25 event will bring a lot of exposure to the Pittsburgh region. Hundreds of Washington County officials and business leaders came together Thursday for a forum hosted by the Washington Co...
Two injured in Rostraver crash
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 20, 2026
MAWC says harsh weather stressed system
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 20, 2026
Conditions led to a 60% increase in water main breaks and leaks from last January. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Arctic winter conditions that set upon Western Pennsylvania over the past month have the...
Megan’s List offender charged in Elizabeth Township
Latest News, Main
NEWS BRIEF
February 20, 2026
A West Mifflin man who is on Megan’s List as a convicted sex offender is accused of failing to register his address with state police. Joshua Herzing, 39, of Pennsylvania Avenue, was charged Wednesday...