Obituaries
November 23, 2020

The Rev. Edward S. Litavec – Pittsburgh

By obits

 

The Rev. Edward S. Litavec, 86, of Pittsburgh, died Nov. 20, 2020, at Mt. Assisi Place. Born July 24, 1934, in Roscoe, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Bury Litavec. Father Litavec was a graduate of St. Vincent College and St. Vincent Seminary. He was ordained a priest for the Pittsburgh Diocese on March 25, 1960. Pastor to many, he was truly the shepherd of the flock. The Mon Valley will remember the messages of his homilies and his powerful voice singing praises to the Lord. Father Litavec is survived by a brother, Thomas Litavec; sisters, Agnes Braunegg, Anne Krupa, Helen Litavec and Dorothy Reeves; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Paul and John Litavec; and sisters, Mary Krofchek and Susan Braunegg. Family and friends will be received at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Charleroi from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Monongahela. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com, Chris Odasso, owner.

Head Start building named for Donora legend
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 23, 2026
Arthur “Skins” Coleman was a basketball star at Ringgold and guided young people in the community for decades. The Head Start building in Donora’s Highland Terrace area was named Friday evening in hon...
Rotary club honors Parzynski for half a century of service
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 23, 2026
He played a significant role in the expansion of the Belle Vernon Area club. For 50 years, Leonard Parzynski has quietly shown up for his community, whether it meant leading Rotary projects, unloading...
Local attorney was killed days before German surrender
Latest News, Main
STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
May 23, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI At 4 feet, 11 inches tall a...
Salvation Army thanks community for ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ donations
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 23, 2026
The food was collected and dropped off by postal workers from Charleroi and Monessen. The Mon Valley Salvation Army recently received a major food donation through the National Association of Letter C...
Memorial Day services set in the Mon Valley
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 23, 2026
By the MVI Memorial Day is a national day of mourning created to honor those in the United States military who died in defense of our country. Traditionally, communities commemorate the day with parad...
Ringgold crowns prom king and queen
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 23, 2026
Mason Colich and Celina Portal are this year’s prom king and queen at Ringgold High School. Submitted