Obituaries
December 8, 2020

Archie M. ‘Butch’ Caseber – New Eagle

By obits

Archie M. “Butch” Caseber, 79, of New Eagle, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, after suffering a stroke. Born Nov. 25, 1941 in Mingo, he was the son of Archibald and Eva Barkley Caseber. He was a 1959 graduate of Monongahela High School and a Green Beret. Archie served 11 years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and the next 21 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He retired in 2003 from U.S. Steel, Clairton Works. Presbyterian by faith, he was a member of the Haymakers and Hoot Owls clubs in New Eagle, American Legion Post 949 in Carroll Township and recently became a lifetime member of the Henry M. Phillips Masonic Lodge in Monongahela. Archie loved restoring antique cars, and his 1960 Corvette was his pride and joy. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Cislak Caseber; a son, Daniel Caseber of Monongahela; and a daughter, Sheri (David) Lane of New Eagle; two grandsons, Michael (Mary) Woods of Monongahela and Shane Woods of Pittsburgh; and his faithful companion, Maggie Mae. Preceding him in death was his sister, Georgia Swart. Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service at Monongahela Cemetery beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, with Pastor Glenn McClelland officiating with full military honors. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com is in charge of the arrangements. Guests are asked to please wear face masks and abide by personal protective guidelines and social distancing.

Charleroi glassmaking memories buried in time capsule
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 2, 2025
Former Corelle workers were joined by public officials for an emotional ceremony in Charleroi. Charleroi stood in the cold Monday in Meadow Avenue Park to say goodbye to the plant that shaped its peop...
Kennel contract renewed despite public objections
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The new agreement with Hoffman Kennels will run for one year. Elizabeth Township commissioners renewed a contract with Hoffman Kennels for one year for deer removal and dog control services despite so...
Season’s first big snowfall hits Mon Valley, western Pa.
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The worst part of the storm is forecast for today’s morning commute. The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways. Speed limits hav...
Elizabeth Twp. hydrant replaced after failing during fire
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water installed the new hydrant Monday and submitted the broken one to the manufacturer. Pennsylvania American Water has replaced a fire hydrant on Dillon Road in Elizabeth Towns...
Annual McKeesport Festival of Trees opens Thursday
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 2, 2025
The long-running holiday celebration will feature dozens of decorated trees. By the MVI Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees this week, which is ...
Two-vehicle crash in Charleroi
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 2, 2025
Charleroi Fire Department responded Monday night to a collision involving two cars at Fifth and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. Charleroi FIre Department