Deacon Eugene M. ‘Gene’ Garner – Monessen
Obituaries
December 22, 2020

Deacon Eugene M. ‘Gene’ Garner – Monessen

By obits

 

Deacon Eugene M. “Gene” Garner, 77, of Monessen departed this Earthly life peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Born on June 30, 1943, in Arnold City, he was the son of the late James and Nancy Garner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Garner, Samuel Sellers and James Sellers; and one sister, Lillian Sellers-Gordon. Left to cherish Gene’s memory are his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Garner; two daughters, Tammy Snow of Las Vegas and Karen Garner of Monessen; one son, Danna Gene Fenney of the state of California; one granddaughter, Brittany Jackson; two grandsons, Travis and Nicholas Fenney; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon (Denise) Garner; four sisters, Memory Graham, Marie (Norman) William, Retha Sellers and Delane Garner; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, Christian Life Ministries church family and friends. Due to COVID-19 there will be no funeral service.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 645 McMahon Ave., Monessen, PA 15062, 724-684-4877.

 

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