Obituaries
December 23, 2020

Chad Nicholas Gibson – Charleroi

By obits

Chad Nicholas Gibson, 35, of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at his home. Chad was born at Washington Hospital to Donna Sawyer of Charleroi. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran, having been stationed in Germany from 2006-2009 and a tour in Iraq from 2007-2008. He was self employed as a tattoo artist. Chad was very involved with Club Serenity in Charleroi. In addition to his mother, Donna, he is also survived by his life partner, Sarah Bourne of Charleroi; a son to be born in March 2021: a son, Sebastian Lee Richardson of Bentleyville; and four sisters, Ronny Sawyer of Donora, Michelle Anderson of Sarasota, Fla., Brenna O’Hare of Belle Vernon and Cortney O’Hare of Charleroi. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas O’Hare. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, at which time private funeral services will be held at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Interment with military honors will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com. Due to the COVID-19 state mandate, only 10 visitors will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Masks are mandatory and we ask you to respect social distancing. Lastly, we are asking that visitors keep their visits to five minutes or less.

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