Edward Paul ‘Starsky’ Staryarsky  South Park, formerly of Rostraver Township
Obituaries
March 15, 2021

Edward Paul ‘Starsky’ Staryarsky South Park, formerly of Rostraver Township

By obits

 

Edward Paul “Starsky” Staryarsky, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 67. Starsky was born on June 29, 1953, to Joseph and Pauline Staryarsky in Hunker, Pa. Starsky was a jack of all trades: paramedic, surveyor, contractor, builder, bouncer, ski patroller, business owner, inventor, polka band musician, mountain man and friend to all. He could do and did anything that he set his mind to. He met his wife, Gloria, while working at Seven Springs Resort. Over the course of their marriage, Starsky designed and built two homes that his family grew together in. His ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with his smile and carefree attitude. Despite the pain, Starsky was a true hero in his battle and stayed strong until the end. Starsky was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pauline V. Staryarsky. He is survived by his wife Gloria, his children, Edward of Hoboken, N.J., and Michaelene of El Paso, Texas; one granddaughter, Lordyn Star of El Paso, Texas; brothers, Joseph, William and Thomas; sisters, Patricia and Ann; as well as several nephews and nieces. Starsky will be honored in a memorial service April 3, 2021. If you wish to attend, please contact immediate family for details. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. If friends wish, memorial donations may be made in Starsky’s honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Walking Stations of the Cross
Latest News, Main
April 4, 2026
The Rev. Levi Hartle leads participants, including Guy Flament of Monongahela (carrying the cross), during the Walking Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at Chess Park in Monongahela. The annual pro...
Area gas prices surge above $4.20 per gallon
Latest News, Main
April 4, 2026
The cost of fuel is now 74 cents higher than it was a year ago. By QUINCEY REESE TribLive Western Pennsylvanians felt a pinch at the pumps this week as some local gas stations offered fuel at $4.19 pe...
McKeesport Housing Authority director retires
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2026
Steve Bucklew will be replaced by longtime MHA Deputy Director Diane Raible. Longtime McKeesport Housing Authority Director Steve Bucklew has retired from his position, after more than 30 years, handi...
Mon City’s highest-ranking WWII officer died a hero
Latest News, Main
STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
April 4, 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 Monongahela High School’s p...
Rock of the Redeemer holds Easter basket drive
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2026
It follows a successful Angel Tree campaign in December. The Rock of the Redeemer in Elizabeth Township provided more than 65 Easter baskets for area children this year. The one-year-old nonprofit org...
Mon Valley Independent Easter Coloring Contest Winners
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
April 4, 2026
The winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual Easter Coloring Contest are, from left, Mia Galiffa of Donora, Aubrey Kinney of Rostraver Township and Jackson Trilli of Monessen. MVI