William A. ‘Bill’ Weightman – Donora
Obituaries
April 8, 2021

William A. ‘Bill’ Weightman – Donora

By obits

 

William A. “Bill” Weightman, 80, of Donora, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 27, 1940, a son of the late William and Emma Haberstock Weightman. Bill worked in construction prior to his retirement and was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nicole; and a brother, John Weightman. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Judith A. “Judy” Simendinger Weightman; three daughters, Nancy A. (David) Rice of Charleroi, Lisa Weightman of Finleyville and Laurie (Chad) Tilley of Quakertown; a son, William A. (Dana) Weightman Jr. of Rostraver Township; nine grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021. A service will be held in the funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Private interment will take place at Finleyville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. To be socially responsible during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to limit the attendance to 75 people inside the funeral home at any given time. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines, which include masks within the funeral home. Guests may be asked to limit their visitation times so that all visitors will have the opportunity to pay their respects. Thank you. Bill’s family would like to express their understanding for those who are unable to pay their respects due to the pandemic. To share a condolence, please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

 

66th International Village feels less ‘crowded’ with new layout
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 19, 2026
Admission is free to this year’s festival, which will continue today and Thursday. McKeesport’s 66th annual International Village kicked off Tuesday with vendors heating up their fryers and bands stru...
Charleroi Area hires new assistant principal; fills open board seat
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 19, 2026
Anthony Hritz was selected to fill an opening on the school board. Bill Hughes began his career at Charleroi Area School District as a student teacher. Years later, he is returning to the district in ...
Glassport mayor steps down amid scandal
Latest News, Main
August 19, 2026
Keith DiMarco is accused of hiding a surveillance camera in a bathroom used by his wife and stepdaughter. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Charged with violating a protection from abuse order filed by h...
Founders’ Hall Middle School passes air test
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 19, 2026
The building is deemed safe for occupancy. Amid uncertainty about air quality and the safety of Founders’ Hall Middle School, McKeesport Area School District Superintendent Donald MacFann issued an up...
Gargan newest member of BVA school board
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 19, 2026
She was selected Tuesday to fill a term that expires in December 2027. Carly Gargan was selected at Tuesday’s meeting to fill an opening on the Belle Vernon Area school board. Board Director Robert Ha...