Obituaries
September 16, 2021

Jo Ann V. Opacic – Rostraver Township

By obits

Jo Ann V. Opacic, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Born in Patton Township, Pa., on Nov. 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Zelda Kenzevich Vuletich. She is survived by her son, Nicholas T. Opacic of Rostraver; daughter, Jo Ann (Steve) Borato of Economy Boro; granddaughter, Eva J. Smith of Sewickley; and sister, Mary Paich of Texas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore R. Opacic; brother, Michael; sister, Mitzi; and brother-in-law, Milan. One of the hardest days of our lives was saying goodbye to our Mom. Our Mom passed away like she lived, completely how she wanted to do it! On her farm, horses in the field and her 7 month-old puppy, Phoenix, sleeping on the floor beside her. Those who were lucky enough to know our Mom knew she was a force to be reckoned with, SMART, TOUGH and a great business sense that helped her and our Dad live a wonderful life. And she did it ALL WITH STYLE! We know she’s with our Dad and her loved ones who passed before her and all of the horses, dogs and cats, that she loved and cared for over her lifetime. Thank You Mom for teaching us how to be the business people we are today. And to stand our ground, get up and get it done every day and “no” doesn’t mean “never,” it just means not now, so keep trying! We love and miss you so much already! “Vjecnaja Pamjat, Memory Eternal.” Funeral arrangements entrusted to the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

McKeesport agrees to settle federal lawsuit
Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 7, 2026
Three city residents sued over civil rights violations relating to a search for a suspect in 2020. The City of McKeesport will pay $127,500, and its police department will receive training following t...
Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 7, 2026
Junior Achievement and Arc Human Services each received $100,000. Two regional organizations are among the recipients of a $3.3 million state investment to strengthen Pennsylvania’s skilled trades wor...
Main
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
March 7, 2026
Some employees have taken home double their annual salaries. Overtime has paid off in a big way for some Westmoreland County workers. A TribLive analysis of overtime paid to county employees in 2025 f...
Main
March 7, 2026
Find out what happens over the weekend in Monday’s electronic edition of the MVI.
News
March 7, 2026
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...