Jeanne Louise Fretz Propes – Port Orchard, Wash., formerly of Fayette City
Obituaries
October 9, 2021

Jeanne Louise Fretz Propes – Port Orchard, Wash., formerly of Fayette City

By obits

Jeanne Louise Fretz Propes, 89, of Port Orchard, Wash., formerly of Fayette City, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at her home in Port Orchard, Wash. Born Dec. 12, 1931, in Belle Vernon at her house, she was the daughter of the late Harry Fretz and Thelma Hahn. A resident of Port Orchard, Wash., for the past four years, Mrs. Propes was a member of Christian and Missionary Alliance. She worked at Sandy Foodland, JoAnn Fabrics, was a volunteer at numerous places in Lake Wakes, Fla., was a homemaker, wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jeanne had a love of God and church, was an excellent cook and baker and had youth groups over for homemade pizza. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Propes, to whom she was married for 71 years; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert “Randy” and Margie Propes, Richard and Debora Propes, and David and Tammy Propes; brother, Barry Fretz, sister, Nancy Tisot, sister and brother in-law Vicki Burnside and husband, Chet, sister in-law Florence Fretz; six grandchildren, Michele Trainor and husband Rob, Jason Propes and wife Natalie, Toby Propes and wife Katie, Brandi Propes, Ryan Propes and fiancée Melina, and Ashley Green and husband Paul; three great-grandchildren, numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Fretz, brother in-law Ted Tisot and sister in-law Evelyn Fretz. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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