Jacquelyn Dorothy Dinkfelt – Middletown, Pa., formerly of North Versailles
Obituaries
November 20, 2021

Jacquelyn Dorothy Dinkfelt – Middletown, Pa., formerly of North Versailles

By obits

Jacquelyn Dorothy Dinkfelt, 59, of Middletown, Pa., formerly of North Versailles, died on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on July 20, 1962 and is the daughter of the late John E. Ballou and Dorothy N. Ritenour Heatherington Ballou. She was a graduate of East Allegheny High School and a member of the Moose Club in Middletown. She was a caregiver for many years and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Michael Dinkfelt of Middletown; son, Richard (fiancée, Sheena) Dinkfelt of Middletown; sister, Nancy (the late John “Jack”) Burkhart of North Huntingdon; sister, Melanie Dieringer of Epping, N.H.; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sister, Louise Ballou; and brother, David Heatherington. Family and friends will gather from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.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