Obituaries
December 11, 2021

Lillian M. Hynes – Washington Heights, Belle Vernon

By obits

Lillian M. Hynes, 96, of Washington Heights, Belle Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in her home. A daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Nelepa Koslasky, she was born on Feb. 1, 1925, in North Charleroi. Living most of her adult life in Belle Vernon, she was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. Lillian loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid card player, enjoyed doing word finds and enjoyed traveling with her late husband. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Jeanne Hynes of Fayette City and Bob and Chris Hynes of Washington Heights;. three grandchildren, Brian (Ronna) Sabol of Nevada, Tracy Sabol of Virginia and Nathen Hynes of Washington Heights; and five great-grandchildren, Brandon Sabol, Ryan Lynn Sabol, Thomas Chase Leeber, Logan Brooke Leeber and Gianna Theakston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hynes in 1983; a daughter, Linda Hynes Theakston in 2001; a grandson, Jeremy Theakston; and a sister, Doris Megela. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A blessing will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Crookston officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

 

Valley enjoys early taste of spring
Latest News, Main
March 10, 2026
Jordan Sadler, 9, of Charleroi was enjoying the sunny and warm temperatures Monday evening as he rode his bike at the Charleroi Area School District campus. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Members of both parties are calling on Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the rapid rise. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have led to a noticeable rise in gas prices across Pennsylvania, pro...
Forward Township OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 10, 2026
Supervisor Amy Cline said the township doesn’t have “clusters of blight,” but it’s still a concern. In a brief and cordial meeting Monday, Forward Township supervisors unanimously approved a resolutio...
Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin
Features, Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
West Mifflin Area High School’s Theater Department will premiere “The Addams Family,” the school’s spring musical, on Thursday. West Mifflin Area High School will present a comical feast that embraces...
White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Allegheny County hasn’t conducted a property tax reassessment since 2012. With a reassessment being considered in Allegheny County, White Oak council discussed the potential outcomes during Monday’s w...
The dark — and unhealthy — side of idolization
Features, Living
ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
March 10, 2026
Over the last several years I have written about many different aspects of health and wellness. In today’s world, we are constantly given access to things at our fingertips, literally at the click of ...