Christopher A. “Chipper” Byrd, of Brownsville, answered the call to heaven on Dec. 16, 2021. He was born Oct. 11, 1952. Chipper was preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Weatherspoon; father, Christ...

Joanie Ranft, 61, of Monongahela, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in AHN Jefferson Hospital. She was born Aug. 23, 1960, in New Eagle, the daughter of the late John and Cleta Jerin Koteles. Joanie was a h...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Ringgold head coach Matt Regula said in the preseason the key to his team making the WPIAL playoffs this season was their games against Connellsville. If they can ...

Steve Dubnansky, 79, of Roscoe, passed away on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at UPMC Mercy, surrounded by his family. He was born in Donora on Dec. 6, 1942, a son of the late Stefan and Sylvia Delvaux Dubnan...

Irene P. “Dolly” Haluchak Leach, 91, of Monongahela, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 24, 1930, in Charleroi, she resided in the Valley h...

Josephine G. Urbanovich Conte, age 94, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital with her family at her side. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St....

Tyber Joseph Lustig was born in Long Beach, Calif., on Oct. 9, 1991, grew up in Rostraver Township and passed away in San Diego, Calif. on Dec. 12, 2021, at the age of 30. He was proceeded in death by...

HERE WE GO STEELERS! HERE WE GO! The final quarter has arrived and the last play has ended and Wayne Thomas Myrga has won his final victory by entering the gates of heaven and being embraced by his Lo...

The Belle Vernon Area School District brought service dogs to the high school and middle school Monday so students could learn more about what they do. Surrounding Hoot from Hope Animal Assisted Crisi...

The Mitred Archpriest, Igor R. Soroka, 96, of Monongahela, died peacefully on Dec. 18, 2021, in Monongahela. He was born April 1, 1925, in McKees Rocks, a son of the late Archpriest Gregory and Matush...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Monessen City School District is still being cautious when it comes to the tax forgiveness program initiated by Mayor Matt Shorraw. To read the rest of the story,...

Edward John Fabian, 85, of Rostraver Township, passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. He was the son of Mary Zalom and Emory Fabian Sr., born Dec. 31, 1935, and was the youngest of eight siblings; Emory...

By Shirley McMarlin Trib Total Media The best cookie bakers aren’t always grandmothers in flour-dusted aprons. A group of young bakers showed their kitchen competence Sunday during the fourth annual G...

Eleanor Welsh Owens, 90, of Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Dunlevy Manor. Born May 2, 1931, in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Mildred O. Griffith We...

By Taylor Brown-HERMAN tbrown@yourmvi.com North Charleroi will head into 2022 with a balanced budget. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 724-314...

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ LaBrasca On Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, Jacqueline “Jackie” LaBrasca, was called to eternal peace and passed away at the age of 71. Jackie was born on June 29, 1950, to Bruno and Doro...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com White Oak’s council and mayor offered thanks to three outgoing council members Monday night To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley In...

Alaina McCay, 4, and her sister Madison, 13, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus during a pancake breakfast Sunday morning at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Monessen. They are the grandchildren of Rick an...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A spiritual leader who served the Mon Valley for nearly six decades passed away over the weekend. Archpriest Igor Soroka, known by many as “Father Igor,” served 58 yea...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Concerned Donora Citizens say some progress has been made in their crusade against coal dust and damage from coal trucks. To read the rest of the story, pleas...