Obituaries
January 13, 2022

James E. Peters – Bentleyville

By obits

 

James E. Peters, 66, of Bentleyville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. He was born Nov. 26, 1955, in Washington, Pa., son of the late John and Marie Shaw Peters. Jim was a 1975 graduate of Bentworth High School. Mr. Peters was employed as a steelworker with Cleveland Cliffs Steel, Monessen Works for 44 years. He was involved with the Ellsworth Fire Department, served as a scout master in the Boy Scouts and was a member of the Ellsworth Sportsman’s Club where he enjoyed shooting trap. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and restoring cars. Surviving are his former wife, Charlene Peters and a son Wesley Peters, both of Bentleyville; a nephew, Jeremy Span (Tracey); and a great-niece, Cara Span, all of Fredericktown. Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a sister, Joyce Span. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at GREENLEE’S BENTLEYVILLE FUNERAL HOME, 619 Main St., Bentleyville. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.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