Obituaries
January 25, 2022

Edna Mae Rook – Buena Vista

By obits

 

Edna Mae Rook, 89, of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. She was born June 15, 1932, in Frank and was the daughter of the late Christ and Annie Elizabeth Thompson Winkelvoss. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rook; daughter, Krisann (Thomas) Kitas of Glassport; son, David Robert (Denise) Rook of Versailles; sisters, Ruth Smith of Delmont and Martha Jean Bird of Cranberry; grandchildren, Chris (Heather) Kitas, Steven (Melissa Detman) Kitas, Lindsay Elizabeth Rook and Amy Marie Rook; great-grandchildren, Krolyn, Blake and Briley; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Winkelvoss; and sisters, Helen Billick, Rosella Faust and Sylvia Sebest. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. The Rev. Paul Walter will officiate. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.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