Edna June Detwiler – Monongahela
Obituaries
February 16, 2022

Edna June Detwiler – Monongahela

By obits

 

Edna June Detwiler, 89, of Monongahela, went home to be with her savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in the comfort of her own home, with her family and friends by her side. Born in Elrama, on June 20, 1932, she is the daughter of the late Linvel and Daisy Candler Comer. Two years after graduating from Monongahela High School Class of 1950, Edna met the man she would share 61 wonderful years with, her late husband, Harold E. Detwiler. Edna was a member of Calvary Bible Church in North Charleroi and sang in the church choir for many years. Her joy in life was singing praises to the Lord and she is now in heaven singing with a choir of angels. Edna is survived by her daughter, Susan Judy and her husband Barry Judy, their children Emily and husband Mark Whitmer and their children, Cash Whitmer and Birdy Whitmer; and a son, Alan Ludovici and his children, Julie DeSalvo, Jessica Ludovici, Jersey Ludovici and Garrett Hemmings.  Edna is also survived by her daughter, Cindy Mudrick and her husband Rick Mudrick, their children, Samuel Mudrick, Timothy Mudrick, Adam Mudrick and his wife Brittany Mudrick and their children, Lina, Niko, Luca and Mila Mudrick; and Maribeth Strelick and her husband Cody Strelick and their children, Dottie June, Millie and Samantha Strelick. She is also survived by her sister, Alta Schollaert; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and the countless people she loved like family. In addition to her parents, Linvel and Daisy Candler Comer; and her late husband, Harold E. Detwiler; Edna was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret Hoover, Morris Comer, Lionel Comer and Doris Eisengart.  Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., (formerly Schrock- Hogan Funeral Home), 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.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