Obituaries
April 18, 2022

Leah A. Wilkinson Radek – Belle Vernon

By obits

Leah A. Wilkinson Radek, 83, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home. Born Dec. 17, 1938, in Pricedale, she was the daughter of the late Russell E. and Martha Keefer Wilkinson. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mrs. Radek was a homemaker and enjoyed raising and spending time with her grandson, Jacob, who was the light of her life. She is survived by her children, Paul M. Radek of Belle Vernon, Ray R. Radek of Belle Vernon, Lawrence F. Radek and Dianne J. Radek of Donora; and her grandson, Jacob R. Radek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. Radek; son, Karl M. Radek; and a brother, Samuel M. Wilkinson. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC with Paul M. Radek officiating. Interment will take place in LaFayette Memorial Park. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome. com.

 

Bartolotta tops Buchtan in Senate GOP primary
Elections, Latest News, Main, ...
Primary Election 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 20, 2026
The incumbent won on the strength of an impressive showing in Washington County. Republican voters in Pennsylvania’s 46th Senatorial District handed incumbent Sen. Camera Bartolotta another primary vi...
Shapiro-Garrity contest set for fall
Allegheny County Elections, Elections, Fayette County Elections, ...
Primary Election 2026
May 20, 2026
Austin Davis will battle Jason Richey in the race for lieutenant governor. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity cruised to victory Tuesday in...
Humble ousts Cook in 50th District race
Elections, Fayette County Elections, Latest News, ...
Primary Election 2026
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
Cook wasn’t ready to admit defeat late Tuesday night. Waynesburg Council President Ben Humble defeated incumbent state Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, in Tuesday’s Republican primary in the 50th ...
Altemara wins Democratic nod in 39th District
Latest News, Main, Politics
Primary Election 2026
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
He’ll challenge state Rep. Andrew Kuzma in the general election. Dylan Altemara won the Democratic House nomination in the 39th District on Tuesday and will face state Rep. Andrew Kuzma this fall. Alt...
Trial begins in 2021 shooting death of McKeesport woman
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 20, 2026
The defense says suspect had no motive to kill. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Isaac Smith’s burner phone was the last one to call Karli Short just minutes before she was shot. The revolver he bought six...
BVA approves preliminary budget with $500K deficit; honors students
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By By LADIMIR GARCIA Igarcia @yourmvi .com 
May 20, 2026
School board members will consider several options to bring it into balance before a final vote. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a preliminary budget Tuesday that includes a $500,000 defic...