Bruce H. Miller -Monongahela
Obituaries
October 17, 2022

Bruce H. Miller -Monongahela

By Jeremy Sellew

Bruce H. Miller, 85, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in his home. Born April 28, 1937, in Donora, he was the son of the late Harry Sr. and Helen (Powers) Miller. After graduating in 1955 from Donora High School, Bruce opened Millers Auto Body in Donora, where he continued working for many years. Following his retirement from the auto body shop, he began driving school buses until 2020. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean War. He was a member of Journey by Grace Church in Rostraver Township. He loved his faith and his church family was always very important to him. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Rose Marie (Gerbasi) Miller, whom he married in 1987; a daughter, Peggy Gonzales of Miami, Fla.; a son, Joseph (Nicole) Berkich of Daisytown; a brother, Ronald Miller of New Jersey; eight grandchildren, Lauren and Alexa Gonzales, Melissa Pidich, Kylee, Roman and Vivian Berkich and Conner and Liam Kennedy; a great-grandson, Justin Kowalske, a son-in-law, Tony Yauch of Warren, Mich.;  a sister in-law, Lois Douglas of Virginia; and his beloved dog, Cody. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Yauch, who died May 8, 2022, and a brother, Harry Miller Sr. Friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Journey By Grace Church, 4803 Route 51, Belle Vernon, with a service beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to either the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330 or Journey by Grace Church. Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

Bingo night at Stockdale VFD
Latest News, Main
March 11, 2026
Mary Zielensky, 98, of Elco waits for the start of bingo Tuesday evening at the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Pickup truck crashes into Dunlevy home
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 11, 2026
The impact moved the structure several inches and caused it to be unsafe for the two families who are living there. A pickup truck struck a multi-family home along Route 88 in Dunlevy Tuesday morning,...
NBV ready to pursue overdue garbage fees
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 11, 2026
Council learned Tuesday that 260 accounts are past due, totaling almost $60K. North Belle Vernon officials say hundreds of residents still owe garbage fees as the borough prepares to send out new bill...
Emergency repair project at elementary school authorized
Latest News, Main
MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 11, 2026
The cooling tower will be replaced at a cost not to exceed $9,000. An emergency repair item for the elementary center was added to Monessen City School District’s agenda during Tuesday’s meeting. The ...
BVA ponders options for renovations
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 11, 2026
Further discussion will take place at a March 24 Operations Committee meeting, and a town hall is planned for later. The Belle Vernon Area school board held further discussion Tuesday on the idea of r...
Collapsing building threatens Glassport
Latest News, Main
March 11, 2026
Part of Monongahela Avenue is blocked off as borough officials search for a quick solution. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport officials are concerned that a property on its main thoroughfare wi...