Obituaries
November 23, 2022

Anthony Michael Pesca – Charleroi

By obits

 

Anthony Michael Pesca, 56, of Charleroi, passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born on May 5, 1966, to Anthony and Pauline Smith Pesca in Auburn, N.Y. He retired as an over-the-road truck driver. Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Pam Pascoe Pesca; four sons, Austin, Joshua, James and Michael, all of Charleroi; two daughters, Alicia of Pitcairn and Ashley Spotted Bear of New Florence; three grandchildren; three aunts, Rosemary (Dennis) Dattler of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sally Smith of Whets Port, N.Y., and Phillys Mattie of Port Byron, N.Y. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pauline Applebee. Friends will be received from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences can be posted at www.billicksfuneralhome.com.

State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar
Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Members of both parties are calling on Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the rapid rise. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have led to a noticeable rise in gas prices across Pennsylvania, pro...
Forward Twp. OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help
Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 10, 2026
Supervisor Amy Cline said the township doesn’t have “clusters of blight,” but it’s still a concern. In a brief and cordial meeting Monday, Forward Township supervisors unanimously approved a resolutio...
Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Allegheny County hasn’t conducted a property tax reassessment since 2012. With a reassessment being considered in Allegheny County, White Oak council discussed the potential outcomes during Monday’s w...
Main
March 10, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from the Monessen and Belle Vernon Area school boards in Wednesday’s MVI.