Obituaries
March 19, 2024

Alma McElwee Sapp – Charleroi

By obits

 

Alma McElwee Sapp, 83, of Charleroi, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 3, 1940, in Robinson, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Jess and Josephine McAdams McElwee and beloved wife of the late William Sapp. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianna Burgan; sons, Joseph and William Jay Sapp; sisters, Vernice Gamble, Mary Jane McElwee, Hazel Erma McElwee, Darlene Fleming and Louise McElwee; and brothers, Kenneth and Charles McElwee. She is survived by her children, Steven Sapp of Charleroi and Richard (Pam) Sapp of Monessen; her grandchildren, Robin Burgan, James Burgan Jr., Samantha Sapp, Travis Sapp, Casandra Sapp, Jenny Sapp and Ambra Sapp; great-grandchildren, William, Madlynn and Mason Burgan, Sienna, Serena, Svanna, Sofia, Wyatt Fordyce, Nina, Natalie and Tony Sapp, Shakia Sapp and Milani Wilson; her sister, Ethel Queer; many nieces and nephews; a stepson, Fred Weber; a son-in-law, James Burgan; and a daughter-in-law, Dawn Sapp. Visitation will be held at WILLIAM A. BAUTZ FUNERAL HOME, 139 Main St., New Eagle, 724-258-8190, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. A committal service will be held at Mon Valley Memorial Park Chapel, Donora, PA, 15062, at 11 a.m. Thursday. Everyone should meet at the chapel. Condolences can be left on the obituary page at www.williamabautzfuneralhome.com.

Bears celebrate fifth PIAA title
Latest News, Main
December 5, 2025
The Clairton Bears hoist the PIAA Class 1A championship trophy celebrating the program’s fifth state championship Thursday. The Bears finished the season 15-1 after hammering defending Class 1A champi...
U.S. House candidate holds meet-and-greet event
Latest News, Main, Politics
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2025
Donora’s Alan Bradstock is challenging incumbent Republican Guy Reschenthaler. Donora native Alan Bradstock, who announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 14th Co...
40th Festival of Trees underway
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2025
McKeesport’s annual holiday event features 91 specially decorated Christmas trees this year. McKeesport celebrated the first day of its 40th annual Festival of Trees on Thursday with music, special tr...
Chamber alleges breach of contract, seeks $459K
Latest News, Main
WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 5, 2025
The organization claims that it is entitled to a full year’s notice before its contract with the county can be terminated. Washington County’s split with its longtime economic development partner took...
Pa. lawmakers benefit from automatic pay raises
Latest News, Main, Politics
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 5, 2025
State Rep. Eric Davanzo is opposed to the law that guarantees legislators a salary increase each year. Pennsylvania lawmakers received a 3.25% automatic pay raise this week, lifting their base salary ...
Mon Valley Paws thanks donors, presents awards
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 5, 2025
The nonprofit aids people and organizations that rescue animals and provide health care for them. By the MVI Mon Valley Paws held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank...