Obituaries
May 17, 2024

Tara Lee Posey

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Tara Lee Posey passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in a tragic accident near Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was with her husband, Michael Anthony Posey, who sustained serious injuries and is undergoing multiple surgeries in South Carolina. She is the daughter of Charles Jeffrey Lee and the late Eleanor K. Lee; and daughterin- law of Mariann Posey (fiancé, Stanley T. Badock) and the late James Posey. Tara was the devoted and beloved mother of Jacob Michael and Morgan Lee Posey. She adored her husband and children and was an example of faithfulness and unconditional love. She was the beloved sister of Victoria Lee Reid and her husband Richard E. Reid; and aunt to Jessica Lee Miller and her husband, Chandler Miller, and Jordan Stryker Reid. She was a beloved sister to Charles Jeffrey Lee Jr. and his wife, Allyson Dubinsky Lee; and aunt to Colton Lee and Saylor Lee; the beloved sister-inlaw to Angie Cieslinski and her daughter, Katy, and son, Nick Cieslinski; Debbie Pfile and her husband, Joe Pfile, and aunt to their son, Tanner (Courtney) Pfile and the late Lexi Pfile; sister-in-law to James Posey and partner Karen Kosh, and the late Melissa Cramer; and aunt to children, Carley and Christopher Green and great-nephew, Jesse and Jenna and Jake Posey. She was the niece of Janet K. Laszewski and the late Brian Laszewski, Stephen Kurylo and Gemma Kurylo; and cousin to the late Kelly Ann Clark (Todd) and Ryan Kurylo (Amber) and Stephen Kurylo (Chelsea). Tara graduated from Belle Vernon Area High School and Duquesne School of Pharmacy. She was employed at UPMC Monroeville East as a doctor of pharmacy in the Critical Care Unit. Her expertise and dedication were revered by her colleagues, and she was a steady anchor in her department and a true friend to all who worked with her. Tara brought joy and love to all who knew her. She had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. We thank you for your prayers for our family as we need God’s strength to help us through this time. Tara leaves a legacy of loyalty and steadfastness in her faith, her husband, children, family and friends. We will carry on her legacy with the grace of our God. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming and will be announced at a later date to celebrate and honor the beautiful life of Tara Posey and the gift she was and will always be to us.

Charleroi Area School District honors local veterans
Latest News, Main
November 7, 2026
Charleroi Area School District hosted a veterans breakfast Friday morning in the alumni room. Charleroi Elementary Center fifth-graders made signs to welcome the veterans. Displaying their signs are L...
Veterans Day services around the Valley
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main, ...
November 7, 2026
Numerous events are planned to mark Veterans Day around the Mon Valley and Pittsburgh area. Here is a look at some events scheduled to commemorate Veterans Day: Chess Park to be renamed at Monongahela...
AP Delsandro committee donates to Mon Valley Youth and Teen Association
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 7, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of donors and fundraiser participants, The AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial Committee donated $2,500 to the Mon Valley Youth and Teen Association. Mary Anne Bandalo, executive d...
Dinner fundraiser launches Mon Valley Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign
Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
November 7, 2026
The organization has increased this year’s goal to $60,000. The Mon Valley Salvation Army received a lot of community support at its second annual Red Kettle kickoff dinner Thursday night. The event l...
Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services instructor honored for EMS education
Latest News, Main
November 7, 2026
RWNES President Jan Merlino received the Dr. Walt Stoy Excellence in Education Award. By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yourmvi.com Jan Merlino has spent more than four decades teaching emergency...