Obituaries
May 28, 2024

David D. Stein

David D. Stein
MONESSEN

David D. Stein, 70, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on Feb. 15, 1954, in North Charleroi, the son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Lovus) Stein. He was Catholic by faith and a 1973 graduate of Monessen High School. He worked for 84 Mining and then retired from Consol Energy, where he worked as a coal miner for more than 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Tina (Gagatko) Stein; son, David (Kasey) Stein; daughter, Alicia (Andy) Galis, who took him in and cared for him for the final few weeks; grandchildren, Brielle, Vivian, AJ, Ben and Lily; and numerous nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank a very special niece who helped to take care of Dave, Katie Fonner and brother-in-law, Fudgie Gagatko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Raymond and James Stein. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Avenue, Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

 

Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 22, 2026
The PUC approved a settlement involving an $875,000 payment and corrective measures. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania will pay an $875,000 civil penalty and take additional corrective measures to resolve ...
TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATION
Main
September 22, 2026
Main
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 22, 2026
The cost will be $325 for anyone who doesn’t submit payment before then. Rostraver Township residents who haven’t paid their sanitation bills yet will see an increase in late fees if they don’t submit...
White Oak firefighter, business owners honored
Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 22, 2026
Casey Donahoe traveled to Minnesota in August to help battle wildfires in the state. Five White Oak residents were recognized by Mayor Ina Jean Marton for their contributions to the community during M...
Main
September 22, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Borough in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
Flights disrupted across the Northeast due to technical problems at air traffic center
News
By By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer 
September 22, 2026
Damaged communications lines at a key air traffic control facility in Philadelphia had been repaired, allowing airports across the U.S. Northeast to resume operations after hours of disruptions, the n...