Obituaries
June 15, 2024

Michael Andrew ‘Mickey’ Romey – Mississippi, formerly of Monessen

Michael Andrew “Mickey” Romey, 81, of Mississippi, formerly of Monessen, died June 5, 2024, in Florence, Miss. Born Nov. 8, 1941, in Monessen, he returned home for his final rest in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Andrew Romey Sr., and mother, Eva Latkanich Sawich. Mike is survived by his two sisters, Kathryn “Kay” Romey of Pittsburgh, and Rebecca “Becky” Romey of Webb Palos Verdes, Calif.; a daughter, Bridgett Gadd of Allison, Pa.; and a grandson, Seth Sapko; along with many relatives and cousins throughout the USA. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, was in charge of his arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

Charleroi Area School District honors local veterans
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...