Obituaries
June 24, 2024

Esau M ‘Brownie’ Albert – Carroll Township

Esau M “Brownie” Albert, 92, of Carroll Township, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born May 1, 1932, in Donora, son of the late Michael Albert and Catherine Joseph Albert. Esau is a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Korea. He received the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and the ROK Presidential Unit Citation. In addition to his parents, Esau was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Lazzari Albert; four sisters, Rose Tominello, Sadie Urban, Minnie Kucia and Elizabeth Albert; and three brothers, Michael Albert, George Albert and Younan Salim. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Vicki (Dan Noel) Wyvratt of Carroll Township, and Ken (Tammy) Albert of Fallowfield Township; four grandchildren, Brad (Shannon) Wyvratt, Brandon (Emily) Wyvratt, Maggie Albert and Maisie Albert; two great-grandchildren, Zoie and Noah Wyvratt; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Funeral service will be at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc. at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, with Father Robert Hanna officiating. Interment will be at Mon Valley Memorial Park in Donora. Full military rites to be accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome. com.

Good, clean fun at Village for Kids
Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 18, 2026
A bubble-foam party has become one of the favorite attractions at the McKeesport festival. Children from throughout the McKeesport area gathered Monday at Renziehausen Park to enjoy games, food, prize...
Judge rules Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency exempt from Right-To Know Law
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 18, 2026
An appeal of a decision by the state Office of Open Records was denied. A Washington County judge has sided with the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency in a long-running dispute over access to...
Former area priest accused of embezzling $740K
Latest News, Main
August 18, 2026
State investigators allege Gregory Madeya misappropriated church funds, stole a gold chalice and drained his elderly mother’s accounts. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive A Ukrainian Catholic priest is charge...
3-vehicle crash in Speers
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
August 18, 2026
Charleroi firefighters responded to a three-vehicle crash near State Street and Maple Drive in Speers Monday afternoon. Charleroi Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the call came in around 3:50 p.m. Fo...
BVA Rotary Club gears up for 6th annual regatta
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
August 18, 2026
The fundraising event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the boat launch area of Cedar Creek Park By the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club is ready for its annual Regatta on the Yough t...
Judge orders Allegheny County to begin full property reassessment by 2027
Latest News, Main
August 18, 2026
The reassessment of the county’s 500,000plus properties must be completed by 2032. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive In a decision that will affect more than a half-million property owners, a judge on Monda...