Frances ‘Fran’ V. Rendulic
Obituaries
January 4, 2025

Frances ‘Fran’ V. Rendulic

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Frances “Fran” V. Rendulic, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed peacefully in her sleep o n Thurs day, Jan. 2, 2025, in AHN Jefferson Hospital sur rounded by her five surviving children. Born in McKeesport on Oct. 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Frances Fink Vodopivec. Fran was a woman dedicated to her family and church. Married for 37 years, she raised six children and served on various committees at the Church of St. Anne, including the bingo committee, Confraternity of Christian Mothers and the parish council. She also enjoyed working outside of the home when time permitted. Before marriage she worked in various positions at Montgomery Ward (her favorite being in the stock room) and as a lab assistant at Westinghouse. After the passing of her husband in 1991, she returned to work at Rostraver Public Library, first as an assistant

Stuff the Bus expands efforts to assist area students
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2026
It’s now an independent nonprofit organization with a reach far beyond Charleroi. Stuff the Bus is spreading its wings. After nine years of supporting students in the Charleroi Area School District, t...
Ringgold High School crowns homecoming king and queen
Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
Eli Pierce and Bella Schnupp were crowned as homecoming king and queen at Ringgold High School. Photo by Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent
McKeesport Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
McKeesport Area High School chose Michelle Ferguson and Barrett Greenlee as its homecoming queen and king. Photo by  Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Donora arrest, video sparks investigation
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2026
Shawn Bowman contends excessive force was used when he was taken into custody in August. Donora borough officials say they are investigating the actions of a police officer captured on video punching ...
Crash deaths ruled accidental
Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
Four Yough High School students were killed in a March 21 crash. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive The deaths of four Yough High School students in a fiery March crash have been ruled accidental. On Frida...
Washington County’s annual Road to Recovery Symposium held
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
The event brings together people involved in the fight against opioid addiction. For the MVI More than 150 community stakeholders working to address the opioid epidemic gathered Wednesday at the Penns...