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Obituaries
May 29, 2025

Russell G. Bentz – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Russell G. Bentz, 88, of Rostraver Township died Tuesday May 27, 2025, at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. He was born April 28, 1937, in Alverton, East Huntingdon Township, son of the late Frank and Lucy Colbert Bentz. He was the owner of After Hours Printing in Belle Vernon, was employed at Lee Norse Co. in Charleroi, worked for numerous area newspapers, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Boulton Bentz. He was the last member of his immediate family being predeceased by brothers, C. William, Frank R., Terry, John, James, Gerald and Kenneth; and sister, Gail Brayo. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Popp and husband Eric of Rostraver; granddaughter, Kelly Jones and husband Richard of North Fayette; niece, Christy Horning and husband Craig of Harpers Ferry; and many neices and nephews. As per Russell’s wishes, there are no services. L. L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Smithton, in charge of arrangements.

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Playground project
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Playground project
June 7, 2025
Playground project Home Depot representatives fixed up an Elizabeth Township playground. A3 $ 2 00
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Storm brings flooding, road closures to Valley
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Storm brings flooding, road closures to Valley
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 7, 2025
The rivers remained below flood stage, but many streams and creeks were overflowing. Several areas in the Mon Valley were affected by severe weather Friday evening, with parts of Allegheny and Westmor...
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Farmers market returns next week in Monongahela
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Farmers market returns next week in Monongahela
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 7, 2025
Entertainment and theme days are planned every Friday through Sept. 5. The Monongahela Farmers Market is gearing up for a busy season. The first market will be held June 13 at Chess Park, kicking off ...
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MONESSEN GRADS CELEBRATE WITH SONG
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MONESSEN GRADS CELEBRATE WITH SONG
June 7, 2025
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LAST-MINUTE PREPARATIONS AT FRAZIER
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LAST-MINUTE PREPARATIONS AT FRAZIER
June 7, 2025
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GRADUATION ART AT CALIFORNIA AREA
June 7, 2025
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