Obituaries
July 5, 2025

Gregory W. Guzzie – Donora, formerly of Monessen

Gregory W. Guzzie, of Donora, formerly of Monessen, passed away at his residence on July 2, 2025. He was born in Monongahela on March 11, 1948, a son of the late William and Gloria Halverson Guzzie. Greg was Christian by faith. He graduated from Monessen High School with the Class of 1967. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and Korea, with a rank of E-6 1st Staff Sgt. Military Police. He was a member of the Monessen Fireman’s Club No. 1, Ravens AA and the Ukrainian Club. He enjoyed NASCAR, ...

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