Charles Robert Kirlin – Rostraver Township
Obituaries
October 30, 2025

Charles Robert Kirlin – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Charles Robert Kirlin, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born July 25, 1937, in Meadowlands, the son of Paul Michael and Sara Anne Ankrom Kirlin. Charles was a chemist at U.S. Steel and retired with 28 years of service. He was a member of the Army National Guard and St. Sebastian Parish in Belle Vernon. He is survived by two sons, Robert and Donald Kirlin; two grandsons, Josh and Justin Kirlin; siblings, Sally, Barbara, Kathy, Janet and Father Bernie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary; and brothers, Walter and Joseph “Mike.” There will be no visitations at the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at St. Sebastian Church, 801 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 15012, with the Rev. Michael Thomas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township. Arrangements are entrusted to FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., Monongahela. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society of Western PA, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www. fryefuneralhome.com.

Dance party kicks off Donora’s 125th birthday celebration
Latest News, Main
March 21, 2026
Robin Perez, Kim Kubasiak, Joelle Kubasiak and Irene Jarvis enjoy the festivities Friday at a dance party at the Donora Borough Building to launch a yearlong celebration of Donora’s 125th birthday. Se...
Engineering agreement approved by BVA board
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
SiteLogiQ will work with the district in developing consolidation options. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a professional services agreement during this week’s meeting as the district and ...
‘Immaculate Collection’ clean-up effort announced
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
The goal is to beautify the region before the NFL Draft is held in Pittsburgh next month. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato were in attendance Friday for a...
Municipal authority extends contract with private manager
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
March 21, 2026
Authority board members on Thursday approved a five-year contract extension with Resource Development and Management Inc. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Johnstown company that has served as the priv...
Valley communities awarded recreation project funding
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 21, 2026
West Newton’s Vine Street Park will receive funding for a new playground. From neighborhood playground upgrades to river and trail planning, communities across southwestern Pennsylvania are set to see...
Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 21, 2026
The Monessen Lions Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Mon Valley Paws pet food drive. Shown pictured are Lion Randy Marino from Mon Valley Paws, Lion Angelo Loulis, and Lion Cleon Kordistos. Subm...