New Charleroi VFW Post officers installed
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February 27, 2026

New Charleroi VFW Post officers installed

Above, Pennsylvania VFW Commander Bill Roland of VFW Post 914 in West Mifflin is shown on Saturday swearing in new Charleroi VFW Post 12247 officers David Muzak, Jeff Pesarsick, Michael Powell, George Maund, Teague Blouse, Shawn Scott, Justin Hultz and Mark Haywood. At far right is Pa. state VFW Chief of Staff Henry Mannella of West Mifflin. The new post will be located at 301 Fallowfield Ave. in Charleroi inside the former Elks building. Below, among those attending the ceremony at left, first row, are Speers Borough Council President Curt Rice, Speers Mayor Tim Hurd, state Rep. Bud Cook, state Sen. Camera Bartolotta and Charleroi Council Vice President Jerry Jericho. Shown in back, from left, are retired U.S. Marines Brig. Gen. Dave Papak, Charleroi Mayor Ed Bryner, Roland, and District 24 Commander Frank Lewcki.

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