William B. Bergman – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP William B. Bergman, 72, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born in Charleroi on Dec. 17, 1953, he was the son of the late William R. and Alice Elaine Oxley Bergman. William was the owner and operator of Bergman Excavating. He is survived by his wife, Kim Eichler Bergman; son, Ronald (Stephanie) Bergman of Salida, Colo.; daughter, Desiree (Ron) Wozniak of Fredericktown; grandchildren, R J, McKayla and Kaleb Wozniak; brother, Mark A. Bergman (Leanne Fitch) of Belle Vernon. There will be no public visitation and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome. com.

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March 31, 2026

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Answers demanded in Donora man’s death

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 31, 2026

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Shapiro, state officials promote new tax credit

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 31, 2026

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2 more charged in connection with 2025 shooting

By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive

March 31, 2026

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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 31, 2026

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March 31, 2026

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