Francine Doban
Obituaries
May 13, 2026

Francine Doban

Francine Doban went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Arden Courts Memory Care Center in Jefferson Hills. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madeline Vancheck Doban and Francis Frank Doban. She is survived by her brother, Dale (Tammy); and nephew, Chad; and the love of her life and devoted caregiver and fiancé of 14 years, David Pado of Donora. Francine was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School, where her favorite activity was being a majorette for...

Head Start building named for Donora legend
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Head Start building named for Donora legend
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 23, 2026
Arthur “Skins” Coleman was a basketball star at Ringgold and guided young people in the community for decades. The Head Start building in Donora’s Highland Terrace area was named Friday evening in hon...
Rotary club honors Parzynski for half a century of service
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Rotary club honors Parzynski for half a century of service
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 23, 2026
He played a significant role in the expansion of the Belle Vernon Area club. For 50 years, Leonard Parzynski has quietly shown up for his community, whether it meant leading Rotary projects, unloading...
Local attorney was killed days before German surrender
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
Local attorney was killed days before German surrender
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
May 23, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. At 4 feet, 11 inches tall and 105 pounds, 14-year-old Jimm...
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No E-Edition Monday
May 23, 2026
The Mon Valley Independent won’t produce an electronic edition on Monday to mark the Memorial Day holiday. The editorial department will return at 4 p.m. Monday to gather and accept news and death not...
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THE AGENDA
May 23, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...
Take time to remember the reason for Memorial Day
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Take time to remember the reason for Memorial Day
May 23, 2026
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