Obituaries
June 16, 2026

Cindy Lou Kostelac – Washington Township

Cindy Lou Kostelac, 75, of  Washington Township, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late John and Leah Livingstone Ramsey, she was born in Charleroi on April 12, 1951. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 40 years, Cindy was a 1969 Frazier High School graduate. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 40...

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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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