All Obituaries

Michael Allen Swan, 54 of Donora, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born October 16, 1966 in Middlesex, England to Stanley and Phyllis Swan. Michael attended Laurel Business Institute in Uniontown where he obtained an Associates Degree in Business Administration and then worked as a loan officer for the Bank of America. He had many hobbies which included carving wood into canes, walking sticks, etc. and just being in the woods. He was a history buff that loved a good conspiracy...

Darlene Kae Wall 68, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Donora, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  Darlene was born in Monongahela on April 2, 1952 to the late Robert and Betty Staley Alexander. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Marsh and was the beloved Grandma “Gay” of Kenneth R. Marsh, III. She is also survived by close cousins and her friend Cathy Maiolini. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Christine Wall. Darlene enjoyed coloring and...

Dr. Wei De Hu, 86, of Donora, formerly from China, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 after a short battle with COVID-19. Wei De was an extraordinary man who will forever be remembered for his kind heart and gentle ways. A special thank you to all of those that cared for him while he was a resident at Premiere Washington County Health Center and Donora Towers.

William Vance Woodburn, 93 of Donora passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 after a short battle with COVID-19. William was born May 27, 1927 and was the son of Alvie Woodburn and Helen Hodgekiss Woodburn.  He was a World War II veteran joining the war effort late in the war.  After the war William worked for US Steel until his retirement.  In his spare time he loved music and learned to play the guitar at a young age and become a fairly well-known local musician playing...

Attorney Paul Michael Petro passed away peacefully, in his home in Donora, Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born July 8, 1933, in Donora, to the late Michael and Mary Petro. Paul was also preceded in death by his sisters, Eugenia Petro, Evangeline Telleck and Evanthea Scandary. Paul graduated from Donora High School with academic honors in 1951. He graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 1955 and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School in...

Dianna Lynn Valentin, 49, of Monessen, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was born July 18, 1971 in Natrona Heights to Sandra and Randy Griffith, Sr. She was the wife of Richard Valentin; mother of Britni, Steven, Justin, and Devon; sister of Randy and Kelly. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren and other family members. At Dianna’s request all services will be private. Professional arrangements are in the care of Rabe-Cheman Funeral Home & Cremations,...

Lynda K. Robinson, 68 of Carroll Twp, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1952 in Monongahela to the late John R. and Kathleen S. Robinson. Lynda was an educator who taught at Ringgold School District and California University. She is survived by her brothers, John G. "Jack" Robinson of Hickory and Robert R. Robinson (Judy) of Gibsonia. All services will be private. 

Edward A Bulko, 84, of Carroll Twp, passed at home in his sleep on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Ed was born in Monessen, Pa on December 25, 1935 to the late Andrew and Anna Billy Bulko. He graduated from Rostraver High School in 1953 and upon graduation entered the US Air Force and was ground crew for the US Airforce Thunderbirds.  He served with great pride. After his enlistment ended, he returned to the Mon Valley and attended electronic school.   For many...

Della Rae Ermlick, age 60 of Pittsburgh, formerly of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Walter (Sharon) Ermlick; nieces, Jamie Wilcher and Michelle Lantz; and nephew Ryan Ermlick. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ermlick and Dorothy (Harry) Marek, and siblings, Denise Feevey and William Ermlick. Services are private and inurnment will be in the Monongahela Cemetery.