All Obituaries

Beverly Clifford (Johnny) Draper, Jr. 64 of Monessen went to his eternal rest, suddenly on May 5, 2019.  Born June 1, 1954 he was the son of the late Beverly C. and Helen Christian Draper. He was a lifelong resident of Monessen. Following his graduation from Monessen High School in 1972, Johnny Played football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania before attending Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.  After graduating he joined His father in business.  In addition to...

RUBY BANKS JERSEY CITY Ruby Banks of Jersey City passed away on April 25, 2019. Ruby was born July 22, 1931. Loving wife of the late Emile E. Banks, adored mother of Mark S. Wilson, Noel A. Banks (Stephanie) and Judy L. Brown. Dear sister of Theodore Link, Mable Hodges and Marion Burkes, grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 7 and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Friends will be received Monday, May 6, 2019, from 10:00 until 11:00 at which...

 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall  run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31, KJV  In the early morning hours of February 21, 2019, before the break of dawn, Eloise Lomax Harris completed her  earthly journey. She peacefully entered into the loving arms of her Savior, going to her eternal home in the same  way that she lived -- in expectant...

Russell Jeter was born May 8, 1944 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania the son of Ellen and James Jeter and the baby brother of seven siblings. His parents moved to Chicago when he was about seven years old. He attended an elementary school in Chicago and graduated from Dunbar in 1961. Russell was drafted into the military and faithfully served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.  He then married Fannie French in April 1971, which produced one daughter, Stefanie.  The two were...

Sylvester Jerome "Boom Boom" Bronson, Sr. departed this life February 7, 2019.  Sylvester was born February 24, 1944 to the late William and Zadine Bronson.  He was a former member of Union Baptist Church, Monessen, Pa. He was a retired worker from Canestrals of Belle Vernon.  He was a Brother of the Okay Lodge #697 of Monessen where he held the offices as Exalted Ruler, Inner Guard and Tiler.  He was a fun loving person who loved his family and everybody...

Samuel E. Thorpe, 80, of Monessen, passed away peacefully January 16, 2019 at U.P.M.C. Mercy Hospital  in Pittsburgh. A retiree of U.S. Steel, Sam was born January 10, 1939 in Monessen.  Preceding him in death were his parents Samuel and Irene Thorpe, a sister Helen J. Davis, and niece Pamela (James) Harvey.  Surviving are a daughter; Glynitt (Greg) Scales-Patterson, Grandchildren; Brittany R. Scales and Kyle Sanders of Monessen, nephew; Frank "Wyatt" Davis of...

Edward Nathaniel (Po Ed) Johnson 79 of Monessen passed away Monday January 7, 2019 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, Pa.  Ed was born October 21, 1939 in Monessen to the late Nathaniel and Edna Johnson.  He was a graduate of Monessen High School.  Ed was employed by Texas Eastern Pipeline of Bartleysville, Ok., Gerald Vitale, Inc. North Charleroi, Pa., Robertson Heating and Supply of Greensburg, Pa. and Dawn Supply in Donora, Pa.  He was a social member of Loyal order...

Rose Marie Robertson, 78, of Monessen, was called home on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born on December 11, 1940 to Ann Faulcon and George W. Ross. Early on she was employed by Fashion Factory and Kmart. She was an avid bingo player for years and has made many lifelong friends because of it. She also loved doing her puzzles, reading her daily local newspapers and funny commercials. She loved people and tried to find good in everyone and help people in any way she could. Her family will...

James E. Peterson was a well loved husband,father,grandfather,brother and friend. James E. Peterson 72 years old departed unexpectedly from River View Care Center on  Friday, December 14th. James was born in Crenshaw County,Alabama, he was one of 10 siblings, born to  the late Felix and Arzella Peterson on January 28,1946. He is survived by loving his wife Kay Dudley Peterson for 29 years. He is also survived by his brother Melvin Peterson of Mckeesport, PA and his sister Ruthie...

Wilma Jean Bass Keys, 80, of Monessen, PA entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Monongahela, PA.  The daughter of the late Bishop J. E. Bass, Sr and the late Mary V. Watts Bass of Monessen, PA,   she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Keys, Sr., a brother, Lloyd Dwight Bass and her beloved son, Ronald Keys, Jr. As a registered nurse for over 40 years, a natural calling befitting her caring and diligent manner, she trained...