Obituaries
September 16, 2021

Louise A. Spera – formerly of Monessen

By obits

Louise A. Spera, 92, formerly of Monessen, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Gilchrist Center Howard County, Columbia, Md. She was born on Nov. 2, 1928, in Farrell, Pa., the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose Vince Patrizi. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church. She was retired from West Penn Hospital, where she worked as a nurse. Surviving are her son, Raymond (Melissa Ellis) Spera of Parkville, Md.; four grandchildren, Jack, Drew, Caylee and Paige; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Moon” Spera; her brother, Jim Patrizi; and her sister, Delores Murphy. Friends will be received from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Services will begin with a blessing service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Epiphany of Our Lord Church with Father Michael J. Crookston officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C., 20090-6929. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

 

Still in the Christmas spirit
Latest News, Main
December 27, 2025
Ian Geary, 7, of Glassport checks out ornaments on a Christmas tree near the gym during halftime of Friday’s South Allegheny boys basketball game. He was with his brothers, Owen Geary, 8, (left) and E...
Fourth Street Foods to be sold for $3M
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 27, 2025
The company will stay open, and about 200 current employees will be retained. Fourth Street Foods has signed an agreement to sell its assets to Morski Brands in a $3 million deal that is expected to p...
Raise set to make Shapiro highest-paid governor in U.S.
Latest News, Main
December 27, 2025
A 3.3% salary increase in January will push him past New York’s Kathy Hochul. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is poised to get a raise of more than $8,000 in the coming year to...
Another legal issue for Charleroi company’s founder
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 27, 2025
David Barbe is named as a defendant in a newly filed federal lawsuit. A new federal lawsuit filed this month names Fourth Street Foods founder David E. Barbe as a defendant, adding to a growing list o...
Fine amount for U.S. Steel raises eyebrows for environmental groups
Latest News, Main
December 27, 2025
Clean water advocates say a $135K penalty from the state Department of Environmental Protection is too little to deter additional oil leaks. By JACK TROY TribLive A six-figure expense is a big deal fo...
Gifts, classes available at White Oak’s Hometique
Around The Valley, Features, Latest News, ...
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2025
The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...