Anthony A. Debowski – Carroll Township
Obituaries
December 20, 2023

Anthony A. Debowski – Carroll Township

By obits

 

Anthony A. Debowski, 96, of Carroll Township, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born Dec. 24, 1926, in Monongahela, son of the late Kazimir Debowski and the late Mary Chmaj Debowski. He was a member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and the Polish Falcons Nest No. 247 Donora. Anthony retired from Ringgold School District after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy. He loved going to the Meadows and especially enjoyed the horse and dog races. An avid gardener, he loved growing his vegetables and planting flowers around the house in the spring. Anthony was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents Anthony was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Amatangelo Debowski; two sisters, Violet Zielinski and Helen Pipik; and three brothers, Joseph, Walter and Edward Debowski. Surviving to cherish his memory are his three children, Marisa (Stan) Turkovich of Donora, Thomas Debowski of Carroll Township, and Robert (Dee Dee) Debowski of Carroll Township; two grandchildren, Brianne (Justin) Metz of Arizona and Erynn Joi Turkovich of Florida, two great-grandsons, Bryson and Easton Metz; three step-grandchildren, Nicole Myers, Justin (Tess) Myers, Derek (Nikki) Myers, two step great-granddaughter, Sophia and Sage Myers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900 where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth Township’s R-Place celebrates 35 years
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2026
Operated by Rus and Kim Svec, the restaurant provides catering services and hosts parties. Why fuss … call Chef Rus. For the past 35 years , that’s been the slogan for R-Place Event Venue, Restaurant,...
Work underway on Coen Market project
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 10, 2026
Carroll Township Chairman Ken Hillman confirmed that the company has authorization for site preparation and underground work. First proposed as a rezoning request in December 2021 and met with years o...
Pa. regulators assess handling of April storm
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 10, 2026
High winds resulted in massive power outages across the region. In the wake of a powerful windstorm that left hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity across southwestern Pennsylvania la...
Rostraver Township’s new tax collector sworn in
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2026
Jody Spedaliere was elected in November. New Rostraver Township tax collector Jody Spedaliere was officially sworn into office this week after being elected in November. Spedaliere, who defeated incum...
Taking tickets in Monessen
Latest News, Main
January 10, 2026
Caroline Guerrieri, 7, and Patti Hallam teamed up at the ticket booth Friday night for Monessen High School’s boys basketball game against St. Joseph. Smiles were free, but tickets were not. Jeff Hels...