Obituaries
December 20, 2024

David H. Hamley – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP David H. Hamley, 84, of Rostraver Township, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Paul A. and Florence Williamson Hamley, he was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4, 1940. David was a member of Fells United Methodist Church, the Monessen Amateur Radio Club (his radio operator call sign was K3PRR) and the PA Trolley Museum since 1960, serving as president, vice president and trustee. David had a degree in engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (1965) and worked for almost 50 years as a design engineer at Bombardier Transportation with a specialty in train control/safety systems. He loved bicycling, cycling several thousand miles a year. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. and Carrie Hamley of Greensburg and Revs. Scott D. and Sharon Hamley of New Florence; and five grandchildren, Joshua, Araina, Andrew, Catalina and Carolina. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley I. Wright Hamley, on Jan. 28, 2022; and by his brother and sister-in-law, Donald W. and Irene Hamley. There will be no public funeral services. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCre-matory. com. Donations in his memory may be made to the PA Trolley Museum (pa-trolley.org).

Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
Latest News, Main
December 13, 2025
Chelsey Borne of Belle Vernon and Mitchell Fincik of Perryopolis portrayed Mary and Joseph in a Living Nativity Friday evening at Harmony Acres Dairy Farm in Washington Township. The event was present...
Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 13, 2025
He will retire at the end of the year and take a seat on council in January. After 35 years in uniform, Donora police Chief Neal Rands is closing one chapter of service. But retirement won’t pull him ...
Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
Around The Valley, Business, Latest News, ...
December 13, 2025
A new two-story building will be constructed on the lot. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Davies Ford car dealership in Charleroi is under new ownership, which brings a new name, Gerry Raymond Ford, alo...
Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
The event has been a tradition in the West Mifflin Area School District for the past decade. West Mifflin Area families attended an annual tradition at the school district’s middle school — its Sensit...
Another blast of winter in the forecast
Latest News, Main
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
December 13, 2025
A storm is expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow to the region. Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National ...
Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 13, 2025
The improvements are focused on “maintaining reliable service and protecting public health.” For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen ...