Reno R. Moncini; 91; of Monessen; died Sunday; May 1; 2011; in the Washington Hospital. He was born in Monessen on Dec. 4; 1919; the son of the late Arturo and Maria (Toci) Moncini. Mr. Moncini was a lifelong resident of Monessen; and a 1937 graduate of Monessen High School. Reno was a loving husband; father; grandfather; and great-grandfather; who loved to sing; garden; and play golf. He was a veteran of World War II; having served with the U.S. Army in the European and Pacific Theater. Mr. Moncini was a partner with his father and brother Arthur at A. Moncini & Sons Distributing in Monessen. After retiring from the distributorship; he worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in the inheritance department in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and a 62-year member of the church choirs. He was also a member of the Epiphany Holy Name Society; Knights of Columbus 954; Italian-American Heritage Society; American Legion Post 28; and a life member of the Italian Society of Mutual Aid; Sons of Italy; and Belle Vernon Musical Society. Mr. Moncini was an avid musician; having played clarinet in the high school band and orchestra; and played in numerous bands and civic organizations. He was a charter member of the Valley Chordsmen and; at the present; its oldest barber shopper. He is survived by his wife of 64 years; Rene (Comoglio) Moncini; a daughter and son-in-law; Linda and James Harris; of Deep Creek Lake; Md.; a son and daughter-in-law; Arthur J. and Susan Moncini; of Belle Vernon; three grandchildren; Laura Moncini; Carlin Howe and Ryan (Shannon) Moncini; five great-grandchildren; Morgan and Anthony Coccari; Dominic; Ariana; and Emma Moncini; and by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two brothers; Guido and Arthur Moncini Jr.; a sister; Nellie (Moncini) Dreucci; and a niece; Marjorie (Moncini) Dellamalva; who grew up in the family home. Friends will be received on Tuesday; May 3; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen; (724) 684-8750. Services will be held on Wednesday; May 4; beginning with a 9:30 a.m. blessing in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggest memorials to the Monessen Meals on Wheels Program. The Knights of Columbus 954 will conduct a prayer service on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

C. Edward Donley; 59; of Presto; passed away Friday; Aug. 21; 2009; in Brighten Gardens of Dayton; Ohio. A son of the late Jess and Ethel Ferenz Donley; he was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 26; 1949. A former resident of both Belle Vernon and Pricedale; he had been a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and had previously been employed by Corning Glass; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Applied Technologies. Survivors include a friend; Michael Hetrick of Presto; one brother; James Donley of Mt. Pleasant; and several cousins. A funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Lawrence Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; is handling arrangements. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Helen B. Githens; 88; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Monday; July 28; 2008 in the Oak Hill Rehabilitation Center; Greensburg. A daughter of the late George and Helen Surovchak Brindzak; she was born in Pricedale on June 25; 1920. Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and had lived most of her adult life in Belle Vernon. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law; Kenneth and Kim Githens; of Greensburg; one daughter and son-in-law; Nancy and Lawrence Ihnet; of Langhorne; one sister; Margaret Kelly; one brother; Andrew Brindzak; and four grandchildren; Jill; Todd and Alan Githens and Stephanie Ihnet. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert T. Githens; on January 30; 2000; and one brother; George Brindzak. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; (724-929-5300); www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Friday; Aug. 1; at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery