Jonathan Joseph "JJ" Talpas

Jonathan Joseph "JJ" Talpas age 27 of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Health Park Memorial Center, Ft. Myers Florida, with his family by his side. He was born June 8, 1985 in St Clair Memorial Hospital the son of Kevin J. and Lynette G. O'Hare Talpas with whom he made his home. He had lived his entire life in Eighty-Four and Canonsburg area's and was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Muse. JJ was a graduate of Ringgold High School class of 2004 and earned a degree in Graphic Design from the Pittsburgh Technical Institute in 2006. He was a freelance graphic designer. An avid Steelers' and Miami Heat fan, he enjoyed his computer, video games and watching movies with his family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his parents is his sister Shelley Talpas of Eighty-Four, his paternal grandfather, Joseph Talpas of Canonsburg and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Deceased are his paternal grandmother Marie Slavonic Talpas and his maternal grand parents; John and Grace Christy O'Hare.
Friends are welcome from 2-4 and 6-8pm Tuesday and Wednesday in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 am Thursday March 14, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church with Father George DeVille as celebrant. Interment will follow in Woodruff Memorial Park, North Strabane Twp. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Make A Wish Foundation.