OBITUARIES

Feb 24, 2023

Eva Cadez Kulik, 103, of Washington, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2023, at her home in Strabane Woods, with her devoted daughter by her side. She was born April 27, 1919, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Daniel and Maria Cygan Kotyk. Eva lived her life in Canonsburg and Houston and was a graduate...

Feb 24, 2023

Frank J. Chuppetta age 96 of Canonsburg went home to be with the Lord peacefully Friday February 24, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. He was born February 1, 1927, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Salvatore and Rose Morris Chuppetta. Frank proudly served with the United States Army during World War II and was a...

Feb 24, 2023

Sharon (Dawkins) Ondrik age 65 of Eighty-Four passed away Friday February 24, 2023, in her home. She was born May 24, 1957, in Washington, a daughter of the late James R. and Gloria A. Miller Dawkins. Sharon was protestant and had lived in Lawrence “Hills Station” and McDonald. She was a graduate of Canons-McMillan High School class of 1975,...

Feb 16, 2023

Janet C. Horosky age 81 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning February 16, 2023, in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born June 26, 1941, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John and Josephine Zimny Horosky. Janet was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. She was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of...

Feb 14, 2023

Joseph W. Lesjak 71 of Hendersonville went to meet Jesus face to face on Tuesday February 14, 2023. He was born December 12, 1951, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John and Genevieve Salaska Lesjak. Joe was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1970 and was Catholic by faith. He lived most of his life in...

Feb 10, 2023

Gloria E. Kern, age 97 of Strabane passed away peacefully Friday February 10, 2023, in Evergreen Assisted Living. She was born December 5, 1925 in Large, PA. Gloria was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Davis) Slapnican.

She graduated from Clairton High School in 1944 and went to the Pittsburgh Aeronautics Institute and received her...

Feb 5, 2023

Gladys V. Kopp age 99 of Eighty-four passed away peacefully Sunday February 5, 2023, in North Strabane Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was born August 31, 1923 in Monongahela, PA. Gladys was the daughter of the late Harold and Tillie Haywood. Mrs. Kopp was a member of the Emmanuel Church in Eighty-four and co-founder of the Eighty-four Get-together Club....

Feb 5, 2023

Rita (Trafton) Melson, 75, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2023. She was born in Minneapolis, MN and the oldest daughter of the late Harold and Rita (Crothers) Trafton.

Rita was dearly loved by her partner John “Jack” McConughay of 22 years and 2 daughters Wendy (Doug) Talmonti and Tracy Melson. She...

Feb 5, 2023

Sharon Dulaney, 72, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in Washington Hospital.  She was born on October 11, 1950, in Richmond, Virginia, she is the biological daughter of the late Billie Jack Dulaney, raised and loved by the late Mesdeo “Spider” Rubis and her late mother, Mary Ruth (Skeens) Rubis.

Sharon graduated from...

Feb 3, 2023

John "Futta" Salvi age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on

Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Greenery in North Strabane Twp.

Born in Canonsburg on February 28, 1928 to the late Ilario and Margherita Salvi, Mr. Salvi was a member St Patrick’s Church of St. Oscar...

Jan 31, 2023

Darlene E. Whitfield age 76 of Muse passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living of Peters Twp.  She was born May 25, 1946, in Washington, a daughter of the late John Edward and Dorothy Cushman Kemis. Darlene lived most of her life in Muse where she was a dedicated member of Holy Rosary Church of...

Jan 30, 2023

Nancy D. Casacchia of North Strabane Twp. passed away peacefully Tuesday January 30, 2023, in McMurray Hills Manor, Peters Twp. Mrs. Casacchia was born and lived her entire life in Canonsburg. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Carmella Parrino DiVincenzo and had been married to her husband, the late Nicholas Casacchia. A graduate of Canonsburg High...

Jan 27, 2023

John F. Hirosky age 77 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 27, 2023, the date of what would have been his 55th wedding anniversary. He was in Florida where he lived during the winter. He was born September 1, 1945, in Clarksville, a son of the late Edward and Melanie Tyszkiewicz Hirosky.  Mr. Hirosky had lived in the...

Jan 27, 2023

Robert M. “Spank” Byers age 53 of Scott Twp. passed away peacefully Friday January 27, 2023 in St. Clair hospital with his devoted family and friends by his side. He was born December 8, 1969, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Richard and Sarah Frances “Frankie” Nackoul Byers. Bob lived most of his life in the Canonsburg, Scott...

Jan 25, 2023

Donald Jacob Smerdel Jr. age 62 of Houston passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday January 25, 2023, in his home. He was born September 18, 1961, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Donald J. “Pepsi” Smerdel Sr. who passed away August 8, 2017, and Elizabeth Ragona Smerdel who passed away September 1, 1997. Don lived his entire life in Houston...

Jan 23, 2023

Nancy Rae Nottingham age 80 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday January 23, 2023, at AHN Wexford Hospital.  She was born April 18, 1942, in Sharon, Pa. Daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Kloss Cashdollar.  On August 31, 1963, she married Ronald Eugene "Gene" Nottingham who passed away July 10, 2010, after 46 years of marriage. Nancy...

Jan 23, 2023

Frank John DeThomas age 35 of Cuddy formerly of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 23, 2023, in Canonsburg. He was born August 11, 1987, in Mt. Lebanon Twp. a son of Frank E. DeThomas (Joella L.) of Finleyville and Beth Ann O’Neil (Robert King) of Canonsburg. Frank lived most of his life in the South Fayette area, proudly...

Jan 23, 2023

John F. Borda age 85 of Houston passed away Monday January 23, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1937, in Washington, a son of the late Steve and Helen Guzik Borda Sr. John was a lifelong resident of the Houston area and was a graduate of Chartiers High School and...

Jan 18, 2023

Sylvia R. Shaw age 103 of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 18, 2023, in the Donnell House Washington, where her devoted family  had kept vigil by her side. She was born June 19, 1919, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Matthew and Marie Horvath Shamich. Mrs. Shaw lived most of her life in...

Jan 17, 2023

Patricia Mae Delfine age 86 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully, Tuesday January 17, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital following an extended illness. She was born August 7, 1936, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John and Julia Sedlitsky Sopiak.  Pat was a lifelong member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Canonsburg helping in the kitchen for making nut...