OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 15, 2023

Lawrence M. “Larry” Clutter 74 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday January 15, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, from a brief illness, with his loving family by his side. He was born September 21, 1948,  in Washington, a  son of the late Lloyd G. “Ham” and Mary Ann Bober Clutter. Larry was a graduate of Trinity High School...

Jan 11, 2023

Michael A. “Mickey” Mazza age 88 of Houston, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 11, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center.  He was born July 25, 1934, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Michael and Margaret Valinote Mazza. Mr. Mazza was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg who was a faithful member of St. Patrick Church of...

Jan 10, 2023

Jean Louise Jakubetz age 90 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday January 10, 2023, in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon Twp. She was born March 2, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Lisowski Grandinetta. Jean was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick Church. She had taken pride as a waitress who...

Jan 9, 2023

John Keith Agostinelli, age 66 of Waynesburg, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at 11:11pm, Monday, January 9, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, with his family and friends by his side. He was born December 27, 1956, in Washington, a son of Ann B. Arbogast Agostinelli and the late John B. Agostinelli of Canonsburg. John was a graduate of...

2023

Sophia Bunny” Stopperich age 80 of Houston, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh following a brief illness supported by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1943, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Marko and Mary Lopatra Oluich. Bunny lived in Muse for many years and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High...

2023

Virginia “Ginger” Danyo age 83 of Muse-Bishop Road McDonald passed away peacefully, Tuesday March 28, 2023, in her home with her family by her side. She was born February 8, 1940. In Muse a daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Belle Hizer Camerson. Ginger lived her life in the Muse, Cecil Twp. area and was a member of...

Jan 1, 2023

Dean R. Gindlesperger age 79 of Washington passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a fall, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in The Greenery with his family by his side. He was born June 1, 1943, in Rockwood, a son of the late Robert and Ruth Baker Gindlesperger. Being raised in Berlin, PA, he graduated from the Berlin...

Dec 31, 2022

Joan C. Prince age 87 of Canonsburg and Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday December 31, 2022, in Promedica. In Peters Twp.  She was born July 19, 1935, in Holidays Cove, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank S. and Irene M. Romiti Rodighiero. Joan was raised in Canonsburg where she was a graduate of Canonsburg High...

Dec 27, 2022

Rose Roman age 91 of Muse passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born February 9, 1931, in Muse a daughter of the late Rodolfo DeGenova and Amelia DelVecchio Lucrezi. Rosie was a graduate of Cecil High School class of 1949 and prior to her retirement, after 35...

Dec 24, 2022

“I have only one regret in my life. That I never got to Woodstock”. That was the favorite quote of our youngest sister. She lived most of her life doing what she wanted and by her own rules. On Saturday, December 24,2022, our free spirit, Stella Diane Allen, left this world after a courageous battle with cancer, and like...

Dec 22, 2022

John E. Solensky age 92 of Bridgeville formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2022, in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon Twp. He was born June 14, 1930, a son of the late Steve and Anna Kilian Solensky. John lived most of his life in Canonsburg, graduating from Canonsburg High School and then Duquesne University in Pittsburgh....

Dec 10, 2022

Bertha Marie Morris age 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday December 10,2022, in TownView Heath and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. She was born January 17, 1929, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie Napotnik Pavcic. Bertha was a graduate of Trinity High School, and a devoted member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish...

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara Rizzo, age 88, of Canonsburg passed away at home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She is survived by Patrick, her loving husband of 67 years, her son Gary Rizzo and his wife Patricia of Finleyville, daughter Deborah and her husband Paul Anderson of Greensburg and three grandchildren – Patrick and David Anderson of Oklahoma City, OK  ...

Nov 26, 2022

Rose M. Carvell age 96 of North Port Florida formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022, in Florida. She was born March 30, 1926, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late David and Mary Stacko Taylor. Rose lived most of her life in the Midland area of Houston and was a dedicated homemaker. She taught piano...