OBITUARIES

April 14, 2023

Christine Ann Arbogast age 70 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 14, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Medical Center Pittsburgh. She was born January 17, 1953, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Josephine Moze Benney and had attended Canon-McMillan Sr High School. Raised in Canonsburg she had been a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

April 12, 2023

Michael Progar, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born August. 13, 1966, in Canonsburg, the son of the late   Louis and Dolores M. “Dolly” Raciborski Progar Sr.

Michael was larger than life, and many referred to him as a gentle giant. Having lived his entire life in...

April 1, 2023

Patricia Ann Sickles age 78 of Slovan, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday April 1, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital, with her devoted son by her side. She was born October 9, 1944, in Canton Ohio, daughter of the late Stephen and Susanna P. Petro Gonglik. Patty was a graduate of Canon-McMillan Sr. High School class of 1962, was...

March 30, 2023

Frank Gorup Jr., known affectionately as “Squirrel”, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, just six days short of his 99th birthday. Despite his age, his death was still somehow unexpected. He always seemed indestructible.

Born in Slavina, Slovenia (a part of former Yugoslavia) on April 5, 1924, he was the son of Frank and Apolona (Sabec)...

March 26, 2023

Michael Stephen Povich age 61 of Claysville formerly of Houston, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2023, in his home. He was born January 26, 1962, in Washington, a son of Olga Petronka Povich of Houston and the late John Povich. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our son, brother, and uncle. Michael was...

March 25, 2023

Ann L. (Tirimacco) Kramer age 96 of Mt. Lebanon passed away peacefully Saturday morning Saturday, March 25, 2023 in TownView Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born November 26, 1926, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna Rapone Tirimacco. Ann was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1945 and was a member of...

March 23, 2023

Henry R. Lavrich, 93 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows of Bridgeville Thursday March 23, 20 23., with his family by his side.  He was born January 22, 1930, in Strabane, a son of the late Anton and Josephine (Bobnar) Lavrich.

He graduated from Trinity High School in 1948, worked at the W.S. George Pottery...

March 23, 2023

Robin Marie Cianelli age 69 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday morning March 23, 2023, in her home with her devoted son by her side. She was born March 13, 1954, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Victor M. and Lois Gail Skiles Maffio Sr. Robin lived her life in Canonsburg where she had been a member of...

March 17, 2023

Amelia J. Dascenzo, 81, respected Jefferson-Morgan teacher, faithful Roman Catholic, beloved family member, and kind soul was welcomed joyously into Heaven on Friday, March 17, 2023 after a long battle with various health issues.

Left to cherish her memory on Earth is her caregiver and devoted daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Kevin O’Neill and her two grandchildren Dylan Albert...

March 14, 2023

Patricia Ann Dorazio age 80, of Houston, passed away Tuesday March 14, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was born October 4, 1942, in Gettysburg, a daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Nicholls Layton. Mrs. Dorazio lived most of her life in Houston and was Catholic by faith. She attended East Washington High School prior to being employed in...

March 7, 2023

Louis J. Bailey Jr. age 77 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 29, 1945, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Louis J. and Rose M. Adamczyk Bailey. Lou lived his life in Canonsburg where he graduated from Canonsburg high School and had been a member of...

March 4, 2023

John Bucheli age 74 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. He was born October 28, 1948, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert William and Dorothy Homer Bucheli. John lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he graduated from Canons-McMillan Sr. High School class of...

March 3, 2023

Brad Ellis Cumer age 42 of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly, in his home Friday March 3, 2023. He was born July 24, 1980, in Washington, a son of James E. Jr. and Linda Rose Shrout Cumer who live in Canonsburg. Brad lived most of his life in Canonsburg, for the exception of 10 years in Baltimore Md. and a...

February 27, 2023

Christine M. Finney age 63 of Meadowlands passed away peacefully Monday February 27, 2023, in the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing. She was born June 1, 1959, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Doris M. (Skovranko - Finney) White of Canonsburg and the late Donald L Finny Sr. Christine lived her early life with her family in North Strabane...

February 27, 2023

Thomas J. Boehm age 78 of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully Monday February 27, 2023 in Beaver Medical Center with his devoted wife and daughter by his side. He was born October 1, 1944, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Richard and Helen Kosco Boehm. Tom lived in Beaver Falls and prior to that in Bethel Park. He...

February 27, 2023

Edith DiYenno age 102 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday morning February 27, 2023, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center. Canonsburg. She was born May 18, 1920, in Castel di LamaVilla Santo Antonio, Provenzia di Arcoli Piceno, Italy a daughter of the late Oreste and Francesca Tavoletti Vannicola. Mrs. DiYenno came to this country in March of 1935, and...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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,...

February 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...