OBITUARIES

Nov 15, 2021

Don Verholtz, age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, in his home of 71 years with his family by his side. He was born April 12, 1927, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John J. and Josephine E. Tomsic Verholtz.

Don grew up in the village of Strabane, attended Alexander Grade...

Nov 4, 2021

Sally Ann Tomsic, age 86 of Houston, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Concordia Hospice of Washington, Donnell House. She was born May 6, 1935 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Edward and Julia Smith Bizzack.

Sally was raised in Meadowlands, before moving to Houston, where she spent most of her life. She was a...

Oct 28, 2021

Eva Tomassetti, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 11, 1934, in Muse, a daughter of the late Giovanni D'Amico and Pasqualina Lombardozzi D'Amico.  She was a first generation Italian.  Her parents immigrated from Roccacinquemiglia, Abruzzo, Italy.  As Italian was her first...

Oct 26, 2021

Clinton G. Nottingham Jr., age 84 of Canonsburg, formerly of Sharon, PA passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, McMurray. He was born May 9, 1937 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Clinton and Margaret Beatty Nottingham Sr.

Clinton was born and raised in Sharon, PA. He was a loving...

Oct 20, 2021

Beata “Bea” Joan Melvin age 85 of Canonsburg passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 peacefully at her home with her daughter Terry by her side. She was born June 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Beata Peczko Karl.

Bea lived most of her life in Canonsburg. She worked at Eat n’ Park...

Oct 15, 2021

Louis “Lou” James Vecchi age 80 of Houston, PA passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 17, 1941 in Canonsburg, PA.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Lark Altman and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one...

Oct 7, 2021

Dianna Mae Grabowski age 71 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Canonsburg Hospital. She was born February 19, 1950 in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Sechler McKeefer.

Dianna attended Bentworth High School. She enjoyed gardening and spending  time with her beloved dogs Betsy and Bella. Most of all, Dianna enjoyed...

Oct 6, 2021

Mary Ann Cossu, age 77 of Canonsburg passed through heavens gates on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was born April 27, 1944 in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Elsie (Willhoft) Cossu.

Mary Ann had a strong love of horses and belonged to various saddle clubs including the Mountain Valley Trail Riders. She was...

Oct 3, 2021

George J. Norkus age 73, of Florida, formerly of Upper St Clair, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.  Son of the late Ernest and Lucille Norkus; Beloved husband of Janet (Oravec) Norkus;  loving and devoted father of Lisa Norkus Guzzo (Matt); future granddaughter Georgia; brother of Nancy Norkus (Richard Wile deceased).  Survived by a nephew and nieces and...

Sep 30, 2021

William J. “Bill” Harrison age 80 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born March 10, 1941 in Wexford, PA, a son of the late William Harrison and Ruth Miller Maerkle.

Bill was a graduate of Ohio Valley School of Nursing then went on to earn...

Sep 27, 2021

Heidi Evans March 5, 1950 – Sept. 27, 2021

Heidi’s family is heartbroken with the loss of their most important and loved person. Heidi was a strong Christian, and we find comfort knowing that she is where she would want to be even though it is too soon for us.

Heidi is survived by her...

Sep 18, 2021

Christine June Pavlik age 53 of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Gordo, Alabama and Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born June 12, 1968 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Gertrude M. Turco Pavlik and the late John Pavlik Jr.

Christine was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. She was an avid...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert Lee (Japp) Johnson age 76 of Houston passed away peacefully Saturday September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born August 18, 1945, in Washington a son of the late Pvt. Robert L Johnson and Norma Morgan Johnson Cole. Bob lived his life in Houston and Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers High School. He then proudly...

Sep 17, 2021

Julius “Jules” Sedlitsky age 78 of Washington, passed away Friday September 17, 2021, in Washington Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 1, 1943, in Canonsburg a son of the late Julius and Stella Towchik Sedlitsky. Raised in Canonsburg he lived most of his life in Washington’s Lone Pine area. Jules proudly served with United States Navy...

Sep 16, 2021

John “Denny” Stewart age 85 of Hickory passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born September 10, 1936 in Woodrow, PA, a son of the late Alvin and Alverda Powelson Stewart.

Denny attended Hickory High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1961- 1967.  He began...

Sep 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” Allen knight age 70 of Houston, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born December 1, 1950 in Canonsburg, a son of the late William L. and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight.

Bob was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a database administrator...

Sep 12, 2021

Jesse “Butch” Shaner Crumrine, age 79 of Washington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by his family, after being under hospice care for two years.  He was born August 22, 1942 in Washington, a son of the late Jessie S. and Goldie B. Wheeler Crumrine Sr.

Jess was 1960 graduate of Washington High School. For over...

Sep 5, 2021

Walter Isaac Casson Jr., age 67 of Houston, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Premier Washington Health Center. He was born February 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Walter and Ella Skinner Casson.

Walter grew up in Presto, Pa, but lived most of his life in Houston. He was a 1972 graduate...

Sep 2, 2021

Timothy M. Martys age 60 of Washington passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 20, 1960, in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph G. and Margaret S. Hulpa Martys.

Tim was raised in Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School . He had been a member of...

Sep 2, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Homerosky age 91 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 5:17 am Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. She was born May 5, 1930, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Hornyak Koren.

Betty lived her life in Canonsburg where she attended Canonsburg High School and was...