OBITUARIES

Jun 5, 2021

Barbara A. Hatfield age 72 of Meadowlands passed away peacefully, Saturday morning June 5, 2021 in Washington Hospital. She was born November 17, 1948 in Washington a daughter of the late Paul K and Ellen Saw Frazier. Barb was a graduate of Trinity High School and had last been employed at Sam’s Club prior to her retirement. She was...

May 27, 2021

Patricia A. “Pixie” Camerson age 83 of Muse passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. She was born February 15, 1938, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Carmen and Cecilia  Picarro.

Mrs. Camerson was a graduate of New Castle High School and Canonsburg General Hospital School of Nursing....

May 26, 2021

Andrew Bryan Gasper, 41, of Strabane, died suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning of May 26, 2021.

He was born Dec. 14, 1979, the son of Drew and Deborah Mavrich Gasper.

Bryan was a 1999 graduate of Canon-McMillan Senior High School and Western Area Vocational Technical School with a certificate in heating and air...

May 25, 2021

Raymond Anthony Tarpley, age 64 of Donora, PA passed away on Tuesday May 25, 2021 at the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing. He was born February 11, 1957 in Martinsville, VA, a son of the late James R. and Inez Webb Tarpley.

Anthony graduated from Ringgold High School where he played basketball and was very intelligent...

May 25, 2021

Anna Mae Kostelich age 92 of Muse, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday May 25, 2021 in Paramount Senior Living of Peters Twp. She was born March 4, 1929 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Andrew and Bertha Kendra Straka. Anna Mae lived her life in Muse and Canonsburg where she was a devoted housewife and mother....

May 23, 2021

Norma Jean Chimento age 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday May 23, 2021 in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born October 16, 1936 in New Kensington a daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Marino Toscano. Norma lived in Canonsburg where she was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish, being...

May 22, 2021

Andrew Joseph “Joe” Smydo, 81, passed away on May 22, 2021. Born on Aug. 19, 1939, in Slovan, he was the son of the late Andrew and Louise (Luckjohn) Smydo.

He grew up in Burgettstown and graduated from Union High School in 1957. From 1958 until 1962, he served in the United States Coast Guard...

May 19, 2021

John Michael Piatnick, age 58 of Canonsburg passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver. He was born December 23, 1962 in Washington, a son of the late William A. and Josephine Mikec Piatnick.

John was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School. He worked at the Giant Eagle in McMurray and most recently...

May 19, 2021

Edward J. Horvath Sr., age 95 of Canonsburg, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

He was born December 25, 1925 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Frank A. and Mary Durkacs Horvath.

Edward attended Canonsburg High School.  He proudly served in the...

May 18, 2021

Nancy Eileen Trylko age 78 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in her home. She was born July 2, 1942 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Roman and Anna Gall Rybarski. Nancy lived her entire life in the Canonsburg Houston area and was a devout Christian. She graduated in the first Canon-McMillan High School class...

May 2, 2021

Mary Ann Amic, 82, of Canonsburg, died peacefully on Sunday, May 2nd. Mrs. Amic was born on April 13, 1939, the daughter of Joseph J. and Sue (nee Pallaria) Lucciola of Canonsburg.

Mrs. Amic was a mother and grandmother and one of the world’s foremost practitioners of “Momisms”. And, while none of her children ever “got pneumonia”...

Apr 24, 2021

Leon Popiolkowski age 84 of Canonsburg, human life ended and spiritual life began on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at North Strabane Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born October 14, 1936 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Leo and Mary Spilak Popiolkowski.

Leon was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and a life-long resident of Canonsburg....

Apr 22, 2021

Arthur “Dennis” Bell age 74 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in ManorCare, Peters Township.

Dennis was born November 11, 1946 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Art and Helen Bell. He was a 1965 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Dennis  began his career in 1971 working as an athletic trainer for the Atlanta...

Apr 17, 2021

Irma C. Tatano, age 88, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday, April 17, 2021 in McMurray Hills Manor, Peters Twp.

Irma was born August 5, 1932 in Delmont, a daughter of the late Vincenzo Oddis and Evalina Tristani Oddis of Pietransieri, Italy. She was raised in Muse and was a graduate of both Cecil High School and...

Apr 15, 2021

Joan Marie Grego age 85 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Washington Hospital. She was born February 27, 1936 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Flamm Klosky.

Joan was a 1954 graduate of Canonsburg High School. After graduating she worked as a secretary. She met the love of her life...

Apr 11, 2021

Patricia “Patti” Antonilli of Canonsburg passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at St. Clair Hospital. She was born December 13, 1938 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Chester J. and Laura L. Malicki Topka.

Patti was a graduate of Canonsburg High School. She worked as a mortgage administrator for various companies over many years. She was...

Apr 7, 2021

George M. Sekura, age 57 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Washington, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born December 19, 1963 in Canonsburg, a son of George Sekura, and the late Martha A. Strogish Sekura.

George proudly served as a United States Marine from 1981-1985 . He was a Member...

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas George “Tom” McCollum age 73 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday April 4, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born February 9, 1948 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Thomas G. and Rose A. Kissella McCollum.

Tom was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a lifelong resident of Canonsburg. He had a love...

Apr 2, 2021

Rose Lazorchak age 99 of McMurray, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Friday April 2, 2021 at St. Clair Health, Mt. Lebanon Twp. with her devoted daughter Shirley by her side. She was born February 5, 1922 in Manifold a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Kecs Uram. Mrs. Lazorchak lived most of her life in Canonsburg prior...

Mar 22, 2021

Chester W. “Chet” Crothers age 63 of Marianna, PA, formerly of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at his daughters home on Monday, March 22, 2021.

He was born December 28, 1957 in Cambridge, OH, a son of the late Robert and Edna Hitchew Crothers. Chet was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg and was known for wearing his Harley...