OBITUARIES

Aug 6, 2021

Wilma Jean Wehrle, 84, of Eighty Four, passed away after her long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on August 6, 2021. She was born April 19, 1937, in Elizabeth, PA, a daughter of the late William and Elva Birdsall.

She graduated from Edgewood High School and was an employee of Westinghouse Air Brake in Wilmerding, PA. On December...

Aug 4, 2021

Janet L. Pallaria age 86 of Canonsburg, formerly of Muse passed away peacefully at 9:27 am Wednesday, August 4, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born June 1,1935 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late William and Margret Henry Lytle.

Janet lived most of her life in the Muse and Canonsburg area and was...

Aug 1, 2021

John Edward McAnany Sr., age 81 of Washington, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 26, 1940 in Westland, a son of the late Edward and Jean A. Hotchkiss McAnany.

John was a graduate of Hickory High school. He began his career in the coal and steel industry...

Jul 27, 2021

James “Vinjay” Saieva Sr. age 89 of Muse passed away peacefully Tuesday morning July 27, 2021, in his home, with his family by his side. He was born December 19, 1931, in Muse a son of the late Baldassare and Anna Russo Saieva. Jim lived his entire life in Muse where he was a member of Holy Rosary Church...

Jul 26, 2021

Virginia L. Becsi age 90 of Canonsburg passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at ManorCare Health Services, Peters Township. She was born August 19, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Arnold and Millie Mickunas Dami.

Virginia was a member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish.

On March 13, 1957 she...

Jul 25, 2021

Dr. Thomas C. “Doc” Wilkinson, age 83 of Canonsburg, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1938, son of Raymond T. Wilkinson and Gladys P. Turnbull. His elementary and secondary education was received in the Charleroi parochial and public schools. He graduated from Charleroi High School in 1956. In 1959...

Jul 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Butzine age 85 of Washington formerly of Peters Twp, passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 25, 2021. He was born July 8, 1936, in Lockport Illinois a son of the late Alfred C. and Junice Busch Butzine. Ken grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin where he graduated of Watertown High School and attend Milwaukee School of Engineering. Ken...

Jul 19, 2021

Leslie Ann (Hileman) Patnesky, 32, of Claysville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home.

She was born August 25, 1988 in Upper St. Clair, a daughter of Wesley Hileman and Cheryl Barish Wardle.

Leslie was a 2006 graduate of Peters Township High School and enjoyed working in the banking industry.

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Jul 12, 2021

Rubin Charles Richards, age 66 of Houston, passed away unexpectedly with his wife Donna by his side on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born September 14, 1954 in New Eagle, a son of the late Doc and Anna Mae Jackson Richards.

Rubin grew up in Ellsworth, graduating from Bentleyville High School, where he...

Jun 29, 2021

Shirley Jean Roman age 87 of Finleyville, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA.  She was born December 5, 1933 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late James and Grace Murphy Horner.

Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Canonsburg High School (Canon-McMillan).  She lived most of her life...

Jun 27, 2021

Pete Petronka age 91 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 27, 2021, in Bridgeville Rehab-Care Center, Bridgeville. He was born March 25, 1930, in Washington a son of the late Stephan and Mary Kopcha Petronka. Pete lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. John the Baptist...

Jun 20, 2021

Minnie Suska age 94 of McMurray, Passed away peacefully Sunday, June 20, 2021 in her home with her devoted husband by her side. She was born October 6, 1926 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Valentino and Jennie Caggese Scarsellato.

Minnie was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1945 and studied at Penn Commercial...

Jun 11, 2021

Selma J. Missel, age 81 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg with her family by her side.

She was born on September 29, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Mackiewicz.

Selma worked as an assembler at SKC Inc., in...

Jun 7, 2021

William J. “Weezer” O’Hare Sr., age 98 of Muse passed away Monday June 7, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 5,1922 in Glouster, Ohio a son of the late John and Viola Meir O’Hare Sr.

Mr. O’Hare lived his life in Muse where he was a member of Holy Rosary Church of St....

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...