OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 18, 2021

Angeline (Patrina) Walters age 78 of Houston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Donnell House, Washington.

She was born October 3, 1942 in Washington, the daughter of the late Valentino and Constance Mazza Patrina.  Angeline was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. She worked as manager at Hazel...

Mar 4, 2021

Raymond G. Janda Sr. age 87 of McMurray, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 4, 2021 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born June 3, 1933 in Philadelphia, a son of the late John and Ella Mae Schoen Janda. Ray graduated from North Catholic High School and attended LaSalle College, majoring in business and finance. He then...

Feb 23, 2021

Vincent E. McGowan age 73 of Canonsburg passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born October 11, 1947 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late John and Alma Fuchs McGowan.

Vincent lived the past 48 years in Canonsburg and had been a member of the St. Patrick...

Feb 14, 2021

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, a gentle soul passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Mark Allen Popp, “Snapper,” was born November 20, 1958, and lived to be sixty-two years old. He lived his entire life in Canonsburg, graduated from Canon-McMillan High School in 1976, and worked thirty plus years as a riveter for All Clad Metals.Mark was...

Feb 13, 2021

Robert L. “Bobby” Cholak age 71 of Meadowlands passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 19, 1949 in Canonsburg a son of the late Jack “Jay” and Ruth Gallagher Cholak. Bobby lived his life in Meadowlands and had been a member of the Miraculous Medal worship site of St. Oscar Romero...

Feb 11, 2021

Paul Sharkady, Sr., age 84 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 12, 1936 in Vestaburg, PA, a son of the late Michael and Mary Billak Sharkady.

Paul was a 1954 graduate of Centerville High School, where he met his wife Wanda Jollick and later married on...