OBITUARIES

February 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...

February 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...

February 10, 2021

Elizabeth V. “Betty” Fartro age 94 of Canonsburg, formerly of Mt. Lebanon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Carmine and Pauline Novak Fartro.

Betty had been a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Mt. Lebanon and served...

February 6, 2021

Wayne Hayman age 66 of Hendersonville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 6, 2021 in his home. He was born February 24, 1954 in Canonsburg a son of the late Louis Francis and Evelyn McChesney Hayman.

Wayne was raised in Hendersonville and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. He was Protestant by faith. He had been employed...

February 4, 2021

Mary Jean Martinsky age 79 of Bridgeville passed away at her home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born July 3, 1941 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Matt and Mabel Mickledge.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Steve Martinsky Jr. and her son Bobby McCoy.

Private interment will be held...

February 2, 2021

George “Panda” Kontos age 82 of Whitehall formerly of Canonsburg, passed away February 2, 2021 in Largo, Florida. He was born April 12, 1938 in McKeesport a son of the late Paraskevas “Pete” and Sevasti Kontomanoli. George was a butcher by trade, starting at Apollo Grocery in Canonsburg. He worked at several other grocery stores over the years including...

January 29, 2021

Rosella J. Brown age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born July 14, 1926 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret Jackovic Ladich.

Rosella was a life-long resident of Canonsburg. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

January 26, 2021

Evelyn Powell Konechny age 96 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday January 26, 2021. She was born May 31, 1924 in Cecil, a daughter of the late James and Theresa Vincenti Powell.

Evelyn was a graduate of Cecil High School. After graduating, she worked at the Muse Company Store, which she loved. She...

January 23, 2021

Marcie Lynn France Williams, age 55 of Canonsburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving family after a six-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born November 3, 1965 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Edward and Geraldine Smith France of Canonsburg. Marcie was a member of the...

January 22, 2021

Marlena DeThomas age 68 of Joffre, PA passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was born June 7, 1952 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late George C. and Rita May Klezia.

Marlena was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. She ran a ceramic shop out of her home while...

January 21, 2021

Ligia C Escobar, 89, of Bogota Colombia S.A, passed on at home, to be with her late Husband Jaime Escobar, Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on March 1st, 1931. to the late Jorge Chaparro and Paulina Chaparro Galvis of Tunja, Colombia.

She was a 1952 graduate of The Institute of Design and worked for several...

January 20, 2021

Leroy Clifford Lyons age 72 of Canonsburg, Cecil Twp. passed away peacefully Wednesday January 20, 2021 in South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Canonsburg. He was born September 25, 1948 in Isabella, Fayette County, a son of the late Van Lyons and Lena Simon Lyons Booker.

He was a graduate of Red Stone High School, in Republic...

January 19, 2021

Martha A. "Marti" Sekura, 85, of Cameron, WV passed on peacefully at home, to be with her Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1935 to the late Charles and Nancy Strogish of Muse, PA.

She was a 1953 graduate of Cecil High School and worked for several years at the...

January 19, 2021

Daniel Plovic, age 84, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at his home. He was born January 26, 1936, in Strabane, a son of the late Joseph and Julia Potocer Plovc.

Dan attended Chartier’s High School and graduated in 1954. Dan earned the rank of Eagle Scout at Chartier’s Hill Presbyterian Church and...

January 13, 2021

James J. Romano Jr. age 66 of Washington Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 13, 2021. He was born December 10, 1954 in Washington a son of the late James J. “Pooch” and Patricia L. Kiger Romano. Raised in Canonsburg, he lived the past 20 years in Washington. Jim was a Roman Catholic and a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School....

January 13, 2021

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Telesko Demsher age 88 of Houston passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 13, 2021 in Townview Heath and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 19, 1932 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late George and Anna Samerecka Telesko Sr.

Mrs. Demsher lived in Houston and was a devoted member  of St. John the Baptist Orthodox...

January 11, 2021

Margaret “Aunt Marge” Popiolkowski of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday January 11, 2021. She was born in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Toth Davadick. Marge was a life member of the St. Patrick Worship Site of St. Oscar Romero Parish and a graduate of Canonsburg High School. Prior to her retirement she had been employed...

January 10, 2021

Ronald James Gilpin age 72 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home. He was born May 13, 1948 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Homer and Catherine Morgan Gilpin.

Ron lived most of his life in Canonsburg, living in Muse for a short time. He worked as a coalminer and as a...

January 9, 2021

Joseph Steven Zaricki age 74 of Canonsburg ,Pa passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home, after a brief illness. He was born October 25, 1946 in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph and Mary Rebosky Zaricki.

Joe lived his entire life in Washington County.  He was a 1964 graduate of Canon McMillan Senior High...

January 9, 2021

Victor A. Rotella age 82 of Washington passed away peacefully Saturday January 9, 2021 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born October 20, 1938 in Canonsburg a son of the late Victor A. and Margaret C. Reed Rotella Sr. Mr. Rotella was a member of the St. Oscar Romero Parish. Prior to his retirement he was a...