OBITUARIES

Jul 29, 2019

Dona Sylvia Behling Morgan, 83, of McMurray passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019 in St. Clair Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 7, 1936 in Cecil to Wilbert and Sylvia Monaco Behling who preceded her in death.

Dona graduated from Cecil High School in 1953 and attended the Duff’s...

Jul 22, 2019

Laura R. Helay, 61 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center.

She was born on October 16, 1957 in Canonsburg to Herman R. Helay and the late Lillian R. Drake Helay.

Laura graduated from Canon-McMillan High School in 1975. She was also a graduate from Penn...

Jul 18, 2019

John J. Heslin, 86 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born on July 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to John J. and Juliette Walsh Heslin who preceded him in death.

Mr. Heslin was a graduate of Dormont High School in 1951.

On...

Jul 11, 2019

Jeffrey K. Thompson, 61 of Canonsburg passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Allegheny General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 17, 1957 in Pittsburgh to the late Kenneth K. Thompson and Catherine Murray Thompson who survives.

On August 25, 1979 he married the love of his life and best...

Jul 7, 2019

Robert C. “Bubblegum” Boyd age 77 of Canonsburg died unexpectedly Sunday July 7, 2019 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 25, 1942 in Muse, a son of the late L. Clark and Vada Lee Boyd. Mr. Boyd was raised in Muse and lived his adult life in Canonsburg. He was a proud graduate...

Jul 7, 2019

Richard  L. “Dick”  Demsher, 88 of Houston passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Townview Health and Rehabilitation in Canonsburg.

He was born on May 31, 1931 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Louis and Helen Premro Demsher who preceded him in death.

Mr. Demsher was veteran having served his country honorably in the United...

Jul 5, 2019

Joseph Belfiore age 74 of Cecil passed away unexpectedly Friday July 5, 2019 in his home. He was born August 4, 1944 in Canonsburg a son of the late Stephen L. and Catherine Marino Belfiore. Mr. Belfiore was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and served with the Pennsylvania National Guard. Prior to his retirement he had been part...

Jun 30, 2019

Mary Ann Badia, 75 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at ManorCare in McMurray after a brief illness.

She was born on January 26, 1944 in Atlasburg to Edward and Freda Goleski Viloski who preceded her in death.

On July 24, 1965 she married her beloved husband, Daniel Badia, who passed...

Jun 28, 2019

Francis A “Frank” Mazza age 81 of Houston passed away Friday June 28, 2019 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. He was born March 13, 1938 in Midland a son of the late Samuel and Anne Leveto Mazza.  Frank was a graduate of Chartiers High School and had served with the United States Navy. He had been employed...

Jun 21, 2019

Mark R. Lawrence age 63 of Eighty-Four passed away Friday June 21, 2019 in Washington Hospital. He was born May 19, 1956 in Canionsburg, a son of Laverne DeVandry Lawrence of Eighty-Four and the late Frank R. Lawrence who passed away November 17, 2017. Mr. Lawrence lived in the Eighty-Four and South Fayette Township areas and was a member...

Jun 11, 2019

Geraldine “Geri” S. Barbosky, 79 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in her home.

She was born on September 29, 1939 in Canonsburg to John F. Walko, Sr., and Susan Chervenak Walko who preceded her in death.

On August 9, 1965 she married the love of her life, Walter W. Barbosky...

Jun 10, 2019

Thomas R Golden Jr age 91 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at Paramount  Assisted living McMurray, PA on Monday June 10, 2019, in the loving arms of his beloved wife, Bert, and family.

He was born March 17, 1928, in Canonsburg to Thomas R. Golden Sr and Beatrice Dodd Golden who preceded him in death.

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Jun 9, 2019

John “Jake” Knestrick, 54 of Muse passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Canonsburg General Hospital.

He was born on October 21, 1964 in Canonsburg to Howard and Norma Carosone Knestrick who preceded him in death.

Mr. Knestrick was a graduate of Cannon-McMillan High School and Rosedale Technical Institute where he earned an...

Jun 4, 2019

William M. Binotto, 95 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Canonsburg Hospital with family by his side.

Born September 20, 1923 in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, Mr. Binotto was the son of the late Giovanni and Fortunata Dalla Piazza Binotto and the youngest of ten siblings (Mary, Leo, Zelinda, Adolph, Helen, Philip, John, Isabelle...

May 24, 2019

Joseph J. “Jay” Golinski

Joseph J. “Jay” Golinski, 58 of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing.

He was born on May 29, 1960 in Pittsburgh to Joseph F. and Patricia Cunningham Golinski who preceded him in death.

On May 8, 1993...

May 24, 2019

Elizabeth C. “Betty” Luba age 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 3:40 am    Friday May 24, 2019 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. She was born February 18, 1926 in Van Voohris a daughter of the late John and Mary Adamica Luba. Betty was raised in Hendersonville and lived her adult life in Canonsburg where she was...

May 21, 2019

Charles ”Chuck” Morgan

1934-2019

Charles Morgan, 84 of McMurray passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

He was born on December 20, 1934 to John and Ann Yementes Morgan. He grew up in Hill Station (Lawrence, PA) and was one of fifteen children.

On February...

May 18, 2019

Milda “Muzzy” Bernardi age 86 of McDonald Cecil Twp. passed away peacefully at 4:12 pm Saturday May 18, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 23, 1933 in Muse a daughter of the late Rodolfo DeGenova and Amelia DelVecchio DeGenova Lucrezi. Milda lived her entire life in the Muse and Cecil Twp. where...

May 17, 2019

Chad Owen “Philly” Phillips age 43 of Canonsburg passed away Saturday May 17, 2019. He was born December 13, 1975 in Washington a son of William O. and Nancy L. Bernardi Phillips of Canonsburg. Mr. Phillip’s lived most of his life in Canonsburg and graduated from Canon McMillan High School where he excelled in many sports receiving letters in...

May 17, 2019

James E. “Po” Podrasky, age 66 of Houston passed away peacefully at 11:03 pm Friday May 17, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 3, 1953 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Malvin A. and Elizabeth J. Campbell Podrasky Sr. Po lived his entire life in Canonsburg and Houston. He was a...