OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2019

Pandharinath Nemani MD age 83 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 surrounded by his devoted family. He was born in Hyderabad, India, a son of the late Jagannath Rao and Annapurna Nemani. Doctor Nemani arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1960’s after completing medical school. His adventurous spirit trickled down to his children, siblings and others. He loved...

Mar 29, 2019

Naida Laverne Handyside passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Condcordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on January 2, 1954 and raised in North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County to Jack Fundis and Dorothy Smith Fundis who preceded her in death.

Naida was employed as...

Mar 24, 2019

Albert J. Monkewicz, Jr., 80 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, the day of his birth, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on March 24, 1939 in Canonsburg to Albert J. Monkewicz, Sr. and Catherine Cecil Monkewicz who preceded him in death.

On May 28, 1967 he...

Mar 21, 2019

Rena C. Castelli, 89 of Washington, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, her birthday, in Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House.

She was born on March 21, 1930 in Canonsburg to Joseph Mascetta, Sr., and Amalia Ciavarra Mascetta who preceded her in death.

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Mar 7, 2019

Andrew J. Simko, 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on May 13, 1925 in Canonsburg to Vincent and Mary Simko who preceded him in death.

Andrew was a graduate from Canonsburg High School in 1943.

Mr. Simko was a veteran having served...

Feb 23, 2019

James "Jim" W. Guest, 87 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Paramount Senior Living in McMurray.

He was born on August 23, 1931 in Charleroi to James Harry and Pauline May Ermlich Guest who preceded him in death.

On June 23, 1951 in Charleroi PA he married his high school...

Feb 14, 2019

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Feb 14, 2019

Marilyn B. Wise, 73 of Canonsburg, formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 in North Strabane Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

She was born on August 31, 1945 in Charleroi the daughter of Alexander and Blanche Brady Baird who preceded her in death.

On February 28, 1968 she married Herbert Wise who...

Jan 30, 2019

Maxine “Dolly” Lucciola, 87 of Canonsburg passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

She was born on September 21, 1931 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia Kusz Gudac. Dolly lived most of her life in the Canonsburg area...

Jan 28, 2019

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Jan 28, 2019

Ann Pozonsky age 88 of Muse passed away peacefully Monday, January 28, 2019 in Canonsburg Hospital with her devoted children by her side. She was born November 9, 1930 in Muse a daughter of the late Antonio and Faustina DiBattista. Ann lived her entire life in Muse where she had been a faithful member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic...

Jan 27, 2019

Dr. Bradley Jon Severyn DMD, age 55 of Houston passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes in his home Sunday January 27, 2019. He was born September 26, 1963 in Canonsburg a son of the late Theodore A. DDS and Roene E. Havelka Severyn. Bradley lived his entire life in the Canonsburg area and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High...

Jan 24, 2019

Mary B. Selva age 99 of Cecil passed away peacefully Thursday, January 24, 2019 in McMurray Hills Manor, with her family by her side. She was born December 23, 1919 in Rizzacorno Province of Chieti, in the Abruzzi region of Italy, a daughter of the late Antonio and Faustina DiBattista. Mary lived most of her life in the Cecil...

Jan 23, 2019

William D. Kotyk, Jr., 79 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on October 13, 1939 in Canonsburg to William D. Kotyk, Sr., and Mildred Gallas Kotyk who preceded him in death.

Mr. Kotyk was a United States veteran having served his country in the Coast...

Jan 23, 2019

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Jan 21, 2019

Vincent W. Trotnick, Jr. 67 of McMurray passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease with his devoted wife by his side.

He was born on January 11, 1952 in McKeesport to Vincent W. (Pinky) Trotnick, Sr., and Fannie Zupanc who preceded him in death.

Vince grew up in...

Jan 17, 2019

Mario D’Amico age 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday January 17, 2019 in his home. He was born January 30, 1934 in Canonsburg a son of the late Salvatore and Bridget Riccobene D’Amico. Mr. D’Amico lived in the Canonsburg, Muse area his entire life and was a graduate of Canonsburg High school class of 1953. He served with...

Jan 16, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Ronald J. Gretz announces his passing following a year long battle with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Gretz, 80 of Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Manorcare in McMurray.

He was born on July 16, 1938 in Clairton to Joseph and Helen Miscik...

Jan 14, 2019

William C.  “Skiffy” Matyuf age 92 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday January 14, 2019 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. He was born January 5, 1927 in Canonsburg a son of the late John and Anna (Szap) Matyuf. Bill lived his life in Canonsburg where he had been a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox...

Jan 11, 2019

Frank A. Kern age 90 of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 26, 1928 in Strabane, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Pere Belle Kern Sr. Mr. Kern served with the United States Army during the Korean War and prior to his retirement...