OBITUARIES

Oct 9, 2018

Helen M. Artemko, 90 of Washington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park.

She was born on April 18, 1928 in Washington to Michael and Mary Kerna Suwak who preceded her in death.

On September 5, 1954 she married Alexander F. Artemko who passed away on July...

Oct 7, 2018

Arthur R. Talpas, 90 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in his daughter’s home surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 3, 1928 in Strabane to Martin and Verona Hostinsky Talpas who preceded him in death.

On May 20, 1950 he married Dorothy Sohyda who passed away on July...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert “Pickles” Spiller, Jr. 63 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on September 30, 1955 in Canonsburg to Robert Spiller, Sr., and Ruth Hilderbrand Spiller who preceded him in death.

On September 18, 2004 he married Patricia Raspet who survives.

Mr. Spiller was...

Oct 5, 2018

Paul J. Galati, 80 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 5, 2018 in his home.

He was born on August 18, 1938 in Pittsburgh to Vito and Frances Ruffa Galati who preceded him in death.

On September 2, 1961 he married Judith Ann Wiseman who passed away on May 5, 2017.

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Sep 30, 2018

Vallie A. “Butch” Rozanc age 77 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday September 30, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. He was born July 16, 1941 in Canonsburg a son of the late Vallie and Elizabeth Popka Rozanc. Butch lived his entire life in Canonsburg and had been a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was...

Sep 29, 2018

Alice Kebart, 89 of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Strabane Woods in Washington.

She was born on December 16, 1928 in Canonsburg to Joseph and Mary Rubis Kebart who preceded her in death.

Alice was a member of St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg where she was a...

Sep 29, 2018

Pamela A. Trinnes, 71 of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in St. Clair Hospital.

She was born on October 30, 1946 in Canonsburg to August and Mildred Verchek Podboy who preceded her in death.

Ms. Trinnes was a school teacher for 30 years for South Fayette School District where she taught...

Sep 23, 2018

Mark A. Livolsi age 56 of Pasadena California formerly of Canonsburg and Howell NJ died unexpectedly September 23, 2018. He was born April 10, 1962 in St Clair Hospital a son of Donna L. Mastrangioli Livolsi of Canonsburg and the late Charles P. Livolsi, illustrator and caricature artist at the former Pittsburgh Press. Mark was a graduate of Canon-McMillan...

Sep 21, 2018

Camille Ann Crivaro passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital after a long and courageous battle against kidney disease.

She was born in Pittsburgh to Anthony and Amelia Speranza Crivaro who preceded her in death.

Camille was a member of St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg. Camille dedicated her life to...

Sep 18, 2018

Albert Roy “Buster” Powell, 96 years old, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in Washington, where he resided since 2011.  He was born April 10, 1922 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Albert and Harriet (Black) Powell.  Prior to World War II he was trained and worked as a machinist at Canonsburg Iron & Steel. ...

Sep 11, 2018

Stephen R. Burchesky age 70 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday September 11, 2018 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh with his beloved wife and children by his side. He was born in Utica New York a son of the late Robert Zenon and Anne Jennings Burchesky.

Stephen remained in close contact with countless friends through his life; grammar...

Sep 8, 2018

Peter J. Backner aged 73 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday September 8, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born January 25, 1945 in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph E. and Anna Hritsko Backner. Mr. Backner lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a...

Sep 6, 2018

Ermalinda M. Tumicki, 97 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital.

She was born on May 9, 1921 in Foggia Italy to Pasquale and Joanna Leone who preceded her in death.

On July 4, 1940 she married Casimer A. Tumicki who passed away on June 14, 1996.

Sep 4, 2018

Ronald J. Ranone, 73 of Washington passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 27, 1945 in Canonsburg to Vincent and Mary Jane Smith Ranone who preceded him in death.

Mr. Ranone was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School in 1964.

On...

Sep 3, 2018

Jay D. “Byrd” Lloyd, 61 of Strabane passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 in his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 5, 1956 in Washington to the late William L. Lloyd and Juanita “Jean” DeHosse Lloyd who survives.

Mr. Lloyd was married to Tina Penely his wife and companion...

Sep 2, 2018

Stanley F. Radzai, 101 of Canonsburg formerly of Gettysburg passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in McMurray Hills Manor.

He was born on May 8, 1917 in Kulpmont to Alex and Alice Chalico Radzai who preceded him in death.

On September 20, 1943 he married Josephine Santell who passed away on February 14, 1987....

Aug 31, 2018

Theodora ”Teddy” V. (Courie) Deems age 75 of Canonsburg formerly Houston passed away Friday August 31, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg with her loving family by her side. She was born October 14, 1942 in Houston a daughter of the late John and Mary Courie. Teddy lived most of her life in Houston and was a...

Aug 30, 2018

Donna Marie Carr, 75 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born on October 31, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Donna was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Mrs. Carr was a Registered Nurse graduating from St. Francis Nursing School in...

Aug 23, 2018

Patricia Alice Wargo, 85 of Strabane passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Manorcare McMurray.

She was born on April 22, 1933 in Dundalk, Maryland to Max and Edith Kolstrom Schultz who preceded her in death.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Allan Jay Wargo.

Mrs....

Aug 19, 2018

Harry Leonardi age 97 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born February 25, 1921 in Morgan a son of the late Alberico and Martha Bruno Leonardi. Mr. Leonardi was a graduate of Cecil High School and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg. He served in...