OBITUARIES

November 20, 2018

Michael A. Miller, 55 of Butler, formerly of Canonsburg passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in his home.

He was born in Canonsburg on October 26, 1963 to Julia M. (Purification) and Robert Miller who preceded him in death.

He was a veteran having served his country in the United Sates Army.

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November 19, 2018

Mary Jean Milbower 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 21, 1934 in Bavington to Kenneth and Mae Plance Kelso who preceded her in death.

On August 27, 1960 she married Francis J. Milbower who passed away on...

November 17, 2018

David N. Sweda age 62 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 17, 2018 in his home. He was born August 4, 1956 in Canonsburg a son of the late Basil and Audrey Kirby Sweda. Mr. Sweda lived his entire life in Canonsburg where he graduated from Canon-McMillan High School class of 1974. He was a graduate of Penn...

November 15, 2018

Allison (Lee) Sallade, 48 of Canonsburg passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 in her home.

She was born on June 26, 1970 at Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, NY to James Lee Sr. and Charlene “Coleman” Lee who preceded her in death.

Allison was an AVP of BPO Operations for many years and thoroughly...

November 12, 2018

David A. Hornyak, 79 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018 in St. Clair Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 3, 1939 in Munhall, PA to his loving parents Andrew and Mary Dander Hornyak who preceded him in death.

On January 6, 1968 he married Mary...

November 10, 2018

Rafala M. Thomas age 79 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday November 10, 2018 in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born September 17, 1939 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late John and Catherine Selva Thomas Sr. Rafala lived her life in Canonsburg. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church where she had been employed for many...

November 9, 2018

May 5, 1966 - November 9, 2018 Mario was a great carpenter who loved his job and wouldn't trade it for anything. He was a very loving person with all his children, wife and relatives. His favorite hobby was always to help those who needed it, and fix all the old trucks that crossed his path. He was known...

October 30, 2018

Raymond J. Myzak, 59 of Houston passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at  Curahealth in Oakdale after a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 15, 1958 in Canonsburg to Raymond Myzak Sr., and Anna May South Myzak who preceded him in death.

On June 23, 2018 he married Kim Turner who survives.

October 30, 2018

Roy R. Copeland, Jr., 53 of Hickory passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

He was born on May 25, 1965 in Tempe, Arizona to the late Roy R. Copeland, Sr. and Jacqueline Semke Copeland who survives.

Mr. Copeland was a Supervisor of Housekeeping at the Peters Township Wellness...

October 28, 2018

Joseph A. Sammartino, Jr., 87 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on January 12, 1931 in Canonsburg to Joseph Sammartino, Sr., and Josephine Scichilone Sammartino who preceded him in death.

On April 19, 1954 he married Rita Raciborski who survives.

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October 26, 2018

Betty J. Harrison, 64 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg.

She was born on December 31, 1953 in Cecil to Leona Hancock who preceded her in death.

In 1982, she married the love of her life, Charles Harrison, Jr., who passed away in...

October 19, 2018

Albert Andrew Hudacek Jr. 1942 - 2018

Albert Andrew Hudacek Jr., 76, of Columbus, Ohio, a lifelong resident of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Friday, October 19, 2018, in Columbus following an extended illness. He was born October 14, 1942, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Dr. Albert Andrew Sr. and Mary Rose Fenchik Hudacek. Mr. Hudacek...

October 11, 2018

Michael T. “Gino” Hardesty, 44 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, October 11, 2018.   He was born on March 12, 1974 in Washington, Pa.

Mike’s reason for life, his greatest pride and joy, was spending time with his son, Michael Jr. and his fiancé, Amy.  He loved the beach, horseback riding, sunsets, and the Steelers. ...

October 10, 2018

Richard “Rabbits” Dellorso age 79 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday October 10, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg with his loving family by his side. He was born December 14, 1937 in Canonsburg a son of the late James D. and Yolanda Delfine Dellorso. Mr. Dellorso lived his entire life in Canonsburg where he had been...

October 10, 2018

Margaret A. Crossan, age 74 of McMurray, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born June 23, 1944 in New Eagle, a daughter of the late George and  Cecelia Demyan Petro. Mrs. Crossan was a faithful and lifelong member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, and was a volunteer in their Outreach Committee....

October 10, 2018

Stanley Butkus, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2018 in his home in Cecil after fighting a courageous battle with cancer in the arms of his loving wife, Jamie Jansante Butkus of 38 years who retired as a Reading Specialist from McGuffey School District.

He was born on October 7, 1943 the son of the late Stanley...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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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