OBITUARIES

Nov 27, 2017

Sarah Jane Thomas age 85 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday November 27, 2017 in Evergreen Assisted+ Living of Washington with her family by her side. She was born November 18, 1932 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late John and Susan “Sis” Fisher Kern. Mrs. Thomas lived her entire life in Canonsburg and was a member of St....

Nov 26, 2017

Helen W. “Babi” Grace, 82 of Washington, formerly of Eighty Four and Muse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 14, 1935 in Avella to Andrew and Anna Korba Whitco who preceded her in death.

Ms. Grace was a 1953 graduate...

Nov 18, 2017

Cara L. Clegg Haggerty age 52 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully following an extended illness, Saturday November 18, 2017 with her loving family by her side, in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. She was born February 9, 1965 in New Eagle a daughter of Barbara A. Baird Clegg of Monongahela and Carl R. Clegg Jr. of Bethel...

Nov 17, 2017

Frank R. Lawrence, 83 of Eighty-Four passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 30, 1934 in Sturgeon to Frank and Elizabeth Multunas Lawrence who preceded him in death.

On November 15, 1955 he married Laverne DeVandry who survives.

He...

Nov 4, 2017

William George Brown age 59 of Spraggs, Green County passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 4, 2017 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born March 22, 1958 in Buffalo New York a son of Jacqueline Maciag Wilfson of Waynesburg and George C. Brown of Bellaire Maryland.  Mr. Brown was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg and...

Nov 3, 2017

Mary Ann Farrie of North Versailles formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Friday November 3, 2017, her 82nd birthday in Baldwin Health Care Pittsburgh following an extended illness. She was born November 3, 1935 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Anna Hritsko Backner and graduated May 29, 1953 from Canonsburg High School. Mrs. Farrie had...

Nov 2, 2017

John Edward Stefko, 68 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

He was born on August 18, 1949 in Johnstown to John L. and Jane Pialet Stefko who preceded him in death.

On July 19, 1978, he married Linda Joyce who survives.

Mr. Stefko was a member...

Oct 30, 2017

All services for Mr. Kawalek will be held in Chicago.

Oct 30, 2017

David Barish, 64 of Strabane passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2107 in Townview Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg.

He was born on June 2, 1953 in Strabane to Thomas J. and Marie Plovic Barish who preceded him in death.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg.

He was...

Oct 30, 2017

Rose G. Irwin, 82 of Scenery Hill passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on April 11, 1935 in McDonald to Adam and Mary Stasiak Guter who preceded her in death.

She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg, where she...

Oct 29, 2017

Elizabeth A. Strnisa, 88 of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at North Strabane Rehabilitation and Wellness in Canonsburg.

She was born on January 25, 1929 in Muse to Albert and Katherine Bishop Borza who preceded her in death.

On June 21, 1952 she married Frank A. Strnisa who passed away on August...

Oct 29, 2017

Helen R. Simko, 90 of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Townview Health and  Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on May 21, 1927 in Sturgeon to Charles and Anna Skarupa Dorosh who preceded her in death.

On April 30, 1949 she married Vincent Simko who passed away on February 11, 2015.

Oct 29, 2017

Julia R. Takacs, 99 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House.

She was born on December 21, 1917 in Canonsburg to Frank and Mary Fe’her  Rebosky who preceded her in death.

She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg.

Ms. Takacs...

Oct 24, 2017

Francesco Salvatore "Wishbone" Scandale, 79 passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Washington Hospital.

He was born on January 2, 1938 in San Giovanni-In- Fiore Italy Providence of Cosenza to Francesco Scandale and Rosa Maria Marra Scandale who preceded him in death.

On June 17, 1961 he married Mary DiSibio who survives.

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Oct 22, 2017

Raymond A. Zawatski, 55 of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

He was born on May 15, 1962 in Canonsburg to the late Raymond Zawatski and Angelina Millikin Zawatski who survives.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg.

Oct 21, 2017

Margaret Ann Dohanich, 83 of Cecil passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital.

She was born on September 21, 1934 in Bishop to Joseph and Helen Urankar Murgel who preceded her in death.

On April 29, 1961 she married Paul Dohanich who passed away on January 7, 1990.

She...

Oct 18, 2017

Frank Alan “Pigrat” Mavrich, 59, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 18, 2018, in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born November 10, 1957, a son of the late Anthony “Titch” and Mary “Mitzi” Mavrich.

He was a 1975 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a 2012 graduate of Point Park College.

He was a...

Oct 13, 2017

Mary Messmer, 89 of South Strabane Township passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 in the Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House.

She was born on May 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh to John and Anna Krevak Mikulich who preceded her in death.

On June 8, 1946 she married Ralph A. Messmer who passed away on...

Oct 10, 2017

Anna Eleanor “Nuna” Lapacik, 83 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Canonsburg.

She was born on February 6, 1934 in Belington, West Virginia to Ralph and Eva Hollenback Quattro who preceded her in death.

On April 24, 1954 she married John V. Lapacik...

Oct 9, 2017

Barbara “Joan” Taper, 86 of Canonsburg passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 in Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born on November 30, 1930 in Dormont to Ray A. and Martha Calahan Douglas who preceded her in death.

On June 30, 1950 she married Edward A."Boots"  Taper who passed away on February 2, 1983

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