OBITUARIES

Jun 6, 2017

Debra Zirwas, 53 of Washington passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2016.

She was born on July 23, 1963 in Washington to Joseph and Mary Thielet DeGrave who preceded her in death.

Ms. Zirwas was an avid Steeler fan who also enjoyed crocheting, fishing and was a cat lover. She enjoyed playing...

Jun 6, 2017

Mavis E. Bednar, 98 of Canonsburg passed away on June 6, 2017 in her home.

She was born on August 11, 1918 in Franklin, PA to Jesse William and Nancy Ellen Brookover Efaw who preceded her in death.

On November 25, 1937 she married Chester Bednar who preceded her in death on May 9, 1986....

Jun 3, 2017

Charles William English, 63 passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center surrounded by his family members.

He was born on December 27th 1953 the son of Katherine Sandela English who preceded him in death.

On April 27, 1985 he married Patricia Staley who survives.

Charles...

Jun 1, 2017

Freda H. Jeswilkowski (Viloski), 96 of Washington passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Washington Hospital.

She was born on October 26, 1920 in Canonsburg to Charles and Mildred Dunkovich Goleski who preceded her in death.

On June 11, 1942 she married Edward Jeswilkowkski who passed away on July 29, 1982.

Mrs....

May 31, 2017

Jack M. Cushey, 90 of Lawrence passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in McMurray Hills Manor Nursing Home in McMurray.

He was born on March 30, 1927 in Finleyville to Richard and Ruth Feevy Cushey who preceded him in death.

On September 15, 1950 he married Gladys Solties who passed away in 2009....

May 25, 2017

Ruth Ann Donaldson, 80, of Houston passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 5, 1937 in Canonsburg to Joseph and Irene Milligan Verno, who preceded her in death.

On December 31, 1960, she married James Donaldson, who survives.

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May 15, 2017

Patricia Ann Casterline age 55 of Houston passed away peacefully Monday May 15, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 22, 1961 in Canonsburg a daughter of Ada Zambelli of Houston and the late Joseph Kinsky. Mrs. Casterline attended Canon McMillan High School, and was employed as a furnace operator at General Electric in Bridgeville. She...

May 10, 2017

Louise Ann Lonski, 68 of Cecil passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2107 in Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born on April 17, 1949 in Camp Campbell, Kentucky to Frank and Louise LaGrange Lonski who preceded her in death.

Ms. Lonski was a faithful member of St. Mary Parish in Cecil and served...

May 6, 2017

Ernest Norkus, 97  passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

He was born on October 16, 1919 in Pittsburgh to George and Ursula Maciulis Norkus who preceded him in death.

He was a U. S. veteran having served in the Army. He served in the European theatre throughout World War II. On a leave from...

May 5, 2017

At the request of the deceased all services are private.

May 5, 2017

Judith A. “Judy” Galati, 75 of North Strabane Township passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 peacefully with her loving family present in Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House.

She was born October 4, 1941 in Pittsburgh to Edward and Ellen Noiegott Wiseman who preceded her in death.

On September 2, 1961, she...

May 5, 2017

Virginia Carol Dellorso, 78 of Eighty-Four passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg.

She was born on May 27, 1938 in Fallowfield Township to James and Marjorie Carroll Sickles who preceded her in death.

On March 9, 1959 she married John P. Dellorso, Jr., who...

May 1, 2017

Margaret “Marge” E. Patterson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2017 in her home.

She was born on February 17, 1944 in Squirrel Hill to Kenneth and Margaret “Peg” Fuestel Barnes who preceded her in death.

On July 1, 1967 she married Ronald A. Patterson who passed away on December 8, 2010.

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Apr 30, 2017

Francis J. Milbower age 89 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2017 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1928 in Avella a son of the late Andrew “Cubby” and Theresa Kouche Milbower. Raised in Muse, Mr. Milbower lived in Canonsburg since 1960, where he was a faithful member...

Apr 28, 2017

Richard George Somsky (Rick) 63, of McDonald passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 in St. Clair Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born on February 6, 1954 in Canonsburg to John and Lorraine Couderc Somsky who preceded him in death.

Rick graduated from Ft. Cherry High School and then from East Stroudsburg...

Apr 22, 2017

Anthony C. (Tony) Bevec age 85 of Canonsburg passed away Saturday April 22, 2017 in McMurray Hills Manor following an extended illness. He was born May 8, 1931 in Strabane a son of the late Anthony F. and Mary Regrut Bevec. Mr. Bevec live in the Strabane and Canonsburg area his entire life and was a faithful member of...

Apr 19, 2017

Geraldine D. Dellorso, 83 of Houston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born on December 14, 1933 in Mt. Lebanon to Anglish McLeod and Blanche Tuiley McLeod who preceded her in death.

She was married to the late James A. Dellorso for over 50 years.

Geraldine...

Apr 15, 2017

Christine Gurba Hayman, 65 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on December 17, 1951 in Harrisburg to J. Paul Simpson and Elizabeth Laughner Simpson who preceded her in death. She grew up on the west shore of the...

Apr 14, 2017

John P. Pagano age 93 of Houston passed away peacefully Friday April 14, 2017 in Canonsburg General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 8, 1923 in Canonsburg a son of the late John and Marietta DiCicco Pagano after their arrival from Avaellino, Italy. Mr. Pagano was a faithful lifetime member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

Apr 8, 2017

Theodore “Ted” Wittik, 75 of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on October 16, 1941 in Pittsburgh to Michael and Dorothy Krevosh Wittik who preceded him in death.

On August 27, 1966 he married Sharyn Schelm celebrating 50 years of blissful marriage last...