OBITUARIES

October 16, 2016

Dr. Mary M. Cavasina, 88 passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016 in ManorCare McMurray.

She was born on December 26, 1927 in Canonsburg the daughter of Joseph and Rose Steffen Cavasina. Dr. Mary’s mother died when she was 9 and she was raised by her beloved grandmother, Magdalene Steffen and her father Joseph.

A...

October 5, 2016

Darlene F. DeFilippis, 63 of Strabane passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

She was born on October 28, 1952 in Washington to Frank DeFilippis and June Holland DeFilippis who preceded her in death.

Ms. DeFilippis was a Registered Nurse who retired from Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital.

She...

October 1, 2016

Wendy Jo Maffio, 36 of Carnegie, formerly of Canonsburg passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in her home.

She was born on April 22, 1980 in Washington to the late Victor Maffio, Jr., and Lisa Pilkington Ammann of Canonsburg.

Wendy had a passion for life and was like a big kid...

September 29, 2016

Wilbur Anthony Koonse, 59 of McMurray passed away on September 29, 2016 with his loved ones by his side.

He was born on May 30, 1957 in Canonsburg to Wilbur and Lulubelle O’Bryan Koonse who preceded him in death.

Wilbur graduated from Canon-McMillan High School in 1975. He then went on to ICM and graduated...

September 29, 2016

Tressa C. Martincic, 86 of Canonsburg passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Donnell House in Washington surrounded by her loving family and friends after suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Tressa was born on August 22, 1930 in Washington to Michael and Mary Sova Bosak who preceded her in death.

On July 16, 1960...

September 25, 2016

Michael R. Melnyk, 28 of Canonsburg passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Canonsburg.

He was born on April 15, 1988 in Upper St. Clair to Gary Melnyk and Kim McDonald Selva (Joe) who survives.

Mr. Melnyk was a Methodist by faith. He worked as a construction worker for many years....

September 17, 2016

Dorothy I. Luzer age 87 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 9:00 pm Saturday September 17, 2016 in the home of her daughter following an extended illness. She was born August 26, 1929 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Hiram and Mae Smith Brown. Mrs. Luzer lived her entire life in Canonsburg and graduated from Canonsburg High School....

September 15, 2016

Mary C. Dami, 78 of Canonsburg passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 8, 1938 in Everson, PA to Leo Peta, Sr., and Josephine Skowornek Peta who preceded her in death.

On November 28, 1957 she married Albert R. Dami, Sr., who survives.

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September 11, 2016

Andrew Evanoka Jr. age 92 of Strabane passed away peacefully at 12:15 am Sunday September 11, 2016 in the Donnell House, Washington following a brief illness. He was born December 10, 1923 a son of the late Andrew and Anna Myrgo Evanoka. Mr. Evanoka lived his life in Strabane and was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church...

September 10, 2016

Jason R. Weyandt went into the loving arms of his Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2016. All of his darkness and struggles are gone. He knows a light so bright that he will never lose his way again.

He was born on May 31, 1974 in Washington son of the late Richard L. Weyandt and Pam (Paul)...

September 9, 2016

Breanna N. Africa

Breanna Nicole Africa, 17, of Canonsburg died tragically in an automobile accident on Friday, September 9, 2016 in Clarksburg, West Virginia while traveling for a Christian Outreach program.

She was born August 8, 1999 in Washington, Pennsylvania.

She was a Senior at Canon McMillan...

September 6, 2016

Joann J. Yuhas age 81 of Washington formerly of Houston passed away Tuesday September 6, 2016 in Canonsburg General Hospital with her beloved family and her best friend Lucille Ringer by her side. She was born February 1, 1935 in Toronto, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Margaret Lackmus Daley. Mrs. Yuhas lived most of her...

September 4, 2016

John W. Steuernagel age 57 of Washington passed away unexpectedly Sunday September 4, 2016 in his home. He was born January 19, 1959 in Washington a son of Antoinette M. Calabro. Mr. Steuernagel live his life in Washington and was Catholic by faith. He had been employed as a harness horse trainer for many years at the Meadows Racetrack....

September 3, 2016

Nancy Jayne (Small) Powell, 91 years old, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, in Washington, where she resided since 2011.

She was born May 14, 1925 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Dell and Florence (Christian) Small.  She graduated from Canonsburg High School in 1943, worked for a brief time as...

September 2, 2016

Adrienne F. Montillet, 74 of Canonsburg peacefully passed away on Friday, September 02, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 24, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to Francis and Aileen Taaffe Ficarra who preceded her in death.

On September 25, 1971 she married Georges Montillet who survives.

September 1, 2016

Joseph William Talpas age 90 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday September 1, 2016 in Golden Living of South Hills. He was born September 19, 1925 in Strabane a son of Martin and Verona Hostinsky Talpas.

On November 9, 1946 he was united in Marriage with the love of his life of 63 years Marie F. Slabodynak Talpas....

August 26, 2016

Martha Anderson Macek

90-year SNPJ member

With family by her side, Martha Anderson Macek, 98, passed from this life to join her Lord in heaven Friday, August 26, 2016, during a brief stay at Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, Wash.

Born in Burgettstown in 1918, she was one of 11 children born to...

August 26, 2016

Dorothy A. Hoffman, 72, of Cecil passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Donnell House, Washington with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 6, 1943 in Washington, a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna Yesenosky Rush.

Mrs. Hoffman retired from Citizens Bank after many devoted years.  She...

August 22, 2016

Mary L Caruso Mastrangelo age 88 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 3:42pm Monday August 22, 2016 in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg with her loving family by her side, following and extended illness. She was born August 27, 1927 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late James and Anna Capane Caruso. Mrs. Mastrangelo lived her entire life...

August 21, 2016

Joseph W. “Bill” Mainier age 92 of Cecil formerly of Penn Hills passed away peacefully at 1:05 PM on Sunday August 21, 2016 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray with his loving family by his side. He was born April 19, 1924 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Vincent and Mary Greco Mainier. Mr. Mainier served with the United...