OBITUARIES

August 18, 2016

Janice E. Dufresne, 78, of Eighty Four passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the Washington Hospital, Washington.

She was born on May 18, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of the late Shirley and Virginia Berdine Coen.

Janice enjoyed her computer, spending time at the casino, and playing bingo.  Above all, she loved spending...

August 15, 2016

Drew Allen Lydick, 35, of Saxonburg, formerly of Canonsburg passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 in his home.

He was born on March 21, 1981 in Pittsburgh, the loving son of Steven A. and Janice M. Mecannic Lydick of Canonsburg.

Drew was a 1999 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.  He attended Indiana University of...

August 14, 2016

Albert “Abby” Aldino Abbondanza, 92, of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in his home.

He was born on March 30, 1924 in Prossedi, Italy, a son of the late Leone and Nicolina Napoleon Abbondanza.

Mr. Abbondanza was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Muse.  He was also a member of...

August 8, 2016

John “Bruce” Elton, 75, of McMurray passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Canonsburg General Hospital, Canonsburg.

He was born on July 2, 1941 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late John A. and Clarice E. Brockmeyer Elton.

Mr. Elton was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He was a social member...

August 5, 2016

Michael S. “Mickey” O’Hare, 55, of Cecil passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in the Washington Hospital, Washington.

He was born on September 24, 1960 in Washington, a son of the late Leo and Patricia Jeffers O’Hare.

Mickey loved and adored his son, Dylan more than anything.  He was a thankful, forgiving, and patient...

August 2, 2016

Patsy Pirillo, 82, of Avella and Strabane, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington.

He was born on November 19, 1933 in Avella, a son of the late John and Susie Pascuzzi Pirillo.

Mr. Pirillo was born and raised in Avella.  He relocated to Strabane after his marriage....

July 28, 2016

Helen “Jean” Hundzienski age 75 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday July 28, 2016 in her home following a two month illness, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born October 23, 1940 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Cornelius and Helen Lazor O’Rourke. Mrs. Hundzienski lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canon-McMillan...

July 24, 2016

Ronald D. Watson, 67, of Pittsburgh passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 in UPMC Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 29, 2016 in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike Street, Meadow Lands.  Private interment will follow in Queen of...

July 24, 2016

Richard L. “Rick” Henderson, 67, of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 in his home.

He was born on November 5, 1948 in Washington, a son of the late Raymond and Iona Bert Henderson.

He was a 1966 graduate of Trinity High School.  He then earned his Masters Degree in English from California...

July 21, 2016

Dominick “Meech” DiMatteo, 87, of Canonsburg passed from this earth on Thursday, July 21, 2016.

He was born February 3, 1929 in Pietransieri, Italy, a son of the late Saverio Marco and Nunzia Anna DelVecchio DiMatteo, and grew up in Muse, PA.  He was a graduate of Cecil High School and resided his entire life in the...

July 16, 2016

Loretta E. Uram

Loretta E. Uram, 78 of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born on May 17, 1938 in Canonsburg to William Espy and Thelma Herceg Espy who preceded her in death.

In April of 1960 she married Harry H. Uram...

July 16, 2016

California University of Pennsylvania Spanish Professor

Dr. Iraldo O. “Raldo” Parascenzo, Ph.d age 90 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday July 16, 2016 in his home with his beloved wife by his side. He was born February 20, 1926 in Muse, a son of the late Umberto and Virginia Butti Parascenzo. Dr. Parascenzo lived...

June 30, 2016

Kim M. Crow, 59 of Canonsburg passed away on June 30, 2016 in her home.

She was born on February 15, 1957 in Canonsburg to Wilbur R. “Ace” Ward and Nora Jane McWilliams Ward who both preceded her in death.

Ms. Ward was happily retired from Mayview State Hospital. She was a member of the...

June 28, 2016

Le My Tran, 72, of Washington passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in her home.

She was born in Vietnam on October 6, 1943, a daughter of the late Nhan Tran and Di Thi To.

Le has spent the last 12 years in the United States, residing with her daughters in Washington and Greensburg. ...

June 21, 2016

Linda M. Nicastro, 73, of Canonsburg, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in her home.

She was born on August 8, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Richard and Sabina Walsh Knight.

Surviving are her three beloved children, Anthony (Crystal) Nicastro of Eighty Four, Domani Nicastro of...

June 11, 2016

Jane E. Hnat, 84, of Houston passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Canonsburg Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 31, 1932 in Houston, a daughter of the late Frank and Fannie Ayres Bell.

Jane enjoyed bowling and going out to dinner.  In earlier years, she also...

June 5, 2016

Regina Celento Berzinsky, 88, of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, following a brief illness.

She was born March 28, 1928 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Staffen Celento.

Mrs. Berzinsky graduated from Canonsburg High School and attended Seton Hill College.  She was an accomplished pianist and had a...

June 5, 2016

Roberta M. Tomsic, 92, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016 in her home.  She was fondly referred to as “Bert” and “Ziggy”.

She was born on May 24, 1924 in Washington, a daughter of the late Herman and Olive Irene Walker Schurr.

On July 23, 1949 she married her beloved husband,...

June 4, 2016

James D. Clawson, 60 of Houston passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on July 29, 1955 in New Eagle to the late Robert T. Clawson and Lorraine L. School Clawson, who survives.

On April 22, 1977 he married Sheryl Kovac, who survives.

Mr. Clawson...

June 3, 2016

Erma Kern Pochiba, 89 of Canonsburg, passed away on June 3, 2016 in Paramount Assisted Living, Peters Township.

She was born November 17, 1926 in Strabane, a daughter of the late Anton and Julia Lipec Kern (Kiren).

In her early years, Erma was employed by the W.S. George Pottery Co. in Canonsburg.  She was a...