OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2016

Opal L. Darabant, 78, of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 in ManorCare, McMurray.

She was born on September 10, 1937 in Imperial, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Esther L. Warman Hootman.

In October of 1961 she married Robert J. Darabant, to whom she was a loving devoted wife.

Jan 22, 2016

Mary Chopak Pavlek, 93, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016 in her home.

She was born on July 15, 1922 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Chopak.

Prior to her retirement, Mary worked at Tactec and RCA for 30 years.  She had also worked for Continental Can...

Jan 15, 2016

Joseph John “Joe” Kuchera

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Joseph John “Joe” Kuchera, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15 while surrounded by loved ones. He was 76.

He was born in Canonsburg on January 11, 1940, the second of four children. His parents were Andrew Kuchera and Mary Kacvinsky, and his...

Jan 6, 2016

Albert J. “Albee Damm” Prince, 82, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray.

He was born on October 22, 1933 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Tomas A. and Margaret Karpy Prince.

Albee proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1959.

Jan 5, 2016

Dolores M. Maffio, 88, of Houston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington.

She was born on June 10, 1927 in Houston, a daughter of the late Alfonzo and Christina DeMartino Grassi.

Dolores was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg.  She enjoyed dancing....

Dec 30, 2015

Joseph A. Myzak, 53, of South Strabane, passed away in the Florida Keys on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

He was born on March 30, 1962 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Raymond Myzak, Sr. and Anna May South Myzak.

Joe traveled the world earlier in his life,...

Dec 25, 2015

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David Francis Ward, 59, of Washington, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 in The Greenery, Canonsburg.

He was born February 23, 1956 in Washington, a son of Hazel B. Maze Ward of Canonsburg and the late John P. Ward.

Mr. Ward was...

Dec 25, 2015

Gene A. Bozarth, Ph.d. 74, of Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2015 in the Washington Hospital.

He was born on November 10, 1941 in Rumsey, Kentucky the son of the late Ernest Earl Bozarth and Myrl Elizabeth Yankee.

On June 9, 1968 he married Kathleen Ho in Auburn, Alabama, who survives.

Dec 19, 2015

Samuel H. “Mack” McPherson, III, 69, of Canonsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 10, 1946 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Samuel McPherson, Jr. and Marie Stanley McPherson.

Mack was an auto worker, retiring...

Dec 11, 2015

William J. “Bill” Cannon, 71, of Eighty Four passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 in the Washington Hospital.

He was born on November 25, 1944 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert and Eleanor Dayton Cannon.

Bill was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School.  He had been a resident of Eighty Four...

Dec 10, 2015

On December 10, 2015, Marilyn Gilman passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in her home in Upper St. Clair.

She was born on April 8, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Beatrice and Leo Singer.

Marilyn graduated from James Madison High School in 1957.  On September 21, 1958, she married Edward...

Dec 4, 2015

Elise Marie Martin, 32, of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in her home, following an extended illness.

She was born on September 21, 1983 in Pittsburgh, the beloved daughter of Linda L. Hixon Martin of Washington and Bernard M. (Raynette) Martin of Dayton, Pennsylvania.

Elise was a graduate of...

Nov 29, 2015

Martha D. Linn, 91, of McMurray passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Manor Care, Peters Township.

She was born on September 27, 1924 in Heidelberg, the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Nort Andrews.

Martha had been a resident of McMurray since 1939.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for...

Nov 28, 2015

Anna M. Gasper, 98 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in the Golden Living Centers in Canonsburg.

She was born on July 4, 1917 in Houston, Pennsylvania to the late Mike and Mary Chyzk White.

Anna lived most of her life in Strabane.  She retired as a cafeteria...

Nov 27, 2015

Joyce D. Spiker, 69, of Houston passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 in her home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on September 19, 1946 in Washington, a daughter of the late Archie and Martha Fisher Wylie.

Joyce graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in 1964.  She was a long-time member...

Nov 20, 2015

Frederick J. Birkel, 68, of Houston, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on November 20, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a son of Elizabeth T. Kraus Birkel of Mt. Washington and the late Frederick J. Birkel.

Fred proudly served his country with the United States...

Nov 18, 2015

Ann Chesnic, 97, of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in her home, with her beloved children by her side.

She was born on April 14, 1918 in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Anton and Frances Grum Groznik.

Ann was born and raised in Aliquippa.  She relocated to Canonsburg with her husband...

Nov 17, 2015

Dorothy Frances Novogradac, 89, of Eighty Four, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Donnell House.

She was born on November 15, 1926 in Belle Vernon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Gillock Majer.

Dorothy sold Avon products for many years.  She loved to can and bake for family and friends...

Nov 7, 2015

William D. Chambers, 65, of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in the Donnell House, Washington.

He was born on March 22, 1950 in Avella, a son of the late Solomon and Margaret Weekly Chambers.

Bill was a 1969 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.  After 41 devoted years, he recently...

Nov 7, 2015

Richard Dale Stockman, 88, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home in North Strabane.

He was born October 21, 1927 in Lisbon, Ohio the son of Carl and Nellie Rigdon Stockman.

He graduated from David Anderson High School in 1945 and served in the US Army during the occupation of Japan. Returning home, he...