OBITUARIES

Oct 8, 2015

Donald W. “Big D” Burnside, II, 54, of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1961 in Greensboro, North Carolina, a son of Donald W. and Sandra L. Brown Burnside of Browns Summit, North Carolina. Donald and his wife were the owners of Single Phase Electrical Services and...

Oct 4, 2015

Joseph V. Dusza, 88, of Houston passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in the Donnell House, Washington, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 6, 1927 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Vincent and Mary Gulyban Dusza.

Joe was a 1945 graduate of Cecil High School.  He proudly served his...

Oct 4, 2015

Ida D. Glass age 90 of Houston passed away peacefully Sunday October 4, 2015 in Donnell House, Washington following a brief illness. She was born May 22, 1925 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late William and Coletta Kress Ashton. A homemaker, she lived most of her life in Houston and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

Oct 3, 2015

Frank T. Wargo Proprietor of Canon Auto

Frank T. “Longo” Wargo, 49, of Strabane, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on November 14, 1965 in Washington, the son of Frank A. and Joan Jester Wargo of Strabane.

Frank was a lifelong resident of Strabane and...

Sep 17, 2015

Yvonne M. McCorkle, 96, of Canonsburg, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray.

She was born on January 3, 1919 in London, England, the daughter of the late Steven J. and Ethel R. Hughes Carr.

On August 25, 1945 she married Jesse B. McCorkle, Jr. at the U.S. Army Chapel...

Sep 15, 2015

Homer Thompson Brown, 80, of Easton, Maryland, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Born on March 2, 1935 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Homer H. and Mary Thompson Brown.  He graduated from Oliver High School, where he was a member of the swimming team.

Homer proudly...

Sep 11, 2015

Ercole A. “Art” Grassi age 90 of  Canonsburg, formerly of Houston passed away peacefully at 10:50pm Friday September 11, 2015 at The Regency Assisted Living of Charlotte, North Carolina, He was born December 15, 1924 in Houston a son of the  late Alfonzo and Christina DeMartino Grassi . Mr. Grassi graduated from Canonsburg High School and proudly served with...

Sep 10, 2015

Kathryn R. Simpson, 97, of Houston passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Consulate Health Care of North Strabane.

She was born on September 1, 1918 in Midland, a daughter of the late Anthony and Thresa Glass.

Kathryn was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg where she was also a...

Sep 10, 2015

Melvin T. Bell, 81, of Canonsburg passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Manor Care, Peters Twp.

He was born on May 14, 1934 in Gibsonia, a son of the late Thomas G. and Ruth A. Ross Bell.

Melvin proudly served his country with the United States Air Force in Korea.  He was a...

Sep 5, 2015

Janet M. Ford, 68, of Houston passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in her home.

She was born on September 18, 1946 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late John G. Talpas and Blanche M. Luginski.

On July 2, 1979 she married Robert L. Ford, who passed away on January 31, 2015.

Sep 2, 2015

David C. Bye, 38, of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on October 26, 1976 in Pittsburgh, a son of Donald (Janice Cooper) Bye, Jr. of Ross Twp. and Cheryl Aiman (Lewis) Alling of Hickory.

David was a Supervisor at Tim’s Car Wash in Canonsburg.

Sep 1, 2015

James E. “Jumbo” McDade, Jr., 55, of Washington passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.

He was born on December 10, 1959 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James E. McDade, Sr. and Evelyn M. Lauterbach McDade.

Jumbo grew up in South Fayette and had resided in Peters Township prior to relocating to Washington. ...

Aug 30, 2015

Marguerite “Peggy” Pease Emery, died peacefully Sunday, August 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 14, 1925 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Dr. Harry S. and Nelle Herron Pease.  She was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg graduating from Canonsburg High School in 1943 and Hood College in 1947. Her first profession was as a dietitian....

Aug 29, 2015

Steve T. Javornicky, Sr., 88, of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on May 24, 1927 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Tomsic Javornicky.

Steve proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Army from 1945-1947.  He...

Aug 24, 2015

Raymond J. “Ray” Rich, 55, of Eighty Four passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2015 in the Washington Hospital.

He was born on October 17, 1959 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Robert Charles and Sara Jane Tallerico Rich.

Ray was a long time resident of Brookline prior to relocating to Eighty Four...

Aug 16, 2015

Charles R. “Chuck” Simpson Sr. age 72 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 in Washington Hospital following an extended illness. He was born January 24, 1943 in Canonsburg a son of the late Howard and Frances Rossit Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and lived most of his...

Aug 12, 2015

Anita Gail Schweitzer age 89 of Bridgeville passed away Wednesday August 12, 2015 in Bridgeville. She was born November 30, 1925 in Bridgeville a daughter of the late William and Jessie Campbell Freed. On September 30, 1955 she married William G. Schweitzer who passed away September 14, 1982. Surviving are a daughter; Jessie A. (Lee) Smith of Fredericksburg, VA.,...

Aug 6, 2015

Eric F. Gazvoda, 52, of Deming, New Mexico, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 with his loving mother by his side.

He was born on January 19, 1963 in Washington, PA and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.  In 2012 he relocated to Deming, New Mexico with his mother.

Surviving...

Aug 5, 2015

Dean “Burrito” Gillum, 23 months, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.

Burrito was a happy, selfless little boy who brought smiles and happiness to everyone around him.  He was loved and adored by so many and will be missed.

He was born on September...

Aug 1, 2015

William C. “Bill” Booth, Jr., 62, of McMurray passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 16, 1952 in Leechburg, a son of the late William C. and Virginia Peterman Booth.

Prior to relocating to the McMurray area twelve years ago, Bill...