OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 21, 2015

Frank C. Uram, 78, of Canonsburg, formerly of Nebo and Griggsville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on March 13, 1937 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Frank and Julia Waschak Uram.

Prior to relocating in 1961, Frank served with the National Guard.  On February 28,...

Jul 18, 2015

Eugene H. “Brownie” Brown 89 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 10:05 pm Saturday July 18, 2015 in the Washington County Heath Center following an extended illness. He was born October 23, 1925 in Elizabeth a son of the late James T. and Marie Deffobis Brown and lived in Muse during his youth. Unable to finish high school due...

Jul 18, 2015

Margaret E. Bojinski age 88 of Muse passed away peacefully on Saturday July 18, 2015 in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born June 11, 1927 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late William E. and Emma Jane Prescott Johnson. Mrs. Bojinski lived most of her life in Muse and was Protestant. She attended Muse school, was a 1944 graduate...

Jul 18, 2015

Shirley Jean Koziak, 72, of Houston passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Kindred Hospital, Oakdale.

She was born on August 6, 1942 in Morgan, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Harold F. and Julia D. Plopa Harmuth.

Shirley was a veteran, serving her country with the United States Army.  She was also...

Jul 15, 2015

William H. “Hoppy” Hopson age 89 of Strabane passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday July 15, 2015 in St. Clair Memorial Hospital Mt. Lebanon. He was born September 7, 1925 at Moon Run a son of the late Maurice and Matilda Obenour Hopson. He lived his entire life in the Muse and Strabane areas and was a member of Chartiers Hill...

Jul 15, 2015

Martin L. “Marty” Gostic, 64, of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in the Washington Hospital, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on December 3, 1950 in Washington, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Nemeth Gostic.

For the last ten years Marty had resided with his loving...