OBITUARIES
Charles F. McKnight
December 22, 2014
Charles F. McKnight, 80, of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2014 in his home. He was born on May 15, 1934 in Brownsville, a son of the late William F. and Sylvia G. Sethman McKnight. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1957-1963. He had been a resident of Canonsburg since 1969....
Timothy James Pournaras
December 21, 2014
Timothy James Pournaras, 30, of Rostraver, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, December 21, 2014. He was born on December 24, 1983 in Washington, a son of Chris Theodore and Rose Ann Basey Pournaras of Canonsburg. Timothy James was a 2002 graduate of Canon McMillan High School. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he...
Harry B. McElhaney, Jr.
December 21, 2014
Harry B. McElhaney, Jr., 86, of Lone Pine, passed away on his birthday, Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Washington Hospital. He was born December 21, 1928 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Harry B. and Carrie B. Ayres McElhaney, Sr. Harry was a member of the Lone Pine Christian Church. He loved woodworking, reading, and watching old John...
Mary Lorraine Leban
December 20, 2014
Mary Lorraine Leban, 92, of McDonald passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1922 in Latrobe, the daughter of the late Anton and Mary Zagar Sivavec. During World War II, Mary proudly worked for Dravo as a drill press operator. She was a resident of Gladden Heights for most of...
Diane L. Beppler
December 17, 2014
Diane L. Beppler age 58 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 17, 2014 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh. She was born August 28, 1956 in Canonsburg a daughter of Roland and Marjory Neil DiTullio of Canonsburg. Mrs. Beppler lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canon McMillan High School class of 1974. She was a member...
Paul M. Rosenberger
December 13, 2014
Paul M. Rosenberger, fondly referred to as "Pap" by all who knew him, age 76, of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bellevue on March 31, 1938, a son of the late F. J. "Jack" and Clara Wright Rosenberger. Paul proudly served his country...
Theresa Severine Harker
December 12, 2014
Theresa Severine Harker age 78 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 8:25am Friday December 12, 2014 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon following and extended illness. She was born March 4, 1936 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Luigi and Philomena Easter Severine. Mrs. Harker lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she was a member of...
Robert "Bob" Schoedel
December 7, 2014
Robert T. "Bob" Schoedel, 66, went peacefully home on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at his home in Washington. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 8, 1948, a son of the late Robert O. and Lois May Sturm Schoedel. Bob had worked at numerous workshops and various organizations with ARC. He was outgoing and friendly and enjoyed making new friends....
Matthew S. Alterio
November 30, 2014
Matthew S. Alterio age 42 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday November 30, 2014 in his home with his loving family by his side following and extended illness. He was born December 10, 1971 in Washington a son of Michael J. and Peggy Cage Alterio of Canonsburg. Matt was raised in Canonsburg where he had been a...
Patricia L. Romano
November 27, 2014
Patricia L. Romano, 81, of Canonsburg passed away, following an extended illness surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg. She was born in Washington on October 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Daisy Gottchalk Gaydos. She was also preceded in death by her step father, George "Wimpy" Gaydos. A graduate of...
John Martincic
November 24, 2014
John Martincic, age 98, formerly of Canonsburg, PA, passed away Monday evening, November 24, 2014 at his home in Tionesta, PA. He was born on December 25, 1915 in Oakdale, PA, the son of the late Frank and Lucy (Strah) Martincic. John mined coal for nearly 40 years in the Canonsburg area. He also worked on cars, especially during the...
Nicholas G. Salandra
November 23, 2014
Nicholas G. Salandra age 85 of McMurray passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, due to a fall on his way to church. He was born August 31, 1929 in Midland a son of the late Joseph and Rose Ross Salandra. Mr. Salandra lived most of his life in the...
Willard Scott Esselstyn
November 22, 2014
Willard Scott Esselstyn of Canonsburg, age 46, beloved son of Carla and Bill Esselstyn died unexpectedly on the morning of November 22, 2014. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Eric; his sister in law, Lisa; his nieces and nephew; as well as all of those who loved him.
Michael J. Faust
November 21, 2014
Michael J. Faust, 51, of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 26, 1963 in Washington, a son of the late Donald E. and Valerie D. Maverich Faust. A lifelong resident of Canonsburg, Michael was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 902 in Houston and the...
Leslie G. Ward
November 13, 2014
Leslie G. Ward, 62, of Canonsburg, formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014 in her home. She was born on June 23, 1952 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Jack and Lois Jones Ward. Leslie was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School. After 30 devoted years, she retired in 2011 from Overnite Trucking in...
Margaret J. Gayarski
November 12, 2014
Margaret J. "Peg" Gayarski age 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday November 12, 2014 in her home following an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1921 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Vincent and Pauline Delhi Gayarski. Miss Gayarski lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she was a lifelong and active member of St. Patrick...
Helen Gardocki David
November 8, 2014
Helen Gardocki David, 88, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray. She was born on November 6, 1926 in McKees Rocks, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Konefal Gardocki. Helen was very passionate about her faith and was fondly referred to as a "prayer warrior". Above all, she loved her...
Carlo E. D'Amico
October 30, 2014
Carlo E. D'Amico, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home in Canonsburg. He was born December 22, 1927 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Salvatore and Bridget Riccobene D'Amico. During the Korean War he proudly served with the U. S. Army, testing tanks stateside in various climates. He was a retired operating engineer with the...
Vera Cacchione O'Shinski
October 17, 2014
Vera Cacchione O'Shinksi, 90, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2014 in Country Meadows, Bridgeville. She was born on April 16, 1924 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Gennaro and Rose Rimoli Cacchione. Vera attended Canonsburg schools, graduating from Canonsburg High School in 1942. She was also a graduate of Duff's Business School in Pittsburgh. After...
Frank J. Catalano
October 14, 2014
Frank J. Catalano, 81, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Westland, a son of the late Giuseppe and Mary Folino Catalano. Frank had lived the last 25 years in South Carolina and came back to the area just a few...
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