OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2023

John Paul "Jack" Colletti, a long-time resident of North Strabane Township, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2023, at the age of 82.

Jack was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 26, 1940, to Emmanuel and Isle Colletti. Tragically, he and his brother Alan lost their mother at an early age, which led to their upbringing by...

Jul 29, 2023

Nancy J. Smith 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday July 29, 2023, in The Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing. She was born May 6, 1939, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Anthony and Jean L. Wilson Treble. Nancy was a graduate of Chartiers High School class of 1958 and was a homemaker who very much enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2023

Norman E. Watson age 81 of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Lawrence passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2023, in The Villages Hospital, Florida. He was born August 16, 1941, in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Huttson and Ruth Campbell Watson. After graduation, Norman attended Penn State University and became an electrical engineer who traveled extensively through the United...

Jul 27, 2023

DIANA LORETTA CIARALLO, devoted daughter, beloved sister, treasured aunt

November 15, 1946 — July 27, 2023

Diana Ciarallo, 76, of Canonsburg, late of Odenton, MD, passed peacefully on July 27 with family at her side. Ms. Ciarallo, preceded in death by her parents, Giovanina (Joan) and Ernesto Ciarallo of Canonsburg, and sister Olga Cummins of...

Jul 25, 2023

James Patrick Homerosky age 64 of McMurray, passed unexpectedly Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at home. He was born August 26, 1958, in Canonsburg, the fourth and youngest son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Koren Homerosky. Jim was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1976 and a few years later completed his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering...

Jul 25, 2023

Jean G. McGuire age 94, passed away peacefully and with a heart full of love, Tuesday July 25, 2023, in Country Meadows, Bridgeville. She was born January 26, 1929, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude Johnson Moeckel. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Patrick D. McGuire, and sister of the late Ruth Helwig....

Jul 19, 2023

Katherine "Kay" Wyrwas age 92 of Canonsburg, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Kay was born in Pittsburgh on June 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Fritz and Hilda (Brenk) Meier.  She lived most of her life in Houston and Canonsburg and was a...

Jul 15, 2023

Reverend Gary T. Mohler age 81 of Bridgeville, formerly Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born May 16, 1942 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Harry and Gwen Thomas Mohler.  Gary was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School Class of 1960, Wabash College graduating in 1964. He was a...

Jul 13, 2023

Pauline Costanzo Manko, 93, of Washington, formerly of Cecil Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Strabane Woods. She was born February 13, 1930, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Fred and Florence Chaido Costanzo. Pauline lived her life in the Canonsburg and Cecil Township area and was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Parish St....

Jul 6, 2023

Daniel J. Pearce age 63 of Wick Haven, Westmoreland County, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 6, 2023, in his home. He was born December 4, 1959, in Ft. Myers, Florida, a son of the late Ernest C. and Eva Peck Pearce. Dan was a devout Christian who read his bible daily and was extremely generous with his time and...

Jul 6, 2023

Samuel A. Tatano 82 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Premier Washington County Health Center. He was born January 13, 1941, in Muse, a son of the late Frank and Rose Saieva Tatano. Mr. Tatano lived his entire life in the Muse, Canonsburg area, was Catholic and attended Cecil High School. He was employed at...

Jul 6, 2023

Karen A. Jozwick age 75 of Wellsburg West Virginia formerly of Muse, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling West Virginia. She was born December 6, 1947, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Alfonso J. “Dutchie” and Caroline R. LoGreco Saieva. Raised in Muse, Karen was a longtime, devoted member of Holy...

Jul 2, 2023

Sandra L. Rock age 82 of Meadowlands passed away peacefully, Sunday July 2, 2023, in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born October 5, 1940, in Washington the daughter of late John Cecil and Helen Rose Miller Harvey. Mrs. Rock lived the past fifty-five years in Meadowlands and was a devoted member and daily communicant of Our Lady of the...

Jul 2, 2023

James E. “Pudgie” Hutchison age 86 of McMurray, passed away peacefully Sunday July 2, 2023, in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born April 29, 1937, in Canonsburg a son of the late James E. and Margaret Hutchison. Mr. Hutchison proudly served with the United States Airforce, with time in Okinawa, Japan. Prior to his retirement he was a member...

Jun 22, 2023

Barbara L. McGary age 82 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday evening June 22, 2023, in Southmont of Presbyterian Care, Washington with her loving daughters by her side. She was born September 1, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Theodore and Julia Rebosky Takacs. Barb was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School and Robert...

Jun 16, 2023

Anna Marie “Mrs. Little Joe” Trovato age 83 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 16, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital with her devoted sons by her side. She was born February 27, 1940, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Ann L. Casarcia Bazan Polochak and Kazimier Bazan. Anna Marie was raised in Muse and lived most of...

Jun 13, 2023

Peter S. Edwards Jr., age 102, of McMurray, formerly of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully at Paramount Senior Living in Peters Township on June 13, 2023. He was born January 2, 1921, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Peter Seddon Edwards Sr. and Helen Pinkham. Pete started his education in a one room schoolhouse on Irishtown Road in Bethel,...

Jun 8, 2023

Bessie Jean “Jeannie” Raciborski age 90 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday June 8, 2023, in Country Meadows Bridgeville with her devoted daughter Lori by her side. She was born December 28, 1932, in Vestaburg, a daughter of the late Henry and Katheryn Johnson O’Neill. Jeannie was a graduate of East Bethlehem High School class of 1950 and graduated...

Jun 6, 2023

Eleanor Louise “Ella” Dessify age 14 of Canonsburg formerly of McDonald passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 6, 2023, in her home. She was born December 17, 2008, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Christina Louk and Frank J. Dessify with whom she made her home. Ella had attended Ft. Cherry Schools and had recently completed the 7th grade...

Jun 5, 2023

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Herron age 88 of McMurray, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Monday June 5, 2023, with family by her side. She was born October 4, 1934, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Steven and Pauline Plazak.  Preceding her in death is her beloved husband Dr. James T. Herron, Sr., her brother, Private First Class...