OBITUARIES

November 29, 2023

Joan A. Billante age 80 of Chartiers Twp. passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in her home. She was born December 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Helen Murray Snyder. Joan lived in Crafton and Scott Twp., prior to moving to Chartiers Twp. where she lived with her family for 26 years. She...

November 28, 2023

Patricia G. McUmar age 72 of Langloth, formerly of Lakeland Florida, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center with her family by her side. She was born May 5, 1951, in Steubenville Ohio a daughter of the late Gail Davisson and Nellie Catherine Westfall Davisson of Burgettstown. Patricia lived in Langloth and prior to...

November 28, 2023

Anthony “Duncan” Thomas age 93 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Tuesday November 28, 2023, in his home. He was born September 1, 1930 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Anthony J. and Helen Donnelly Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and was a proud veteran who served with the United States Army serving as...

November 22, 2023

Evelyn J. Backner age 101 of Ingram, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday November 22, 2023, in Bethel Park Skilled Nursing. She was born November 12, 1922, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Daniel S. and Tekla Drochak Kotyk. Mrs. Backner lived her life in Ingram and was Orthodox and was raised as a member of St....

November 22, 2023

Judi Kemis age 69 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 22, 2023, in Washington Hospital with her family by her side. She was born December 13, 1953, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John P. and Philomena Testa Herman. Judi lived her life in Canonsurg and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Church St. Oscar...

November 19, 2023

Jaqueline J. “Jackie” Williamson of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday November 19, 2023, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on February 11, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Flora B. Towards Susack. Mrs. Williamson lived her entire life in Canonsburg, where she graduated from Canonsburg High School and then earned her CPCU Certificate....

November 19, 2023

John “Jack” Holland of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

He was born May 3, 1940, in Midway, Pa, a son of John D. Holland and Mary J. (Capiola) Holland.

For 59 years he was married to Joyce A. (Hulpa) Holland, the absolute love of his life.

He attended McDonald High...

November 19, 2023

Martin Joseph Santel age 96 of Johnstown formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Johnstown. He was born February 13, 1927, a son of the late Martin and Mary Shadish Santel. Mr. Santel lived most of his life in the Houston area and was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, Our Lady of...

November 18, 2023

William Arthur Walsh age 76 of Washington passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in his home. William was born September 16, 1947, in Everett, MA, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Edna (Smith) Walsh. He spent his childhood in North Reading, MA and graduated from North Reading High School. Upon graduation he proudly served in...

November 17, 2023

Keith L. Painter age 68 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully, Friday November 17, 2023, in his home. He was born January 29, 1955, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Howard and Phyllis Pushkar Painter. Keith was a graduate of Canon-McMillan Sr. High School Class of 1972 and studied photography. He photographed weddings and special events in the area...

November 12, 2023

Elva Jean Mundell, known as Jean age 96 of Lexington Kentucky, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Willows. She was born January 4, 1927, in Masontown, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille Cannon. Jean spent her life in the Greensboro and Aliquippa areas and was a graduate of Aliquippa High School. On August 25,...

November 11, 2023

Olga Mikus age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully November 11, 2023, in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 15, 1928, in Jermyn, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Lopatra Danyo. She lived in Muse and Peters Twp., before moving to Canonsburg and was a graduate of Cecil High School. Prior...

November 9, 2023

Tessie C. Radosy age 99 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 9, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was born June 11, 1924, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late George and Helen Olszewska Skowirski. Tessie lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she attended Canonsburg schools and had been employed at the former RCA Plant. She worked for...

November 9, 2023

Louis E. “Rocky” Mazza age 88, of Houston, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2023, in The Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing. He was born November 10, 1934, in Midland, a son of the late Samuel and Anna Laveto Mazza. Mr. Mazza lived his life in the Houston area and was a member of St Oscar Romero Prish...

November 1, 2023

Glenda Elizabeth Rolek age 81 of Eighty-Four passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh with her beloved husband by her side. She was born August 28, 1942, in Macon Georgia, a daughter of the late William and Pauline Frankovich, in addition to many brothers and sisters. Glenda had lived in Eighty-Four for the past...

October 18, 2023

MARY MARTHA (POVICH) JENNINGS, known as “Martha” of Phoenix, AZ was born in Canonsburg, PA on August 28, 1934. She passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen Harajbich Povich.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children; Edward Jennings and wife Peggy of Denver,...

October 3, 2023

Mario J. Fatigati, age 96 of Cecil, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 3, 2023, in Friendship Village, his home for the past 8 years. He was born December 9, 1926, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Sabatino and Yolanda Corti Fatigati. Mr. Fatigati was a student at South Fayette High School and St. Vincents Prep School. After graduation,...

September 29, 2023

Rose Holik age 87 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, September 29, 2023. She was born August 6, 1936, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Patsy and Mary Valentic Ranalli. Mrs. Holik was a homemaker and over the years she cared for the elderly. She was very artistic and enjoyed painting, crafting and decorating, especially for Christmas....

September 24, 2023

Kenneth J. Golonka age 71 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning September 24, 2023. He was born July 27, 1952, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John J. and Victoria M. Kosharsky Golonka. Ken Live his life in Canonsburg and was a member of the former St. Genevieve Catholic Church and St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar...

September 23, 2023

Rocco B. Quaranto age 83 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully, Saturday September 23, 2023, in the Donnell House, Washington. He was born June 28, 1940, in Star Junction, a son of the late Joseph and Stella Ludwick Quaranto. Rocco was Roman Catholic and lived most of his life in the Perryopolis area. He was a proud veteran of the...