All Obituaries

Milda “Muzzy” Bernardi age 86 of McDonald Cecil Twp. passed away peacefully at 4:12 pm Saturday May 18, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 23, 1933 in Muse a daughter of the late Rodolfo DeGenova and Amelia DelVecchio DeGenova Lucrezi. Milda lived her entire life in the Muse and Cecil Twp. where she was a member of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Muse and a member of the Christian Mothers. She was a graduate of Cecil High School class...

James E. “Po” Podrasky, age 66 of Houston passed away peacefully at 11:03 pm Friday May 17, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 3, 1953 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Malvin A. and Elizabeth J. Campbell Podrasky Sr. Po lived his entire life in Canonsburg and Houston. He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish and a graduate of Canon McMillan Sr. High School, class of 1971. Po had retired from Mayview State Hospital and PenDoT, and...

Evelyn Marie Carrescia Employed at Washington hospital/ Brockway glass/ Barber/ beautician Evelyn Marie Carrescia, 91, of Washington, was taken to her Father’s house in heaven died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Paulin Personal Care home, McDonald .  She was born May 18, 1927, in Washington, a daughter of the late Albert (Sharky)and Anna Lombardi Carrescia.  Ms. Carrescia was a graduate of Washington High School, Fal Beauty Academy, Canonsburg and Pittsburgh Barber...

James E. Thornhill age 76 of Canonsburg passed away Saturday April 27, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born October 9, 1942 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Raymond and Eleanor Miller Thornhill. He lived in the Canonsburg area since 1985 and was a member of St Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Jim had been a police officer for the city of Pittsburgh for 26 years and prior to his retirement was employed by the State of Pennsylvania as a Professional Investigator with...

Louis R. “Frog” Hayman, 76 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Washington Hospital. He was born on the 4th of July, 1942 to Louis F. and Evelyn McChesney Hayman who preceded him in death. Frog had a very strong work ethic and was employed as a plumber by Mayview State Hospital for 30 years. He had many interests and hobbies including traveling, watching western movies, buying and selling antiques, attending auctions and gambling at the casino....

Louise Heider, 84 of Houston passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 19, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Canonsburg to Robert and Mary Jankowiak Sulkowski who preceded her in death. On June 4, 1955 she married Harry Heider who passed away on April 29, 2015. They had celebrated 60 years of marriage. Mrs. Heider was employed as a Nurses Aide at Washington County Health Center for 32 years earning a well deserved retirement beginning in...

Helen J. Kocian, 92 of Houston passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on August 1, 1926 in Canonsburg to Frank and Josephine Gruden Ferlich who preceded her in death. On May 15, 1948 she married her beloved husband, Robert J. Kocian who passed away on September 6, 2012. Helen was a lifetime member of the SNPJ. Her family was the center of her life. She was the ultimate homemaker and caretaker for her family and was especially...

Richard J. Gregory, 76 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Paramount Senior Care in Canonsburg. He was born on March 30, 1943 in Braddock to Harry J. Gregory, Sr. and Mary Tomor Gregory who preceded him in death. On April 25, 1964 he married Joyce Hainuat who survives. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg. He was also a member of the Houston Indendant Club for many years. Mr. Gregory was employed as a Mill Worker by McGraw-Edison from...

Pandharinath Nemani MD age 83 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 surrounded by his devoted family. He was born in Hyderabad, India, a son of the late Jagannath Rao and Annapurna Nemani. Doctor Nemani arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1960’s after completing medical school. His adventurous spirit trickled down to his children, siblings and others. He loved his family, friends and to help people; particularly in a professional capacity. He was an Orthopedic Surgeon in Monessen...

Naida Laverne Handyside passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Condcordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 2, 1954 and raised in North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County to Jack Fundis and Dorothy Smith Fundis who preceded her in death. Naida was employed as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Joel Segal and later at Pat’s Hallmark in McMiurray. Naida is survived by her loving husband, Thomas F. Handyside, Jr.,...