All Obituaries

Mario D’Amico age 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday January 17, 2019 in his home. He was born January 30, 1934 in Canonsburg a son of the late Salvatore and Bridget Riccobene D’Amico. Mr. D’Amico lived in the Canonsburg, Muse area his entire life and was a graduate of Canonsburg High school class of 1953. He served with the United States Army in the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment as an Armor Crewman radio operator stationed in Germany. Prior to his retirement...

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Ronald J. Gretz announces his passing following a year long battle with multiple myeloma. Dr. Gretz, 80 of Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Manorcare in McMurray. He was born on July 16, 1938 in Clairton to Joseph and Helen Miscik Gretz who preceded him in death. On August 29, 1964 he married Anita Walsh who survives. They celebrated 54 years of marriage. Dr. Gretz was a veteran, having served his country...

William C.  “Skiffy” Matyuf age 92 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday January 14, 2019 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. He was born January 5, 1927 in Canonsburg a son of the late John and Anna (Szap) Matyuf. Bill lived his life in Canonsburg where he had been a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. He had been a carpenter during his working career and was last employed by the DeBartola’s at the former Civic Arena in...

Frank A. Kern age 90 of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 26, 1928 in Strabane, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Pere Belle Kern Sr. Mr. Kern served with the United States Army during the Korean War and prior to his retirement he was a steel inspector with the Universal Cyclops Corporation. He was a member of St Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, the SNPJ Lodge 138 and St Jerome Lodge 153 KSKJ both...

Kathryn A. ‘Kathy” Waychoff of Houston passed away peacefully Wednesday January 9, 2019 in Donnell House Washington with her devoted family by her side, following an extended illness. She was born December 29, 1958 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Marie Duke Hete Jr. Kathy was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School class of 1977 and was Catholic by faith. Prior to her retirement she had been employed as a nurse’s aide at Mayview State Hospital for...

John F. Lucciola Sr. age 91 of Canonsburg passed away at 2:12pm Tuesday January 8, 2019 in his home. He was born December 22, 1927 in Canonsburg a son of the late Enrico and Antonia Vecchio Lucciola. Mr. Lucciola lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He served with the United States Army during World War II as a light machine gunner with the 18th infantry regiment. He was a member of the VFW Post 191 in Canonsburg and the American...

Bernice Wallace Snyder age 89 of Oakdale passed away peacefully Saturday January 5, 2019 in her home with her daughters by her side. She was born September 23, 1929 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Daniel P. and Anna B. Krsul Wallace. Bernice lived most of her life in Carnegie until she moved to the Washington area.  She was a member of the Daughters of Erin. Bernice was a licensed practical nurse who was employed by Dr. John E. Weber for 30 years. On May 30, 1950 she married Warren...

Alfred J. Arnal age 67 of Washington, formerly of Houston passed away peacefully Friday January 4, 2019 in Washington Hospital after an extended battle with ALS. He was born February 16, 1951 in McDonald a son of the late Louis and Liberty Van Shuren Arnal. Al lived in Houston for 40 years prior to moving to Washington and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He was a Supervisor with Verizon and retired after 36 years of service. Al was an avid golfer and earned the honor of...

Dale L. McConnell age 75 of Meadowlands Farm, Meadowlands passed away peacefully Wednesday January 2, 2019 in his home. He was born December 14, 1943 In Cameron Ohio, a son of the late Edwin and Vera Ault McConnell. Dale was a graduate of Woodfield High School and served with the United States Army as a sergeant SP4 in Germany and received a National Defense Service medal as an expert rifleman. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ who enjoyed hunting in the area and out West and...

Joseph P. Selva, 83 of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing in Canonsburg. He was born on October 16, 1935 in Washington to Premo P. and Barbara Wilkins Selva who preceded him in death. Mr. Selva was a veteran who served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg. Joseph was employed as a Shot Blaster for McGraw Edison for 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed...