All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Allen knight age 70 of Houston, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born December 1, 1950 in Canonsburg, a son of the late William L. and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight. Bob was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a database administrator for several companies until he opened his own consulting business later in life. He was a member of Hill Church in Canonsburg and enjoyed...

Jesse “Butch” Shaner Crumrine, age 79 of Washington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by his family, after being under hospice care for two years.  He was born August 22, 1942 in Washington, a son of the late Jessie S. and Goldie B. Wheeler Crumrine Sr. Jess was 1960 graduate of Washington High School. For over 30 years he worked as a meat cutter for Giant Eagle. He retired in 2004 from the Giant Eagle in Washington. Butch was a member of Broad St Baptist...

Walter Isaac Casson Jr., age 67 of Houston, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Premier Washington Health Center. He was born February 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Walter and Ella Skinner Casson. Walter grew up in Presto, Pa, but lived most of his life in Houston. He was a 1972 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School. He began his career in childcare, then went on to become a psychiatric aid at Mayview State Hospital where he worked for 33 years. Walter was a...

Timothy M. Martys age 60 of Washington passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 20, 1960, in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph G. and Margaret S. Hulpa Martys. Tim was raised in Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School . He had been a member of the former St. Genevieve Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg and had been employed at A.R.C. in Meadowlands. Left behind to cherish his memory is his brother Thomas (Judy) Martys...

Elizabeth “Betty” Homerosky age 91 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 5:17 am Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. She was born May 5, 1930, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Hornyak Koren. Betty lived her life in Canonsburg where she attended Canonsburg High School and was a faithful member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish. She was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing...

David Joseph Niedbala age 72 of Bethel Park passed away at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born August 18, 1949 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Josephine T. Niedbala. Dave was known for being a hobbyist and repairing trains. He would sit for hours with his magnifying glass and tools meticulously working on them. He was also an avid boater and enjoyed driving his Corvette. Left behind to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 26 years Margaret (Linn) Antosh; daughter...

Paul D. “Whitey” Rush, age 86 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 23, 1934 in Washington, a son of the late Lloyd and Daisy (McConnell) Rush. Paul was a 1952 graduate of Trinity High School. He proudly served in the United States Army in Mannheim, Germany, from 1957 to 1959.  Mr. Rush was a former employee of Western Electric of...

Darlene Marie Jury age 67 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born August 27, 1953 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Loretta DePaoli Churney and the late John E. Churney. Darlene was a 1971 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, then went on to attend Robert Morris University earning a double bachelors and masters degree.  Most recently before retiring, Darlene worked as an accounting secretary for Step By Step. Darlene was a member of...

Inhaxio Loyola Bao Dang (William Dang), age 20 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born October 27, 2000 in Vietnam. Left behind to cherish his memory is his mother Mai Nguyen of Canonsburg, father Duc Dang of Davenport, Iowa and brother Jack Dang of Canonsburg. Funeral services will be privately held for the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 W. Pike...

Reverend Father Joseph Jugan, 91, of Johnstown, PA, fell asleep in the Lord on August 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving nieces and nephews. He was born on Feb. 14, 1930 in Johnstown, the youngest and the last surviving of six children of John and Mary (Teplica) Jugan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George, Stephen, John and wife, Sophie (Zahornetz); sisters, Mary, and Helen Varga; brother-in-law, Basil Varga; and nephew, John Michael (“Basil”) Varga - all of...