All Obituaries

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Ronald G. Metcalfe “Captain Ron” age 86 of Marietta, Ohio passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh PA. He was born October 5, 1933 in Toronto, Canada, a son of the late Rowat Metcalfe and Harriet Lyle Newell Metcalfe. Ron was a resident of Marietta, OH for the last 26 years. Prior to his passing, he had worked with CSX Railroad as an Account Executive for 38 years. He was a graduate of Perdu University with an M.B.A. and played professional hockey...

Carmen I. Samila age 89 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday January 20, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born August 24, 1930 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Moravec Hajek. A graduate of Mars High School, Carmen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church and a homemaker who, when she had been in better health, volunteered at the City Mission Hidden Treasures store in Canonsburg. On May 6,...

Mary Mazza Encandela age 94 of Houston, PA passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was born June 22, 1925 in Washington, PA the daughter of the late Anthony Mazza and Lucy Mazza DeLuca. On September 24, 1949 she married her beloved husband John J. Encandela, who passed away May 8, 2013. Surviving are a daughter, Donna (Rubin Richards) Shriver of Houston; a son, John A. (Gary Covey) Encandela of Long Island, New York; two grandsons Michael Maloy and Greg...

Harold R. Johnston Jr. age 61 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly, Saturday January 4, 2020 of apparent cardiac arrest. He was born June 12,1958 in Canonsburg a son of the late H. Robert and Catherine Lena Grego Johnston. Harold was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School class of 1976 where he met his sweetheart and the love of his life Joyce Thomas. On November 5, 1977 they were married and she is surviving after 44 years of life together. He was a self-employed home remodeling...

Kathleen R. Kuhns age 83 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday January 4, 2020 in Donnell House Washington with devoted family by her side. She was born March 28, 1936 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Albert and Laura Agnus Sisko. Kathy had lived in Canonsburg and for many years in Weedville where she was a loving homemaker, mother and grandmother. On April 9, 1954 she married James V. Kuhns who passed away August 8, 2017 after 63 years of marriage. Left...

David J. Charles age 60 of Canonsburg passed away Friday December 27, 2019 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 7, 1959 in Pittsburgh a son of the late David and Joann Tongel Charles. David lived most of his life in Canonsburg and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan Sr. High School. He was a Catholic and a self-employed general contractor and painter. David enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins and spending time with his family. Left behind...

Patricia Rose Karner (D’Amico) age 72 of Eighty Four passed away peacefully Friday December 27, 2019 in Canonsburg at Townview Living Facility.  She was born June 10, 1947 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary D’Amico of Canonsburg. Patricia was fondly known to her family and friends as “Crazy Pat” and lived most of her life in Canonsburg and 84. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Western Center and May-View State Hospitals. Patricia was...

Donna Jean Banish age 59 of Houston passed away peacefully Monday December 16, 2019 in her home with her loving family and pets by her side. She was born June 29, 1960 in Washington, a daughter of the late Stanley F. “Birch” and Marcella Ann Atchison Frankovich. Donna lived her life in Houston and was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School class of 1978 and the Washington Hospital School of Radiology in 1980. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in...

Lena Nackoul age 102 of Canonsburg passed away Monday December 16, 2019 in Canonsburg General Hospital with her daughters by her side. She was born in Lawrence, a daughter of the late Alberico and Matia Bruno Leonardi. Mrs. Nackoul was raised in Muse and lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers and Guild. She was a graduate of Cecil High School and had been employed at ALCOA during World War II. Lena had been a...