All Obituaries

Darlene E. Whitfield age 76 of Muse passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living of Peters Twp.  She was born May 25, 1946, in Washington, a daughter of the late John Edward and Dorothy Cushman Kemis. Darlene lived most of her life in Muse where she was a dedicated member of Holy Rosary Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish, formerly serving as president of the Christian Mothers and a member of the Alter Society . She was a graduate of Canon-McMillan high...

Nancy D. Casacchia of North Strabane Twp. passed away peacefully Tuesday January 30, 2023, in McMurray Hills Manor, Peters Twp. Mrs. Casacchia was born and lived her entire life in Canonsburg. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Carmella Parrino DiVincenzo and had been married to her husband, the late Nicholas Casacchia. A graduate of Canonsburg High School, Nancy was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish where she was a member of the Christian Mothers and...

John F. Hirosky age 77 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 27, 2023, the date of what would have been his 55th wedding anniversary. He was in Florida where he lived during the winter. He was born September 1, 1945, in Clarksville, a son of the late Edward and Melanie Tyszkiewicz Hirosky.  Mr. Hirosky had lived in the state of California and in Houston, PA  where he was a member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish in Canonsburg. John was a graduate of...

Robert M. “Spank” Byers age 53 of Scott Twp. passed away peacefully Friday January 27, 2023 in St. Clair hospital with his devoted family and friends by his side. He was born December 8, 1969, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Richard and Sarah Frances “Frankie” Nackoul Byers. Bob lived most of his life in the Canonsburg, Scott Twp. area and twenty years in Fredericksburg Va. Spank was a Roman Catholic. He was a graduate of Canon- McMillan Sr. High School...

Donald Jacob Smerdel Jr. age 62 of Houston passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday January 25, 2023, in his home. He was born September 18, 1961, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Donald J. “Pepsi” Smerdel Sr. who passed away August 8, 2017, and Elizabeth Ragona Smerdel who passed away September 1, 1997. Don lived his entire life in Houston where he was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School class of 1979. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, St. Oscar Romero Parish and the...

Nancy Rae Nottingham age 80 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday January 23, 2023, at AHN Wexford Hospital.  She was born April 18, 1942, in Sharon, Pa. Daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Kloss Cashdollar.  On August 31, 1963, she married Ronald Eugene "Gene" Nottingham who passed away July 10, 2010, after 46 years of marriage. Nancy was a devoted mother living in Bethel Park for many years and the last 15 years in Canonsburg. Nancy loved nothing more than...

Frank John DeThomas age 35 of Cuddy formerly of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 23, 2023, in Canonsburg. He was born August 11, 1987, in Mt. Lebanon Twp. a son of Frank E. DeThomas (Joella L.) of Finleyville and Beth Ann O’Neil (Robert King) of Canonsburg. Frank lived most of his life in the South Fayette area, proudly graduating from South Fayette High School and Parkway West Vo-Tec, with a focus in Public Safety, in 2006. Frank went on to become a volunteer...

John F. Borda age 85 of Houston passed away Monday January 23, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1937, in Washington, a son of the late Steve and Helen Guzik Borda Sr. John was a lifelong resident of the Houston area and was a graduate of Chartiers High School and had attended the Robert Morris School of Accounting. He proudly served with the United States Marine Corps and was Catholic. John was an avid card player who enjoyed...

Sylvia R. Shaw age 103 of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 18, 2023, in the Donnell House Washington, where her devoted family  had kept vigil by her side. She was born June 19, 1919, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Matthew and Marie Horvath Shamich. Mrs. Shaw lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canonsburg High School class of 1936 and is believed to be the last surviving member of the class. She was a devoted...

Patricia Mae Delfine age 86 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully, Tuesday January 17, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital following an extended illness. She was born August 7, 1936, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John and Julia Sedlitsky Sopiak.  Pat was a lifelong member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Canonsburg helping in the kitchen for making nut rolls and pierogies and social functions. She had been a CCD teacher at church and enjoyed bingo. Patty was a graduate of...