OBITUARIES
Shirley E. McNeirney
September 14, 2026
Shirley E. McNeirney, age 92, of McMurray, died September 14th, 2026. She was born August 18th, 1934, in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Hazel McKinley McMahon. She was raised in Wilkinsburg and later moved to Dormont, where she graduated from Dormont High School.
After high school, Shirley worked for several law firms. She then continued her education...
Patricia Getzik
September 9, 2026
It is our profound sorrow to announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) Getzik (formerly Patricia Balazy) in her home on the evening of September 9, 2026, at the age of 97. On August 20, 1949, she married Edward S. Getzik who passed away May 13, 1995. Patricia is survived by her son David Getzik (and wife Debra) and daughters, Kimberly...
Anthony Daniel Paterra
September 9, 2026
Anthony Daniel Paterra, 76, of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on September 9th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19th, 1950, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Anthony was the beloved husband of Janice, whom he married on September 11th, 1971, by Fr. Ahlin at St. Patrick’s Parish. They shared 55 years of marriage, and a life...
Michael John Pozonsky
September 8, 2026
Michael John “Fluff” Pozonsky age 95, of Meadow Lands, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in the home of his daughter, with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1931, in Muse, the son of the late Michael and Ann Sichko Pozonsky. Mr. Pozonsky was raised in Muse and was a graduate...
Cheryl Koeppl
September 5, 2026
Cheryl “Cheri” Koeppl, age 68, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her home.
She was born on July 29, 1958, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Walter and Joann (Werner) Brookfield. Cheri had lived in Canonsburg for the past 20 years and was strong in her Lutheran faith. She attended Bethany Lutheran...
Joseph Anthony Battistone
September 2, 2026
Joseph Anthony Battistone, 84, of McMurray, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Ridgecrest of McMurray, surrounded by his son and loving family, after a brief battle with vascular dementia. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born January 28, 1942, in Muse, the fifth of six children to Domenico and Mary (Napolitano) Battistone, Joe...
Christopher Ruane
September 1, 2026
Christopher Michael Ruane, 55, of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 1st, 2026. He was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Ruane. Together, they shared 30 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Roaring Brook Township, Chris was the son of the late Thomas F. Ruane and Pauline A. Ruane. He attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he met the love...
Gwen E. Bushko
August 31, 2026
Gwen E. Gladfelter Bushko, 71, of Houston, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Born August 4, 1955, Gwen was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Doris Gladfelter. She grew up in York, Pennsylvania, graduated from York Vo-Tech in 1973, and was raised in The Salvation Army community, where her parents were actively involved.
Gwen married the...
Catherine M. Lemon
August 26, 2026
Catherine "Kate" Lemon, 82, of Muse, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Canonsburg Hospital with her family by her side. She was born November 6, 1943, in Muse, a daughter of the late Alfredo and Emilia DelVecchio DeGenova Lucrezi.
Kate lived her entire life in Muse. She was employed at Canonsburg General Hospital for many years until her retirement. Kate...
Mario Mullig
August 22, 2026
Former Observer-Reporter journalist and WJPA broadcaster
Mario M. Mullig of Canonsburg, a former business editor and business writer for the Washington Observer-Reporter, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, with his family by his side.
Mario was born in Canonsburg on August 9, 1927, a son of Joseph and Augusta Cargnello Mullig, and lived in Canonsburg most of his life.
He was the devoted husband...
Ann Louise Miles
August 21, 2026
Ann Louise “Annie” Miles, 87, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026-her 87th birthday.
Born August 21, 1939, Ann lived a life centered around faith, family, creativity, and love. She was a woman who found joy in the simple things and had a special gift for making ordinary moments memorable.
Ann was married to her beloved husband, Larry, for...
Rose Marie Lawrence
August 18, 2026
Rose Marie Lawrence, 90, a lifelong resident of Strabane, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born June 20, 1936, in Strabane, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rozalia Bobnar Progar. A 1954 graduate of Chartiers High School and a 1955 graduate of Penn Commercial College, Rose Marie worked as a stenographer at I.N.A. for seven years...
Fred D. Caruso
August 14, 2026
Fred Daniel Caruso, 83, passed away Friday August 14th, 2026, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on March 3rd, 1943 in Canonsburg Hospital, a son of the late Fred A. Caruso and Sophie Gromacki Caruso, and was a brother to his late sister Patricia Caruso Vinisky and brother James Caruso. Fred was also the brother to...
David Anthony Bier
August 9, 2026
David Anthony Bier, age 95, died Sunday, August 9th, 2026, in Washington, PA. He was born on September 23rd, 1930, in Meadowlands, a son of the late Anthony and Johanna Kurucz Bier.
He was a 1947 graduate of Chartiers High School.
Mr. Bier served as a US Army corporal with the 139th Signal Corp from 1952 to 1954. Upon returning from service,...
Sandra R. Diesel
July 30, 2026
Sandra R. Diesel, 84, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.
Born on March 2, 1942, in Mt. Washington, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth Laughlin Carnes. Sandra graduated from South Hills High School in 1960. On August 6, 1966, she married the love of her life, Gerald W. Diesel,...
Rose Marie Zemencik
July 11, 2026
Rose Marie Zemencik, age 86 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. She was born June 25, 1940, the daughter of Frances and James Malinky. On September 5, 1959, she married the late Stephen Zemencik, who passed away August 5, 2002. Left behind is her son Dr. James (Dr. Michelle) Zemencik of South Fayette and Shari (Brett) Gabriel...
Herbert J. Wise
July 7, 2026
Herbert J. Wise, 93, of Washington, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Canonsburg Hospital. Born February 9, 1933, in Crescent Heights, he was the son of the late George C. and Kathryn Wireman Wise. He is the last of his immediate family.
Mr. Wise served our country honorably in the Army, Navy and Air Force reserves.
Mr. Wise was a retired...
Mark John Thornhill
July 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mark John Thornhill, age 61, of Brookline in Pittsburgh, PA, who died suddenly at his home on July 2, 2026. He attended Seton LaSalle Catholic High School and worked in many capacities over the years, especially in home renovation and trade work, including time with the Boilers Union and...
Lisa Robin Margaret Murray
June 30, 2026
Lisa Robin Margaret Murray (née Shinn), 68, passed from this world on June 30, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her final days were spent as she would have chosen — surrounded by dear friends and family, with Outlander playing softly in the background.
Lisa was many things to many people, but above all she was original. In...
Patricia Ann Scott
June 24, 2026
Patricia Ann Scott, 85, formerly of Sturgeon, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 24, 2026—her and Clifford’s 59thwedding anniversary. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Moore and Carrie Ann (Jones) McDaniel, and her sister Paula Jean (Moore) Orr. Pat is survived by her husband Clifford Scott; her children...
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