OBITUARIES

June 6, 2023

Eleanor Louise “Ella” Dessify age 14 of Canonsburg formerly of McDonald passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 6, 2023, in her home. She was born December 17, 2008, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Christina Louk and Frank J. Dessify with whom she made her home. Ella had attended Ft. Cherry Schools and had recently completed the 7th grade...

June 5, 2023

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Herron age 88 of McMurray, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Monday June 5, 2023, with family by her side. She was born October 4, 1934, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Steven and Pauline Plazak.  Preceding her in death is her beloved husband Dr. James T. Herron, Sr., her brother, Private First Class...

May 29, 2023

Betty Jane Wallo age 97 of Washington formerly of Houston passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 29, 2023, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. She was born March 16, 1926, in Eighty-Four, a daughter of the late William and Mary Pisczo Opatt. Betty was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church. She was a...

May 23, 2023

Lawrence J. “Larry” Satifka age 92 of Washington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in California, a son of the late John and Josephine Sadler Satifka. Larry had been employed in finance during his career, being employed with Pittsburgh National Bank, the Meadows Racetrack, Allied Chemical/Welland, and prior to his...

May 22, 2023

Patricia G. Simpson age 77 of Washington passed away peacefully, Monday May 22, 2023, in her home with her devoted family by her side. Patty has gone to dance with her husband, cook with her mom, shop with her sister and be her dad’s little girl. She was born October 12, 1945, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late...

May 16, 2023

Mary Candida Scandale age 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Greenery with her beloved family by her side. She was born October 16, 1938, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Armando and Filomena Colaizzo DiSibio. Mary was raised in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canonsburg High School class of 1956. She was...

May 4, 2023

Robert Paul Pavlek Sr. age 77 of Sevierville Tennessee formerly of Canonsburg and Slippery Rock passed away unexpectedly Friday May 4, 2023, in his home. He was born March 14, 1946, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Peter Paul and Mary Chopak Pavlek. Bob was raised in Canonsburg and graduated from Canon-McMillan High School. Being an avid member...

April 27, 2023

John Leroy “Jack Knight age 78 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday April 27, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born January 4, 1945, In Canonsburg, a son of the late William L.  and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight. Mr. Knight lived his life in Canonsburg where he was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School and had been a member...

April 26, 2023

Ronald J. Kobertz age 82 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born March 18, 1941, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Stanley Kobertz and Mary Burchik Kobertz Macik. Ron attended Canonsburg Schools and started working at Valley Brooke Country Club as a grounds keeper when he was sixteen...

April 26, 2023

Antonio Fortunato age 85 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born June 13, 1937, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Frank and Matilda Rattina Fortunato. Mr. Fortunato live his life in Canonsburg and had been Roman Catholic. Prior to his retirement he had been employed at the former Pennsylvania Transformer...

April 18, 2023

Ann Walker age 98 of McDonald passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18, 2023, in McMurray Hill Manor, Peters Twp. with her family by her side. She was born August 24, 1924, in Cecil Twp, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Maria Quaresima Bernardi. Ann lived her entire life in the Cecil Twp. area where she graduated from Cecil...

April 15, 2023

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Toth age 85 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday April 15, 2023, in Country Meadows Retirement Community Bridgeville. She was born December 22, 1937, in Strabane, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Mrukot Toth. Betty lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she graduated in the class of 1955 of Canonsburg High School.  ...

April 14, 2023

Christine Ann Arbogast age 70 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 14, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Medical Center Pittsburgh. She was born January 17, 1953, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Josephine Moze Benney and had attended Canon-McMillan Sr High School. Raised in Canonsburg she had been a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

April 12, 2023

Michael Progar, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born August. 13, 1966, in Canonsburg, the son of the late   Louis and Dolores M. “Dolly” Raciborski Progar Sr.

Michael was larger than life, and many referred to him as a gentle giant. Having lived his entire life in...

April 1, 2023

Patricia Ann Sickles age 78 of Slovan, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday April 1, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital, with her devoted son by her side. She was born October 9, 1944, in Canton Ohio, daughter of the late Stephen and Susanna P. Petro Gonglik. Patty was a graduate of Canon-McMillan Sr. High School class of 1962, was...

March 30, 2023

Frank Gorup Jr., known affectionately as “Squirrel”, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, just six days short of his 99th birthday. Despite his age, his death was still somehow unexpected. He always seemed indestructible.

Born in Slavina, Slovenia (a part of former Yugoslavia) on April 5, 1924, he was the son of Frank and Apolona (Sabec)...

March 26, 2023

Michael Stephen Povich age 61 of Claysville formerly of Houston, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2023, in his home. He was born January 26, 1962, in Washington, a son of Olga Petronka Povich of Houston and the late John Povich. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our son, brother, and uncle. Michael was...

March 25, 2023

Ann L. (Tirimacco) Kramer age 96 of Mt. Lebanon passed away peacefully Saturday morning Saturday, March 25, 2023 in TownView Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born November 26, 1926, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna Rapone Tirimacco. Ann was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1945 and was a member of...

March 23, 2023

Henry R. Lavrich, 93 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows of Bridgeville Thursday March 23, 20 23., with his family by his side.  He was born January 22, 1930, in Strabane, a son of the late Anton and Josephine (Bobnar) Lavrich.

He graduated from Trinity High School in 1948, worked at the W.S. George Pottery...

March 23, 2023

Robin Marie Cianelli age 69 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday morning March 23, 2023, in her home with her devoted son by her side. She was born March 13, 1954, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Victor M. and Lois Gail Skiles Maffio Sr. Robin lived her life in Canonsburg where she had been a member of...