OBITUARIES

John E. Solensky

John E. Solensky

December 22, 2022

John E. Solensky age 92 of Bridgeville formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2022, in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon Twp. He was born June 14, 1930, a son of the late Steve and Anna Kilian Solensky. John lived most of his life in Canonsburg, graduating from Canonsburg High School and then Duquesne University in Pittsburgh....

Bertha Marie Morris

Bertha Marie Morris

December 10, 2022

Bertha Marie Morris age 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday December 10,2022, in TownView Heath and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. She was born January 17, 1929, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie Napotnik Pavcic. Bertha was a graduate of Trinity High School, and a devoted member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish...

Barbara Mielzynski Rizzo

Barbara Mielzynski Rizzo

November 27, 2022

Barbara Rizzo, age 88, of Canonsburg passed away at home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She is survived by Patrick, her loving husband of 67 years, her son Gary Rizzo and his wife Patricia of Finleyville, daughter Deborah and her husband Paul Anderson of Greensburg and three grandchildren – Patrick and David Anderson of Oklahoma City, OK  ...

Rose M. Carvell

Rose M. Carvell

November 26, 2022

Rose M. Carvell age 96 of North Port Florida formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022, in Florida. She was born March 30, 1926, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late David and Mary Stacko Taylor. Rose lived most of her life in the Midland area of Houston and was a dedicated homemaker. She taught piano...

Beverly Jeanne Osinski

Beverly Jeanne Osinski

November 20, 2022

Beverly Jeanne Osinski age 88 of Annapolis Maryland formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday November 20, 2022, in Pasadena, Md. with her devoted children by her side. She was born July 5, 1934, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Albert and Alice Eggerton Smith. Growing up in Pittsburgh she was a graduate of Taylor Alderdice High School...

Ermando "Norman" Petrarca

Ermando "Norman" Petrarca

November 11, 2022

Ermando “Norman” Petrarca age 73 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Friday November 11, 2022, in Jefferson Hospital with his family by his side. He was born August 22, 1949, in Pietransieri, Italy a son of the late Dominico and Eugena M. Monitelli Petrarca. Norman came to the United States in March of 1958 and proudly served with the Military...

Joann M. Dietz

Joann M. Dietz

November 11, 2022

Joann M. Dietz age 71 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Friday November 11,2022, in Country Meadows with her loved ones by her side. She was born January 30, 1951, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Pete and Chestreria Martys Filius. Joann lived her life in Canonsburg where she had been a member of the former St. Genevieve Roman...

Anthony J. "Blackie" Balsama

Anthony J. "Blackie" Balsama

November 9, 2022

Anthony J. “Blackie” Balsama age 87 of Houston passed away Wednesday November 9, 2022, in Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born December 9, 1934, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Anthony J. and Pauline J. Terchek Balsama. Blackie was raised in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church of St. Oscar Romero...

John James “Little Johnny” Ponikvar Jr.

John James “Little Johnny” Ponikvar Jr.

November 7, 2022

John James “Little Johnny” Ponikvar Jr. age 71 of Cecil Twp. passed away unexpectedly Monday November 7, 2022, in his home. He was born March 7, 1951, in Pittsburgh a son of the late John James Ponikvar Sr. and Ann Keiffer Ponikvar. John was raised in Pittsburgh but spent many happy hours with family in Thomas West Virginia, near...

CharlesT. Kraushaar

CharlesT. Kraushaar

October 26, 2022

Charles T. Kraushaar age 78 of Muse passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in TownView Heath and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1944, in Canonsburg a son of the late Robert H and Sarah Belle McCahill Kraushaar. He was raised Roman Catholic and had attended Holy Rosary Church in...

Jay Romano

Jay Romano

October 23, 2022

Jay Romano age 64 of Cecil Twp. passed away peacefully Sunday October 23, 2022, in St. Clair Hospital following a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his devoted family by his side. He was born June 15, 1958, in Washington a son of the late James J. “Pooch” and Patricia L, Kiger Romano Jr. Jay was raised in Canonsburg and...

Keith J. Jacanin

Keith J. Jacanin

October 21, 2022

Keith J. Jacanin age 63 of Washington passed away unexpectedly Friday October 21, 2022, in Washington Hospital. He was born April 26, 1959, in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph Jacanin who passed away August 27, 2012 and Rose Marie Cerbe Jacanin of Canonsburg. Keith was raised in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. Michaels Byzantine...

Mary Alice Babiak

Mary Alice Babiak

October 18, 2022

Mary Alice Babiak age 94 of Chartiers Twp, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday morning October18, 2022, in the home of her daughter with her family by her side. She was born October 31, 1927, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late George and Mary Chervenak Joseph. Mary lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she was...

Norma Cocco

Norma Cocco

October 16, 2022

Norma Cocco, 84, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Norma was born on April 2, 1938, in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Concezio Paulo and Ann Mastrangioli DiSalle.    She was a lifetime, committed member of St. Patrick’s Church of Oscar Romero Parish.  Norma graduated from  Canonsburg High...

Mary McLaughlin

Mary McLaughlin

October 9, 2022

Mary McLaughlin age 62 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2022, in North Strabane Health and Wellness Center. She was born February 3, 1960, in New York and was a daughter of the late James L. and Florence Turner McLaughlin. Mary was Roman Catholic and lived in the Beaver and Canonsburg areas for the past 30 years....

Wilma S. Hambrick

Wilma S. Hambrick

October 7, 2022

Wilma S. Hambrick age 88 of McMurray, passed away peacefully, Friday October 7, 2022, in her home. She was born December 15, 1933, in Strabane a daughter of the late Kermit and Margaret Fife Brubaker. Wilma lived her life in the Canonsburg – McMurray area, was a Methodist and had been employed as a waitress prior to her retirement....

Sandra Mae (Burgess) Dudley

Sandra Mae (Burgess) Dudley

October 4, 2022

Sandra Mae (Burgess) Dudley, affectionately known as “Lady Cat”, 83 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2022, after a long full life.  She reunites with her husband of 35+ years, Clarence Dudley, who passed away Saturday July 9, 2022, into the afterlife.

Born June 3, 1939, to parents, the late Lloyd and Viola Burgess, Sandy,...

Keith E. Beck

Keith E. Beck

October 2, 2022

Keith E. Beck age 65 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 10 pm Sunday October 2, 2022, in his home. He was born September 10, 1957, in Canonsburg a son of the late Jerry and Gladys Davidson Beck. Keith lived his life in Canonsburg and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a Christian. Prior to his retirement...

Michele J. Griger

Michele J. Griger

September 29, 2022

Michele J. Griger age 40 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at 6:53 pm Thursday September 29, 2022, in her home. She was born May 4, 1982, in Monessen, a daughter of Jerome and Nancy Gnora Griger. Michelle was a graduate of Monessen High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Literature from California University of...

Norma J. DaPra

Norma J. DaPra

September 29, 2022

Norma J. DaPra age 96 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday September 29, 2022, In TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born January 14, 1926, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Molly Papetti. Norma lived her entire life in Canonsburg and was a member of St Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church. Mrs....