OBITUARIES

September 2, 2021

Timothy M. Martys age 60 of Washington passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 20, 1960, in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph G. and Margaret S. Hulpa Martys.

Tim was raised in Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School . He had been a member of...

September 2, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Homerosky age 91 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 5:17 am Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. She was born May 5, 1930, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Hornyak Koren.

Betty lived her life in Canonsburg where she attended Canonsburg High School and was...

August 30, 2021

David Joseph Niedbala age 72 of Bethel Park passed away at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born August 18, 1949 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Josephine T. Niedbala.

Dave was known for being a hobbyist and repairing trains. He would sit for hours with his magnifying glass and tools meticulously...

August 25, 2021

Paul D. “Whitey” Rush, age 86 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 23, 1934 in Washington, a son of the late Lloyd and Daisy (McConnell) Rush.

Paul was a 1952 graduate of Trinity High School. He proudly served in...

August 19, 2021

Darlene Marie Jury age 67 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born August 27, 1953 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Loretta DePaoli Churney and the late John E. Churney.

Darlene was a 1971 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, then went on to attend Robert Morris University earning a...

August 13, 2021

Inhaxio Loyola Bao Dang (William Dang), age 20 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born October 27, 2000 in Vietnam.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his mother Mai Nguyen of Canonsburg, father Duc Dang of Davenport, Iowa and brother Jack Dang of Canonsburg.

Funeral services...

August 9, 2021

Reverend Father Joseph Jugan, 91, of Johnstown, PA, fell asleep in the Lord on August 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving nieces and nephews. He was born on Feb. 14, 1930 in Johnstown, the youngest and the last surviving of six children of John and Mary (Teplica) Jugan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George, Stephen,...

August 6, 2021

Wilma M. Haney, formerly of Brookline passed away peacefully on her 88th birthday, in the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1933, in Pittsburgh to William and Veronica Scheuring. Wilma attended the Bible Chapel in Peters Twp. and was unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Wilma enjoyed cooking, baking, and...

August 6, 2021

Wilma Jean Wehrle, 84, of Eighty Four, passed away after her long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on August 6, 2021. She was born April 19, 1937, in Elizabeth, PA, a daughter of the late William and Elva Birdsall.

She graduated from Edgewood High School and was an employee of Westinghouse Air Brake in Wilmerding, PA. On December...

August 4, 2021

Janet L. Pallaria age 86 of Canonsburg, formerly of Muse passed away peacefully at 9:27 am Wednesday, August 4, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born June 1,1935 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late William and Margret Henry Lytle.

Janet lived most of her life in the Muse and Canonsburg area and was...

August 1, 2021

John Edward McAnany Sr., age 81 of Washington, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 26, 1940 in Westland, a son of the late Edward and Jean A. Hotchkiss McAnany.

John was a graduate of Hickory High school. He began his career in the coal and steel industry...

July 27, 2021

James “Vinjay” Saieva Sr. age 89 of Muse passed away peacefully Tuesday morning July 27, 2021, in his home, with his family by his side. He was born December 19, 1931, in Muse a son of the late Baldassare and Anna Russo Saieva. Jim lived his entire life in Muse where he was a member of Holy Rosary Church...

July 26, 2021

Virginia L. Becsi age 90 of Canonsburg passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at ManorCare Health Services, Peters Township. She was born August 19, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Arnold and Millie Mickunas Dami.

Virginia was a member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish.

On March 13, 1957 she...

July 25, 2021

Dr. Thomas C. “Doc” Wilkinson, age 83 of Canonsburg, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1938, son of Raymond T. Wilkinson and Gladys P. Turnbull. His elementary and secondary education was received in the Charleroi parochial and public schools. He graduated from Charleroi High School in 1956. In 1959...

July 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Butzine age 85 of Washington formerly of Peters Twp, passed away peacefully Sunday morning July 25, 2021. He was born July 8, 1936, in Lockport Illinois a son of the late Alfred C. and Junice Busch Butzine. Ken grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin where he graduated of Watertown High School and attend Milwaukee School of Engineering. Ken...

July 19, 2021

Leslie Ann (Hileman) Patnesky, 32, of Claysville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home.

She was born August 25, 1988 in Upper St. Clair, a daughter of Wesley Hileman and Cheryl Barish Wardle.

Leslie was a 2006 graduate of Peters Township High School and enjoyed working in the banking industry.

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July 12, 2021

Rubin Charles Richards, age 66 of Houston, passed away unexpectedly with his wife Donna by his side on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born September 14, 1954 in New Eagle, a son of the late Doc and Anna Mae Jackson Richards.

Rubin grew up in Ellsworth, graduating from Bentleyville High School, where he...

June 29, 2021

Shirley Jean Roman age 87 of Finleyville, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA.  She was born December 5, 1933 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late James and Grace Murphy Horner.

Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Canonsburg High School (Canon-McMillan).  She lived most of her life...

June 27, 2021

Pete Petronka age 91 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 27, 2021, in Bridgeville Rehab-Care Center, Bridgeville. He was born March 25, 1930, in Washington a son of the late Stephan and Mary Kopcha Petronka. Pete lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. John the Baptist...

June 20, 2021

Minnie Suska age 94 of McMurray, Passed away peacefully Sunday, June 20, 2021 in her home with her devoted husband by her side. She was born October 6, 1926 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Valentino and Jennie Caggese Scarsellato.

Minnie was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1945 and studied at Penn Commercial...