OBITUARIES

October 15, 2021

Louis “Lou” James Vecchi age 80 of Houston, PA passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 17, 1941 in Canonsburg, PA.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Lark Altman and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one...

October 7, 2021

Dianna Mae Grabowski age 71 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Canonsburg Hospital. She was born February 19, 1950 in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Sechler McKeefer.

Dianna attended Bentworth High School. She enjoyed gardening and spending  time with her beloved dogs Betsy and Bella. Most of all, Dianna enjoyed...

October 6, 2021

Mary Ann Cossu, age 77 of Canonsburg passed through heavens gates on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was born April 27, 1944 in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Elsie (Willhoft) Cossu.

Mary Ann had a strong love of horses and belonged to various saddle clubs including the Mountain Valley Trail Riders. She was...

October 3, 2021

George J. Norkus age 73, of Florida, formerly of Upper St Clair, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.  Son of the late Ernest and Lucille Norkus; Beloved husband of Janet (Oravec) Norkus;  loving and devoted father of Lisa Norkus Guzzo (Matt); future granddaughter Georgia; brother of Nancy Norkus (Richard Wile deceased).  Survived by a nephew and nieces and...

September 30, 2021

William J. “Bill” Harrison age 80 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born March 10, 1941 in Wexford, PA, a son of the late William Harrison and Ruth Miller Maerkle.

Bill was a graduate of Ohio Valley School of Nursing then went on to earn...

September 27, 2021

Heidi Evans March 5, 1950 – Sept. 27, 2021

Heidi’s family is heartbroken with the loss of their most important and loved person. Heidi was a strong Christian, and we find comfort knowing that she is where she would want to be even though it is too soon for us.

Heidi is survived by her...

September 18, 2021

Christine June Pavlik age 53 of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Gordo, Alabama and Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born June 12, 1968 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Gertrude M. Turco Pavlik and the late John Pavlik Jr.

Christine was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. She was an avid...

September 18, 2021

Robert Lee (Japp) Johnson age 76 of Houston passed away peacefully Saturday September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born August 18, 1945, in Washington a son of the late Pvt. Robert L Johnson and Norma Morgan Johnson Cole. Bob lived his life in Houston and Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers High School. He then proudly...

September 17, 2021

Julius “Jules” Sedlitsky age 78 of Washington, passed away Friday September 17, 2021, in Washington Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 1, 1943, in Canonsburg a son of the late Julius and Stella Towchik Sedlitsky. Raised in Canonsburg he lived most of his life in Washington’s Lone Pine area. Jules proudly served with United States Navy...

September 16, 2021

John “Denny” Stewart age 85 of Hickory passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born September 10, 1936 in Woodrow, PA, a son of the late Alvin and Alverda Powelson Stewart.

Denny attended Hickory High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1961- 1967.  He began...

September 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” Allen knight age 70 of Houston, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born December 1, 1950 in Canonsburg, a son of the late William L. and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight.

Bob was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a database administrator...

September 12, 2021

Jesse “Butch” Shaner Crumrine, age 79 of Washington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by his family, after being under hospice care for two years.  He was born August 22, 1942 in Washington, a son of the late Jessie S. and Goldie B. Wheeler Crumrine Sr.

Jess was 1960 graduate of Washington High School. For over...

September 5, 2021

Walter Isaac Casson Jr., age 67 of Houston, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Premier Washington Health Center. He was born February 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Walter and Ella Skinner Casson.

Walter grew up in Presto, Pa, but lived most of his life in Houston. He was a 1972 graduate...

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,...