OBITUARIES

November 28, 2021

Angelina “Sis” Zawatski age 80 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday November 28, 2021 at Canonsburg Hospital. She was born June 16, 1941 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Ollie and Angelina Puchany Millikin.

Sis was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg. She worked at Canonsburg Hospital in the laundry department for many years and attended the Canonsburg...

November 23, 2021

Obituary for Thomas P. Fartro

Thomas P. Fartro, age 97, of Washington, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at The Grove at Washington. He was born January 6, 1924, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Carmen and Pauline Novak Fartro. He was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and a lifetime member...

November 22, 2021

Daniel L. “Juice” Lemon Sr., age 78 of Muse passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born January 18, 1943 in McDonald, PA, a son of the late Charles and Mary Houlihan Lemon.

Juice lived most of his life in Muse. At the age of 16, he began working as a...

November 21, 2021

Bonnie B. Smith age 88 of McMurray passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Premier Health Center Washington. She was born August 6, 1933 in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank and Louise Bonifield, wife of the late William Hahn Smith, and sister of the late Frank Richard “Dick” Bonifield.

On January 27, 1957 she...

November 18, 2021

Richard “Dike” Palombi age 94 of Canonsburg went to his heavenly home with his family by his side on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born March 10, 1927 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Benidetto and Agnes Celento Palombi.

Mr. Palombi was a self-employed Concrete contractor for over 40 years and along with his wife...

November 16, 2021

Gerald R. “Jerry” Helmick age 87 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He was born November 1, 1934 in Thomas, West Virginia, a son of the late Roy W. Helmick and Rose Verdinek Helmick Moncilovich.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of Canonsburg, attending Canonsburg High School. Jerry joined the...

November 15, 2021

Terrill “Terry” Shriver age 73 of Rocky Hill Connecticut, formerly of Canonsburg passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born October 17, 1948, in Pittsburgh a son of the late Clyde J. and Jean Wyatt Shriver. Mr. Shriver was a Christian who was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1966. He proudly served with the United...

November 15, 2021

Don Verholtz, age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, in his home of 71 years with his family by his side. He was born April 12, 1927, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John J. and Josephine E. Tomsic Verholtz.

Don grew up in the village of Strabane, attended Alexander Grade...

November 4, 2021

Sally Ann Tomsic, age 86 of Houston, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Concordia Hospice of Washington, Donnell House. She was born May 6, 1935 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Edward and Julia Smith Bizzack.

Sally was raised in Meadowlands, before moving to Houston, where she spent most of her life. She was a...

October 28, 2021

Eva Tomassetti, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 11, 1934, in Muse, a daughter of the late Giovanni D'Amico and Pasqualina Lombardozzi D'Amico.  She was a first generation Italian.  Her parents immigrated from Roccacinquemiglia, Abruzzo, Italy.  As Italian was her first...

October 26, 2021

Clinton G. Nottingham Jr., age 84 of Canonsburg, formerly of Sharon, PA passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, McMurray. He was born May 9, 1937 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Clinton and Margaret Beatty Nottingham Sr.

Clinton was born and raised in Sharon, PA. He was a loving...

October 20, 2021

Beata “Bea” Joan Melvin age 85 of Canonsburg passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 peacefully at her home with her daughter Terry by her side. She was born June 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Beata Peczko Karl.

Bea lived most of her life in Canonsburg. She worked at Eat n’ Park...

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...