OBITUARIES

Richard "Lupo" Lesniakowski

December 7, 2020

Richard “Lupo” Lesniakowski, aged 82 of Canonsburg, passed away Monday December 7, 2020 in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born January 9, 1938 in Canonsburg, son of the late Richard F. “Beany” and Martha Kosanovich Lesniakowski. Lupo lived his entire life in Canonsburg, was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and had been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus...

John David Pavlek

December 4, 2020

John David Pavlek age 69, a hardheaded Russian, met his maker on Friday December 4, 2020 In Lawrence (Hill Station). He was born February 21, 1951, a loving son of the late Peter and Mary Chopak Pavlek. John loved his Pittsburgh sports, especially the Penguins. He also enjoyed music and loved to dance. He was known for his work...

Dorothy Jean Petronka

December 2, 2020

Dorothy Jean Petronka age 88 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday December 2, 2020 in Genesis Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born August 7, 1932 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Michael and Helen Harajbich Povich.

Dorothy lived most of her life in Canonsburg and was a faithful member of St....

Faustino Zanaglio

December 1, 2020

Faustino Zanaglio age 87 of Muse passed away peacefully Tuesday December 1, 2020 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born April 3, 1933 in Houston a son of the late Faustino and Gustine Zamboni Zanaglio.

Faus lived in Muse for the past 32 years and was a faithful member of the Holy Rosary worship...

Harry Horwatt

November 22, 2020

Harry Horwatt, age 91 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Premier Washington Health Center. He was born August 8, 1929 in Canonsburg a son of the late Peter and Eva Schmegda Horwatt.

Harry was a life-long resident of Canonsburg. Throughout his life, Harry worked at several country clubs and high end restaurants as a...

Charles R. "Rich" Bear

November 19, 2020

Charles R. “Rich” Bear Jr. age 69 of Washington passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 19, 2020 in his home. He was born August 15, 1951 in Washington D. C. a son of the late Charles R. Sr. and Helen Harlan Bear.

Rich lived most of his life in Washington and prior to his retirement had been employed...

Violet M. Kochanski

November 19, 2020

Violet M. Kochanski age 87 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 3:59 am Thursday November 19, 2020 in Transitions Health Care in Washington.

She was born July 14, 1933 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Grassi Marcantonio.

Violet lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she was a graduate of the...

Sylvia Johnson

November 18, 2020

Sylvia Johnson, 91, of Canonsburg passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Concordia of Cranberry. She was born May 14, 1929 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Stefan and Frances Ziberna Germadnik.

Sylvia was a life long resident of Canonsburg.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her two daughters Patricia “PJ” Polansky...

Donald J. Slovonic

November 17, 2020

Donald J. Slovonic age 72, of Canonsburg and formerly of Davie, FL, entered eternal life on November 17, 2020.   Loving husband of Malena and devoted father to Zachary, Don is survived by his siblings James (Mary), Barbara, Margaret, Martin, and Patrick (Melody), numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

Son of the late Peter and Peg Slovonic,...

Dominick Louis "Eightball" D'Orazio

November 14, 2020

Dominick Louis “Eightball” D’Orazio 92 of Canonsburg went to be with the Lord Saturday November 14, 2020 in his home with his beloved family by his side, following a brief illness. He was born October 22, 1928 in Canonsburg a son of the late Cosmo and Sabia Rossi D’Orazio. Dom lived his life in Canonsburg where he was a...

Richard L. "Dick" Barnes

November 10, 2020

Richard L. (Dick) Barnes, 88, left this Earth on November 10, 2020 in Canonsburg General Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.  As one of the most active members of the communities he served, he had a reputation as a born leader and a man who always delivered what he promised.

Dick was...

Shin Y Lee

November 9, 2020

Shin Y Lee, 86, of Upper St. Clair, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020 at the Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 24,1934 in Hong Kong, China and immigrated to the United States in 1989.  She became a U.S. citizen in 2000.

Her devoted daughter, Peggy Tseng (Shiaw C Tseng) of...

Lynn Ann (Bailey) Piatt

November 8, 2020

Lynn Ann Bailey Piatt, age 47 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in her home. She was born April 4, 1973 in Washington, a daughter of Karen Magayna Bailey and the late Kenneth W. Bailey.

Lynn thrived at her job as kitchen manager at Senior Life in Washington where she worked for the past six...

Charles L. "Chuck" Gardner Jr.

November 8, 2020

Charles L. “Chuck” Gardner Jr. age 65 of Muse passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 8, 2020 in his home. He was born August 9, 1955 a son of the late Charles L.  and Theresa Baldassiri Gardner Sr. Charlie lived his life in Muse and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a member of the North Strabane Twp....

James J. "Pooch" Romano Jr.

November 5, 2020

James J.” Pooch” Romano Jr. age 90 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday November 5, 2020 in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born August 4,1930 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a son of the late James and Loretta Crisafi Romano. Jim lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he graduated from Canonsburg High School class of 1949 and served as a...

Kenneth Britten

November 4, 2020

Kenneth E. Britten age 72 of Houston, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday November 4, 2020 in his home. He was born August 9, 1948 in Beaver Falls a son of the late Kenneth E. Britten Sr. and Joan Wilson Jerome.

Kenny was an active member of The Church of the Latter Day Saints of Washington, PA, where he...

Patricia Ann Novotny

October 23, 2020

Patricia A. “Patty” Novotny age 85 of Washington passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare, Washington. She was born July 10, 1935 in Washington, a daughter of the late Robert and Lucille Houston Wylie.

Patty was a graduate from Chartiers High School, class of 1954 and Carnegie Institute of Cleveland, Ohio. She worked for over...

Debra Smoke Bruner

October 14, 2020

In Loving Memory of Debra Smoke Bruner

1957 - 2020

Memorials can be made to:

Angel Ridge Pet Rescue

390 Old Hickory Ridge Road

Washington, PA. 15301

Richard Stofko

October 6, 2020

Richard Stofko age 81 of North Strabane Twp. formerly of Carroll Twp. passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at the Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born December 25, 1938 in North Charleroi a son of the late Michael and Nita Stofko. Richard graduated from Donora High School and worked as...

Louis Reck Sr.

October 5, 2020

Louis Reck Sr., age 98, formerly of Meadowlands, passed away peacefully in the home of his son in North Garden, VA on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born March 7, 1922 in Arden, PA to the late John and Margaret Reck.

Louis enlisted in the Army in 1943 where he earned the American Theatre Service Ribbon,...