OBITUARIES

July 31, 2020

On Friday, July 31, 2020, John R. Simko Sr. of Canonsburg, PA (formally Louisville, OH and Ambridge, PA), died peacefully after a short illness. John was truly a lion of a man in stature, intellect and character. He enjoyed a life filled with success due to hard work and the blessings of a quick mind and friendly disposition. He...

July 29, 2020

Betty Jane “Babe” Bevec age 88 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 29, 2020. She was born October 4, 1931 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Michael Angelo and Amelia Maffio Marino. Mrs. Bevec lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canonsburg High School. She was a faithful, lifelong member of the St. Patrick...

July 21, 2020

Helen Mae Horwatt age 80 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday July 21,2020. She was born April 16, 1940 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Peter and Eva Schemegda Horwatt. Helen was a member of St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church , and was a lifetime resident of Canonsburg. Helen worked 16 years at Parker Hunter in downtown Pittsburgh,...

July 17, 2020

Eugene G. “Pooch” Puchi Jr., 49, of Southpointe,  passed away peacefully Friday July 17, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pitttsburgh.   He was born October 13 1970 , a son of Eugene G. Puchi Sr  and Arlene Zimak Puchi of Muse. Pooch was born and raised in Muse, an avid sports, fan especially passionate about the Pittsburgh Pirates, and always...

July 13, 2020

Benedetto Dimario age 85 of Canonsburg , passed away Monday July 13, 2020 in his home.

He is survived by a very large and loving family and close friends.

Family and friends are welcome from 12-2 pm on Friday July 17,  2020 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD/Owner/Supervisor 304 West...

July 13, 2020

Joseph Gudac III  age 60, of Canonsburg passed away Monday July 13, 2020.

He was born April 5, 1960 in Canonsburg to Joseph and Joanna Bushneck Gudac II of Canonsburg.

Joseph was a accomplished drummer , honored with being named Top Five Drummers in Canonsburg Local. He was talented with his woodworking abilities and enjoyed...

July 2, 2020

Tanya Rodale Dillard-Taylor , 79 of Washington , Passed away , Thursday July 2,2020 where she departed this life to join her Lord and Savior. She was born September 12, 1940 to the late Camille W. Yancey and Joseph R. Dillard.

She attended East Washington High School where she was a Majorette, Tanya went to the Pittsburgh...

July 2, 2020

Phyllis A. (Scheetz) Cecotti, of North Strabane and formerly of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Aged 75 years, she was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Scheetz. Beloved wife of Chester Cecotti, married for over 48 years. Devoted mother to her two children,...

June 22, 2020

Laurence V. Metzler age 52 passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 22, 2020 at Washington Hospital. He was born July 27, 1967 , son of the late Lawrence J. and Patricia Barry Metzler. Laurence loved fishing, golfing and was active in all sports, which he excelled at. He also enjoyed all Pittsburgh sports teams.

Left behind to...

June 15, 2020

Marlene (Hostinsky) Tkach, 84 passed away peacefully Monday June 15,2020 . She was born in Monroe, Michigan, on March 24, 1936, the daughter of Steve and Josephine (Kolovich) Hostinsky. As a child, her family moved back to their hometown of Strabane, PA, where she lived her entire life. In 1957, Marlene married Francis (Fritz) Tkach. They have three children,...

June 13, 2020

Donald Jay Camerson Sr. age 84 of Muse passed away peacefully Saturday June 13, 2020 in his home following an extended illness surrounded by family. He was born March 29, 1936 in Muse a son of the late Charles C. and Hazel Bell Hizer Camerson. Mr. Camerson lived his life in Muse was Presbyterian by faith and was a...

June 8, 2020

Vincent Michael Fanase age 43 ,  passed away suddenly on Monday, June 8 , 2020.  Vince was born on March 2, 1977  to Vincent and Yvonne (Yorke) Fanase. Vince spent his career as a roofer and home improvement contractor. He loved classic cars, fishing, watching movies and most of all spending time with his children. Vince was known for...

June 3, 2020

Pamela Ann Gurczynski McParlane age 67, of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Canonsburg Hospital. She was born May 22, 1953  in  Dearborn Michigan, daughter of the late Alphonse and Virgina Gurczynski.

Pamela leaves behind a very large and loving family including her husband, Michael McParlane, her son Mikey McParlane of New York City...

June 1, 2020

James C. Stein age 72 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday June 1, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1948 in Monessen, the son of the late Raymond O. and Sarah Williams Stein.

Jim spent His career with Caterpillar as a welder . He was a avid Pittsburgh sports fan, enjoyed fishing, but loved his cat...

June 1, 2020

Evelyn “Effie” Telesko age 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday June 1, 2020 in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born March 30, 1927 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Chicarella. Mrs. Telesko was a graduate of Canonsburg High School. Effie had been an executive secretary for the Kusturiss Law Offices in Canonsburg for many years....

May 29, 2020

Harry J. Imperatore age 92 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Friday morning May 29, 2020 in his home with his beloved family by his side. He was born February 28, 1928 in Canonsburg the youngest of nine children of the late John and Maria Sebastian Imperatore. Mr. Imperatore attended Canonsburg High School and proudly served as a Staff Sargent...

May 20, 2020

Laverne Kostar of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday May 20,2020 in her home. She was born in Canonsburg, the daughter of the  late Harry and Verna Durbin Demar. On June 29, 1946 she married the late William A. Kostar who passed away Sept 13,1989. Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Janet Weatherton of Greensburg, and Sandra...

May 18, 2020

Karrell David Heyman age 61 of Washington passed away Monday May 18, 2020 in Washington Hospital. He was born August 22, 1958 in Washington a son of Pristine Robinson of  Washington and  the late Karrell David Heyman Sr. Prior to his retirement he had been employed by the Washington Humane Society and had been a truck driver for Old...

May 11, 2020

Abigail “Abbie” Rose LaBarbera age 17 of Canonsburg passed away at 7:15 pm Monday May 11, 2020 in UPMC Childrens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA with her devoted family by her side. She was born May 14, 2002 at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh a daughter of Jennifer Polly (Louis Kun) of Canonsburg and Mark LaBarbera (Jennifer Chapman) of Penn Hills....

May 1, 2020

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Mary Alice Dykstra, age 86 of Houston, passed away peacefully Friday May 1, 2020 with her devoted daughters by her side. She was born December 4, 1933 in Canonsburg, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kadora Sifinski. Mary Alice was a 1951 graduate of Canonsburg High School.  As the head cheerleader, her effervescent personality and...