OBITUARIES

Jeffrey A. Dufresne

Jeffrey A. Dufresne

February 9, 2025

Jeffrey A. Dufresne age 64 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born June 21, 1960, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Albert and Willavene “Billie” Ford Dufresne. Jeff was raised in Rennerdale, was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School Class of 1978, and was Presbyterian by faith. He had been...

Toni Ann Fortunato Anesetti

Toni Ann Fortunato Anesetti

February 4, 2025

Toni Ann Fortunato Anesetti age 60 of Houston, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, February 4, 2025, in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born April 18, 1964, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Antonio and Shirley J. Stevens Fortunato. She was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1983. Toni was a longtime employee of the former Tiny Store, in...

Anna M. Sedora

Anna M. Sedora

February 2, 2025

Anna M. Sedora age 99, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday February 2, 2025, with her devoted family by her side. She was born on January 15, 1926, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John Charles and Catherine Ann Hudak Sroka. Mrs. Sedora lived her life in Canonsburg, where she was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish...

Wesley Allen "Wes" Markle

Wesley Allen "Wes" Markle

January 31, 2025

Wesley Allen “Wes” Markle age 60 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Friday January 31, 2025, in his home with his devoted wife by his side. He was born on March 4, 1964, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Walter and Shirley Sochor Markle. Wes was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and then proudly served in the United States...

Susan Ann Pagano

Susan Ann Pagano

January 30, 2025

Susan Ann Pagano age 72 of Washington passed away peacefully, Thursday January 30, 2025, in Washington Hospital, with her devoted family by her side. She was born November 21, 1952, in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Robert P. and the late Mercedes “Sue” Bandi Hirschinger. Sue was a graduate of Bethel Park High School class of 1970 and attended...

Barbara Ruetschi

Barbara Ruetschi

January 29, 2025

Barbara Ruetschi age 74 of Houston passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 29, 2025, in We Care of Canonsburg. She was born February 27, 1950, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth Mason Matyas. Barbara was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, class of 1968 and a member of Houston United Presbyterian Church. She attended the Pittsburgh Beauty...

Julia E. Yarkosky

Julia E. Yarkosky

January 27, 2025

Julia E. Yarkosky 90, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully, Monday January 27, 2025, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, with her devoted family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1934, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John Charles and Catherine Ann Hudak Sroka. Mrs. Yarkosky lived her life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canonsburg High...

James Emerson Scott "Jess" Strimel

James Emerson Scott "Jess" Strimel

January 25, 2025

James Emerson Scott “Jess” Strimel age 28 of Houston died unexpectedly, Saturday January 25, 2025, in his home. He was born May 20, 1996, in Mt Lebanon a son of Scott E. Strimel (Jamie L. Leonard) with whom he made his home and Donna M. Dellorso Strimel (Angelo Zaccone) also of Houston. He was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High...

Rose Marie Kobrys

Rose Marie Kobrys

January 23, 2025

Rose Marie Kobrys age 89 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday January 23, 2025, in Paramount Senior Living of McMurray with her family by her side. She was born April 16, 1935, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Gennaro and Rose Rimoli Cacchione. Mrs. Kobrys lived her life in Canonsburg, was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of...

Victor J. Gasbarrini

Victor J. Gasbarrini

January 19, 2025

Victor J. Gasbarrini, age 64 of Muse, passed away peacefully Sunday January 19, 2025, in the Grove of Washington. He was born November 30, 1960, in Canonsburg a son of the late Victor and Lillian A. “Necca” Tatano Gasbarrini. Vic lived his life in Muse and had been a member of Holy Rosary Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish. He...

Kathleen A. Samila

Kathleen A. Samila

January 12, 2025

Kathleen A. Samila age 64 of Washington passed away peacefully Sunday January 12, 2025, in Washington Hospital. She was born October 27, 1960, in Washington, a daughter of the late Steve and Dorothy Jackson Samila. Kathy was a lifelong resident of Washington and a faithful member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Canonsburg. She was a graduate of Trinity...

John A. Milik

John A. Milik

January 11, 2025

John A. Milik age 90 of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born December 4, 1934, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Joseph E. and Elizabeth Balog Milik Sr. John was raised in Canonsburg where he was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1952 and a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

Michelle Saieva

Michelle Saieva

January 4, 2025

Michelle Saieva age 52 of Houston passed away unexpectedly, Saturday January 4, 2025, in Brighton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Beaver, following a brief illness. She was born August 25,1972 in Washington, a daughter of Samuel and Betty Coneby Saieva of Houston. Michelle was a Christian and attended the Lite of Christ Full Gospel Church in Washington. She lived her life...

Frank R. “Ron” Pratten

Frank R. “Ron” Pratten

December 31, 2024

Frank R. “Ron” Pratten age 89 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday December 31, 2024, in Washington with his devoted family by his side. He was born on January 10, 1935, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Theodore and Evelyn Wooliscroft Pratten. He lived his life in Canonsburg and was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick...

Robert W. Mary

Robert W. Mary

December 29, 2024

Robert W. “Rob” Mary, age 88 of Houston, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, in his home with his devoted family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1936, in Houston, a son of the late Frank and Mary Spin Mary. Rob lived his entire life in Houston and was a graduate of Chartiers High School...

Benedetto Secreti

Benedetto Secreti

December 23, 2024

Benedetto Secreti, age 90, of Canonsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, IN Canonsburg Hospital with his devoted family by his side. He was born on August 9, 1934, in San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy to Caterina Covelli and Frank Secreti. He came to America in 1967 at the age of 33 with his family. Benedetto was...

David A. Cushma

David A. Cushma

December 13, 2024

David A. Cushma age 58 of Canonsburg, passed away on the eve of his birthday, Friday December 13, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh following extended illnesses. He was born December 14, 1965, in Washington a son of the late Thomas and Frances Curl Cushma. He lived his life in the Canonsburg area and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High...

Anita Marie Gretz

Anita Marie Gretz

December 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Anita Marie Gretz announces her passing following a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mrs. Gretz, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on December 12, 2024. 

She was born on October 5, 1943, in Davenport, Iowa to Michael and Irma (Schaumberg) Walsh. On August 29,1964 she married Dr. Ronald J. Gretz. They celebrated...

May Elizabeth Moticko

May Elizabeth Moticko

November 30, 2024

May Conway Yuvan Moticko

A Life Well Lived

 

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of our amazing Mother, May Elizabeth Moticko, 102 on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in the family home located on Jacobs Alley in Canonsburg, PA on July 26, 1922, the daughter of Everett Conway...

Kevin Painter

Kevin Painter

November 30, 2024

Kevin Painter, age 65 of Washington, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 4, 1959, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Howard and Phyllis Pushkar Painter. Kevin lived in Canonsburg and Washington D C and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1978. After graduation Kevin served his career in...