OBITUARIES

January 24, 2019

Mary B. Selva age 99 of Cecil passed away peacefully Thursday, January 24, 2019 in McMurray Hills Manor, with her family by her side. She was born December 23, 1919 in Rizzacorno Province of Chieti, in the Abruzzi region of Italy, a daughter of the late Antonio and Faustina DiBattista. Mary lived most of her life in the Cecil...

January 23, 2019

William D. Kotyk, Jr., 79 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on October 13, 1939 in Canonsburg to William D. Kotyk, Sr., and Mildred Gallas Kotyk who preceded him in death.

Mr. Kotyk was a United States veteran having served his country in the Coast...

January 23, 2019

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January 21, 2019

Vincent W. Trotnick, Jr. 67 of McMurray passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease with his devoted wife by his side.

He was born on January 11, 1952 in McKeesport to Vincent W. (Pinky) Trotnick, Sr., and Fannie Zupanc who preceded him in death.

Vince grew up in...

January 17, 2019

Mario D’Amico age 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday January 17, 2019 in his home. He was born January 30, 1934 in Canonsburg a son of the late Salvatore and Bridget Riccobene D’Amico. Mr. D’Amico lived in the Canonsburg, Muse area his entire life and was a graduate of Canonsburg High school class of 1953. He served with...

January 16, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Ronald J. Gretz announces his passing following a year long battle with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Gretz, 80 of Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Manorcare in McMurray.

He was born on July 16, 1938 in Clairton to Joseph and Helen Miscik...

January 14, 2019

William C.  “Skiffy” Matyuf age 92 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday January 14, 2019 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. He was born January 5, 1927 in Canonsburg a son of the late John and Anna (Szap) Matyuf. Bill lived his life in Canonsburg where he had been a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox...

January 11, 2019

Frank A. Kern age 90 of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 26, 1928 in Strabane, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Pere Belle Kern Sr. Mr. Kern served with the United States Army during the Korean War and prior to his retirement...

January 9, 2019

Kathryn A. ‘Kathy” Waychoff of Houston passed away peacefully Wednesday January 9, 2019 in Donnell House Washington with her devoted family by her side, following an extended illness. She was born December 29, 1958 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Marie Duke Hete Jr. Kathy was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School class of 1977...

January 8, 2019

John F. Lucciola Sr. age 91 of Canonsburg passed away at 2:12pm Tuesday January 8, 2019 in his home. He was born December 22, 1927 in Canonsburg a son of the late Enrico and Antonia Vecchio Lucciola. Mr. Lucciola lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He served...

January 5, 2019

Bernice Wallace Snyder age 89 of Oakdale passed away peacefully Saturday January 5, 2019 in her home with her daughters by her side. She was born September 23, 1929 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Daniel P. and Anna B. Krsul Wallace. Bernice lived most of her life in Carnegie until she moved to the Washington area.  She...

January 4, 2019

Alfred J. Arnal age 67 of Washington, formerly of Houston passed away peacefully Friday January 4, 2019 in Washington Hospital after an extended battle with ALS. He was born February 16, 1951 in McDonald a son of the late Louis and Liberty Van Shuren Arnal. Al lived in Houston for 40 years prior to moving to Washington and was...

January 2, 2019

Dale L. McConnell age 75 of Meadowlands Farm, Meadowlands passed away peacefully Wednesday January 2, 2019 in his home. He was born December 14, 1943 In Cameron Ohio, a son of the late Edwin and Vera Ault McConnell. Dale was a graduate of Woodfield High School and served with the United States Army as a sergeant SP4 in Germany...

2019

Lena Nackoul age 102 of Canonsburg passed away Monday December 16, 2019 in Canonsburg General Hospital with her daughters by her side. She was born in Lawrence, a daughter of the late Alberico and Matia Bruno Leonardi. Mrs. Nackoul was raised in Muse and lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she was a member of St. Patrick...

2019

Frank A. “Tiza” Kern age 93 of Strabane passed away peacefully Thursday October 16, 2019 in Strabane Woods. He was born May 11, 1926 in Strabane a son of the late Adolph and Justine Podboy Kern. Mr. Kern lived his entire life in Strabane and was a graduate of Trinity High School. He served with the United States Army...

December 29, 2018

Joseph P. Selva, 83 of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing in Canonsburg.

He was born on October 16, 1935 in Washington to Premo P. and Barbara Wilkins Selva who preceded him in death.

Mr. Selva was a veteran who served his country in the...

December 21, 2018

Joseph Francis McNeirney Jr. age 82 of Canonsburg passed away at 6:41 pm Friday December 21, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born July 29, 1936 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Anna Whalen McNeirney. He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg and had been employed as a Manufacturing...

December 19, 2018

James “Shorty” Malardie, 83 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born on May 11, 1935 in Canonsburg to Stanley and Anne Powell Malardie who preceded him in death.

Mr. Malardie celebrated 41 years of marriage recently. He wed Marcia Phillips on October 7, 1977 and...

December 19, 2018

Ada W. Smith, 90 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in her home.

She was born on December 1, 1928 in Washington County to Daniel and Hazel Bird McCarthy who preceded her in death.

She was married to the late John Smith.

Ada was a nurses aide at Mayview...

December 17, 2018

Thelma I. Friend Niedzwickie, 93 of McMurray, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Paramount Senior Living in McMurray.

She was born on September 18, 1925 in Washington to Joseph and Estelle Pijanowski Szolek who preceded her in death.

She was married to Stanley R. Friend who passed away in...