OBITUARIES

October 10, 2018

Margaret A. Crossan, age 74 of McMurray, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born June 23, 1944 in New Eagle, a daughter of the late George and  Cecelia Demyan Petro. Mrs. Crossan was a faithful and lifelong member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, and was a volunteer in their Outreach Committee....

October 10, 2018

Stanley Butkus, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2018 in his home in Cecil after fighting a courageous battle with cancer in the arms of his loving wife, Jamie Jansante Butkus of 38 years who retired as a Reading Specialist from McGuffey School District.

He was born on October 7, 1943 the son of the late Stanley...

October 9, 2018

Helen M. Artemko, 90 of Washington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park.

She was born on April 18, 1928 in Washington to Michael and Mary Kerna Suwak who preceded her in death.

On September 5, 1954 she married Alexander F. Artemko who passed away on July...

October 7, 2018

Arthur R. Talpas, 90 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in his daughter’s home surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 3, 1928 in Strabane to Martin and Verona Hostinsky Talpas who preceded him in death.

On May 20, 1950 he married Dorothy Sohyda who passed away on July...

October 6, 2018

Robert “Pickles” Spiller, Jr. 63 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on September 30, 1955 in Canonsburg to Robert Spiller, Sr., and Ruth Hilderbrand Spiller who preceded him in death.

On September 18, 2004 he married Patricia Raspet who survives.

Mr. Spiller was...

October 5, 2018

Paul J. Galati, 80 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 5, 2018 in his home.

He was born on August 18, 1938 in Pittsburgh to Vito and Frances Ruffa Galati who preceded him in death.

On September 2, 1961 he married Judith Ann Wiseman who passed away on May 5, 2017.

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September 30, 2018

Vallie A. “Butch” Rozanc age 77 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday September 30, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg. He was born July 16, 1941 in Canonsburg a son of the late Vallie and Elizabeth Popka Rozanc. Butch lived his entire life in Canonsburg and had been a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was...

September 29, 2018

Alice Kebart, 89 of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Strabane Woods in Washington.

She was born on December 16, 1928 in Canonsburg to Joseph and Mary Rubis Kebart who preceded her in death.

Alice was a member of St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg where she was a...

September 29, 2018

Pamela A. Trinnes, 71 of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in St. Clair Hospital.

She was born on October 30, 1946 in Canonsburg to August and Mildred Verchek Podboy who preceded her in death.

Ms. Trinnes was a school teacher for 30 years for South Fayette School District where she taught...

September 23, 2018

Mark A. Livolsi age 56 of Pasadena California formerly of Canonsburg and Howell NJ died unexpectedly September 23, 2018. He was born April 10, 1962 in St Clair Hospital a son of Donna L. Mastrangioli Livolsi of Canonsburg and the late Charles P. Livolsi, illustrator and caricature artist at the former Pittsburgh Press. Mark was a graduate of Canon-McMillan...

September 21, 2018

Camille Ann Crivaro passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital after a long and courageous battle against kidney disease.

She was born in Pittsburgh to Anthony and Amelia Speranza Crivaro who preceded her in death.

Camille was a member of St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg. Camille dedicated her life to...

September 18, 2018

Albert Roy “Buster” Powell, 96 years old, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in Washington, where he resided since 2011.  He was born April 10, 1922 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Albert and Harriet (Black) Powell.  Prior to World War II he was trained and worked as a machinist at Canonsburg Iron & Steel. ...

September 11, 2018

Stephen R. Burchesky age 70 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday September 11, 2018 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh with his beloved wife and children by his side. He was born in Utica New York a son of the late Robert Zenon and Anne Jennings Burchesky.

Stephen remained in close contact with countless friends through his life; grammar...

September 8, 2018

Peter J. Backner aged 73 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday September 8, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born January 25, 1945 in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph E. and Anna Hritsko Backner. Mr. Backner lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a...

September 6, 2018

Ermalinda M. Tumicki, 97 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital.

She was born on May 9, 1921 in Foggia Italy to Pasquale and Joanna Leone who preceded her in death.

On July 4, 1940 she married Casimer A. Tumicki who passed away on June 14, 1996.

September 4, 2018

Ronald J. Ranone, 73 of Washington passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 27, 1945 in Canonsburg to Vincent and Mary Jane Smith Ranone who preceded him in death.

Mr. Ranone was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School in 1964.

On...

September 3, 2018

Jay D. “Byrd” Lloyd, 61 of Strabane passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 in his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 5, 1956 in Washington to the late William L. Lloyd and Juanita “Jean” DeHosse Lloyd who survives.

Mr. Lloyd was married to Tina Penely his wife and companion...

September 2, 2018

Stanley F. Radzai, 101 of Canonsburg formerly of Gettysburg passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in McMurray Hills Manor.

He was born on May 8, 1917 in Kulpmont to Alex and Alice Chalico Radzai who preceded him in death.

On September 20, 1943 he married Josephine Santell who passed away on February 14, 1987....

August 31, 2018

Theodora ”Teddy” V. (Courie) Deems age 75 of Canonsburg formerly Houston passed away Friday August 31, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg with her loving family by her side. She was born October 14, 1942 in Houston a daughter of the late John and Mary Courie. Teddy lived most of her life in Houston and was a...

August 30, 2018

Donna Marie Carr, 75 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born on October 31, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Donna was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Mrs. Carr was a Registered Nurse graduating from St. Francis Nursing School in...