OBITUARIES

July 20, 2017

Nancy M. Koren, 90, formerly of Canonsburg, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Strabane Woods, Washington, following a brief illness.

She was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Amity, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rebecca Cass.

On June 30, 1951, she married Ernest Koren, who died June 23, 2011.

Mrs. Koren lived...

July 13, 2017

Shirley J. Fortunato, 73 of Strabane passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Washington Hospital surrounded by her loving family and her two dear friends Tiaka Pearce and Jim Pacific.

She was born on December 17, 1943 in Canonsburg the daughter of Marion Stevens and Sylvia Booth Stevens who preceded her in death.

Ms....

July 11, 2017

Susan E. Wray, 74 of Amity passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House after a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 26, 1943 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin to Benjamin and Virginia Stagg Eldridge who preceded her in death.

On July 29, 1967 she married David Wray...

July 8, 2017

Stanley E. Grabowski, 74 of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on January 8, 1943 in Washington to Valentine and Ida Piffaretti Grabowski who preceded him in death.

On February 2, 1968 he married Dianna McKeefer who survives.

Mr. Grabowski was a veteran having served...

June 30, 2017

Wilma M. Martincic, 92 of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 1, 1925 in Midway a daughter of Frank and Pauline Nagode Kosem who preceded her in death.

On February 8, 1947 she married Jacob J. Martincic who passed away on...

June 29, 2017

Jack “Butch” Sewock, 68 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on June 29, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 23, 1948 in Canonsburg to John and Ethel Crow Sewock who preceded him in death.

On March 17,1972 he married Joyce Ferguson who survives.

Mr. Sewock was...

June 25, 2017

Marlene O. Kay age 82 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 25, 2017 in Paramount Senior Living, McMurray following an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1934 in Mutzchen Germany a daughter of the late Erich Alfred and Paula B. Lorenz  Starke. On March 3, 1956 in Germany she married Anton F. Kay who passed away...

June 21, 2017

Daniel McClain age 58 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Wednesday June 21, 2017 in his home. He was born December 6, 1958 in St. Petersburg Florida a son of Leila Dager McClain of Canonsburg and the late Samuel McClain. Mr. McClain was a 1977 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. He...

June 20, 2017

Irene A. Marchesi age 91 of Hendersonville passed away peacefully Tuesday June 20, 2017 in her home following an extended illness. She was Born May 30, 1926 in Bridgeville a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Angeli  Gardini. Mrs. Marchesi was a graduate of Bridgeville High School and a devoted member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in...

June 20, 2017

Dorothy L. “GG” Leabhart age 88 of Waynesburg, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at 3:33pm Tuesday June 20 2017 in the home of her daughter, following a brief illness surrounded by her devoted family. She was born October 15, 1928 in Bedford a daughter of the late Paul and Olive Knight Hoover. Mrs. Leabhart graduated from Saxton High...

June 18, 2017

Margaret R. Puchany, 91 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in St. Clair Hospital.

She was born on January 20, 1926 in Bulger a daughter of Slavko and Mary Shearson Prebeg who preceded her in death.

On September 19, 1953 she married James A. Puchany, Sr., who preceded her in death...

June 12, 2017

Margaret A. “Peg” McMillin, 88 of Houston passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2017 in her home.

She was born on May 12, 1929 in Newell the daughter of Harry Allen and Louise Kremer Shaffer who preceded her in death.

Mrs. McMillin was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. She...

June 12, 2017

Carl S. “Feather” Falcione Jr. age 80 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday June 12, 2017 in Canonsburg Hospital with his devoted family by his side following an extended illness. He was born August 22, 1936 in Canons burg a son of the late Carl S. Sr. and Mary Maggi Falcione. He lived his entire life in...

June 9, 2017

Larry A. Zofchak age 59 of Muse passed away unexpectedly Friday June 9, 2017 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt Lebanon following major heart surgery earlier in the week. He was born May 2, 1958 in Houston a son of the late Peter W. “Poopsie” and Mary Ann Yarkosky Zofchak. Mr. Zofchak was a 1976 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. ...

June 8, 2017

Steve Samila, 88 of Washington passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home.

He was born on July 9, 1928 in Washington the son of Nicholas and Katherine Polly Samila who preceded him in death as well as his step-mother Anne.

On June 4, 1955 he married Dorothy Jackson who passed away on March...

June 6, 2017

Debra Zirwas, 53 of Washington passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2016.

She was born on July 23, 1963 in Washington to Joseph and Mary Thielet DeGrave who preceded her in death.

Ms. Zirwas was an avid Steeler fan who also enjoyed crocheting, fishing and was a cat lover. She enjoyed playing...

June 6, 2017

Mavis E. Bednar, 98 of Canonsburg passed away on June 6, 2017 in her home.

She was born on August 11, 1918 in Franklin, PA to Jesse William and Nancy Ellen Brookover Efaw who preceded her in death.

On November 25, 1937 she married Chester Bednar who preceded her in death on May 9, 1986....

June 3, 2017

Charles William English, 63 passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center surrounded by his family members.

He was born on December 27th 1953 the son of Katherine Sandela English who preceded him in death.

On April 27, 1985 he married Patricia Staley who survives.

Charles...

June 1, 2017

Freda H. Jeswilkowski (Viloski), 96 of Washington passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Washington Hospital.

She was born on October 26, 1920 in Canonsburg to Charles and Mildred Dunkovich Goleski who preceded her in death.

On June 11, 1942 she married Edward Jeswilkowkski who passed away on July 29, 1982.

Mrs....

May 31, 2017

Jack M. Cushey, 90 of Lawrence passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in McMurray Hills Manor Nursing Home in McMurray.

He was born on March 30, 1927 in Finleyville to Richard and Ruth Feevy Cushey who preceded him in death.

On September 15, 1950 he married Gladys Solties who passed away in 2009....