OBITUARIES

January 12, 2017

C. Scott Crichfield, 54 of Washington passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

He was born on March 16, 1962 in Pittsburgh to Charles and Marlene Fife Crichfield who survives.

Mr. Crichfield was a 1980 graduate of Peters Township High School.

Scott was a proud member of the Union Local #66 Operating Engineers....

January 6, 2017

Anthony Vallone age 89 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born November 22, 1927 in Houston (Midland) a son of the late Anthony and Cynthia Ross Vallone. He lived in Canonsburg and most of his life in Houston. He was a...

January 4, 2017

Michelle Mitchell age 60 of Crafton passed away January 4, 2017 in UPMC-Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburg following an extended illness. She was born August 6, 1956 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Walter and Beverly Augustyniak. Mrs. Mitchell had been employed in administration at UPMC for many years and was last employed by the Mario Lemieux Foundation. She...

January 3, 2017

Irma Goffi age 98 of Canonsburg passed away Tuesday January 3, 2017 in Washington Hospital with her loving daughters by her side. She was born March 13, 1918 in Marche, Italy the daughter of the late Vito and Annunziata Vitale Maramonti. Mrs. Goffi lived in Canonsburg since she arrived from Italy in 1956, where she was a faithful member...

December 29, 2016

Herman J. “Jamie” Ramirez, 28 passed away suddenly in his home on Thursday, December 29, 2016.

He was born on July 1, 1988 in Dallas, Texas to the late Michael John Ramirez and Rhonda Largent Secreet who survives.

Mr. Ramirez was a cook in the restaurant business. He had a passion for his work and...

December 29, 2016

Edward “Yabo” Solomon, 86 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Washington Hospital.

He was born on August 12, 1930 in Canonsburg to Kattas and Nijme Moses Solomon who preceded him in death.

On December 7, 1957 he married Helen Merigo who passed away on April 21, 1997.

Mr....

December 26, 2016

Colleen M. Bennett, 61 formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Cumer Personal Care Home in McDonald.

She was born on June 14, 1955 in Pittsburgh to Francis G. Bennett, Sr., and Margaret Maturkanich who preceded her in death.

Ms. Bennett lived at Western Center from 1961 until its closing in...

December 16, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Haggerty age 79 of Hendersonville passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 16, 2016 in her home with her beloved husband of 59 years by her side. She was born April 19, 1938 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Stankus Kebart. Mrs. Haggerty lived her life in Hendersonville where she had been a member...

December 10, 2016

George Michael “Mac” Mantalis Age 81 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 10 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born December 22, 1934 in Canonsburg a son of the late Miltiathes and Artemis Pangadakis Mantalis. Mr. Mantalis was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1952 and served with...

December 10, 2016

Barbara Ann Kroh, 71 of Canonsburg passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in her home on Saturday,  December 10, 2016.

She was born on June 9, 1945 in Canonsburg to John A. Demko and Bertha Matthews Demko who preceded her in death.

On September 5, 1970 she married Laird Kroh, Jr., who survives.

December 7, 2016

Daniel L. Powell, 15, of Canonsburg passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

He was born on July 13, 2001 in Beaver to Donald and Amy Merritt Powell who survives.

Daniel was in the 9th grade and was a student at Agora Cyber School. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, playing the drums,...

November 27, 2016

Marlene J. Kline age 81 of Canonsburg, passed away Sunday November 27, 2016 in Washington Hospital with her beloved husband by her side.

She was born November 11, 1935 in Midland (Houston) a daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Quattro Miller. Mrs. Kline live her entire life in the Canonsburg, Houston area. She was a faithful...

November 25, 2016

Paul S. Galati, 49 of Canonsburg passed away on November 25, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on September 27, 1967 in Pittsburgh to Paul J. Galati and Judith Wiseman Galati who survives.

Mr. Galati a partner in Galati Nursery in Canonsburg with his brother, Victor, for nearly 20 years. He...

November 23, 2016

Melvian L. “Pegg” Maggi age 91 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg and Eighty-Four went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 23, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born September 13, 1925 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire England a daughter of the late Alex and Daisy Pegg, she was the last of...

November 22, 2016

Phyllis Spinnenweber, 68 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

She was born on June 8, 1948 in Canonsburg to Andrew and Anna Markosky Surich who preceded her in death.

On September 7, 1968 she married Gerald Spinnenweber who passed away June 13, 2013.

She was a...

November 21, 2016

Richard D. Popovich, 67 of McMurray passed away on November 21, 2016, at Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon.

He was born on October 31, 1949 in Canonsburg to the late John Popovich and Margaret E. Morovich Popovich, who survives.

On July 7, 1973, he married Joyce Bartek who survives.

Richard...

November 18, 2016

Troy Ann (Abraham) Murdy age 51 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Friday November 18, 2016 in her home.

She was born October 24, 1965 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Massack Abraham.

Ms. Murdy lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canon-McMillan senior high...

November 17, 2016

Alfred B. Pape, 95 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

He was born on October 19, 1921 in Canonsburg to Dominic and Mary Ann Burns Pape who preceded him in death.

On June 30, 1943 in Evanston, Illinois he married Jennie Pazurkiewicz who passed away on August 4, 2002.

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November 15, 2016

Shirley Ann (Layton) Borrelli 80 formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday November 15, 2016 in Manor Care in Peters Twp. where she has resided for the past 6 years. She was born April 4, 1936 in Gettysburg a daughter of the late Earl Layton and Pearl Hervol. Mrs. Borrelli had been a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic...

November 12, 2016

Father Leon A. Pachis

Father Leon A. Pachis, 85 of McMurray passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016 in St. Clair Hospital.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Catherine.

Father Leon was a US veteran serving his country in the Air Force Reserves.

He graduated...