OBITUARIES

Kenneth Bakaitis

March 17, 2017

Kenneth A.  “Kenny” Bakaitis age 53 of Canonsburg was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, unexpectedly Friday March 17, 2017 in his home. He was born August 15, 1963 in Washington, a son of Bernard and Peggy Jo Francis Bakaitis of Cecil Twp. He lived in the Canonsburg area most of his life where he had...

Corey Marie Mitchell

March 17, 2017

Corey Marie Mitchell, 22 of Houston passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2017.

She was born on December 4, 1994 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Corey was a 2013 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. She was a free-spirited woman who possessed a happy, loving, forgiving spirit.

She enjoyed being in nature, loved being...

Frances Marie (Madden) Gruber

March 15, 2017

Friends are welcome from 6~8 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Interment will be in Philadelphia.

Pamela Ann (Geho) Zanaglio

March 13, 2017

Pamela Ann (Geho) Zanaglio age 54 of Canonsburg left us and went to our Lord in Heaven on Monday March 13, 2017. She was born January 29, 1963 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Wilbur L. “Bill” and Patricia L. Stultz Geho. Pamela lived most of her life in Canonsburg and was a parishioner at St. Patrick Roman...

Harold Stein

March 10, 2017

Harold Stein age 96 of Mt. Lebanon passed away Friday March 10, 2017 passed away in St Clair Hospital. He was born March 21 1920 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Louis and Hattie Schutzer Stein Mr. Stein proudly served with the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II where he served in the battle of...

James "Jock" Thompson

March 8, 2017

James “Jock” Thompson, 77 of Muse met his savior face-to-face on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

He was born on September 17, 1939 in Muse to Frank and Harriet Kelley Thompson who preceded him in death.

On March 19, 1966 he married Bonnie Tagshere who survives.

Mr. Thompson was a US veteran having served...

John "Nonnie" Sohyda

March 3, 2017

John Edward “Nonnie” SohydaI age 76 of Chardon Ohio, formerly of Uniontown and Canonsburg PA passed away unexpectedly Friday March 3, 2017 in University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Chardon Ohio.  He was born January 14, 1941 a son of the late John and Helen Banko Sohyda. He proudly served with the United States Army and was a lifetime member...

Dennis Karner

March 3, 2017

Dennis Karner, 70 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, March 3, 2017.

He was born on May 10, 1946 in Canonsburg to Joseph and Mary Kerekes Karner who preceded him in death.

In 1998 he married Cythnia Czeczely who survives.

Mr. Karner was employed by Fort Pitt Bridgeworks, Red...

Peter Mastrangelo

March 1, 2017

Peter Mastrangelo

Cooper Industries Retiree and Korean War Era Veteran

Pete Mastrangelo, 85 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 1, 1931 in Washington to Frank...

Joseph F. Pruce

February 28, 2017

Joseph Frederick (Joe) Pruce of Canonsburg passed away on Tuesday morning, February 28, 2107 in the Washington County Health Center. Joe peacefully passed away after a 3 year battle with dementia.

He was born on January 16, 1939 in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph and Anna Pruce.

Joe was the beloved husband of...

Hilda (DeFrancisis) Alesii

February 26, 2017

Hilda Alesii age 90 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday February 26, 2017 in Consulate Health Care of North Strabane following an extended illness. She was born May 18, 1926 in Avella a daughter of the late Domenick and Philomena Checchini DeFrancisis.

Mrs. Alesii was raised in Vandergrift after her parents had come from Italy. She then...

Jacob P. Churbock

February 26, 2017

Jacob P. Churbock, 91 of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Consulate Health Care of North Strabane.

He was born on July 25, 1925 in Loyalhanna to Joseph and Ann Kissell Churbock, Sr., who preceded him in death.

He was married to Mary Savanelli who survives.

Mr. Churbock was a...

Dorothy E. (Supler) Kerekes

February 24, 2017

Dorothy E. Kerekes, 87 of Monroe, Michigan, formerly of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017.

She was born on May 24, 1929 in Dallas Pike-Tridelphia, West Virginia to Wishart and Lucy Geho Supler who preceded her in death.

On May 29, 1954 she married Elmer A. Kerekes who passed away on March...

Carl D. Pitzarella

February 23, 2017

Carl D. Pitzarella, 62 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in his home.

He was born on March 26, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland to Patsy and Carmella Passalaqua Pitzarella who preceded him in death.

On January 31, 1987 he married Yvonne Tabacca Pitzarella who survives.

He was a 1972...

Anne (Jennings) Burchesky

February 21, 2017

Anne Dickenson Jennings Burchesky, 96, wife of the late Dr. Robert Burchesky passed away peacefully Tuesday evening February 21, 2017 at Sunrise Senior Living, Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania where she had resided since 2013.

Mrs. Burchesky was born in Johnson City, Tennessee of parents Stephen Richard Jennings Sr. and Eva Dickenson Jennings.  Mrs. Burchesky attended East Tennessee...

Barbara A. (Saver) Cianelli

February 20, 2017

Barbara A. Cianelli, 74 of Washington passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 at HCR ManorCare in McMurray.

She was born on May 30, 1942 in Strabane to Joseph Saver and Matilda Osvath Saver who preceded her in death.

On October 7, 1967 she married Ronald Cianelli who survives.

Mrs. Cianelli was...

Mary (Kern) Simko

February 15, 2017

Mary Simko, 89 of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born on March 4, 1927 in Strabane to Joseph Kern, Sr., and Mary Pere Balle Kern who preceded her in death.

On April 4, 1948 she married Andrew Simko who survives.

She was a faithful member...