OBITUARIES

April 27, 2016

Philomena Testa Herman, 89, of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on February 10, 1927 in Monesson, a daughter of the late Domenico and Julia Carozza Testa.

Philomena was a professional tailor and worked at Sol Mintz, Richmond Brothers, and...

April 11, 2016

David G. “Brother Dave” Melvin, 60, of Muse passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2016 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on December 21, 1955 in Washington, the son of Beata J. Karl Melvin of Canonsburg and the late Frank W. Melvin, Jr.

Dave grew up in Canonsburg and had resided in...

April 8, 2016

Stanley R. Skotnicki, 83, of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 in the Donnell House, Washington with his loving family by his side.

He was born on May 3, 1932 in Glassport, a son of the late Valentine and Sophie Zapor Skotnicki.

Stan proudly served his country stateside with the United States Army...

April 6, 2016

Linda A. Martorana, 68, of Washington passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in her home.

She was born on June 9, 1947 in Washington, the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecilia Patrene Embert.

Linda was a devoted mother and mother-in-law and was loved by all. She cherished her family and friends.  Linda had...

April 6, 2016

Giuliana “Gulz” Balsamo Dennis, 30, of McDonald passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

She was born on June 9, 1985 in Washington, the daughter of Carla S. McClelland Sanpietro, and her husband Frank, of Canonsburg and Gaspare Balsamo, and his wife, Domenica of Martinsburg, PA.

Prior to relocating to McDonald, Giuliana...

April 4, 2016

William T. “Bill” Smiley, 68, of Washington passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in the Washington Hospital after fighting a lengthy illness with his daughter, Laura and companion, Erma by his side.

He was born on May 2, 1947 in Washington, the son of the late William C. Smiley and the late Louise (the late Glenn)...

April 1, 2016

Margaret M. Hirosky, 67 of Houston passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 in the Washington Hospital.

She was born on June 9, 1948 in Compton, California to the late Howard Whitmore and Patricia Wirfs Whitmore who survives.

On January 27, 1968 she married John Hirosky who also survives.

She was a member...

March 26, 2016

Alan M. Kern, 58, of Daphne, Alabama, formerly of Strabane, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Daphne.

He was born on March 16, 1958 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Adolph M. and Sophie J. Sobolewski Kern.

Alan was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and West Virginia University, where he...

March 25, 2016

Andrea A. Zelenka, 55, of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016 in her home.

She was born on October 22, 1960 in Wurzburg, Germany, a daughter of Margarete Seuferlein Hoover of Canonsburg and the late Emmons H. Hoover.

Andrea was very dedicated to her family and friends, and she was a selfless...

March 22, 2016

Garth J. Haney, 54, of California, Pennsylvania, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 22,, 2016 in his home.

He was born on February 18, 1962 in Canonsburg, a son of Donna Haney Rohde of Weatherly, PA and the late Pat Haney.

Garth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Also surviving...

March 21, 2016

William J. “Bill” Novotny, 83, of Avella, formerly of Houston and Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Town View Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg.

He was born on November 6, 1932 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Michael and Julia Sefcik Novotny.

Originally from Houston, Bill was a...

March 19, 2016

Joseph Alexander Solobay age 86 a lifelong resident of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 8:15 pm Saturday March 19, 2016, St. Joseph’s Day, in his home with his loving wife by his side.

He was born July 22, 1929 in Canonsburg a son of the late Alex Rededon and Maria Teresa Detony Solobay. He was a graduate...

March 18, 2016

Sarah M. Porcaro, 95, formerly of Houston, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016.  She most recently resided with her niece and nephew, Gloria and Kent Buckels, in Canonsburg.

She was born on December 16, 1920 in San Giovanni, Fiore, Italy, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Theresa Mele Marra.

Sarah was a...

March 17, 2016

Judith B. Foley, 73, of Peters Township passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in St. Clair Hospital.

She was born on June 19, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Albert Sunday and Edith Ciardi Sunday, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two brothers, James (Lucille) Sunday and Albert (Kathy) Sunday;...

March 15, 2016

James E. Graytok, 84, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Monday, March 15, 2016 in Mesa.

He was born on November 27, 1931 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Vincent P. and Anna M. Snyder Graytok.

He was a 1949 graduate of Canonsburg High School.

Jim proudly served his country with the...

March 15, 2016

Robert J. Coll, 88, of McDonald passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in his home.

He was born on July 20, 1927 in Fayette County, the son of the late Hugh and Nell Burns Coll.

Bob retired from Universal Cyclops in Bridgeville in 1986.

On March 5, 1950 he married Jean Powell Coll,...

March 14, 2016

Carl E. Subrick, 74, of Lewes, Delaware, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 in Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Delaware,     surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 2, 1941 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Carl and Ann Gomber Subrick.

Carl was born and raised in Canonsburg.  He...

March 12, 2016

Martha Antol, 89, of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born on March 21, 1926 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Zaloker Lesnik.

Martha’s birth name was Martine Lesnika and she was fondly referred to as “Tina”.

In her twenties,...

March 12, 2016

Raymond Lawrence Bell, Sr.

Raymond L. Bell, Sr., 77, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by his adoring family.

He was born on March 7, 1939 in Houston the son of Irene Madosky Bell, who preceded him in death.

On September 23, 1963 he married Barbara...

March 5, 2016

Robert Spiller, Sr., 85 of Houston passed away in his home on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

He was born on July 29, 1930 in Houston, a son of the late Baptist and Domenica Reghetti Spiller.

On November 29, 1954 he married Ruth Hilderbrand, who preceded him in death in May of 1999.

Mr....