OBITUARIES

December 4, 2015

Elise Marie Martin, 32, of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in her home, following an extended illness.

She was born on September 21, 1983 in Pittsburgh, the beloved daughter of Linda L. Hixon Martin of Washington and Bernard M. (Raynette) Martin of Dayton, Pennsylvania.

Elise was a graduate of...

November 29, 2015

Martha D. Linn, 91, of McMurray passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Manor Care, Peters Township.

She was born on September 27, 1924 in Heidelberg, the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Nort Andrews.

Martha had been a resident of McMurray since 1939.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for...

November 28, 2015

Anna M. Gasper, 98 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in the Golden Living Centers in Canonsburg.

She was born on July 4, 1917 in Houston, Pennsylvania to the late Mike and Mary Chyzk White.

Anna lived most of her life in Strabane.  She retired as a cafeteria...

November 27, 2015

Joyce D. Spiker, 69, of Houston passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 in her home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on September 19, 1946 in Washington, a daughter of the late Archie and Martha Fisher Wylie.

Joyce graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in 1964.  She was a long-time member...

November 20, 2015

Frederick J. Birkel, 68, of Houston, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on November 20, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a son of Elizabeth T. Kraus Birkel of Mt. Washington and the late Frederick J. Birkel.

Fred proudly served his country with the United States...

November 18, 2015

Ann Chesnic, 97, of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in her home, with her beloved children by her side.

She was born on April 14, 1918 in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Anton and Frances Grum Groznik.

Ann was born and raised in Aliquippa.  She relocated to Canonsburg with her husband...

November 17, 2015

Dorothy Frances Novogradac, 89, of Eighty Four, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Donnell House.

She was born on November 15, 1926 in Belle Vernon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Gillock Majer.

Dorothy sold Avon products for many years.  She loved to can and bake for family and friends...

November 7, 2015

William D. Chambers, 65, of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in the Donnell House, Washington.

He was born on March 22, 1950 in Avella, a son of the late Solomon and Margaret Weekly Chambers.

Bill was a 1969 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.  After 41 devoted years, he recently...

November 7, 2015

Richard Dale Stockman, 88, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home in North Strabane.

He was born October 21, 1927 in Lisbon, Ohio the son of Carl and Nellie Rigdon Stockman.

He graduated from David Anderson High School in 1945 and served in the US Army during the occupation of Japan. Returning home, he...

November 5, 2015

Ruth E. Kamp, 91, of Venetia passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Jefferson Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born on November 10, 1923 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Elmer H. and Esther M. Heck Morgenstern.

Ruth graduated from Carrick High School in February, 1941.  She worked at Peters Township School District and...

November 5, 2015

John Mele, 85, of Canonsburg passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray.

He was born on August 28, 1930 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Putorti Mele.

John was a proud father and grandfather.  He loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports.  He was a...

November 1, 2015

Shannon L. Anesetti, 30, of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2015 in her home.

She was born on September 19, 1985 in Washington, the daughter of Michael C. (Patricia Williams) Anesetti of Canonsburg and Toni A. (Dereck Arent) Fortunato Anesetti of Houston.

Shannon was a 2004 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, where...

November 1, 2015

William J. “Bill” Popeck, 80, of Eighty Four, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 in his home with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on June 7, 1935 in Houston, a son of the late John and Helen Losko Popeck.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.  For...

October 28, 2015

Jacob Martincic, 92, of Strabane, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 with family at his side in the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law in Deemston.

He was born on April 30, 1923 in Strabane, a son of the late Frank and Lucy Strah Martincic.

Jacob bravely served his Country during...

October 26, 2015

Dorothy Ann Ritz, 91, of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Elternhaus Assisted Living in Dayton, Maryland.

She was born in Washington Pennsylvania to the late Anna Vavreck Zess and Stephen Zess.

In her early years she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School.  After graduating top in her class she...

October 23, 2015

Marylou Miller, 76, of Houston, went home on Friday, October 23, 2015 in the home of her beloved niece on the Miller Farm in Claysville, where she had resided for the past three months.

She was born on May 28, 1939 on the Miller Farm in Claysville, the daughter of the late Ray and Naomi Hewitt Miller....

October 21, 2015

Delores Jean Walko, 67, of Canonsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 25, 1948 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Ethel Fife Stevens.

Delores loved people and welcomed everyone around her.  She was selfless and often put others’...

October 20, 2015

Emma C. Mavrich, 101, of Strabane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg.

She was born on May 7, 1914 in Morgantown, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Tony and Elizabeth Herrnberger.

Emma was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg.  She was also a...

October 15, 2015

Elizabeth Siry age 107 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday October 15, 2015 in Consulate Health Care North Strabane Twp. She had been the spouse of the late Frank “Whitey” Siry. Mrs. Siry was born February 12, 1908 in Pittsburgh a daughter of Andrew and Eva Menaros Cupka.

She lived most of her life in Houston and was...

October 13, 2015

Ellen Harding Leimkuehler, 63, of Upper St. Clair, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela to Milton C. Harding (deceased) and Maria Mercedes Harding.

Beloved wife of 44 years to Jon Paul Leimkuehler; loving mother of Ann (Jimmy) Moss, Aaron (Olga), Peter (Sarah), Bridget (Mark)...