OBITUARIES

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....

February 27, 2016

John F. Walko, Sr., 101, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his granddaughter Lisa's home, with whom he lived with, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

He was born on May 2, 1914 in Wall, Pennsylvania the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Kurcharchik Walko.

John was employed by American...

February 19, 2016

John Binotto

John Binotto, 96 of McMurray, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at ManorCare in McMurray surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lawrence on November 24, 1919 the son of Giovanni and Fortunata Dalla Piazza Binotto who preceded him in death.

Mr. Binotto graduated from Cecil High...

February 17, 2016

Alfred L. Kochanski, 83, of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in the Washington Hospital.

He was born on May 25, 1932 in Canonsburg, a son of the late John and Stella Gryszkiewicz Kochanski.

Alfred served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of the...

February 13, 2016

Patricia A. Holzer, 79, of Washington passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington.

She was born on May 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Floyd and Florence O’Neill McElwain.

Patricia was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg.  She loved spending time with...

February 7, 2016

Etta J. Harper, 76 of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016.

She was born on September 17, 1939 in McConnel Mills, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late John and Nellie McCartney Holt.

On April 7, 1962 she married James L. Harper who survives.  They were happily married for 53 years and shared many...

February 5, 2016

Claudia J. Oleynik, 92, of McMurray passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 in Consulate Health Care of North Strabane.

Friends are welcome from 6:00-8:00 PM, with a Parastas service beginning at 7:00 PM, on Monday, February 8, 2016 in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 601 Boone Avenue, Strabane where a funeral service will begin at...

February 4, 2016

Lois M. Hamilton Rheam, 97, of Washington passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in the Washington County Health Center, Washington.

She was born on September 18, 1918 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward M. and Anna M. Eckert Hamilton.

Before having children, Lois was a secretary for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh.  She...

January 31, 2016

David Lee Green, 65, of Canonsburg, formerly of Chartiers Township, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System H. J. Heinz Campus, Aspinwall.

He was born on January 15, 1951 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Clemith A. and Doris B. Bradley Green.

David was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston...

January 27, 2016

Paul M. Hrycko, 51, of McMurray passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in his home.

He was born on December 6, 1964 in Mt. Lebanon, a son of the late Andrew J. and Doris E. Jackovic Hrycko.

Paul was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Canonsburg.  He was an avid...

January 22, 2016

Opal L. Darabant, 78, of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 in ManorCare, McMurray.

She was born on September 10, 1937 in Imperial, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Esther L. Warman Hootman.

In October of 1961 she married Robert J. Darabant, to whom she was a loving devoted wife.

January 22, 2016

Mary Chopak Pavlek, 93, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016 in her home.

She was born on July 15, 1922 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Chopak.

Prior to her retirement, Mary worked at Tactec and RCA for 30 years.  She had also worked for Continental Can...

January 15, 2016

Joseph John “Joe” Kuchera

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Joseph John “Joe” Kuchera, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15 while surrounded by loved ones. He was 76.

He was born in Canonsburg on January 11, 1940, the second of four children. His parents were Andrew Kuchera and Mary Kacvinsky, and his...

January 6, 2016

Albert J. “Albee Damm” Prince, 82, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray.

He was born on October 22, 1933 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Tomas A. and Margaret Karpy Prince.

Albee proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1959.

January 5, 2016

Dolores M. Maffio, 88, of Houston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington.

She was born on June 10, 1927 in Houston, a daughter of the late Alfonzo and Christina DeMartino Grassi.

Dolores was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg.  She enjoyed dancing....

December 30, 2015

Joseph A. Myzak, 53, of South Strabane, passed away in the Florida Keys on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

He was born on March 30, 1962 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Raymond Myzak, Sr. and Anna May South Myzak.

Joe traveled the world earlier in his life,...

December 25, 2015

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David Francis Ward, 59, of Washington, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 in The Greenery, Canonsburg.

He was born February 23, 1956 in Washington, a son of Hazel B. Maze Ward of Canonsburg and the late John P. Ward.

Mr. Ward was...