OBITUARIES

August 29, 2015

Steve T. Javornicky, Sr., 88, of Canonsburg passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on May 24, 1927 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Tomsic Javornicky.

Steve proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Army from 1945-1947.  He...

August 24, 2015

Raymond J. “Ray” Rich, 55, of Eighty Four passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2015 in the Washington Hospital.

He was born on October 17, 1959 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Robert Charles and Sara Jane Tallerico Rich.

Ray was a long time resident of Brookline prior to relocating to Eighty Four...

August 16, 2015

Charles R. “Chuck” Simpson Sr. age 72 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 in Washington Hospital following an extended illness. He was born January 24, 1943 in Canonsburg a son of the late Howard and Frances Rossit Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and lived most of his...

August 12, 2015

Anita Gail Schweitzer age 89 of Bridgeville passed away Wednesday August 12, 2015 in Bridgeville. She was born November 30, 1925 in Bridgeville a daughter of the late William and Jessie Campbell Freed. On September 30, 1955 she married William G. Schweitzer who passed away September 14, 1982. Surviving are a daughter; Jessie A. (Lee) Smith of Fredericksburg, VA.,...

August 6, 2015

Eric F. Gazvoda, 52, of Deming, New Mexico, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 with his loving mother by his side.

He was born on January 19, 1963 in Washington, PA and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.  In 2012 he relocated to Deming, New Mexico with his mother.

Surviving...

August 5, 2015

Dean “Burrito” Gillum, 23 months, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.

Burrito was a happy, selfless little boy who brought smiles and happiness to everyone around him.  He was loved and adored by so many and will be missed.

He was born on September...

August 1, 2015

William C. “Bill” Booth, Jr., 62, of McMurray passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 16, 1952 in Leechburg, a son of the late William C. and Virginia Peterman Booth.

Prior to relocating to the McMurray area twelve years ago, Bill...

July 21, 2015

Frank C. Uram, 78, of Canonsburg, formerly of Nebo and Griggsville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born on March 13, 1937 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Frank and Julia Waschak Uram.

Prior to relocating in 1961, Frank served with the National Guard.  On February 28,...

July 18, 2015

Eugene H. “Brownie” Brown 89 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 10:05 pm Saturday July 18, 2015 in the Washington County Heath Center following an extended illness. He was born October 23, 1925 in Elizabeth a son of the late James T. and Marie Deffobis Brown and lived in Muse during his youth. Unable to finish high school due...

July 18, 2015

Margaret E. Bojinski age 88 of Muse passed away peacefully on Saturday July 18, 2015 in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born June 11, 1927 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late William E. and Emma Jane Prescott Johnson. Mrs. Bojinski lived most of her life in Muse and was Protestant. She attended Muse school, was a 1944 graduate...

July 18, 2015

Shirley Jean Koziak, 72, of Houston passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Kindred Hospital, Oakdale.

She was born on August 6, 1942 in Morgan, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Harold F. and Julia D. Plopa Harmuth.

Shirley was a veteran, serving her country with the United States Army.  She was also...

July 15, 2015

William H. “Hoppy” Hopson age 89 of Strabane passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday July 15, 2015 in St. Clair Memorial Hospital Mt. Lebanon. He was born September 7, 1925 at Moon Run a son of the late Maurice and Matilda Obenour Hopson. He lived his entire life in the Muse and Strabane areas and was a member of Chartiers Hill...

July 15, 2015

Martin L. “Marty” Gostic, 64, of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in the Washington Hospital, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on December 3, 1950 in Washington, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Nemeth Gostic.

For the last ten years Marty had resided with his loving...

July 14, 2015

Tony “Red” Bernardi age 83 of Muse passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 14, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born July 5, 2015 in Avella a son of the late Sam and Natalina Panone Bernardi. Mr. Bernardi lived most of his life in Muse where he was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church and was...

July 10, 2015

Joan L. Marino age 82 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 10, 2015 in the home of her son, following an extended illness. She was born July 14, 1932 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late James and Clotilda Mastrangelo. Mrs. Marino lived her life in Canonsburg where she was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church....

July 10, 2015

Beverly Jean Jacobs Carter, 82, of Southview, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2015 in the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous and valiant 20-month battle with cancer.

She was born on December 2, 1932 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Laura Yerkey Spotti and Joseph Jacobs.

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July 3, 2015

John T. (Jack) Glass age 67 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 1:37pm in his home, Friday July 3, 2015 following and extended illness, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 30, 1948 in Canonsburg a son of Ida Ashton Glass of Houston and the late Jack Glass. Mr. Glass lived his life in the...

June 23, 2015

Anna Kotyk age 108 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday June 23, 2015 in Golden Living of South Hills. She was born November 14, 1906 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Daniel and Maria Cygan Kotyk. Miss Kotyk lived her entire life in Canonsburg where she was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. She...

June 19, 2015

Fay D. Bozek age 81 of Houston, passed away peacefully at the home of her son and daughter in law in Washington, Friday evening June 19, 2015 following a three month illness. She was born June 29, 1933 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Albert and Teresa Grudevich Stacko.  Mrs. Bozek lived entire her life in Canonsburg and...

June 17, 2015

Sylvia M. Casagrande, 89, of Bridgeville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living, Washington.

She was born on March 20, 1926 in Cuddy, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank and Johanna Sray Mramor.

She spent most of her life in Canonsburg, Eighty Four, and Bridgeville and spent the last...