OBITUARIES

January 1, 2024

Agnes Bostjancic age 104 of Strabane, passed away peacefully Monday January 1, 2024, at her home in Strabane Woods with her family by her side. She was born March 8, 1919, in Strabane, a daughter of the late Michael F. and Gertrude Hribar Tomsic. Mrs. Bostjancic lived her life in Strabane and attended Trinity High School. She was a...

December 28, 2023

Caroline “Carrie” Fay D’Orazio age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Thursday December 28, 2023, in her home with her family by her side. She was born July 17, 1929, in Houston (Midland), a daughter of the late Pete and Elizabeth Powell Politan. She was raised in Midland and attended schools in the Chartiers School District. Carrie was a...

December 27, 2023

Elmer "Elmo" Frank Gasper

Elmer “Elmo” Frank Joseph Gasper of Carnegie, PA (formerly of Muse, PA) passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 27th, 2023, at the age of 91 in St. Clair Hospital.

Elmer was born and raised in Morgan, PA a son of the late Jozsef Gaspar, and Harriet Dalverny Gaspar. He...

December 26, 2023

John Paul Svitek, age 83, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully December 26th, 2023, at The Greenery.

John was born October 31, 1940, in Canonsburg, PA. He was a son of the late John L. and Elizabeth Vargo Svitek. John worked with concrete and as a welder for Fort Pitt Works. He was a member of the White...

December 25, 2023

Kyier Selvey, infant son of Jalen Selvey and Neveah Johnson, passed away at birth on December 25th, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital.

In addition to his surviving parents, Kyier leaves behind grandparents Corinne Selvey, Avery Selvey, Ellen Milton and Anthony Johnson. Also, great-grandparents Dennis(Cheryl) Fee, Kimberly(John) Cecchine, James Barber, Maudessa Paskins, Roberta Milton, Allen McCarthy, and Niece Johnson....

December 24, 2023

Jean K. Bernens, 93, of Upper St Clair, PA (formerly Canonsburg, PA) passed away on Monday, December 24, 2023.  Her devoted family was at her side.

Jean was predeceased in death by her husband Donald L. Bernens Sr., in 2008.

She is survived by her children Donna Bernens-Kinkead (late Duncan), Mary Bordo (late William), Donald...

December 20, 2023

William “Bill” Bigler, 67, of Washington passed away peacefully Wednesday December 20, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a short but intense battle with ALS.

He was born May 13, 1956 in Washington, PA.  He was a son of Arthur Gordon and Virginia Helen Stevens Bigler. In 1974 he graduated from Trinity High School.  He then attended...

December 19, 2023

Darrell Saliga, Age 59, of Canonsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Darrell was born on April 22, 1964 to the late Raymond and Mary Saliga in Twinsburg, Ohio. Darrell graduated from RB Chamberlin High School in 1982, lettering in football, wrestling, and golf. Darrell worked almost 24 years for The Home Depot  in various positions...

December 17, 2023

Raymond George Uram, age 77 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born May 20, 1946, in Canonsburg, the son of the late Harry and Viola Pratten Uram. He grew up in Canonsburg and was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick Church in...

December 10, 2023

Nicholas J. White age 84 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 29, 1939, in Houston a son of the late Nicholas and Mary V. Gaydos White Sr. Nick was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St Patrick Church in Canonsburg and was a...

December 3, 2023

Shirley A. Gisoni of Washington passed away on December 3, 2023, following a brief illness.

She was born on April 7, 1935, to the late Harry and Alice (Grimes) Ullom of Washington.

Shirley was a graduate of Chartiers High School, Class of 1953. She married her husband Alphonse on July 4, 1958. She worked for...

November 30, 2023

Patricia English age 61 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg with her family by her side. She was born November 9, 1962, in Washington, a daughter of the late Thomas Staley and Hazel Aberconbie Staley of Canonsburg. Patricia lived most of her life in Canonsburg and was a...

November 29, 2023

Joan A. Billante age 80 of Chartiers Twp. passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in her home. She was born December 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Helen Murray Snyder. Joan lived in Crafton and Scott Twp., prior to moving to Chartiers Twp. where she lived with her family for 26 years. She...

November 28, 2023

Patricia G. McUmar age 72 of Langloth, formerly of Lakeland Florida, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center with her family by her side. She was born May 5, 1951, in Steubenville Ohio a daughter of the late Gail Davisson and Nellie Catherine Westfall Davisson of Burgettstown. Patricia lived in Langloth and prior to...

November 28, 2023

Anthony “Duncan” Thomas age 93 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Tuesday November 28, 2023, in his home. He was born September 1, 1930 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Anthony J. and Helen Donnelly Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and was a proud veteran who served with the United States Army serving as...

November 22, 2023

Evelyn J. Backner age 101 of Ingram, formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday November 22, 2023, in Bethel Park Skilled Nursing. She was born November 12, 1922, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Daniel S. and Tekla Drochak Kotyk. Mrs. Backner lived her life in Ingram and was Orthodox and was raised as a member of St....

November 22, 2023

Judi Kemis age 69 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 22, 2023, in Washington Hospital with her family by her side. She was born December 13, 1953, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John P. and Philomena Testa Herman. Judi lived her life in Canonsurg and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Church St. Oscar...

November 19, 2023

Jaqueline J. “Jackie” Williamson of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Sunday November 19, 2023, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on February 11, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Flora B. Towards Susack. Mrs. Williamson lived her entire life in Canonsburg, where she graduated from Canonsburg High School and then earned her CPCU Certificate....

November 19, 2023

John “Jack” Holland of Canonsburg passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

He was born May 3, 1940, in Midway, Pa, a son of John D. Holland and Mary J. (Capiola) Holland.

For 59 years he was married to Joyce A. (Hulpa) Holland, the absolute love of his life.

He attended McDonald High...

November 19, 2023

Martin Joseph Santel age 96 of Johnstown formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Johnstown. He was born February 13, 1927, a son of the late Martin and Mary Shadish Santel. Mr. Santel lived most of his life in the Houston area and was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, Our Lady of...