Sep 7, 2023

Rodney Jay Holmes, 70 years old of McDonald, died September 7 in his home.

He was born March 31, 1954 in Washington, son of Fred and Gerry Holmes.

He was a member of The Harley Owners Group. Jay enjoyed riding motorcycles with his wife, flying helicopter and spending time with Maggie, his German Shepard.

Sep 5, 2023

Jeffrey Lynn Michalka, 74 years old of Canonsburg, formerly of N.W. Strasburg, Ohio, died September 5, 2023 in St. Clair Health.

He was born August 4, 1949 in Canonsburg, Son of the late Cyril and Betty Hawkins Michalka.

He was a former member of Venice Presbyterian Church. and a member of the Elks. He enjoyed...

Aug 31, 2023

Jacqueline Leota Bowland, 58 years old of Southview, Pennsylvania, died August 31, 2023 in her home.

She was born June 13, 1965 in Canonsburg, Daughter of the late Daniel and Florence Conn Bowland.

She worked at Country Meadows as a House Keeper and loved being the best aunt and great aunt.

Surviving are...

Aug 30, 2023

Frances Marie (Ozanich) Albani, 85, of Avalon, passed away on Saturday, August 30th, surrounded by her family. Born February 18, 1940, in Ronco, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Baker) Ozanich.

Frances was a breast cancer survivor and later bravely battled uterine cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Aug 29, 2023

Brad Charles Catto, 37 years old of Cecil, died August 29, 2023 in his home.

He was born August 21, 1986 in Pittsburgh, son of Robert S. Catto and Patricia Keogh Catto.

He was a Graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 2005. He became a Paramedic/Firefighter in McDonald, PA and first worked for Fort...

Aug 29, 2023

Jerry Thomas Cross, 81 years old of Carnegie, died August 29 in his home.

He was born July 13, 1941 in Cecil, son of the late Vern and Mary Cross.

He was a member of United Methodist Church in Carnegie and Cloverleaf Group. Jerry enjoyed golfing, bowling and calling Bingo.

Surviving are wife...

Aug 6, 2023

Virginia Mary Semenick, 94 years old of McDonald, known by many as " Nanny or Jean" died August 6, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born August 4, 1929 in Colliers, WV, daughter of the late Ambrose and Alma Romitti Ghelfi, who immigrated from Italy. She was the last remaining sibling.

Aug 5, 2023

Judy Manning, 65 years old, of South Fayette Township, died Saturday, August 5, 2023 in her home.

She was born December 1, 1957, in Canonsburg, daughter of John and Emily Elizabeth Murdy Davis.

She was a member of Log Church, Pittsburgh. She enjoyed sitting on her porch, spending time with her family, amusement parks, and...

Jul 21, 2023

Christine Barnhart, 78 years old of Cecil, died Friday, July 21 in McMurray Hills Manor.

She was born June 8, 1945 in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Clarence and Clare Lindquist.

Christine attended The University of Pittsburgh and graduated from Point Park University while working for Washington County. She retired from her position...

Jul 13, 2023

Albert Michael Franjione, 89 years old of Cecil, died peacefully surounded by family on Wednesday, July 13 in The Greenery, Canonsburg.

He was born June 28, 1933 in Morgan, son of the late Sam and Mary Valentino Franjione. On June 16, 1956 he married his wife Mary in St. Mary Church, Cecil.

Jul 3, 2023

Mark Preaux, age 62, passed away on July 3, 2023 in his home.

Mark was born on February 27, 1961 in Cecil to the late George and Margaret Broutin Preaux.

Mark was a 1980 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, and worked for ABM doing warehouse maintenance.

He enjoyed stock cars, movies and sport....

Jun 29, 2023

Thomas Merriel Brown, Sr. 64 years old of Hendersonville, died June 29, 2023 in his home.

He was born February 20, 1959 in Washington, son of the late Clifford and Alice Workman Brown, Jr.

He was a graduate of South Fayette High School, a retired Machinist at Minnotte Corporation, Pittsburgh. He was a member of...

Jun 29, 2023

Katherine 'Kay' Ann Turkaly, 99 and a half years old formerly of Montour, Cecil Twp., died June 29, 2023 in Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing.

She was born December 3, 1923 in Brady, WV, daughter of the late Frank and Joanna Lacava Secreet.

She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary Church,...

Jun 29, 2023

Daniel Vincent Rura Sr, 49 years old of Mc Donald, died June 29, 2023 in his home.

He was born January 8, 1974 in Washington, Son of late Donald Rura and Wanda Schotting Rura, who survives.

He attended Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary Church, Cecil. Daniel was a self employed contractor, and enjoyed hunting and...

Jun 23, 2023

Patricia A. Donovan, 73 years old of Brookline, died June 23, 2023 in Moon Township Rehab and Wellness Center.

She was born November 29, 1949 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Shirley Branen.

She was a Christian. Patty enjoyed eating out and online shopping, getting her hair and nails done.

Surviving are her...

May 31, 2023

Norma J. Thomas, 92 years old of Cecil, died Tuesday, May 31 in Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center.

She was born May 23, 1930 in Canonsburg. Daughter of the late Samuel Earl and Helena Neish McNary.

Graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1949 and became a homemaker.

She was a former member...

May 23, 2023

Bettymae 'Betsy' Ruth Buoninconti, 78 years old of Canonsburg, died May 23, 2023 in West Penn Hospital.

She was born January 22, 1945 in Pitcairn, daughter of the late William K. and Olive Cunningham Woodward.

She was a member of John McMillan Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park and Pennsylvania State Education Association.

Bettymae graduated...

May 18, 2023

Theresa Julia 'Babe' Powell, 92 years old of Cecil, died May 18, 2023 in South Hills Rehabilitation and wellness Center.

She was born November 16, 1930 in Cecil, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Cherokee Powell, Sr.

She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, St. Mary Church, Cecil. Theresa worked non stop, for...

May 15, 2023

Louis Robert Stewart, Sr., 93 years old of Muse, PA, died Sunday, May 15, in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born March 29, 1929 in Hendersonville, son of the late William and Anna Catola Stewart, Sr.

Louis graduated from Midway High School in 1948. He then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

May 13, 2023

James Francis Snyder, 64 years old of Cecil, died May 13, 2023 in his home.

He was born May 23, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Son of Dorothy Belamarich Snyder and the Late Mathias Snyder.

He was a cook at Kane Hospital in Ross Township and later a driver for Door Dash. He was obsessed with Pittsburgh...