Apr 4, 2023

Beatrice Sakelos, 85, passed away on April 4, 2023, in St. Clair Health. Mt. Lebanon.

She was born on February 11, 1938 in Manchester, NH, to Eugene and Beatrice Clark Beasley.

She started her career as a Comunications person at Lehman Brothers in the World Trade Building, then was a Crossing Guard for the Bergenfield...

Mar 27, 2023

Michael R. 'Mike' Ocilka, 69, of Springdale, passed away on Sunday evening, March 27th, under the care of the wonderful staff at ProMedica Bethel Park. He was battling on several fronts but fought until the very end.

A native of McKeesport, Mike was raised alongside his late sister Lisa Slack and spent most his adolescent, and let's...

Mar 26, 2023

Maryann C. Heasley, 88 years old of Cecil, died March 26, 2023 in Bridgeville Care and Rehab Center.

She was born July 5, 1934 in Bulger, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Bozic Mihalic.

She was a member of St. Luke's Church in Carnegie. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, spending time with her dog,...

Mar 12, 2023

Patrick Allen Griffith, 52 years old of Washington, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, March 12, 2023 in North Strabane Rehab Center.

He was born October 15, 1970 in New Eagle, son of the late Joseph Irwin and Gertrude Ann Ashbaugh Griffith.

He was a 1989 Graduate of Monessen High School and earned an A.S. Degree in Website...

Mar 12, 2023

Mary Cecilia Simonelli Altieri, 96, of Cecil, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 21, 1926, in Westland, PA, a daughter of John B. Simonelli and Albina Bolner Simonelli.

During World War II, she worked in a hand grenade factory, followed by time spent working in the Blue...

Mar 10, 2023

Our beautiful, wise, faithful mother Ursula Ann Hoffman Wauthier, fell asleep in the Lord's embrace on March 10, 2023 at the age of 91, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Ursula was born to the late Hilarion and Mary Hoffman on March 12, 1931. Ursula is preceded in death by her family, Mary, Jane, Jim, Rita, Patsy and...

Mar 4, 2023

James Everett Robson, Sr, 86 years old of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, died March 4, 2023 in Concordia of Washington, Donnell House.

He was born July 30, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Son of the late James Robson and Jeanette Fischer.

He was a meter reader for Equitable Gas, and enjoyed bartending at the Sheraton Pittsburgh, fishing and Pittsburgh...

Feb 19, 2023

Brad Allan Carosone, 44 years old of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly on February 19, in his home.

He was born March 5, 1980 in Washington, son of Deli 'Butch' and the late Debra Tomassetti Carosone.

He attended The University of Pittsburgh, where he studied geology and was a member of Delta Chi. Brad was an avid...

Feb 15, 2023

Alma Jean Biearman, 84 years old of Carson, California, died February 15, 2023 in her home.

She was born December 13, 1938 in Canonsburg, daughter of the late Frederick 'Jake' and Margaret Gerstner Biearman.

She served in the U.S. Air Force and enjoyed traveling to all 50 States, golfing, and spending time with family and...

Feb 14, 2023

Robert 'Bobby' Hector Preaux, 57 years old of Bridgeville, formerly of Cecil, died February 14, 2023 in St. Clair Health.

He was born January 31, 1966 in Cecil, Son of the late Robert and Dolores Scanny Preaux.

He worked for Chapman Corporation as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 66 as...

Feb 6, 2023

Jean Beyer, 94, passed away on February 6, 2023, in Washington Hospital.

Ruth Jean Rowley Beyer was born on July 1, 1928 in Bridgeville, to Howard Marvin and Elizabeth McCullough Rowley.

She started her career as a Physical Education Teacher in Burgettstown and went on to work for Canon-McMillan School District at Cecil Jr. High...

Feb 3, 2023

Patricia Lorrene Katrencik, 78 years old of Lawrence, died February 3, 2023 in her home.

She was born August 12, 1944 in Hendersonville, Daughter of the late Edward Woodrow and Juanita Rose Carson Coen.

She was a graduate of Cecil High School, and attended Penn Commercial School. Patricia was a secretary for State Farm Fire...

Feb 1, 2023

Gary Rankin Munger, 85, of Cecil Township died on February 1, 2023, in his home.

He was born on June 17, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA, son of the late Ernest and Nellie Rankin Munger.

He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC spending time in Korea after the war. Gary was self employed....

Jan 29, 2023

Leora Partozoti, 80, passed away on January 29, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She retired as a nurse's aide from Kane Hospital where she cared for the elderly for 23 years. She enjoyed wintering in California with her daughter and family. She adored her grandson as they were kindred night owls watching tv and talking for...

Jan 24, 2023

Lois Jean McMillan, 90 years old of Cecil Township, died January 24, 2023 in Hawthorne Woods.

She was born January 7, 1933 in Cecil Township, daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Bonardi Beaumariage. On April 25, 1953, she married the late Norman Robert McMillan.

She was a member of Venice Presbyterian Church, enjoyed baking,...

Jan 23, 2023

Jason Robert Pigford, 43 years old of Tionesta Twp., formerly of Cecil, died January 23, 2023 in his home.

He was born August 26, 1979 in Pittsburgh, son of the late James Pigford, III and Catherine Thomas Pigford who survives.

He was a roofer by trade, and enjoyed hiking and kayaking. He was proud to...

Jan 19, 2023

Kathy Whalen, the oldest of four children, born to Marilyn (Watters) and Thomas Whalen, died on January 19th at Canonsburg Hospital. Kathy was strong and fiercely independent. From an early age she was passionately protecting her younger siblings, Evelyn, William & Tommy. She always enjoyed a good party, whether hosting friends at home for a cookout or joining them...

Jan 19, 2023

On January 19, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, Wayne Preaux of Washington, formerly of Cecil, went to join his brother George Preaux, his parents George Peter Preaux and Margaret Jane Broutin Preaux on the other side.

He leaves behind a daughter, Ashlyn Brierre Preaux, a son in law Kyle Hunt, three grandchildren Lucille, KJ, Eleanor...

Jan 17, 2023

John Keith Carter, 66 years old of Mc Donald, died January 17 in his home.

He was born July 12, 1955 in Washington, son of the late Walter I. and Irene V. Moore Carter, Jr.

He was a member of the Muse Italian Club and enjoyed fishing, camping, drinking beer and riding Harley Davidson's.

Jan 8, 2023

Emil Gene Fleischmann, 93 years old of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Canonsburg, Ohio, Virginia, and Long Island, died January 8, in Concordia of South Hills.

He was born August 7, 1927 in Bay Shore, NY, Son of the late Emil and Marion Conklin Fleischmann.

He served in the US Navy as a Coxswain Boat mate...