Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Mary Louise Lewis, 75, of Cecil died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Kane Hospital of Scott Township.

She was born August 25, 1945 in McDonald; a daughter of the late Calvin and Ruth (Helmick) Ganoe.

Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker and enjoyed baking and cooking. She always looked forward to cookouts with family and friends....

Nov 24, 2020

Joan E. “Rosey” Gielarowski, 62, of Cuddy died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born February 25, 1958 in Crafton; a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Phelan) Nagel.

Rosey was a home maker and enjoyed playing Bingo and card games. She was a loving person and was everybody’s friend.

Nov 24, 2020

Janet R. Rosser, 86, of Midway, died Tuesday November 24, 2020.

She was born January 4, 1934 in Burgettstown; a daughter of Harry E. and Beulah Gardner Blaine.

Mrs. Rosser was a graduate of Midway High School.

On March 5, 1954, she married James W. Rosser, who died in 1998.

Janet...

Nov 15, 2020

Rose Marie Smith, 80, of Bulger, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born August 15, 1940 in Washington; the daughter of the late George and Harriet (Fisher) Chase.

Mrs. Smith had worked as a nurse at John J. Kane and also tended bar at the former Patrick’s Tavern and the former...

Nov 14, 2020

Sharon A. Miller, 77, of McDonald, died Saturday, November 14, 2020.

She was born September 10, 1943 in Williamsport; a daughter of the late Clarence and Marion MacDonald Love.

Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  She was a secretary for Williamsport Health System.

On June 24, 1993, she married Roland...

Nov 7, 2020

Rick Krah, age 59, of Mt Pleasant Twp., died Saturday, November 7, 2020.

He was born July 9, 1961, in Bellevue; a son of the late Paul and Marjorie Ledergerber Krah.

Mr. Krah was a graduate of Moon High School class of 1979 and attended Edinboro University. He then served in the United States Navy....

Nov 6, 2020

Gertrude M. Murdrick age 92, of McDonald, died Friday November 6, 2020.

She was born, March 22, 1928 in Carnot; a daughter of Edward Schmidt and Grace E. Seifert and step daughter of Arsel Chome.

Mrs. Murdrick was retired bartender from Patrick’s tavern and Jack’s tavern in McDonald.

Gertrude was a member of...

Nov 6, 2020

Timothy M. Gerstbrein, age 59, died peacefully on Nov 6, 2020 at Sunrise Senior Living in Upper Saint Clair.

He was born February 7, 1961; a son of the late Harry L. Gerstbrein and Mildred Draskovich Gerstbrein.

He had an independent contracting business until illness led to an early retirement several years ago.

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Nov 6, 2020

Rose Marie Ludwin age 81, of McDonald, died Friday November 6, 2020.

She was born December 21, 1938 in McDonald; a daughter of John and Rossetta Goffart Lauff.

Mrs. Ludwin was a graduate of Midway High School Class of 1959.

Rose loved gardening and spending time with her family.

On March...

Nov 5, 2020

Victoria A. Moore age 74, of McDonald, died Thursday, November 5, 2020.

She was born December 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA; a daughter of Victor and Ann Tropeck Lukasiewicz.

Mrs. Moore was a graduate of West Allegheny High School.

On June 15, 1968 she married Ronald Druga who died December 22, 1980 and...

Nov 3, 2020

Robert F. Perenic Sr. age 80, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

He was born December 22, 1939 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Frank and Mildred Rettinger Perenic.

Mr. Perenic was a graduate of Hickory High School class of 1957. He served in the United States Airforce from 1957 to 1961.

Oct 28, 2020

Raymond Leytrick 84, of McDonald, passed Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

He was born July 17, 1936 in McDonald; a son of Stephen and Christine Kujanik Leytrick.

Mr. Leytrick was a line repairman for Columbia Gas for over 20 years where he retired in 1997.

Raymond loved his dogs, attending flea markets, photography, collecting...

Oct 25, 2020

Theodore “Ted” Kulak, 100, of McDonald, passed Sunday, October 25, 2020.

He was born March 27, 1920 in Pittsburgh; a son of John and Mary Budasz Kulak.

Mr. Kulak was a WWII veteran where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge serving in the United States Army as a sergeant. He worked as an...

Oct 20, 2020

Ellen L. Bednar

Ellen L. Bednar 80, of McDonald, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Ellen was born May 7, 1940 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Joseph J. and Ella Kassau Bednar.

Miss Bednar was a graduate of McDonald High School, Class of 1958 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Geneva College,...

Oct 15, 2020

Joy Lynn Descutner 71, of McDonald, passed Thursday, October 15, 2020.

She was born on November 10, 1948 in McDonald; a daughter of Henry S. and Goldie E. Hooker Jeannette.

Joy was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School class of 1966 and CCAC in 1999. She started working at Woodville State Hospital as a...

Sep 30, 2020

Edward C. Ruffennach Jr, 71, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Primrose, died Wednesday September 30, 2020.

He was born October 20, 1948 in Pittsburgh; a son of Edward C. Sr. and Margaret Beyer Ruffennach.

On December 30, 1972 he married, Helen Margaret “Susie” Ankley, the love of his life of 47 years, who died February...

Sep 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Clare D. Faber. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 29, 2020

William “Bill” Ball Jr., 63, of Midway, passed awayTuesday, September 29, 2020.

He was born August 25, 1957 in Canonsburg; a son of the late William Sr. and Martha Windsheimer Ball.

Mr. Ball was a custodian for Fort Cherry School District for over 20 years.

Bill enjoyed hunting, woodworking, gardening, and his 1952...

Sep 29, 2020

Eleanor Stewart,  98, of McDonald, passed peacefully, Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

She was born January 1, 1922; a daughter of Harry E. and Anna Griffith Brinkman.

On January 21, 1947 she married, William “Bill” Stewart who survives.

Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Cecil Alliance Church. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles....

Sep 14, 2020

Mabel Mildred Kinney

Mabel Mildred Kinney 95, of Langeloth, passed, Monday September 14, 2020.

She was born February 17, 1925 in McDonald; a daughter of Paul and Mary George Hans.

Mrs. Kinney worked for Woodville State Hospital where she retired in 1993.

On March 23, 1946 she married Elmer Kinney who...