Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Pauline Tropeck, 89, of McDonald, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.

She was born October 3, 1931 in McDonald; a daughter of Anthony and Helen Hook Gibson.

Mrs. Tropeck was a nurse’s aide at Woodville State Hospital for over 25 years.

On May 26, 1952, she married Charles J. Tropeck who passed away ...

Jan 21, 2021

John William Hines, 64, of North Fayette Township died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 22, 1956 in Pittsburgh; a son of Donald Hines of Oakdale and the late Lavone "Pat" (May) Hines

John served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977.

He retired from Mayview...

Jan 20, 2021

Catherine “Katie” Leona Heiber, of Oakdale (South Fayette Township) died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

She was born September 13, 1950; a daughter of the late Henry Heiber and the late Velma (Myers) Williams.

Katie worked for many years in the clerical field.

She was an avid reader who loved books and loved learning....

Jan 18, 2021

Scott L. Weitzel, 62, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died at his home January 18, 2021.

He was born February 28, 1958 in McKeesport; a son of the late Robert C. “Bob” and Eleanor M. (Cauley) Weitzel.

Scott was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in Electronics.

He...

Jan 14, 2021

Mary Beth Hampson, 79, of Bridgeville, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born August 22, 1941 in Canonsburg; the daughter of the late Walter E. “Bud” and Elizabeth W. “Mina” (Scherer) Hampson.

Mary Beth was a 1959 graduate of McDonald High School and graduated in 1963 from Indiana...

Jan 7, 2021

Elizabeth C. Vermeulen, 81, of New Castle, formerly of McDonald, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Quality Life Services of New Castle.

She was born February 11, 1939 in Primrose; a daughter of the late Camille Prosper and Mary (Volpe) Vermeulen.

Liz worked as a nurses aide at Woodland Manor, L&L Person Care in Oakdale...

Jan 6, 2021

Diana M. Berger, 74, of Beaver died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Heritage Valley Hospital of Beaver.

She was born October 16, 1946 in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late George J. and Betty J. (Smedley) Berger.

Diana was a graduate of the Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse...

Jan 6, 2021

Robert Castner, 74, of Waynesburg died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born March 7, 1946 in McDonald; a son of the late Alfred Castner and Margaret (Matalik) Castner of Canonsburg.

Mr. Castner formerly worked as a bottler for the former Kimberland Dairy in Hickory.

He was...

Jan 1, 2021

Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Laughlin, 71, of Cecil Township died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Victoria Manor of Oakdale.

She was born September 14, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI; the daughter of the late Elmer and Arline (Mueller) Rother.

Sandy was a marketing associate for Cutler Hammer before her retirement.

On October 24, 1998, she...

Dec 27, 2020

Martha D. ” Mimzie” McAdams, 73, of Oakdale, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020.

She was born January 3, 1947 in McDonald; a daughter of the late Gladys and Henry Zombeck.

Martha was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. She retired as a registered nurse.

“Mimzie” loved gardening, crocheting, and spending time...

Dec 18, 2020

Harry lee Moss, 73 of McDonald, passed away Friday December 18, 2020.

He was born September 20, 1947 in Cecil Township; a son of Hezekiah and Nadine Paige Moss.

Mr. Moss was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School class of 1966.

Harry retired in 2013 from the Cleveland Clinic as an Area...

Dec 2, 2020

Jean Moran (Catherine Regina McLaughlin Moran)

It is hard to put into words a life so well lived…

Jean Moran was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.  Married to her sweetheart, Jim Moran, on May 11, 1942, Jean started a journey and legacy to be remembered by many.

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Nov 30, 2020

Dorothy Jean Heiber, of Oakdale (South Fayette Township), died Monday, November 30, 2020.

She was born August 27, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Henry Heiber and the late Velma Williams.

Dorothy was a longtime employee of AON Risk Solutions and will be missed by her AON friends.

Dorothy loved dogs...

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...