Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Donna M. Cammon 69, of McDonald, passed, Monday September 7, 2020.

She was born April 17, 1951 in Washington; a daughter of Frank and Donna Fullum Brown.

She was the wife of the late Austell Cammon.

Surviving are a son, Darren Cammon of GA;  a brother, Robert L. Brown of Moon Twp; and...

Sep 6, 2020

Jeffrey M. Denny Sr. age 65, of McDonald, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

He was born April 27, 1955 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Mark Jules and Evelyn Margaret Hagerman.

Jeff was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1973. He then worked for...

Aug 30, 2020

Nicholas “Nick” Scarfo Jr.

Nicholas “Nick’ Scarfo Jr.  93, of Burgettstown, passed, August 30, 2020.

He was born May 9, 1927 in McKeesport; a son of Joseph and Margaret Principatto Scarfo.

Mr. Scarfo was a Veteran serving in the United States Army. He then worked for Starvaggi Industries in Weirton WV....

Aug 24, 2020

Dennis F. Catrain, 66, of Oakdale Boro, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born May 18, 1954 in Canonsburg; a son of Helen J. (Mike) Catrain of McDonald and the late Frank J. Catrain.

Mr. Catrain was a 1972 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

He loved to...

Aug 20, 2020

Lawrence R. “Larry” Stewart Sr., died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville.

He was born June 28, 1937 in McKeesport; a son of Clyde E. Stewart II and Bessie A. Weinel Diggins.

Mr. Stewart was the proprietor of Stewart’s Auto in McDonald until his retirement.

He was a former member of...

Aug 12, 2020

Elizabeth “Libby’’ Bruce, 92, formerly of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center, Bridgeville.

She was born November 11, 1927 in Keystone; a daughter of Wilfred Bert and Sarah Couchenour Brown.

Mrs. Bruce was a graduate of Burgettstown High School class of 1945. She worked for 26 years at...

Aug 11, 2020

Donna Kowalo, 74, of Bulger passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

She was born August 29, 1945; a daughter of the late Roy A. and Shirley Lillian Hooker Snatchko.

Donna was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1963 and then went on to the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy.

Mrs. Kowalo was...

Aug 6, 2020

Diane M. Briggs

Diane M. Briggs 74, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

She was born July 31, 1946 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Aimable and Emily Vidal Pensis.

Diane was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed watching TV.

Surviving are two children Michael Pensis of McDonald...

Jul 27, 2020

George Meerdo, 82 of Bulger, passed away peacefully July 27th at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Cherry Valley, a son of Michael and Anna Roman Meerdo.

George attended Union High School and was a 1955 graduate. He worked as a laborer at American Bridge, Kerotest, and Canteen Food and Vending,...

Jul 22, 2020

Agnes M. Brown 91, of Sturgeon, passed Wednesday July 22, 2020.

She was born February 2, 1929; a daughter of Lawrence and Bertha Kavcic.

Agnes was a member of the SNPJ in Midway. She enjoyed working on any type of puzzle, gambling at the Casino, and listening to country music.

On May 28,...

Jul 6, 2020

Joann L. Bennett, 70, of McDonald, died Monday, July 6, 2020 in her home.

She was born July 23, 1949 in Washington County; the daughter of the late Joseph and Leona (Phillips) Delpiere.

Mrs. Bennett was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. She attended Waynesburg College, where she earned a degree in education.

Jul 3, 2020

Mary Ann Johnen, 95, of McDonald, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Southmont Campus of Presbyterian Senior Care where she has resided for six years.

She was born April 12, 1925 in McDonald; a daughter of Joseph J. and Mary Collignon Johnen.

Mary Ann was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. She enjoyed playing...

Jun 28, 2020

Helen M. Hampson, 101, of McDonald died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center.

Helen was born May 31, 1919 in Sturgeon. She is the daughter of the late James and Sophie (Palarcik) Tropeck.

She was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, McDonald, a member of the Blue Army and a...

Jun 20, 2020

Esther Mae Wilson, 84, of McDonald died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Washington.

She was born October 12, 1935 in Columbus, OH. She is the daughter of the late Paul Nation and the late Birdella Nettie (Emerick) Stitsel.

Esther was a retired Nurse’s Aide.

She enjoyed flowers, baking and cooking; and loved spending...

Jun 11, 2020

Edward Thomas Salmon, 75, of Heidelberg died Thursday, June 11, 2020 in St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born September 16, 1944 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Edward and Helen (Kupstus) Salmon.

Mr. Salmon worked as a bus driver for the Port Authority for 25 years, retiring in 2003.

...

Jun 9, 2020

Donald G. “Speedy” Reed

Mt. Pleasant Twp. Supervisor

Donald G. “Speedy” Reed 75, of Hickory, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family in his home on June 9, 2020 following a long illness.

He was born December 31, 1944 in Frederick, MD; a son of George M. and Ida Mae Raab Reed....

Jun 8, 2020

Helen Irene Grimes Loughman

Helen Irene Grimes Loughman, 87, of McDonald, was called quietly home, Monday, June 8, 2020.

She was born April 13, 1933; a daughter of Clarence and Bertha McCullough Grimes.

Helen was a graduate of Waynesburg High School Class of 1951. She then went on to nursing school...

May 20, 2020

Victor Raymond “Monie” Sarinana

Victor Raymond “Monie” Sarinana age 64, of McDonald, passed, Wednesday, May 21, 2020.

He was born April 11, 1956 in Covina, CA; a son of the late Raymond Ontiveros and Joan Clementina Willis Sarinana.

Mr. Sarinana was graduate of Azusa High School. He served in the United States Army....

May 13, 2020

Lillian Stewart, of McDonald, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, and she remained ageless.

She is the daughter of the late Carmello and Antoinetta Tornabene of Primrose.  She was a devoted wife to her husband Emile Stewart of McDonald until his death in 1998.  She is survived by her sisters, Angie Taborski and Connie Walker; and...

May 10, 2020

Joseph Lee Stuckwish Wilkinson

Joseph Lee Stuckwish Wilkinson age 28, of McDonald, died, Sunday, May 10, 2020.

He was born January 9, 1992 in Weirton; a son of James Wilkinson and the late Tina Lee Wilson.

Joseph’s passion was music. He loved playing his guitar.

Surviving are his grandmother Esther Wilson...