Obituaries

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...

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...