Obituaries

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.

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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...

May 10, 2020

Lewis F. “Butch” Johnson Jr.

Lewis F. “Butch” Johnson Jr. 60, of Burgettstown, died, Sunday, May 10, 2020.

He was born December 12, 1959 in Washington; a son of Helen McMillan of Canonsburg and the late Lewis F. Johnson Sr.

Mr. Johnson was a machine operator for General Electric in Bridgeville for over...

Apr 28, 2020

David Lesneski Jr. 35, of McDonald, died, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

He was born February 1, 1985 in Pittsburgh; a son of David Sr. and Jo-Ellyn Lamb Lesneski.

David was graduate of Canon McMillian High School.

He enjoyed working on cars.

Surviving are two sisters, Dawn (Dale) Kreuer of South Fayette...

Apr 28, 2020

Robert Earl McCutcheon, 77 of Burgettstown, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born September 28, 1942 In Coraopolis, a son of the late Francis and Margaret (Jacobs) McCutcheon. Also, preceding him in death was his brother Dale McCutcheon. On September 30, 1972, he married Kathleen “Kate” Jamison, who survives. Mr. McCutcheon was a member of Mercy Baptist...

Apr 25, 2020

Donald L. “Turtle” Chase

Donald L. “Turtle” Chase, 78, of Bulger, died, Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He was born February 4, 1942 in Washington; a son of George and Harriet Fisher Chase.

Mr. Chase was truck driver and worked for several local trucking companies.

He loved stock car racing, camping and...

Apr 16, 2020

John W. Snider, Sr.

John W. Snider, Sr. 79, of Washington, Pennsylvania and Wesley Chapel, Florida departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

He was born September 13, 1940 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; a son of John Norton and Lucy Ogle Snider.

Mr. Snider served in the United States Airforce.  John began his...

Apr 7, 2020

Blanche R. Slates 82, of McDonald, passed, Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

She was born April 27, 1937 in Sheradan; a daughter of James and Ruth Techemeyer Riker.

Blanche was a graduate of West Allegheny High School class of 1955. She was the first female Supervisor/Secretary of Robinson Township, Washington County.  She then became the assistant...

Apr 4, 2020

James F. “Windy” Windsheimer,  73, of McDonald, passed Saturday, April 4, 2020.

He was born November 1, 1946 in McDonald; a son of John “Dutch” and Margaret “Bobbi” Vinson Windsheimer.

Mr. Windsheimer was Graduate of Fort Cherry High School, class of 1964. He was a Vietnam war veteran, serving in the United States Navy.