Obituaries

Mar 30, 2020

Ronald M. Kramer, 62, of Pleasant Hills, passed unexpectedly, Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born May 28, 1957 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Michael and Catherine Wargo Kramer.

Mr. Kramer was a IT Analyst for BYY Mellon in Pittsburgh for over 10 years.

He is the beloved husband of the...

Mar 29, 2020

Mark Allen Kramer

Mark Kramer, 53, of Avella, Cross Creek Twp, died unexpectedly, Sunday, March 29, 2020.

He was born May 26, 1966 in Pittsburgh; a son of Mary Ann Allen Kramer of McDonald, and the late Michael S. Kramer.

Mr. Kramer was a plumber where he worked for Mongiovi and...

Mar 25, 2020

Michael Joseph Sweetie Sr.

Michael J. Sweetie Sr., 52, of Bulger, passed unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

He was born March 16, 1968 in Washington; a son of Raymond and Sharon Sweetie of McDonald.

Michael was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, class of 1986.He then joined the Stone Mason Union, Local...

Mar 22, 2020

Gloria Jean Yaworski

Gloria Jean Yaworski, 74, of McDonald, passed, Sunday, March 22, 2020.

She was born April 18, 1945 in Washington; a daughter of Andrew and Margaret Pierrard Shotis.

Gloria was a member of Cecil Senior Citizens center where she enjoyed playing bingo. She loved her dogs, cooking and spending time with...

Mar 20, 2020

Barbara Mary Walnoha

Barbara M. Walnoha, 89, of McDonald, passed, Friday, March 20, 2020.

She was born June 4, 1930 in Swansea Wales, UK; a daughter of Leonard and Mae Gould Cox.

Mrs. Walnoha was a secretary for Anderson Equipment, in Bridgeville, for over 25 years.

On May 14, 1955 she...

Mar 16, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Herbst, 67, of McDonald passed away Monday March 16th, 2020, at Canonsburg Hospital, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Virginia was born April 26th, 1952; a daughter of the late Thomas E and Elizabeth M Herbst.

She graduated from Fort Cherry High School in 1970 and received a teaching degree from...

Feb 27, 2020

Philip “Slick” Hainaut, Jr., 88, of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, February 27, 2020 in Canonsburg Hospital due to complications from a car accident on February 10, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1931 a son of the late Teresa Verzillesi Hainaut and Philip Hainaut, Sr. A veteran of the United States Army and Army Reserves,...

Feb 14, 2020

Janice L. Openbrower, 68, of McDonald, died Friday, February 14, 2020 in the Donnell House, Washington.

She was born July 6, 1951 in Mt. Lebanon, a daughter of the late Bernerd Kalucki and the late Margaret “Honey” Hampson.

Janice was a 1969 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and was a homemaker.

She...

Feb 12, 2020

Robert Eugene McCloud, 75, of Bulger, formerly of Sturgeon, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Donnell House in Washington.

He was born June 7, 1944 in Emoryville, WV; a son of James P. and Laura A. (Gregory) McCloud.

Mr. McCloud was a graduate of West Allegheny High School, class of 1963.

He...

Feb 11, 2020

Eugene T. Huey, 68, of Midway died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Washington Hospital.

He was born December 2, 1951 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Lyndale and Lucille (Rizzo) Huey.

Mr. Huey worked as a machinist for Hall Industries on the Southside of Pittsburgh and then B&H Industries in Mt. Oliver.

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Feb 10, 2020

Roy A. Snatchko, 91, of McDonald, died Monday, February 10, 2020.

He was born August 2, 1928 in Sturgeon; a son of Charles and Anna (Kargle) Snatchko.

Mr. Snatchko was a partial owner of the Ace Builder construction company that became Rainbow Supply in Sturgeon.

On February 10, 1945, he married Shirley Lillian...

Feb 1, 2020

Edward R. Hawk, 54, of Aliquippa, died Saturday, February 1, 2020.

He was born March 20, 1965 in Sewickley; a son of Elizabeth Hawk of Indiana, PA and the late Edward Sterner.

Mr. Hawk was a PA State Constable for over 10 years.

On March 21, 2003, he married, Marylee Work, who survives....

Jan 29, 2020

Joshua Lee Bailey, age 35, of Burgettstown, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

He was born June 28, 1984 in Washington; a son of Benjamin and Louanna Flannigan Dawson, both of Burgettstown.

Joshua was a graduate of Burgettstown High School, class of 2003. He worked as a cook for the Waffle House and Wendy’s in Washington....

Jan 22, 2020

Hugh P. “Babe” Walker, 87, of McDonald, passed, Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

He was born May 7, 1932 in Cecil; a son of Thomas and Christina O’Rouke Walker.

Mr. Walker was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army.

Hugh was a Millwright for J&L Steel (later LTV) for 28 years;...

Jan 13, 2020

Kaylee Marie Sterner, 24, of Southview, died Monday, January 13, 2020.

She was born April 11, 1995 in Beaver; a daughter of John Edward and Frances J. (Work) Sterner Sr. of Southview.

Kaylee loved taking care of and riding horses. She also enjoyed duct tape art.

Surviving in addition to her parents are...

Jan 10, 2020

Barbara A. Ackman, 78, of McDonald, died Friday, January 10, 2020.

She was born June 17, 1941 in Midway; a daughter of William and Virginia M. Bain.

Barbara was a graduate from West Allegheny High School class of 1959.

On September 23, 1967, she married Robert L. Ackman, who died November 15, 2015....

Jan 8, 2020

Lindsay P. Lis, 39, of Burgettstown, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian.

She was born September 4, 1980 in Victoria, TX; a daughter of Robert P. (the late Becky) Bosco of Brazoria, TX and Alison (Jason) Law-Ketter of Pittsburgh.

Lindsay was an Iraq war veteran where she served in the United States Army....

Jan 8, 2020

Timothy R. Zombeck, 57, of McDonald, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

He was born, May 6, 1962, in Canonsburg; a son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Adamson) Zombeck.

Tim was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1981. He was a butcher for Nema Food Company in McKeesport.

Mr. Zombeck...

Dec 24, 2019

Ronald E. Kinney age, 61, of Langeloth, PA. passed Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

He was born November 11, 1958 in Oakdale; a son of the late Elmer and Mabel Hans Kinney.

Mr. Kinney was a graduate of  Burgettstown High School. He worked as a truck driver for several trucking companies. He also was a carpenter...

Dec 23, 2019

Sandra Mary “Sandy” Ersek, 76, of McDonald, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Transitions Health Care, Washington.

She was born April 11, 1943 in Washington; the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Kunkle) Almady.

Sandy was a 1961 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and a homemaker.

She was a member of the Ladies’...