Obituaries

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’...

Dec 2, 2019

Harry G. Clark, 87, of McDonald, died Monday, December 2, 2019.

He was born September 26, 1932 in Midway; a son of John Robert and Hazel (Russell) Clark.

Mr. Clark was a graduate of Midway High School. After serving in the United States Army he went to school and became a barber.

He,...

Nov 28, 2019

Richard G. “Dick” Cowden, 88, of McDonald, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 6, 1931 in Hickory; a son of Harry W. and Grace E. (Schaffer) Cowden.

Mr. Cowden was a graduate of Hickory High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

Nov 23, 2019

Donna Jean Hradil, 66, of Bulger, died Saturday, November 23, 2019.

She was born July 2, 1953 in Washington; a daughter of the late Jim and Lucille (McCalmont) Miller.

Donna was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1971. She received her Associates Degree from the University of California.

Mrs. Hradil...

Nov 18, 2019

Daniel A. Rich, 83, of Pittsburgh, formerly of McDonald,  died November 18, 2019.

He was born January 24, 1936  in Alexandria VA; a son of Anthony and Estelle “Stella” (Striganovicz) Rich.

Mr. Rich was a graduate of McDonald High School. He was a florist, for 43 years at Rich’s Flower and Greenhouse in McDonald, then...

Nov 14, 2019

Thomas Joseph Drosdick, 67, of Oakdale; North Fayette Twp., passed away on Thursday morning, November 14, 2019 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born on December 28, 1951 a son of the late Andrew and Caroline (Barish) Drosdick.

A graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, he worked as a Manager for Home Depot in...

Nov 10, 2019

Sharon Campbell, 66, of Bulger, died Sunday, November 10, 2019.

She was born August 19, 1953 in Washington; a daughter of the late Fred and Gloria (Hancock) Holmes.

Mrs. Campbell was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. She was a team leader for Giant Eagle in the floral department in Kennedy and Robinson Township ...

Nov 9, 2019

Robert “Bob” Allen Pascoe, 47, of Scott Twp., passed, Saturday, November 9, 2019.

He was born April 20, 1972 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Richard O. Pascoe Jr. and Nancy Anne Sole.

Robert was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

Robert worked as a cook at Bak’n in Carnegie.

Nov 7, 2019

Roger D. “Frog” McElhaney Jr. 82, of McDonald, passed Thursday, November 7, 2019.

He was born January 25, 1937 in Cecil; a son of Roger D. Sr. and Leona McMillan McElhaney.

Mr. McElhaney was a graduate of McDonald High School Class of 1955 and then served in the United States Army.

Roger worked...

Nov 4, 2019

Pauline Meehan, 93, of South Fayette Twp., passed peacefully, Monday, November 4, 2019.

She was born March 24, 1926 in Slovan; a daughter of James and Teresa Troples Skoff.

Pauline was a lifelong member of St. Patrick R.C. Church in Noblestown . She was devoted to her family and loved her grandchildren. Pauline would put...

Nov 2, 2019

Michaele K. Eder, 73, of Mt. Lebanon, passed suddenly, Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was born May 15, 1946 in McDonald; a daughter of the late William and Virginia (Little) Kielman.

Mrs. Eder was Registered Nurse for over 50 years. She graduated with a master’s degree from Duquesne in Health Care Administration. She was faculty...

Nov 1, 2019

Mary Jo Woodcook

Mary Jo Woodcook, 67, of Cuddy, passed, Friday, November 1, 2019.

She was born June 10, 1952 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Anthony and Olive Dewalt Noviski.

Mary Jo was a custodian for the state working at area state hospitals for over 30yrs. She retired in 2009.

She...

Oct 29, 2019

J. Richard Masquelier, age 90, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born March 24, 1929 in McDonald; a son of Julien A. and Sophia Stemmler Masquelier.

Mr. Masquelier was a Korean War veteran who served in the United States Navy. He received his...