Obituaries

Sep 27, 2019

Henry Taborski, Jr., 91, of McDonald, died peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2019.

He was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Angeline Tornabene Taborski.  He was the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Kozesnik) Taborski; loving father to Patty (David) Buckley and Glenn (Jeannine) Taborski; beloved grandfather “Pap” to Christopher (Suzie) Buckley, Sophia, Henry,...

Sep 25, 2019

Raymond Fehl, 56, of Atlasburg, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 after a four year battle with lung cancer.

He was born February 5, 1963 in Canonsburg; a son of Carmela Scarfo Fehl of Midway and the late Carl R. Fehl.

Mr. Fehl was a 1981 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

He worked...

Sep 23, 2019

Ralph Eugene Loughman, 90, of McDonald, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital.

He was born May 29, 1929; the son of Raymond Eugene and Blanche (McKee) Loughman.

Mr. Loughman served in the US Army Chemical Corps during the Korean War.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and certification to teach...

Sep 15, 2019

John Werner, 43, of Heidelberg, passed Sunday, September 15, 2019.

He was born July 14, 1976 in Pittsburgh; a son of Jeannie Dixon of Heidelberg.

John was a cook at Vinny’s Pizza in Pittsburgh. His hobbies included rapping and haunted houses.

Surviving are four children, Cameron Werner of Brentwood, Breonna, Rayden and Hayleigh...

Sep 2, 2019

Arthur William “RT” Cox, 68, of McDonald, died Monday, September 2, 2019.

He was born August 27, 1951 in Burgettstown; a son of Morgan and Hilda (Cumpston) Cox.

Mr. Cox was a Truck Driver for Dart Trucking.

He loved riding his Harley, enjoyed going to P.M.S. Raceway, traveling and watching the Steelers.

Aug 26, 2019

Eric C. Shephard, 56, of North Fayette Township, died, Monday, August 26, 2019. A dedicated son, brother, and uncle; loving husband, devoted father; and proud father-in-law, he was born June 7, 1963 in Pittsburgh; a son of Alan and Sandra Wolff Shephard of Hickory.

Eric was a 1981 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He then went...

Aug 10, 2019

Frank Lauff, 84, of McDonald, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born June 23, 1935 in McDonald, a son of the late John and Rosetta (Goffart) Lauff.

Mr. Lauff was a 1953 graduate of Midway High School and worked as a steelworker at Shenango Steel for 23 years until 1977.

Aug 7, 2019

Paul C. Battista, 64, of Mt Pleasant Twp., passed Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in his home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born July 30, 1955; a son of Paul Jr. and Margaret Will Battista.

Mr. Battista was the President of his graduating class in 1973, Fort Cherry High School. He was...

Jul 25, 2019

John Verelst, Jr., 84, of Cherry Valley died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at McMurray Hills Manor.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Sturgeon; a son of the late John B. and Minnie (Smith) Verelst, Sr

Mr. Verelst served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war.

He worked for Dravo Steel Co....

Jul 22, 2019

Zackary L. Neil, 29, of Joffre, died Monday, July 22, 2019.

He was born February 24, 1990 in Ohio Valley Hospital; a son of Dawn R. Neil-Sweetie and James Donaldson.

Zackary worked as a union laborer for Local 373.

He enjoyed fishing, music and spending time with his family.

Surviving in...

Jul 16, 2019

Henry Dale Hertzler, 62, of McDonald, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 30, 1956 in Washington, a son of the late Henry George Hertzler and the late Mary Catherine (McKay) Gossett.

Mr. Hertzler was a bricklayer for Ray Marino Patriot Building Company of Robinson Township.

He enjoyed...

Jul 16, 2019

Richard L. Fodse, 74, of Midway, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019

He was born August 29, 1944 in Sturgeon, a son of the late Richard L. Sr. and Mary (Matthews) Fodse.

Mr. Fodse was a graduate of West Allegheny High School and worked in the sanitation and stocking of planes.

He enjoyed football...

Jul 12, 2019

Carol L. Berthold 79, of McDonald, passed Friday, July 12, 2019.

She was born November 4, 1939 in McDonald; a daughter of Carl J. and Marguerite Allison Lohman.

Mrs. Berthold was a graduate of McDonald High School and then received her bachelor’s degree from University of Pittsburgh and her master’s degree, in Library science, from...

Jul 8, 2019

Dianne E. “Dee Dee” Cardillo, 54, of McDonald, passed, July 8, 2019.

She was born November 17, 1964 in Honolulu, HI; a daughter of August Henry Doehre of Gaffney, SC and Matalena Toomalatia of McDonald.

Mrs. Cardillo was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. She worked for Rock Mulch and More in McDonald as...

Jun 30, 2019

Bill Verelst Sr., 82, of Hanover Township went to be with his creator, Sunday, June 30, 2019.

He was born September 25, 1936 in Sturgeon; a son of John B., Sr. and Minnie (Smith) Verelst.

Bill worked as a fork lift operator for over 30 years at J&L steel in Aliquippa.

Bill was...

Jun 12, 2019

Mark W. Brackman 51, of McDonald, passed, Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

He was born August 27, 1967; a son of Boyce Brackman and the late Patricia Marie Powell Brackman.

Mr. Brackman was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1985. He worked for Shenango Steel as a laborer.

Mark enjoyed playing...

May 23, 2019

Betty Jean “Dolly” Lesneski, 86, McDonald, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.

She was born December 27, 1932 in Sturgeon; a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Petel) Garcia.

Mrs. Lesneski was a homemaker.

She had an artistic side and enjoyed painting and drawing. She also enjoyed baking, gardening and reading.

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May 20, 2019

Vinson Kyler Jones, 72, of Coraopolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Vidant Hospital of Greenville, NC.

He was born July 5, 1946 in Baltimore, MD; the son of the late George T. and Esvend (Kyler) Jones.

Mr. Jones earned degrees from both Robert Morris University and Hampton University...

May 20, 2019

Rosemarie G. Rocher, 82, of McDonald, passed, Monday, May 20, 2019.

She was born October 29, 1935 in Midway; a daughter of Marcelin and Camella (Samuel) Rocher.

Ms. Rocher was a 1954 graduate of McDonald High School; a 1958 graduate of Waynesburg College and a 1962 graduate of University of Kentucky with a masters in...

May 16, 2019

John H. “Jack” Penderville, 84, of Cecil Township, went to join the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

He was born June 30, 1934 in Bulger; a son of Felicien and Irene Pape Penderville.

John was a graduate of Union High School class of 1952. He then served in the United States Army. Mr Penderville...