Obituaries

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...

May 14, 2019

Charlotte J. “Boots” Tigner, 79, formerly of Midway, passed, Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

She was born November 28, 1939 in Midway; a daughter of Clarence and Julia Reed Tigner.

Ms. Tigner was a graduate of Midway High School. In 1957 she was employed by Gulf Oil as a purchasing director. She then worked for the...

May 12, 2019

Mary Ann Moore 77, of McDonald, N. Fayette Twp., passed, Sunday, May 12, 2019.

She was born May 24, 1941 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Mickey and Julia Bates Olshinsky.

Mrs. Moore was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. She was a member of the McDonald United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at...

May 8, 2019

Robert “Hatchett” Darnley, 73, of McDonald, passed, Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

He was born September 25, 1945 in McDonald; a son Fred and Esther Nelson Darnley.

Mr. Darnley worked for Mosites as a laborer and driver.

In November of 1969, he married, Karen S. Darnley, who passed, June 10, 2015.

Robert...

May 7, 2019

Carole Garcia 78, of McDonald, passed,  Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born December 27, 1939 in Carnegie; a daughter of Otto and Margaret Fink Mikus.

Mrs. Garcia was a graduate of Scott Twp. High School. She worked at St. Clair hospital as a secretary.

Carole enjoyed scratch off tickets,...

May 4, 2019

George L. Voloskie, Sr., 79, a lifelong resident of Sturgeon, passed away on Saturday morning, May 4, 2019 in Broadmore Senior Living, Bridgeville with his loving family by his side.

He was born on February 22, 1940 in Sturgeon, son of the late Stanley and Marie Reinstadtler Voloskie.

George was a graduate of West Allegheny...

Apr 27, 2019

Ralph J. Parrish 78, formerly of McDonald, died, Saturday, April 27, 2019.

He was born July 16, 1940 in Pittsburgh; a son of Ralph and Norma Minaham Parrish.

Mr. Parrish served in the United States Marine Corp for 6 yrs. After his honorable discharge he worked for the Port Authority as a bus driver for...

Apr 18, 2019

Alice M. Caltumo 84, of McDonald, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her home.

She was born December 30, 1934 in McDonald; a daughter of James J. Augustine and Julia Edna Plance Augustine.

Mrs. Caltumo was a graduate of McDonald High School class of 1952. She worked a few years at RCA in Houston....

Apr 13, 2019

Lee E. Henke Sr. 43, of Hickory, passed away, Saturday, April 13, 2019.

He was born January 14, 1976 at Ohio Valley Hospital; a son of Christine Naleppa Henke of Bulger, and the late James J. Henke.

Lee was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1994. He then worked for his father...

Apr 2, 2019

Randy D. Taylor, 60, of McDonald, lost his battle with cancer, Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

He was born December 10, 1958 in Canonsburg; a son of Alice Augustine Taylor Caltumo of McDonald, and the late Louis F. Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1976. He first worked for...

Mar 24, 2019

Barbara L. Galbraith 95, formerly of McDonald, died, Sunday, March 24, 2019.

She was born November 10, 1923 in McDonald; a daughter of John and Harriet (Fayolle) Ceyrolles.

Mrs. Galbraith was a graduate of McDonald High School. She worked as a pay clerk for Pittsburgh Coal, Midland Mine.

On July 12, 1946, she...

Mar 24, 2019

Margaret DeVos 90, of McDonald, died at home, Sunday, March 24, 2019.

She was born November 18, 1928 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Charles Sr. and Emma Ramsey Martin.

On January 19, 1951, she married Donald H. DeVos, who died September 25, 2012.

Mrs. DeVos enjoyed crafting and traveling with her husband.

Mar 20, 2019

Alice M. Donaldson, 84, of Bridgeville, formerly of McDonald, passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

She was born November 16, 1934 in Southview; a daughter of Guy and Sophie Malesky Porter.

Mrs. Porter was a graduate of Midway High school.

Alice worked as a nurse’s aide for over 25 years at St. Clair...