Obituaries

May 8, 2024

Mary Etta Snyder, of Hudson OH, died peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic - Justin T. Rodgers Care Facility, of Akron, OH on May 8, 2024.

Mary lived in Hudson, OH for 4.5 years at the Hudson Grande Assisted Living Facility. However, her lifetime home was in Cherry Valley, McDonald, PA for over 64 years.

She...

May 3, 2024

Dennis “Denny” Cooper, age 81, of McDonald, passed at home on Friday, May 3, 2024.

He was born November 19, 1942 in Washington; a son of William and Anna Hennon Cooper.

Denny was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, class of 1960, where he excelled in football and basketball.

He then attended...

Apr 27, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Gardiner Jr., age 90, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Coraopolis, PA.

He was born on July 8, 1933, in McDonald; a son of Joseph and Lydia Mae Nevergall Gardiner.

On October 22, 1955, he married Lois Marlene Donaldson, who passed, April 17, 2001.

Joe was drafted into...

Apr 18, 2024

Philip E. “Uncle Phil” Walker, age 71 of Bulger, formerly of Southview, passed Thursday, April 18, 2024.

He was born September 28, 1952 in Canonsburg; a son of Ruth Thompson.

Phil was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1972. He worked as a laborer for Union Forge where he made mine bolts...

Apr 5, 2024

Timothy “Tweet” Kretzler age 69, of McDonald, passed on Friday, April 5, 2024.

He was born May 14, 1954 in Sewickley; a son of the late George Kretzler and Sarah P. McFarren Bray.

Tim lived life to the fullest. He loved making people laugh. He enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, building puzzles, and spending time...

Mar 21, 2024

Dorothy, Ann Irwin, age 93, of McDonald, died peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 27, 1930 in Sturgeon PA; a daughter of the late Anthony Bicusky and Helen Iglar Waz.

On July 9, 1949, she married, John H. Irwin who survives. They have been married for...

Mar 6, 2024

Douglas James Budavich, 67, of Carnegie, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice of Beaver.

He was born on July 24, 1956 in Pittsburgh; a son of Edward and Elizabeth Hennick Budavich.

Douglas had a passion for life, keeping things orderly, and enjoying every moment. He loved helping his parents at any of...

Mar 3, 2024

Anne R. Anestis, age 96, of McDonald, passed Sunday, March 3, 2024.

She was born June 11, 1927 in Langeloth, PA; a daughter of Joseph and Katherine Krynak Rash.

Anne was a graduate of Burgettstown High School.  She then received her Bachelor’s and Masters from the University of Pittsburgh. Anne taught 5th grade at Chartiers...

Jan 9, 2024

Alice G. Svihla, age 91, of McDonald, passed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

She was born October 15, 1932; a daughter of Lewis and Margaret Berthold Tudas.

Alice was a graduate of Carnegie High School.

In 1970 she married Abel Svihla who passed in 1989.

Alice enjoyed gambling, especially scratch off...

Jan 5, 2024

Robert "Bob" John Growden Sr., age 89, of Midway, passed on January 5, 2024 in Charlottesville,VA.

He was born on February 1, 1934; a son of Harry and Mabel Wolfe Growden.

Mr. Growden was a truck driver for 30 years and  he retired in 1992.

Bob was a member of the Midway Volunteer...

Jan 4, 2024

Frank LeRoy Nogasky, 88, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

He was born August 28, 1935 in McDonald, a son of Frank and Florence Caynon Nogasky.

Surviving is a sister, Dorothy Shiel of McDonald, a brother in-law, Walter Neil of McDonald; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A...

Dec 29, 2023

George Gene Baker, 61, of Burgettstown; Cross Creek Twp., passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in the Weirton Medical Center.

He was born on September 24, 1962 in Pittsburgh, one of twelve children to Rose Domick Baker of Burgettstown and the late Harry Baker.

He was a 1982 graduate of the Burgettstown High School....

Dec 9, 2023

Barbara Salomon age 83, of Mt. Pleasant Twp., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

She was born June 29, 1940 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Charles and Martha Schattauer Graham.

Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Dec 9, 2023

Helen J. Catrain age 94, of McDonald, passed Saturday, December 9, 2023.

She was born January 14, 1929; in Joffre, PA; a daughter of Joseph and Sophie Abood Mike.

Mrs. Catrain was a graduate of Union High School, Burgettstown, PA. She was a life-long member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, now known as...

Dec 6, 2023

Charles J. “Bimbo” Foley Sr., age 67, of Bulger, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the comforts of his home on the family farm surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born September 4, 1956; a son of Louis “Put” Foley II and Betty Pershina Foley, who survives.

Charles was...

Nov 22, 2023

Charles Meade McKee Jr. age 82, of McDonald, passed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

He was born September 22, 1941 in McDonald; a son of Charles Meade Sr. and Gertrude Mucha McKee.

Mr. McKee was a graduate of McDonald High School, class of 1959. This was the last class to graduate from McDonald,...

Nov 16, 2023

Devonia Evelyn “Ann” Chatman, of Washington, PA,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

She was born January 6, 1935 in Chattanooga, TN; a daughter of Clarence and Tinie Burrell Adams.

On September 1, 1962 she married Alexander “Alex” Chatman Sr., who passed on November 15, 2007.

Ann was a...

Nov 12, 2023

Carole M. Lupka, age 91, of formerly of Canonsburg, PA. passed on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

She was born May 5, 1932; a daughter of Edward and Mary Warso Budzowski.

Carole was member of Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in Carnegie. She enjoyed reading cook books, crocheting, and working on crossword puzzles.

Nov 11, 2023

John Roman Lucarini, a devoted family man, dedicated to US serviceman, and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away on November 11, 2023, in Ocala, Florida. Born on March 31, 1933, in Montour No. 9, Pennsylvania to Italian immigrant parents, John’s life was marked by service to his country, devotion to his extended family, and a love for the game of...

Nov 9, 2023

Ralph L. Kessler, age 72 of Sturgeon, passed on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was born December 15, 1951; in Sturgeon; a son of the late Sylvester and Helen E. Rance Kessler.

Ralph was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his...