Obituaries

Jan 1, 2018

Evelyn Jean Ganchuk, 81, of McDonald, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Monday January 1, 2018.

Mrs. Ganchuk was born March 24, 1936 in McDonald, a daughter of James and Lillian (Patterson) Robertson.

She was a 1954 graduate of McDonald High School. She worked at several local businesses, one being...

Dec 30, 2017

Martin Leon Plaisted, 68, of Bulger, died, Saturday, December 30, 2017.

He was born February 20, 1949 in Rochester NY, a son of Leah Cooper and the late Leon Bert Plaisted.

Martin was a Vietnam War Veteran, where he served in the United States Army.

Surviving are two sons, Martin L. Plaisted of...

Dec 30, 2017

Charlotte L. “Cookie” Shoup, 75, of Bulger, died Saturday, December 30, 2017.

She was born October 3, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Gilbert and Dorothy (Ebner) Arbuckle.

On July 1, 1960 she married Norman Leroy Shoup who died October 10, 2015.

“Cookie” was an Independent Care Giver. She would help anyone that...

Dec 12, 2017

Mary E. Celich, 92, of N. Strabane Twp. died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Canonsburg Hospital of N. Strabane Twp., PA.

She was born January 7, 1925 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Alexander J. and Mary E. (McDemic) Bogus.

Mrs. Celich was a homemaker and loved playing Yahtzee.

She married Joseph...

Dec 12, 2017

Robert A. Balmer, 95, of Sturgeon, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Genesis Health Care’s Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center.

He was born February 4, 1922 in Sturgeon, a son of the late Jesse Alza and Bertha (Scherer) Balmer.

Mr. Balmer was a graduate of South Fayette High School. He served in the U.S. Army...

Nov 17, 2017

Judith A. Rubin, 78, of Canton Township, died, Friday, November 17, 2017.

She was born July 25, 1939 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Ora (Holland) Benard.

Mrs. Rubin worked for Toys R Us in Washington for over 20 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Kelly Hinde of FL and Tina...

Nov 17, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Mucha, 92, of McDonald, died, Friday, November 17, 2017.

She was born March 8, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Ella (Zalenski ) Mucha.

Ms. Mucha was a graduate of McDonald High School. She worked for Bell Telephone Company as an operator and finished her career working as a reservationist for...

Nov 16, 2017

Maryann Crowe, 77, of Oakdale, passed away, Thursday, November 16, 2017.

She was born April 16, 1940 in McDonald; a daughter of Henry and Ora (Chambond) Margerum.

Mrs. Crowe was a compassionate nurse for over 50 years. She last worked for Mt. Lebanon Manor where she retired in 2012.

She was a member...

Nov 12, 2017

John R. McCarty, age 72, of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2017.

He was born September 13, 1945 in Canonsburg, a son of the late David C. and Blanche (Donaldson) McCarty.

John spent 36 years in public and private administration, including senior level positions in both state and federal governments. He earned his...

Nov 9, 2017

Carl William Bove, 76, of McDonald, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Donnell House of Washington.

He was born November 27, 1940 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Carl Frank and Nancy Lee (Underwood) Bove.

Mr. Bove was a graduate of Connelley Vocational School in 1958 and he earned an Associates Degree in...

Nov 4, 2017

John A. “Tony” Cook, 55, of Burgettstown died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born February 11, 1962 in Sewickley a son of the late Robert W. and Lucille M. (Weber) Cook.

Mr. Cook was the owner operator of Hog Construction Company of Burgettstown for the past 20 years.

He...

Nov 2, 2017

Grace O. “Honey Doll” Richards, 91, of Hickory, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home.

She was born June 18, 1926 in Cecil Township a daughter of the late William R. and Grace (Rehak) Wade.

Mrs. Richards worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone. She also worked as a tour guide for Meadowcroft...

Oct 31, 2017

Regina M. “Jean” Giesy, 76, of McKees Rocks died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Allegheny Health Network Healthcare Inpatient Hospice at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born October 28, 1941 in McKees Rocks and raised in Moon Township, the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary K. (Romick) Klein.

Ms. Giesy was a...

Oct 20, 2017

Marie Rose Fodse, 93, of McDonald. died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care of Washington.

She was born August 10, 1924 in Washington County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Celina (DuBois) Hutchinson, Sr.

Mrs. Fodse was a homemaker.

She was past president of the former McDonald Women’s Club, and elder of the former Calvary Presbyterian Church, McDonald (where...

Oct 6, 2017

Chadwyck Lee “Wyck” Anderson, 34, of Carnegie, a kind and loving soul, went to rest in peace with the Heavenly Father on Friday, October 6, 2017.

He was born October 1, 1983 to Sheila Rae (James) Ragland of Carnegie and Leon C. (Pamela) Anderson of McDonald.

Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Carlynton High School...

Sep 26, 2017

Nestor H. Gilbert, 85, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

He was born December 4, 1931, a son of the late Nestor and Gertrude (Lindley) Gilbert.

Mr. Gilbert was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the United States Army. He also was a life member of the McDonald Volunteer...

Sep 24, 2017

John A. "Jack" Whittle

John A. Whittle of Collier Twp. died Sunday September 24, 2017.

He was born October 18, 1993 in New Bedford, MA; a son of Joseph and Esther Baldwin Whittle.

On July 17, 2004 he married Elaine Jamison who survives.

Surviving is a step-son Doug (Jennifer) Jamison of...

Sep 11, 2017

Ralph E. “Joe” Snider, 76, of McDonald, Cecil Township, died Monday, September 11, 2017.

Mr. Snider was born July 8, 1941 in Hundred, WV. He is the son of the late Lloyd and Mary (Farrell) Snider.

On December 30, 1966, he married Gladys Scott who died on July 18, 2005.

Mr. Snider was...

Aug 27, 2017

Carole K. Soubie, 71, of Conneaut Lake died Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born June 30, 1946 in Oakdale a daughter of the late Lloyd and Wilma (Cadoul) Kirk.

Mrs. Soubie was a graduate of West Allegheny High School and the former Duff’s Busines School, Pittsburgh.

She was...

Aug 22, 2017

Keith T. Snedeker, 59, of Hickory died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 14, 1957 in Washington, the son of the late Thomas Ross Snedeker and Shirley (Bistarkey) Darras of Southview.

Mr. Snedeker worked as a truck driver for Penn DOT for 30 years.

He enjoyed hunting and...