Obituaries

Aug 3, 2017

Michael J. Komec, Jr., 65, of McDonald, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 30, 1952 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Michael S. and Elizabeth (Bondi) Komec.

Mr. Komec last worked as a mechanic’s helper at Russell Industries in Bridgeville. After that, he worked as a truck driver...

Jul 23, 2017

Cindy Lou (Taylor) Coupe, 60, of McDonald, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was was born September 12, 1956 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Louis F. Taylor and Alice Marie (Augustine) Caltumo of McDonald.

Ms. Coupe was a 1974 graduate of Fort Cherry High...

Jul 19, 2017

Carol L. McGee, 61, of Carnegie, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born November 2, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Stanley Tuminski and the late Margie (Schaffer) McCloud.

Mrs. McGee worked in personal home care for much of her life and most recently worked...

Jul 4, 2017

Robert Dale Rusiskie, 59, of McDonald, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born February 22, 1958 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Felix and Dorothy M. (Moore) Rusiskie.

Mr. Rusiskie worked as a flight attendant for U.S. Airways for 30 years before taking an early retirement.

He enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2017

Scott Allen Albertini, 53, of McDonald, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

He was born November 6, 1963 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Carl J. and Lois M. (Oates) Albertini.

Mr. Albertini was a 1982 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

He worked as a senior supervisor for Specialized Professional Services Inc....

Jun 18, 2017

Gilbert R. Kovach, 82, of McDonald, died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born March 4, 1935 in Imperial, a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Turscan) Kovach.

Mr. Kovach was the founder of Kovach Body Shop in McDonald and operated the business until his retirement in...

Jun 10, 2017

Evelyn “Joy” Smith, 80, of McDonald, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born November 1, 1936, in Sturgeon, a daughter of the late Archie D. and Susana (Thompson) Scott.

Mrs. Smith was a graduate of McDonald High School class of 1954. Following her graduation, she worked for several local businesses in...

Jun 2, 2017

Nancy L. Mansfield, 70, of McDonald, North Fayette Township, died Friday, June 2, 2017.

She was born January 9, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Joe and Marie (Catrain) May.

Mrs. Mansfield worked for PNC bank for over 20 years.

She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking,...

May 24, 2017

Daniel Shiel, 88, of McDonald died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Donnell House of Washington.

He was born January 13, 1929 in Frum, WV, a son of the late William P. and Maude (Smith) Shiel.

Mr. Shiel served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He worked as an ambulance attendant for...

May 23, 2017

Carole Jean Powell, 80, of McDonald died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Washington Hospital.

She was born July 12, 1936 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Carl J. and Edna (Redd) Powell.

Miss Powell was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and also enjoyed listening to Johnny Mathis.

Surviving are five sisters,...

May 12, 2017

Catherine R. McConnell, 89, of Canonsburg, died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born July 2, 1927 in Collier Township, the daughter of the late Joseph Albert and Stella (Sulecki) Snyder.

Mrs. McConnell was a homemaker.

She enjoyed reading.

On November 6, 1948, she married Robert...

May 12, 2017

Becky Lynn Sabo, 54, of Imperial, died, Friday May 12, 2017.

She was born January 31, 1963 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Willard J. and Elsie R. (Williamson) Jenkins.

Mrs. Sabo was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1981. She was the manager of the Bar and Banquet Hall of...

May 11, 2017

Mildred Dhanse, 90, of Canonsburg, formerly of McDonald, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Asbury Heights of Mt. Lebanon.

She was born July 14, 1926 in Burgettstown, a daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Pickolic) Hook.

Mrs. Dhanse worked as a secretary for Pella Window and Door until she retired in 1958.

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May 7, 2017

William E. Daniels, 89, of McDonald, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born December 12, 1927 in McDonald, a son of the late Rupert H. and Teresa C. (Whalen) Daniels.

Mr. Daniels worked as a millwright for 35 years at Shenango Corporation, Neville Island.

He...

May 1, 2017

Leroy H. Bennett, 83, of Midway, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017.

He was born in Avella, PA on July 31, 1933. He is the son of the late Frank and Snova Bennett.

Mr. Bennett retired from the Climax Molybdenum Company in Langeloth, PA, many years ago.

He was a Jehovah’s...

Apr 26, 2017

Richard Dean Plance, 62, of Midway, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 19, 1954 in Sewickley, a son of the late Donald L. and Pauline E. (Robertson) Plance.

Mr. Plance served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed at McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, West Germany...

Apr 26, 2017

Hendrix Robert Barnhart, infant son of Michelle Lynn Semulka and Trevor Robert Barnhart of Wellsburg WV, died April 26, 2017. Also surviving are a sister, Gianna Barnhart of Wellsburg, WV; maternal grandparents, Pam and John Semulka of Follansbee WV; and paternal grandparents, Robert and Dolores Barnhart of Wellsburg WV. Services are private and under the direction of Nation Funeral...

Apr 26, 2017

Doris Jean Rossi, 87, formerly of Hickory, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

She was born February 8, 1930 in McConnell’s Mills, a daughter of the late Robert and Josephine (Howcroft) Melone.

Mrs. Rossi was a Housekeeper for Mt. Pleasant Township for many years. She also worked as a waitress for several restaurants in Hickory.

Apr 10, 2017

William P. “Bill” Stephens 75, of McDonald, died on April 10, 2017.

He was born August 18, 1941 in Pittsburgh, son of William P. and Beulah (Miller) Stephens

On April 4, 1964 he married Janey Rae (Masquelier) who survives.

Mr. Stephens was a graduate of Crafton High School, then went on to serve...

Apr 9, 2017

Alice E. Robertson, 85, of North Fayette Township, on Sunday April 9, 2017.

She was born December 23, 1931 in North Fayette Township, a daughter of Louis and Elnora Sparkenbaugh Favand.

Mrs. Robertson loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also had a love for animals.

On October 23, 1954, she married William...