Obituaries

Dec 1, 2016

Mary C. Gossett, 77,  of McDonald, died Thursday, December 1, 2016.

She was born March 6, 1939 in Oakdale, a daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine Henwood McKay.

Mrs Gossett was a sales clerk for Scio China in Hankey Farms, North Fayette Township for over 8 years.

She enjoyed crocheting and loved...

Nov 25, 2016

Nathaniel Kevin Gardner, 52, of Washington, died Friday, November 25, 2016.

He was born August 24, 1964, a son Florida Jane and the late Flanders L. Gardner.

Mr. Gardner was a volunteer for the Washington City Mission.

Surviving is a brother Flanders Kristopher Gardner of OH; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and...

Nov 11, 2016

Anna Latini, 92, of McDonald, died, Friday November 11, 2016.

She was born June 29, 1924, a daughter of Louis and Filomena (Faricelli) Ciammaichella.

Mrs. Latini was a graduate of Midway High School.

She was a member of Iron’s Memorial Presbyterian Church. She loved singing in the choir, bowling, shopping and spending time...

Nov 8, 2016

Homer Earl Parkison, 78, of McDonald, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home.

He was born November 20, 1937 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Ernest and Grace (Frazier) Parkison.

Mr. Parkison worked on the docks for U.S. Steel and then became an inspector for Quality Rolls Steel Mill. He also worked with...

Nov 3, 2016

Lisa Linkish, 45, of Midway, died Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital.

She was born April 27, 1971 in Washington, a daughter of Kenneth C. “Beau” and Bette Gay (Openbrower) Linkish, of Midway.

Lisa was a Graduate of Fort Cherry High School. She worked in Hotel Management for Red Roof inn and Amerisa...

Nov 1, 2016

Francis John “Frank” Malesky, 74, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016.

He was born January 23, 1942 in Southview a son of the late Frank and Helen (Nackoneczy) Malesky.

Mr. Malesky was a Fort Cherry High School graduate, class of 1960. He loved traveling and gardening.

On November 6, 1978 he married...

Oct 26, 2016

Mary Margaret Dewey, 89, of Midway, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home.

She was born April 1, 1927, the daughter of the late Oscar and Loretta M. (Aites) Schiller. Following the tragic death of her father, her mother married Arthur A. Keeley.

Mrs. Dewey was a nurse’s aide at John J. Kane Hospital...

Oct 24, 2016

Lloyd Alfred, 79, of McDonald, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at Asbury Heights of Mt. Lebanon.

He was born November 17, 1936 in McDonald, a son of the late Walter Waldron and Blanch (Random) Alfred.

Mr. Alfred was a 1954 graduate of McDonald High School. Following high school he began his career as an electrician...

Oct 6, 2016

Lisa L. Speicher, 61, of McDonald, died Thursday, October 7, 2016.

She was born October 27, 1954 in Canonsburg, a daughter of James Alexander and Clara Victoria (Petel) Smith.

Surviving are a son, Scott (Sarah) Allen of Midway; a daughter, Melissa Williams of Carnegie; two brothers, Vern  Smith of McDonald and Dale Smith of Colorado;...

Sep 25, 2016

Marlene B. Carroll 77, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Midway and Ben Avon, died Sunday September 25, 2016.

She was born June 7, 1939 in Pittsburgh a daughter of Thomas  and Goldie (Hampson) Brockman.

Mrs. Carroll was a member of Center U.P. Church in Midway. She loved shopping in Sugarcreek, OH and spending time with...

Aug 28, 2016

George Michael Jasper, 68, of Burgettstown, formerly of McDonald, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Donnell House, Washington.

He was born April 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late George David and Esther Virginia (Kandera) Jasper.

Mr. Jasper was a 1966 graduate of West Allegheny High School.

He worked as...

Aug 21, 2016

Richard Allan "Shorty" Phillips, 65, of McDonald died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 18, 1950 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Richard Adam and Florence June (Stevenson) Phillips.

Mr. Phillips was a 1968 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and served in the U.S. Army during...

Aug 12, 2016

Pete Hradil, 86, of Sturgeon, died, Friday August 12, 2016.

He was born April 18, 1930 in Avella, the son of John and Katy (Husack) Hradil.

Mr. Hradil was a graduate of Aliquippa High School class of 1947 and Geneva College class of 1962. He served in the United States Marine Corps. from 1947 to...

Aug 3, 2016

Stanley Leonard "Stausie" Hans, 57, of Oakdale, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

He was born June 25, 1959 in McKees Rocks, a son of the late William and Alberta (Shagas) Hans.

Mr. Hans was employed by Jay's Auto Body, Carnegie.

He enjoyed painting and working on cars and loved spending time with his...

Jul 26, 2016

George J. Berger, 92, of Raccoon Twp. died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home.

He was born February 25, 1924 in Universal, IN, a son of the late Leon J. and Emelina (Bohey) Berger.

Mr. Berger served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He was an Electrical Supervisor at the former J...

Jul 21, 2016

Robert Yeamans Candee, 88, of Bridgeville died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Country Meadows. Beloved husband of Katherine “Kitty” Candee; father of Robert A. (Juliette) Candee and John (Valerie) Candee; brother of the late William Candee and Lois Seibel; grandfather of Erin Candee, Amber Davis and Amanda Stewart; great grandfather of Julianna Loeffler, Lauralie Davis and Piper Stewart. A...

Jul 17, 2016

Mark Anthony “Toad” Tuminski, 54, of Midway, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born August 23, 1961 in Kennedy Twp., a son of the late Stanley "Lefty" Tuminski and the late Margie (Schafer) Tuminski McCloud.

Mr. Tuminski was a Laborer.

Surviving are four sisters, Carol...

Jul 12, 2016

Beatrice “Bea” Catherine Cerezo former longtime resident of McDonald, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 12, 2016 with her daughters at her side.

She was born March 3rd, 1924 in Presto, the daughter of the Joseph J. Seaman and Catherine Marie Holzapfel-Seaman.

During World War II she worked for General Electric assisting in the war effort....

Jul 8, 2016

Kathryn L. Puskar, 73, of Sturgeon, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Donnell House, Washington.

She was born October 15, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Chester and Elizabeth (Fisher) Multunas.

Mrs. Puskar worked as a clerk for 25 years at the McDonald Pharmacy and then as a produce clerk for 25 years at...

Jul 3, 2016

Frank “Franner” Kulak, 94, of Sturgeon, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 in St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born December 1, 1921, a son of the late John and Mary (Buydasz) Kulak.

Mr. Kulak served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He worked as a steel worker at the former Bethlehem...