Obituaries

Nov 26, 2014

Jennifer Lynn Kies, 66, of McDonald died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at her home.

She was born July 28, 1948 in Washington, the daughter of the late Claire and Mary (Williams) Cowden.

Mrs. Kies was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, earned a Bachelor of Science from Muskingum College and a...

Nov 22, 2014

Emil D. Refosco, 60, of McDonald died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born July 13, 1954 in Pittsburgh, the son of Margaret (Kajnak) Refosco of McDonald and the late Emil Refosco.

Mr. Refosco was a 1973 graduate of Ft. Cherry High School and worked for...

Nov 20, 2014

Harriet Ann Clayton, 91, of McDonald died Thursday, November 20, 2014.

She was born March 31, 1923 in Carrick, a daughter of the late Robert Clark and Mary Alice (Jeffries) Simmons.

Mrs. Clayton was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and was a homemaker.

She was a member...

Nov 18, 2014

Dale Allan “Butch” Pruse 75, of McDonald, died, November 18, 2014. Cherished husband of Edith L. James Pruse; loving father of Don (wife Pandora), Kenneth (wife Mischel)  and the late Dale Allan Jr. Pruse; beloved grandfather of Logan, Maddie and Leevon Pruse; beloved brother of Kathy Sikora, Dolores and the late Nadine Virginia. Family will receive friends Thursday, November...

Nov 13, 2014

Betty L. Mills 80, of Cherry Valley, Mt Pleasant Twp. died, Thursday November 13, 2014. She was born February 21, 1934 in Berlin, PA., a daughter of Irvin and Catherine Miller Ohler. On December 3, 1953 she married Raymond I. Mills who survives. Mrs. Mills loved bowling, cooking and crocheting. She also was a member of Silver Sneakers. Surviving...

Nov 9, 2014

Dorothy E. Irwin, 93, of Scott Township, formerly of McDonald, died Sunday, November 9, 2014.

She was born September 12, 1921 in S. Fayette Township, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Murdoch) McDowell.

Mrs. Irwin was a 1939 graduate of McDonald High School and worked as a secretary for Fort Cherry School District...

Nov 9, 2014

Dolores Marie Shoup, 88, of McDonald, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born March 30, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anna (Kreikemyer) Lash.

Mrs. Shoup was a custodian with Ft. Cherry School District until she retired in 2002. She had...

Nov 2, 2014

Stanley Philip Lauff, Sr., 80, of McDonald, died Sunday, November 2, 2014.

He was born June 22, 1934 in Arnold, the son of the late Philip and Anna (Mezynski) Lauff.

In 1954, Mr. Lauff started Lauff Heating and Air Conditioning with his father and operated the business until his retirement in 1999....

Nov 1, 2014

Helen Marie Meerdo, 89, of McDonald, died Saturday, November 1, 2014, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born November 23, 1924, in Bulger, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Salopek Bozicevich.

Mrs. Meerdo was a homemaker.

She was an avid bowler and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. She also loved Polka dancing.

Oct 30, 2014

Bernadine L. Jones, 67, of Coraopolis, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Sewickley Valley Hospital.

She was born June 1, 1947 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Hall) Oden.

Mrs. Jones was a 1965 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and worked as a purchasing coordinator for more...

Oct 23, 2014

Carroll Lee Bish (Engle), 79, passed away in her home with her family at her side on October 23, 2014.

She was born December 21, 1934 in Coraopolis, a daughter of Harry R. R. and Ruth Jane (Swoager) Engle.

Mrs. Bish worked for many years as a manager at the Officers Club at the Nike...

Oct 21, 2014

Rita M. Robson, 79, of McDonald, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born March 7, 1935 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Vermillion) Heinen.

Mrs. Robson worked as a supply clerk for the Oakdale Commissary for 19 years before retiring in 1997.

She enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2014

Ileen A. Scott, 77, of Imperial, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at her home.

She was born December 19, 1936 in McDonald, a daughter of the late George and Martha (Johnston) Scott.

Mrs. Scott was a 1955 graduate of McDonald High School and worked as a prep cook for Westinghouse before she retired in 2001....

Oct 9, 2014

Auguste J. “Augie” Richard, 75, of McDonald, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Greenery Speciality Care Center of Canonsburg.

He was born October 29, 1938 in McDonald, the son of Auguste A. and Romaine (Orben) Richard.

Mr. Richard worked as a foreman for Ryan Homes for 37 years until 1997 and then...

Oct 4, 2014

Barbara Gale Cagnon, 62, of McDonald, died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Center for Compassionate Care of Mt. Lebanon.

Mrs. Cagnon was born December 6, 1951, the daughter of the late Felix and Dorothy Mae (Moore) Rusiskie.

She worked as a machine operator for Duerr Packaging in Imperial for 23 years.

Mrs. Cagnon...

Sep 30, 2014

Robert W. Parris, 80, of Collier Township, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born August 14, 1934 in McDonald, a son of the late Fred and Elva (LeGrand) Parris.

Mr. Parris served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

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Sep 20, 2014

Roberta Anne “Bobbie” Langer, 73 of McDonald, died Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born February 26, 1941 in McDonald, a daughter of Harry and Mary (Hulyk) Sager.

Mrs. Langer was a member of the last graduating class of Cecil High School in 1959, and was a homemaker most of...

Sep 14, 2014

Richard David Dami, 67, of Mt. Pleasant Twp. died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home.

He was born October 4, 1946 in Southview, a son of the late Sereno and Mildred (Rolick) Dami.

Mr. Dami was a 1964 graduate of Canon McMillan High School and served in the U.S. Army during...

Sep 1, 2014

Twila Gallo Rowe Loved dancing and making floral arrangements

Twila Gallo Rowe, 80, of Midway, died Monday, September 1, 2014.

She was born December 7, 1933, a daughter of Samuel and Iva Breegle Gallo.

Mrs. Rowe worked for Woodville State Hospital, Pittsburgh, in housekeeping. She loved dancing and making floral arrangements. Deceased are...

Aug 11, 2014

Vernon J. “Joe” Perkins, 59, of McDonald, died Monday, August 11, 2014 at Forbes Hospice, Pittsburgh.

He was born June 20, 1955 in Canonsburg, a son of Vernon Ross and Irene Victoria (Bennett) Perkins.

Mr. Perkins worked for the Northside Pittsburgh Heinz Plant.

In his youth, he was a star athlete for Canon...