Obituaries

Jan 13, 2015

Dona Fae White, 80, of Eighty-four, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Donnell House of Washington.

She was born September 3, 1934 in McDonald, the daughter of the late Charles Peter and Ora Ann (Holland) Bernard.

Ms. White dedicated her life to raising her family in Eighty-four.

Surviving...

Jan 7, 2015

Martha Margaret Moore, 73, of McDonald, died, Wednesday January 7, 2015. She was born November 24, 1941 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret P. (Fuller) McMillian. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker raising her four children. She also cleaned offices for Massero and Frank Setrator in Carnegie. She loved cooking and building puzzles. On March 24 1961,...

Jan 4, 2015

Dee Harriet Nevergall, 94, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of McDonald, died Sunday, January 4, 2015.

She was born November 30, 1920 in Burgettstown, a daughter of the late Harry Gus and Rose (Manos) Barbush.

Mrs. Nevergall was a hairdresser in McDonald for more than 30 years before moving to Florida....

Jan 3, 2015

Mary Lou Mlinac, 89 of Midway, died, Saturday, January 3, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 17, 1925 in McDonald, a daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Gouverneur) Brackman. On July 2, 1948, she married Frank Mlinac, who died February 16, 1984. Mrs. Mlinac loved traveling, shopping and spending time with her family. Surviving are a son,...

Jan 1, 2015

Bernard L. "Bernie" Schultz 80, of McDonald, died, Thursday, January 1, 2015.

He was born April 16, 1934 in Crosby, MN, a son of the late Samuel F. and Iris Virginia (Kenser) Schultz.

Mr. Schultz served in the United States Army. In 1996 he retired as an equipment service EMP for Northwest Airlines after 46...

Dec 23, 2014

Yvonne M. “Bonnie” Johnson, 90, of Oakdale, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born January 31, 1924, a daughter of the late William H. and Angeline (Beard) Lewis.

Mrs. Johnson was a retired teller from Mellon Bank in Crafton. She also was a case...

Dec 18, 2014

Louise G. Young, 95, of McDonald died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her home.

She was born April 28, 1919 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Stephen and Louella (Kerns) Gallagher.

On May 19, 1968, she married Forrest J. Young, who died August 7, 1988.

Mrs. Young worked...

Dec 10, 2014

Shirley Mae Borovich, 68, of Midway, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her home.

She was born December 18, 1945 in McDonald, a daughter of the late James and Julia Edna (Plance) Augustine, Sr.

Mrs. Borovich was a bakery clerk for Giant Eagle in Robinson Township, retiring in 2003.

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Dec 9, 2014

Laverne Darnley Fox, 85, of Bulger, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Ohio Valley Hospital , Kennedy Township.

She was born January 25, 1929 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Emma Lou (Douglas) Chester.

Mrs. Fox retired in 1989 as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Mayview State Hospital where...

Dec 6, 2014

Clifford J. Shaffer, 68, of Bulger, died, Saturday December 6, 2014.

He was born October 27, 1946 in Newburg, WV, a son of the late Dallas M. and Mary M. (Bell) Shaffer.

Mr. Shaffer was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He served in the United States Coast...

Dec 4, 2014

Joshua Christopher Scaff, 28, of N. Fayette Twp. died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at his home.  Beloved son of Christopher Alan (step-mother Terri) Scaff and Candice Lynn Heck (step-father Joe) Blair; brother of Shane D. Scaff and the late Samantha F. Scaff; fiancée of Jenna Marie Larson; grandson of Arthur C. and Sandra L. Scaff and Daniel and Judy...

Dec 3, 2014

Felix M. Piazza 86, of McDonald, died , Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

He was born September 5, 1928,  a son of the late Joseph and Marie (Mazarabba) Piazza.

Mr. Piazza served in the United States Navy and was retired from Universal Steel.

Surviving are a son, John J. Piazza of Edgewater, FL; a...

Dec 1, 2014

Sharon R. Kovach, 64, of McDonald died Monday, December 1, 2014 at her home. She loved cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved mother of Stephen Maderic and Amy (Brian) Cornali; sister of Leisa (Doug) Arbuckle, Jack Newell and Elaine Woodley; friend and former wife of John Kovach; grandmother of Maddi Maderic, Kelly Collusy, Shane, Brooke and...

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...