Obituaries

Mar 31, 2014

John C. “Jackson -or- Bananas” Banas, 72, of McDonald, died, Monday, March 31, 2014.

He was born December 18, 1941 in Heildelberg a son of the late John Alexander Banas and Margaret Wolozanowicz Medwig.

Mr Banas was a semi-truck driver traveling across the country. He worked for General Cryogenics in Washington, Edmunds trucking in McDonald...

Mar 24, 2014

Naomi R. Brockman, 87, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2014, at McMurray Hills Manor, SNF after a 1 year illness.

She was born on January 2, 1927 in McDonald, a daughter of the late William Jackson and Ruth (Roy) Oates.

On April 11, 1947, she married Clarence H. "Brock" Brockman who survives....

Mar 10, 2014

Carl M. Baldigowski, 74, of Midway, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at his home.

He was born May 31, 1939 in McDonald, a son of the late John J. and Genevieve (Zombeck) Baldigowski.

Mr. Baldigowski worked as a Civilian Employee at the 171st Air Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard in Moon Township for...

Mar 7, 2014

Cheryl Ann Raineri, age 69, of McDonald, died Friday, March 7, 2014 at Donnell House of Washington.

She was born February 6, 1945 in Primrose, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Marie (Horner) Worstell.

Mrs. Raineri was a homemaker and had worked for the former Stylette Plastics, Oakdale for 7 years.

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Feb 27, 2014

Carol J. Masquelier, 79, of McDonald, Cecil Twp., went home to the Lord, Thursday February 27, 2014.

She was born December 25, 1934 in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late John and Edith (Roberts) Fleischman.

Mrs. Masquelier was an Administrative Assistant for Canon McMillan School District. She was a member of the McDonald Presbyterian...

Feb 26, 2014

Margaret “Peggy” Corbett Pelc, 64, of McDonald, Cecil Twp., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 as the result of a tragic house fire.

She was born January 24, 1950 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Anne (McCarthy) Corbett.

Mrs. Pelc worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers...

Feb 25, 2014

Dora Mae "Dot" Pierce, 85, of Oakdale, passed away, Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Pierce; cherished mother of Margaret "Peggy" Clark and Janet L. Pierce; loving grandmother of Tammy (husband John) Donnelly, David (wife Jen) Nejus, Christina (husband Maurice) Nejus, and David Clark; great-grandmother of eight and great-great- grandmother of four. Deceased are...

Feb 25, 2014

Lenora A. Kemp, 62, of McDonald, Cecil Township, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon, with her brother and sister by her side.

She was born April 2, 1951, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Daniel and Paulene Smith Kemp.

Miss Kemp was a 1969...

Jan 31, 2014

Samuel D. Yeager Sr., 52, of McDonald, died, Friday January 31, 2014.

He was born September 13, 1961 in Portland, OR, a son of the late Earl C. and Betty J. (Hayden) Yeager.

Mr. Yeager was a Journeyman Machinist for Cannon Tool in Canonsburg for 24 years.

He was a member of the...

Jan 23, 2014

James L. Johnson, 67, of McDonald died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Washington Hospital.

He was born December 11, 1946 in Frederick, MD, the son of the late James Clinton and Ruth V. (Catron) Johnson.

Mr. Johnson worked in Plant Management at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and retired in 2008.

He was...

Jan 19, 2014

Lillian M. Chappell, 84, of McDonald, died Sunday January 19, 2014.

She was born October 5 1929 in Ellsworth, a daughter of the late John and Mary Polak Pokopac.

Mrs. Chappell was a graduate of Cecil High School, Class of 1948.

On January 15, 1956, she married Ralph Chappell, who survives.

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Jan 15, 2014

Jack L. “J.B.” Bowland, 69, of Hanover Twp. died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home.

He was born October 23, 1944 in McDonald, a son of the late John and Valera (Leary) Bowland.

Mr. Bowland served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member and past Commander of the American...

Jan 13, 2014

Marcella P. Herbst, 92, of McDonald, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at her home.

She was born August 3, 1921 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Patranella (Bush) Navadauskas.

Mrs. Herbst was a homemaker and loved crafting, painting, sewing and word search puzzles. She enjoyed fishing and traveling with family to Maine...

Jan 11, 2014

Ruth E. Douglass, 90, of McDonald, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her home.

She was born October 16, 1923 in Cecil, the daughter of the late James W. and Clara E. (Dumann) McMurray.

Mrs. Douglass was a Nurse’s Assistant and had worked at St. Joe’s Hospital before her retirement.

She was a...

Jan 9, 2014

John D. “Jack" Dempe , 80, of McDonald died Thursday January 9, 2014.

He was born July 28, 1933 in McDonald, a son of Joseph and Lucille (McGinnis) Dempe.

Mr. Dempe was a Pipefitter for J&L Steel in Aliquippa for 29 years and then Quality Rolls in Pittsburgh for 14 years where he retired in...

Jan 8, 2014

Marjore Ducray DeFaveri , 86, of McDonald, died Wednesday January 8, 2014. In St. Clair Hospital.

She was born October 7, 1927 in McDonald, a daughter of Ralph William and Isabelle Benard Ducray.

Mrs. DeFaveri was a McDonald High school graduate.  She worked as a Service Advisor for Bell of PA where she retired in...

Jan 3, 2014

Margaret “Peg” Heirendt, 95, of McDonald, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born March 7, 1918 in Cecil, a daughter of the late Henry and Augusta "Hattie" (Vaurand) Deichler.

Mrs. Heirendt was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

On June 1, 1938, she married...

Dec 22, 2013

John Wilber Carroll, 80, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Midway, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Hospice Of The Valley of Tempe, AZ.

He was born August 10, 1933 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James J. and Agnes B. (McCarthy) Carroll.

Mr. Carroll served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from...

Dec 5, 2013

Frank J. Csuhta, Sr., 93, of Sturgeon, died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at McMurray Hills Manor.

He was born July 29, 1920 in Buffington , a son of the late Mike and Elizabeth (Orris) Csuhta.

Mr. Csuhta was a 1940 graduate of South Fayette High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during...

Nov 20, 2013

Paulene Virginia Kemp, 94, of McDonald, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 surrounded by her family at home.

She was born June 18, 1919 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Rupert and Geneva (Sandidge) Smith.

Mrs. Kemp was a loving mother and homemaker. She also worked for a time as...