Obituaries

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...

Jul 20, 2014

Harry William Crisman, 76, of Oakdale, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Manor Care, Greentree,

He was born October 5, 1937 in Jeannette, a son of the late William H. and Ada (Chew) Crisman.

Mr. Crisman worked as an air craft mechanic for U.S. Airways for 38 years before his retirement.

Jul 16, 2014

John F. “Cowboy” Langhurst, 65, of McDonald, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home.

He was born July 9, 1949 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert A. and Grace Joy (Toward) Langhurst.

Mr. Langhurst was a 1967 graduate of Canon McMillan High School and served in the U.S. Air...

Jul 4, 2014

Michael Tyler Lukan, 22, of McDonald died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born November 29, 1991 in Pittsburgh, the son of Michael Lukan of Rochester and Louise T. (Judge) Lukan of Carnegie.

Mr. Lukan was a graduate of PA Leadership Charter School and a junior...

Jul 3, 2014

Marylou Harris, 52, of Joffre, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born February 9, 1962 in Washington, a daughter of the late David and Lucille (Orison) Harmon.

Mrs. Harris worked as a deli manager for Kmart for 29 years before her retirement.

She was a social member...

Jun 29, 2014

Thelma I. Campbell, 85, of McDonald, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Life Line Hospital of Wintersville, OH.

She was born October 22, 1928 in Burgettstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Lesko) Hallam.

Ms. Campbell worked as a technician at Radio Ear in Hill Station for 33 years before...

Jun 25, 2014

Mildred Louise Powell, 77, of McDonald died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born February 18, 1937 in Doddridge County, WV, a daughter of the late Claude Uriah and Essie Mae (Swigger) Glaspell.

Mrs. Powell worked in housekeeping at the former Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson...

Jun 25, 2014

Ronald L. “Mush” Mindek, 67, of McDonald died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Heritage Valley of Sewickley.

He was born July 8, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant Township, a son of Mariam (Clayton) Mindek of McDonald and the late Nick Mindek.

Mr. Mindek was a 1964 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He...