Obituaries

Jun 15, 2014

Thelma H. Russell, 90, of McDonald, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at McMurray Hills Manor.

She was born October 27, 1923 in Yukon, a daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Hoffman) Wagner.

Mrs. Russell was a 1943 graduate of Burgettstown High School and worked for her brother until she got married in 1946....

Jun 14, 2014

Jeanne Whitehead Lowther, born October 16, 1928, died June 14, 2014.

Jeanne was the loving wife of Edward Lowther, Jr, the loving mother of Sue, Linda, and Ed Lowther, all of whom pre-deceased her, the loving step-mother of Scott, Gwyn, and Claire Cready, and the loving grandmother of Matthew, Karla, and Kerry Demski,...

Jun 8, 2014

Deborah Sweat Verelst of Paris, PA went peacefully to be with her God on Sunday, June 8, 2014, after an intense 10 week battle with lung cancer.

She was born August 10, 1957 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Harding) Sweat.

Deborah was a proud member of...

Jun 4, 2014

Agnes M. Svihla, 92, of McDonald, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Manor Care, McMurray.

She was born May 20, 1922 in Carnegie, a daughter of the late John and Pauline (Garjavic) Petel.

Mrs. Svihla worked at the former Western Center, Canonsburg for 18 years before retiring in 1983.

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May 24, 2014

Beverly Jayne “B.J.” Cook, 58, of McDonald, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Kindred Hospital of Oakdale.

She was born September 25, 1955 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Howard and Grace (England) Lamb.

Mrs. Cook was a home maker. She was a graduate of Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and had worked...

May 23, 2014

Jane Marshall McRae, 93, of McDonald, died Friday, May 23, 2014, in Washington Hospital.

She was born February 8, 1921, in Enlow, a daughter of the late Charles and Zula Madge Robinson Marshall.

Mrs. McRae was a graduate of Indiana State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in home economics. She was a teacher...

May 11, 2014

Elizabeth M. Herbst 84, of McDonald, died, Sunday, May 11, 2014.

She was born June 11, 1929 in McKee’s Rocks, a daughter of Victor and Elizabeth Soissong Meyers.

Mrs. Herbst was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church in McDonald where she served on the Altar Society and Ladies of Charity.

She loved...

May 9, 2014

Edward M. Panizza Sr.

Edward M. Panizza Sr. 89, formally of McDonald, died, Friday, May 9, 2014.

He was born July 15, 1924 in Bridgeville, a son of John and Josephine Sasso Panizza.

Mr. Panizza was a WWII veteran where he served in the United States Navy. Once discharged, he became a self-employed...

Apr 26, 2014

Chester Wasik, 89, of McDonald, died Saturday, April 26, 2014.

He was born October 23, 1924 in Atlasburg, a son of Stanley and Jenny (Klimas) Wasik.

Mr. Wasik worked as a steel worker for 30 years at U.S. Steel in Ambridge before retiring in 1984. He was a member of the U.S.W.A....

Apr 22, 2014

Tiffany Anne Goffart, 43, of McDonald, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her home.

She was born November 16, 1970 in Mt. Lebanon, a daughter of the late Garry Goffart and Nannette Baier (stepfather, William) Contos of Oakdale.

Also surviving are a son, Ryan J. Stankowski of McDonald; a daughter, Madison E....

Apr 17, 2014

Marvin Roland Lewis, Sr., 79, of McDonald, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born January 19, 1935 in Idlewood, a son of Matthew and Alzenia (Heath) Lewis.

Mr. Lewis was a 1952 graduate of McDonald High School and retired in 1986 as a Foreman for Shenango Steel where he worked...

Apr 7, 2014

Paula Denise King, 60, of Coraopolis, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at her home.

She was born November 22, 1953 in Sewickley, a daughter of the late James William and Ella Mae (Brown) Johnson Sr.

Mrs. King graduated from Shaw H.S. in E. Cleveland, OH in 1971. She was a mother and...

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...