Obituaries

Nov 19, 2013

Ernest Parkinson “Ernie” Hampson, 82, of McDonald died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Washington Hospital.

He was born April 6, 1931 in McDonald, a son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Parkinson) Hampson.

Mr. Hampson worked as a Brick Layer his entire life before retiring in 1997. He also worked for a time in maintenance...

Nov 14, 2013

John Joseph Baldigowski, 99, of McDonald, Robinson Twp., died, Thursday, November 14, 2013.

He was born November 12, 1914 in Sturgeon, a son of the late John and Rose (Krysik) Baldigowski.

Mr. Baldigowski worked his entire life as a Coal Miner for Consolidated Coal, before retiring in 1966.  He worked at both the # 9...

Nov 4, 2013

Setsuko (Hyodo) Couderc, 85, of Jefferson, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Rae-Ann Nursing Home in Geneva, OH.

She was born November 12, 1927 in Kitatoyojima, Japan, the daughter of the late Zenzo and Yaeno Hyodo.

On October 30, 1957, she married Harry J. Couderc Jr. in Yokohama, Japan. Harry, Setsuko...

Oct 28, 2013

Marjorie W. Kelso, 89, of Washington, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at her home.

She was born April 29, 1924 in West View, a daughter of the late Levi S. and Emma G. (Cleek) Malone.

Mrs. Kelso was a member Midway Presbyterian Church, a member and pianist of the Miller’s Run Grange. She sang in...

Oct 27, 2013

Anne L. Bennett, 74, of N. Fayette Twp. died Monday, October 27, 2013 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born August 11, 1939 in, Alabama, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Allie Mae (Johnson) Ray.

Ms. Bennett was a utility worker with U.S. Airways at Greater Pittsburgh Airport, retiring in 2001....

Sep 8, 2013

James A. Gordon Sr., 56, of McDonald, died Sunday, September 9, 2013 in Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born December 5, 1956 in Pittsburgh, a son of John and Patricia (Walls) Gordon of McDonald.

Mr. Gordon worked in maintenance at Beth El Synagogue, Pittsburgh.

Surviving in addition to his parents...

Sep 7, 2013

Rosalie E. Dips, 90, of Midway, went to be in the heavenly kingdom Saturday, September 7, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, in her home.

She was born December 9, 1922, in Beachview, a...

Sep 6, 2013

Genevieve K. “Jennie” Nayduch

Genevieve K. “Jennie” Nayduch 90 of McDonald died Friday, September 06, 2013.

She was born November 14, 1922 a daughter of Frank and Catherine Brodzak Kotfis.

On May 24, 1945 she married Stephen J. Nayduch who died December 25, 2009.

Mrs. Nayduch and her husband...

Sep 4, 2013

Robert A. Kelso, 91, of Washington, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home.

He was born June 7, 1922 in Allegheny County, a son of the late George M. and Bessie M. (Doughty) Kelso, Sr..

Mr. Kelso was a 1941 graduate of North Fayette High School and attended 2 years at Clarion College.

Sep 2, 2013

Harriet Joan Marsh, 74, of Scott Township, died Monday, September 2, 2013.  Mother of the late Leonard Tuminski; beloved grandmother of Daniel Tuminski; cherished sister of Virginia Keller; loving aunt of several nieces and nephews; and beloved friend of George Tallon. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. and Friday from 2 - 4...

Aug 17, 2013

Edwin L. Smith, 71, of McDonald, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Heartland Medical Center, Sebring, FL.

He was born September 11, 1941 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward L. and Doris (Wright) Smith.

Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police from 1960 until 1962.

He retired...

Jul 27, 2013

Michael Dillon Gregg, 22, of Bulger, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Weirton Medical Center of Weirton, WV. He was born March 13, 1991 in Pittsburgh, the son of Michael W. (Aleta) Gregg of Washington and Lisa Marie (Lower) Gregg of Bentleyville. Mr. Gregg was a 2010 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.  He worked as a Laborer for Howard...

Jul 27, 2013

Joseph Michael Bowland, 20, of McDonald died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Weirton Medical Center of Weirton, WV. He was born February 27, 1993 in Warren, OH, a son of Todd Bowland of Elkhart, IN and Kelly Marie (Brackman) Bowland of McDonald. Mr. Bowland was a 2011 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and just graduated with an Associate Degree...

Jul 23, 2013

Andrew Case Sykes, 55, of McDonald died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Washington Hospital.

He was born October 20, 1957 in Providence, RI, a son of the late George E. and Nancy (Sheridan) Sykes.

Mr. Sykes worked as a Truck Driver.

Surviving are one daughter, Sara Sykes of Louisville, KY; one son,...

Jul 14, 2013

Leonard F. Masquelier, Sr., 89, of McDonald, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Country Meadows of South Hills. He is at rest with the Lord after his long, courageous battle of declining health.

He was born March 2, 1924 in McDonald, a son of the late Jules E. and Helen (Leonard) Masquelier.

Mr. Masquelier was...

Jul 5, 2013

Robert L. Jones, 84, of Greentree, formerly of McDonald, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at his home.

He was born December 15, 1928 in Bessmer, Alabama, the son of the late Sylvester and Emma Lou (Lightfoot) Jones.

Mr. Jones was a 1946 graduate of Canon MacMillan High School.  He worked for U.S. Steel in Homestead...

Jul 1, 2013

Charles R. Ray known as Coffee and Ray was born to Charles W. Ray and Allie Mae Johson on January 13, 1932 in Alabama.  He was the eldest of three brothers and three sisters.

Charles retired from Dana Corporation at a young age.  He wanted to stay busy, so he sould load up his truck wiht items...

Jun 29, 2013

Elsie Mary Stevenson, 87, of Midway, died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at home.

She was born March 11, 1926 in Presto, a daughter of the late Anton and Katherine (Cadez) Hafner.

Mrs. Stevenson worked as a Dietary Worker at the former Woodville State Hospital for 18 years before retiring in 1981.

Mrs. Stevenson...

Jun 14, 2013

Kenneth G. Chickie, 79, of McDonald, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at his home.

He was born May 26, 1934 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Albert and Marian (Reiner) Chickie.

Mr. Chickie served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service at...

Jun 14, 2013

Theodore C. Dempe, 81, of Coraopolis, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Claire Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born June 24, 1931 in North Bessemer, a son of the late Joseph and Lucille (McGinnis) Dempe.

Mr. Dempe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

For 40 years, he was an...