Obituaries

Jun 5, 2013

Patricia M. Carroll, 61, of McDonald, died, Wednesday June 5, 2013.

She was born October 29, 1951 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Rose Welch of Canonsburg and the late Paul Wolfe Sr.

Mrs. Carroll was a 1969 Graduate of South Fayette High School. She was an Aide at Citizen’s Care in Coraopolis. She loved her...

Jun 2, 2013

Elizabeth Witcher, 93, of Washington died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Manor Care, McMurray.

She was born June 1, 1920 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Caleb and Victoria (Hill) Griffin.

Mrs. Witcher was a homemaker and treasured time spent with family.

She married Leandrew Walker Witcher, who died in 1966.

May 25, 2013

Jeannette R. Kearns, 76, of Bulger, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her home.

She was born September 11, 1936 in Pulaski, a daughter of the late David and Irma May (Bixler) Dagan.

Mrs. Kearns was a homemaker and mother.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking and during her life, at times, worked as a cook...

May 14, 2013

Genevieve Little, 84, of McDonald, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born January 22, 1929 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Toohey) Malone.

Mrs. Little for the majority of her life was a homemaker.  However, at different times in her life, she...

May 9, 2013

Kathleen Lynn Kirk Zalnasky Martin

Kathleen Lynn Martin, 68, of Conneaut Lake, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2013 with her family by her side.

She was born in Pittsburgh, March 8, 1945 a daughter of the late Lloyd Kirk and Wilma Cadoul Kirk of Noblestown.  She...

May 9, 2013

Adam Wayne Simpson, 32, of McDonald died unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home.

He was born February 2, 1981 in Washington, the son of William R. and Paula M. (Parkin) Simpson of McDonald.

Mr. Simpson attended Fort Cherry High School and after earning his G.E.D., attended WyoTech Institute in Daytona, FL, where he studied motorcycle repairs.  His passion in life...

May 7, 2013

Lorraine M. Brasda, 89, of McDonald, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Westfield, NY.

She was born July 18, 1923 in Sturgeon, a daughter of Alfred and Jane (Cadick) Chauvet.

Mrs. Brasda was a homemaker and very active in St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, McDonald.  She was a member of the church's Altar Society and Choir...

May 6, 2013

Bernice Gilbert, 97, of McDonald, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at her home.

She was born April 8, 1916 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Mims L. and Rosalee (Jones) Horner.

Mrs. Gilbert worked as a cook at Fort Cherry High School for 15 years before retiring in 1978. She loved...

May 4, 2013

Katherine J. Onstott, 59, of Midway, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Washington Hospital.

She was born April 19, 1954 in Oil City, and was a homemaker.

On April 16, 2011, she married Dane L. Onstott, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Sgt. Robert Henevich of Hawaii and Bruce...

May 3, 2013

Betty Mae Tournay, 82, of McDonald, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at McMurray Hills Manor.

She was born January 16, 1931 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lyla Mae (Nevergall) Gardiner.

Mrs. Tournay was a homemaker and a graduate of the former McDonald High School.  In her younger years, she...

May 1, 2013

Rachel A. Fodse, 62, of Midway, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born June 1, 1950 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Clyde M. and Gladys R. (Kendall) Daniels.

Mrs. Fodse was a 1968 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and a graduate of the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy.

...

Apr 26, 2013

Frank Jules Masquelier, Jr., 83, of McDonald, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Broadmore Assisted Living of Bridgeville.

He was born September 14, 1929 in McDonald, a son of the late Frank Jules and Esther (Jiannino) Masquelier, Sr.

Mr. Masquelier was a 1948 graduate of McDonald High School.  He began working for the former Poskin...

Mar 29, 2013

A complete obituary will appear later today.

Mar 22, 2013

William P. “Bill” Skarupa Sr., 79, of McDonald, died Friday, March 22, 2013.

He was born June 13, 1933 in Imperial a son of Stephen and Cecelia (Maga) Skarupa Sr..

Mr. Skarupa was a West Allegheny High School graduate and served in the United States Army.

He worked for J&L Steel in Aliquippa...

Mar 17, 2013

Donald L. “Don” Williams, born in Pittsburgh, passed away March 17, 2013, in Mountain View, Calif., at the age of 84. Although he had medical issues over the last few years, his death was unexpected. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; children Debby Williams, Donna Williams-Cyr, Tammy Glaser (Chris), Toni Wolfe and John Doebler; granddaughters Katie and Rebecca; great-grandson Ethan; former...

Mar 6, 2013

Norman Gary Tournay, 67, of McDonald, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born July 14, 1945 in Cecil, a son of the late Norman Gregory and Louise Blanche (Hartzel) Tournay.

Mr. Tournay served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He retired from Coal Mining in...

Mar 5, 2013

Bonnie Lou Sowinski, 59, of McDonald, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home.

She was born April 23, 1953 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Andrew and Donna (Haines) Donaldson.

Ms. Sowinski was a loving and devoted mother and a loyal friend.  She was always active volunteering and helping people.

She...

Mar 2, 2013

Glenn O’Rouke, 48, of McDonald, died March 2, 2013.

He was born May 13, 1964, a son of Patricia Eitenmueller and the late James David O’Rourke.

Mr. O’Rourke worked for B and Z Auto Body in Canonsburg.

Surviving in addition to his mother is a son Dillon James O’Rourke of McDonald; a daughter...

Feb 27, 2013

Bettie J. Richardson, 87, of McDonald, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Country Meadows of South Hills, Bridgeville.

She was born February 18, 1926 in Carnegie, the daughter of the late Albert and Martha Holmquist.

Mrs. Richardson worked for Superior Steel in Carnegie in their accounting department before her retirement.

On April 19,...

Feb 27, 2013

Pauline L. Navoski, 88, of McDonald, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her home.

She was born January 4, 1925 in Midway, a daughter of the late Prosper Joseph and Ida Doumont Pierrard.

Mrs. Navoski was a 1942 graduate of Midway High School.  She owned P.J. Ceramics when it was located in Midway and McDonald....