Obituaries

Dec 29, 2012

Joseph Andrew Pensis, 64, of McDonald, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Ewings Manor of Rogersville

He was a graduate of St. Anthony’s School for Exceptional Children in Oakmont.

Mr. Pensis worked for 30 years in the laundry distribution department of Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he began in 1964.

He was born...

Dec 26, 2012

Cindy Yochus Bellaire, 49, of McDonald, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born August 11, 1963 in Canonsburg, the daughter of Harry Harvison of Houston and the late Judith (Allison) Sutton.

Ms. Bellaire was a 1981 graduate of West Allegheny High School and was employed by Corporate...

Dec 11, 2012

Leon J. “Lee” Ike, 62, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Oakland V.A.M.C. #646 of Pittsburgh.

He was born April 7, 1950 in Dover, NJ, a son of Shirley Kennerup of Tucson, AZ.

Mr. Ike was a graduate of Trinity High School, Washington and of Dean Tech, Pittsburgh.

He served...

Nov 24, 2012

Martha Jane Kovalik, 75, of McDonald, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

She was born December 10, 1936 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Lillian (Gladstone) Rodgers.

Mrs. Kovalik was a retired licensed practical nurse.

She was a member and former Greeter of Crossroads United...

Nov 16, 2012

Frances Helen Vitmeyer, 102, of Oceanside, CA died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Olivenhain Guest Home of Encinitas, CA.

She was born October 4, 1910 in Carnegie, to Vincnet and Karoline (Penar) Sincek.  She was the daughter of a coal miner, she was the oldest, and she often helped to raise her siblings.

Mrs. Vitmeyer...

Nov 9, 2012

Robert W. “Bob” Ringeisen 65, of Bulger, died Friday November 9, 2012.

He was born February 24, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a son of Russell and Irene Haney Ringeisen.

Mr. Ringeisen worked for Sun Beam Appliance in Pittsburgh for 20 years where he retired in 1983. In 2003 he invented and patented the EZ Shot Ghost...

Nov 7, 2012

Alvin W. Berthold, 76, of McDonald, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Country Meadows of South Hills, South Fayette Township.

He was born December 31, 1935 in McDonald, a son of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Bernhart) Berthold.

Mr. Berthold was the Vice President and Treasurer of Drainage and Ground Improvement, Inc. in Bridgeville, which later became D.G.I. – Menard, which he...

Oct 28, 2012

George F. Claire, Jr., 64, of Scott Twp. died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at his home.

He was born November 21, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late George F. and Anna (Zona) Clair, Sr..

He was self-employed and worked in sales and also owned and operated North Star, a home improvement company.

Oct 25, 2012

Peggy McCabe, 59, of McDonald, died Thursday, October 25, 2012.

She was born August 13, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Kathryn M. (Cullison) McCabe.

Miss McCabe was a graduate of Pathfinder School in Bethel Park.

She loved spending time with family and never forgot a birthday.  She...

Oct 20, 2012

Iola “Red” Cerezo Herzer, 89, of McDonald, died Saturday, October 20, 2012.

She was born October 20, 1923 in Reedsville, WV, a daughter of William Staley and Lillian Arvella (Trautman) Strawser.

Mrs. Herzer enjoyed Country Music

On January 19, 1946, she married Victor T. Cerezo, who died April 2, 1992. On November 11,...

Oct 17, 2012

Coleen Fulmer, 63, of McDonald, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born June 26, 1949 in Sewickley, a daughter of the late James H. and Zelda M. (Hodge) Jamison.

Ms. Fulmer was a 1967 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and worked as a Cashier for Giant Eagle...

Oct 12, 2012

Dorothy Harris Boardley, 70, formerly of McDonald, died October 12, 2012 at Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born March 3, 1942 in Montifore Hospital, Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie (Browarski) Harris.

Ms. Boardley was a 1961 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

She worked as a waitress in the Pittsburgh...

Oct 3, 2012

Onelia Olivia Zeno, 92, of Bulger, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Consulate Retirement Village of Canonsburg.

She was born May 26, 1920 in Santo Stefano Di Sessanio, Italy a daughter of the Edward Nino and Anna (Iazzani) Rusciolelli.

Mrs. Zeno was a homemaker and an avid gardener which was evident by her flower beds...

Oct 1, 2012

Mary Ann “Mal” Roble 79, of Canonsburg, died, Monday, October 1, 2012.

She was born November 13, 1932 in Washington, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Walzak Senkoski.

Mrs. Roble was machine operator for Stylette in Oakdale for over 30 years. She loved her Grandchildren, Steelers, Camping, Puzzles, eating out and her slot...

Sep 25, 2012

Donald H. DeVos, 82, of McDonald, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1930 in McDonald, a son of the late Henry Peter and Victoria Marie (DuBois) DeVos.

Mr. DeVos was a 1947 graduate of McDonald High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the...

Sep 22, 2012

Charles D. “Denny” Wilson Sr., 68, of Primrose, died at home on Saturday September 22, 2012 surrounded by his family.

He was born November 19, 1943, a son of the late David and Kathleen Elizabeth McMahon Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was a 1963 graduate of Fort Cherry High School He worked for Consol Energy as a...

Sep 13, 2012

Donald Dupain, 79, of Hickory, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born April 5, 1933 in Allegheny County, a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Gentile) Dupain.

Mr. Dupain served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war and was a member of the Underwater Demolition Team, which today is...

Sep 11, 2012

Linda Marie Preteroti, 63, of Mt. Lebanon Township, formerly of McDonald, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born September 19, 1948 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Bruno and Anna Rose Preteroti.

Ms. Preteroti was a 1966 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and a member...

Sep 7, 2012

Gloria Piazza, 82, of McDonald, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born October 23, 1929 in McDonald, the daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma (Stokes) Dewey.

Ms. Piazza was a retired factory worker from the former Stylette Plastics in Oakdale.

She enjoyed watching soap...

Sep 5, 2012

Betty M. Openbrower, 84, of McDonald, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born April 26, 1928 in McDonald, a daughter of the late James A. and Lillian (Terle) Shirey.

Mrs. Openbrower was a homemaker and a member of the McDonald-Cecil Senior Citizens Center.

She was...