Obituaries

Aug 25, 2022

Walter “Buzzy” Benard Jr. age 73, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

He was born April 10, 1949 in Pittsburgh; a son of Walter A. and Elva Jacqueline Cook Benard.

Walter was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1967. Shortly after graduation he was hired by Shenango Inc....

Aug 16, 2022

Rose T. Churray, 81, of Cecil Twp. passed Tuesday August 16, 2022.

She was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Steve and Rose Churray (Fartro).

Rose was a humanitarian and always gave of herself to enhance people she loved and situations that could influence benefit.  She found a way to get something...

Aug 12, 2022

Nancy C. Abbott, 79, of Midway, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born October 3, 1942 in McDonald; the daughter of Edward and Helen (Kuptus) Salmon.

Nancy was a dietician for Mayview State Hospital for 26 years before retiring in 2006.

She was devoted to...

Aug 10, 2022

Joseph F. Hackimer age 68, of Hanover Twp., passed on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

He was born February 28, 1954 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Frank and Rose Mary Bozicvich Hackimer.

Joe was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School class of 1972. He was employed by Watco in Industry PA., as a...

Aug 5, 2022

John A. “Toejoe” Yaworski, 53, of McDonald, passed on Friday, August 5, 2022.

He was born October 22, 1968 in Pittsburgh; a son of Stanley (Mary) and the late Gloria Shotis Yaworski.

John was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1986.

He was a ride operator for Tropical Amusement.

Aug 1, 2022

Sandra Louise Shephard (Wolff), of Hickory, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

She was born in Leonardtown, MD; a daughter of Judson O. and Louise Simon Wolff.

She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed but her memory will live on through every...

Jul 22, 2022

John A. Lewis Jr.

John A. Lewis Jr. age 86, of Oakdale, passed on Friday, July 22, 2022.

He was born August 27, 1935 in Imperial; a son of John A. Lewis Sr. and Pauline Clara George.

Mr. Lewis was salesman for Joseph Horne’s Company in Pittsburgh for over 40 years.

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Jul 5, 2022

Charles Nicholas Lienard, 80, of McDonald died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 20, 1941 in Canonsburg; the son of the late Alphonse and Alice (Tournay) Lienard.

Nick retired after a full career at Equitable Gas on June 1, 2004 after 34 years of service.

He loved being...

Jun 28, 2022

Roger L. Powell, age 55, of McDonald, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

He was born March 11, 1967 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Wilbur Louis Powell and Mildred Louise Glaspell.

Roger was a 1986 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He went on to get his CDL and began working as...

Jun 28, 2022

Deleta “Dee” McElhany, 94, of McDonald, Cecil Twp., passed Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1927 in Woodsboro, MD; the only child of Artenas and Alta Bright Anderson.

Mrs. McElhany was a 1946 graduate of Cecil High School.

Dee was a former member of Calvary Presbyterian Church and...

Jun 22, 2022

ELAINE LAVEICE CARTER BROWN, first daughter born to the late Emmett Eugene Carter and Mildred Marie Singleton Carter on August 21, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Elaine attended McDonald public school and graduated from Fort Cherry High School in 1962.  She briefly attended nursing school in Pittsburgh and also attended Allegheny Community College.

She was employed...

Jun 2, 2022

Pamela Ann Mula, 68, of Oakdale, died Thursday, June 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born June 5, 1953 in Canonsburg; a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Danjou) Hlavay.

Mrs. Mula worked for U.S. Air as a reservationist.

She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her...

May 24, 2022

Eric J. Forrester

Eric James Forrester passed unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

He was born on June 14, 1995; a son of Heidi L. (Steve Willem) Castner Forrester of Atlasburg, and Joseph L. Forrester Jr. of Carnegie.

Eric was a graduate of South Fayette High School class of 2013. He worked for...

May 15, 2022

Louis T. Robertson

Louis T. Robertson age 62 of McDonald, North Fayette Twp. passed on Sunday May 15, 2022.

He was born May 2, 1960 in Canonsburg; a son of the late William C. “Chooch” and Alice Favand Robertson.

Louis was a 1978 Graduate of West Allegheny High School. He was the owner...

May 12, 2022

Rebecca Michalka, age 91, from Midway, passed on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

She was born November 4, 1930 in Midway; a daughter of Richard Sherman and Mary Kupstas Campbell.

On April 29, 1950 Becky married John Michalka, Jr; who passed on July 29, 1998.

Mrs. Michalka was an avid member of the Center...

May 4, 2022

Helen R. Sweetie

Helen R. Sweetie, age 89, of McDonald, passed on May 4, 2022.

She was born on February 2, 1933 in Studa, PA; a daughter of Jules and Clovissa “Clovis” Capelle Delahaut.

Mrs. Sweetie was a Housekeeping Supervisor at St. Clair Hospital for over 30 years; where she retired in 1995....

Apr 7, 2022

Diane Snatchko Kennedy

Diane Snatchko Kennedy, age 74, of Canonsburg, passed Thursday, April 7, 2022.

She was born September 26, 1947 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Roy and Shirley Hooker Snatchko.

Diane was a Fort Cherry Graduate. She was a Waitress for her entire life, working at many different local restaurants.

Diane was known for being a very generous and thoughtful person, always willing...

Apr 1, 2022

John W. Tessaro

John W. Tessaro, age 71, of Canton Twp, formerly of McDonald,  passed on Friday, April 1, 2022.

He was born July 23, 1950 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Primo and Chelestina Ratti Tessaro.

John was a 1969 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and then immediately enlisted in...

Mar 26, 2022

Howard K. Briggs Jr., age 74, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He was born December 23, 1947 in Washington; a son of Howard K Sr. and Etta Louise McFalls Briggs.

Howard was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. He was a Vietnam War veteran where he served in the United States...

Mar 11, 2022

Jane Marie Scholar

Jane Marie Scholar, age 91, of Bridgeville, passed, Friday March 11, 2022.

She was born June 22, 1930 in Bridgeville; a daughter of Joseph S. and Catherine Staborsky Walnoha.

Mrs. Scholar was a graduate of Clark High School in Scott Twp. She worked as a LPN for Kane Hospital in...