Obituaries

Jan 23, 2022

George Hugh Yonker

On January 23, 2022, George Hugh Yonker passed into the arms of His Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family. He was the fourth child born to Elizabeth Palcsak and David Kenneth Yonker in Gallipolis Ohio.

George grew up tinkering, fixing and helping to farm on his father's farm. Later, moving to...

Jan 20, 2022

Zachary J. Noga

Zachary J. Noga, age 28, of Avella, passed on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was born January 14, 1994 in Pittsburgh; a son of James E. Jr. and Michelle R. Craft Noga, of Langeloth, PA.

Zach was a graduate of Avella High School, Class of 2013. He enjoyed riding his...

Jan 14, 2022

Tara J. Seabright

Tara J. Seabright, age 39, passed on Friday, January 14, 2022.

She was born on March 8, 1982 in Washington; a daughter of Harold E. Seabright Jr. of McDonald, and Jody Cook Orsky of Burgettstown.

Tara was a graduate of West Allegheny High School class of 2000. She then attended...

Jan 8, 2022

John William Robak

John W. Robak, 91, of Sturgeon, PA,  passed away on January 8, 2022 surrounded by his family at St. Clair Hospital.

He was the son of the late Cecilia Evans Robak and the late Alexander Robak.

John was a partner in Protas Dental Laboratories where he worked until his retirement....

Jan 1, 2022

Allan R. Thomassy

Allan R. Thomassy, known as “Big AL, Horseface, and Monk “ passed on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

He was born on April 5, 1942 in McDonald; a son of Fenand and Marion Allan Thomassy.

Allan was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1960. He also attended Pitt...

Dec 23, 2021

Danny L. Lemasters

Danny L. Lemasters, age 68, of Clinton, passed Thursday, December 23, 2021.

He was born January 8, 1953 in West Virginia; a son of the late Archie and Violet Henthorne Lemasters.

On June 2, 1973, he married, Debra L. Dixon, who survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Samantha...

Dec 16, 2021

Charles D. “Popz” Zombeck Sr.

Charles D. Zombeck Sr. age 71, of McDonald, passed December 16, 2021.

He was born October 8, 1950 in Pittsburgh; a son of Joseph and Ethel Adams Zombeck.

Mr. Zombeck worked for Universal Steel in Bridgeville for over 10yrs. He then worked for Robinson Twp. road department.

Dec 16, 2021

Joseph Cogniet, age 63, of Westland, died Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born May 2, 1958 in Washington; a son of the late Charles and Edna Ward Cogniet.

Joe was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School Class of 1977. He was self-employed in the construction industry for years. He then worked for Universal...

Dec 15, 2021

Brian Allen Cook, 41, of McDonald, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

He was born May 15, 1980 in Pittsburgh; a son of Richard A. Cook of McDonald, and Shirley M. Ceyrolles Brackman of Ellenton, FL.

Brian was a graduate of Fort Cherry High school, class of 1999. He was an owner operator truck driver, and...

Dec 14, 2021

Donald L. Aivalotis, Sr.

Donald L. Aivalotis, age 69, of Bulger, passed Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

He was born May 13, 1952 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Jack and Dorothy Aivalotis.

Don was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1970. He worked for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,...

Dec 11, 2021

Nova L. McGourty, 70, of Gladden Heights, Cecil Township, passed peacefully in the loving presence of her family on December 11, 2021.

She was born October 13, 1951; a daughter of Emerson and Loretta Ayres Loffert.

Nova was a Canon McMillian graduate, class of 1969. She then was a secretary for McGraw Edison in Canonsburg....

Dec 3, 2021

Helen Buydash

Helen Buydash, 92, of Midway, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at Kane Community Center in Scott Township.

She was born May 30, 1929 in Colliers, WV; a daughter of the late Stanley and Jennie Klimas Wasik.

Mrs. Buydash was employed by Woodville State hospital for over 20 years.

Surviving...

Nov 30, 2021

Robin L. Huehn

Robin L. Huehn, 61, of Southview, passed Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

She was born October 17, 1960; a daughter of the late Robert and Alberta DeBaker.

Robin was a graduate of South Fayette High School Class of 1979.

On August 20, 1994 she married her best friend, David...

Nov 25, 2021

Teresa M. Matthews, age 61 of Weirton WV, formerly of Burgettstown,  passed Thursday, November 25, 2021.

She was born March 16, 1960 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Eugene and Anna Walker Hill.

Beloved wife of Douglas Matthews, who passed on September 13, 1983.

Teresa enjoyed gambling, shopping, gardening with solar lights, and most...

Nov 24, 2021

Georgia M. Lindsay, 96 of Carnegie, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

She was born January 10, 1925, in Washington, PA; a daughter of Charles and Margaret Nowlin Brown.

Mrs. Lindsay graduated from Washington High School. She worked for Mayview State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide for over 25...

Nov 15, 2021

Otto Behling, 58, of South Fayette, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2021.

He was born August 9, 1963 in Pittsburgh; a son of Joann Bordo and the late Otto J. Behling.

Otto was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and spend his time in the woods.  Otto succeeded in taking over the family...

Nov 12, 2021

James H. Ganoe, age 72, of Carnegie, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

He was born November 5, 1949 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Calvin Sr. and Ruth Helmick Ganoe.

Jim was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School Class of 1970. He worked construction since a young child starting with helping...

Nov 10, 2021

Florence A. Corwin

Florence A. Corwin, 100, of McDonald, passed Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

She was born January 27, 1921 in McDonald; a daughter of Robert R. and Helen M. Heathcote Dunkle.

Mrs. Corwin was a graduate of McDonald High School class of 1938 and attended Duff’s Business Institute in Pittsburgh. She worked...

Oct 29, 2021

Dorothy "Dodo" Krehnovi, 96, of McDonald, died Friday, October 29, 2021, in Elmcroft of Bridgeville.

She was born February 24, 1925 in Ginger Hill, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Dewald) Cook.

Mrs. Krehnovi worked at Viviano Macaroni Company (Vimcos) in the 1940s with her sisters Katherine and Viola. She later established...

Oct 24, 2021

David R. Meredith entered heaven’s gate on October 24, 2021.

He was born February 2, 1939 in Canonsburg hospital; a son of Emzie and Grace Griffith Meredith.

Dave was a McDonald high School Graduate class of 1956. He retired in 1980 from several catering services at the Pittsburgh international airport.

Mr. Meredith was...