Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Allegheny, Washington County and Surrounding Areas
John M. Vernillo
Jan 7, 2026
John M. Vernillo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on March 8, 1955; the son of the late Dominick Jr. and Wilda Heuston Vernillo, John spent his formative years in Midway, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Fort Cherry High School in 1973. During his high school...
Brian A. Makrush
Jan 5, 2026
Brian A. Makrush, 54 of N. Fayette Twp., passed on Monday, January 5, 2025.
He was born September 4, 1971 in Fort Sill, OK.; a son of Barbara E. Kleer Pike and step-father, Albert "Butch" Motte both of McDonald.
Brian was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1989. He worked as a consultant for many years with Highmark payment...
Joann Voloskie
Dec 30, 2025
Joann Voloskie , 85 of McDonald, N. Fayette Twp., passed on December 30, 2025.
She was born on July 23, 1940 in Sturgeon; a daughter of Fredrick "Butch" and Esther Nelson Darnley.
Joann worked as a cook for many years at the Pitt Hotel in McDonald. She also worked for Rank Retail in Hopewell.
On September 30, 1959, she married George L. Voloskie...
Donna Lee Himmelwright
Dec 28, 2025
Donna Lee Himmelwright, age 76 of Houston, PA. passed on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
She was born on June 23, 1949; a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Snyder McConnell.
Donna was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1967.
One of Donna's favorite things to do was spending time with her mother, especially shopping together, before she passed in...
Mary Ann Cooper
Dec 26, 2025
Mary Ann Krakosh Clark Cooper
Mary Ann Cooper, 89, of Hickory, formerly of McDonald and Moon Township, died December 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1936 in McDonald, the eldest of four children of the late Frank and Anna Mikco Krakosh.
She was Pentecostal. Mrs. Cooper was a 1954 graduate of Cecil High School and attended Pinkerton...
Deborah L. (Klimas) Amrhein
Dec 21, 2025
Deborah L. (Klimas) Amrhein, age 63 of McDonald, passed on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
She was born November 27, 1962 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Ruth Delpiere Klimas of McDonald and the late Joseph Klimas Jr.
Debbie was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School Class of 1980. She then went onto The School of Computer Technology, Class of 1981.
She worked for...
Joann Patricia Szyjko
Dec 19, 2025
Joann P. Szyjko, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on November 5, 1940, in Lawrence, PA, she was a graduate of the Cecil High School Class of 1958.
Joann pursued a career as a secretary in the insurance industry. She took great pride...
James Leo McCloud
Dec 18, 2025
James Leo McCloud, age 93 of Bulger, passed on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
He was born May 5, 1932 in Emoryville, WV.; a son of James and Laura Gregory McCloud.
Surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are four brothers Edward, Cecil, Charles and Robert McCloud, and a sister Edith Wallace.
All services are private. Interment will take place at Robinson Run Cemetery.
Gary L. Semenick
Dec 15, 2025
Gary L. Semenick, 73, of Ely, Minnesota, formerly of Hickory, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025.
He was born on September 6, 1952, in Washington, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Charles and Virginia (Ghelfi) Semenick.
Gary was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. Following graduation, he moved to Tower, Minnesota, where he worked as a handyman at Everette...
Lon A. "Lonnie" Libert
Dec 10, 2025
Lon Allen "Lonnie" Libert, age 74 of Primrose, Mt. Pleasant Township, passed at home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 after living the last ten months having been diagnosed with a large, inoperable aortic aneurysm.
He was born May 22, 1951 in Pittsburgh; a son of John and Edith Rapacuk Libert.
Known to many as Uncle Lon, he was a lifelong resident of...
Edward T. "Yake" Robson
Dec 7, 2025
Edward T. “Yake” Robson, age 70, of Sturgeon, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital after a hard-fought battle, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 3, 1955, in Pittsburgh, the son of Edward and Dorlene (Douquart) Robson in Pittsburgh, PA.
Yake was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, Class of 1975. He went on to...
Tyler J. Demianczyk
Dec 1, 2025
Tyler James Demianczyk, born on July 27, 1990, in Hickory, left this world unexpectedly on December 1, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with addiction. At times he was a champion and he was able to enjoy the life he deserved. Everyone dear to him knows how long & hard he fought. If you were ever privileged to spend time...
Marlene J. Salaske
Nov 23, 2025
Marlene J. Salaske, 88, formerly of McDonald, passed on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
She was born May 5, 1937 in Sturgeon; a daughter of Paul and Birdella Emrick Nation.
Marlene was a waitress at Elloy's in Bridgeville and Mt Lebanon where she retired in 1997. She loved being a caregiver for other people.
She was the widow of John Salaske, who passed in...
Robert H. Jones Jr
Nov 23, 2025
Robert H. Jones Jr., age 68 of McDonald, passed on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Robert was born on May 1, 1957 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Robert H. Sr. and Betsy Washington Jones.
He was a graduate of Fort Cherry High school. he worked for Union Electric in Burgettstown as a crane operator where he retired in 2017. After his...
Fay V. Hoffman
Nov 19, 2025
Fay V. Hoffman, age 81, passed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
She was born Aug 15, 1944 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Eugene and Glyphria Price Ewing.
Fay was very active in the Cecil American Legion where she would help cook in the kitchen. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She is the widow of Paul Hoffman.
Surviving are three sons, Dean, Steve, and...
Patricia Jean Scott
Oct 23, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Jean Scott, 79 of McDonald, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
She was born on January 4, 1946 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of John and Martha Yoho.
Patricia was a 1963 Fort Cherry graduate. She worked as a LPN from 1975 to 1982 and became a RN in 1982. She worked for over 30 years at St. Clair Hospital...
Eunice Ann Wolfe
Oct 17, 2025
Eunice Ann Wolfe
Eunice Ann Wolfe, age 90, formerly of Oakdale, passed Friday, October 17, 2025,
She was born October 18, 1934; a daughter of Samuel and Margaret Parkison Hampson.
Ann enjoyed baking, gardening, watching scary movies and Let's Make A Deal. Her pure joy was spending time with her grandchildren, especially playing hide and seek.
She is the widow of Raymond H. Wolfe,...
Rebecca Ann Plezia
Oct 8, 2025
Rebecca Ann Plezia, age 65, of Bridgeville, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 8, 2025.
She was born June 27, 1960, to Larry Carter, Sr. and the late Geraldine Demnyan Carter.
Rebecca was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1978. She was a Business Analyst for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Pittsburgh. She...
Joseph E. Matalik
Oct 6, 2025
Joseph E. Matalik age 73, of Slovan, passed on Monday, October 6, 2025.
He was born January 10, 1952 in Cherry Valley; a son of Joseph and Mary Wozniak Matalik.
Joe was a graduate from Fort Cherry High School class of 1970. He then served in the United States Airforce from 1970 to 1974. He worked at Mayview State Hospital and Racoon...
Paul D. Chappell
Oct 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of Paul Douglas Chappell who was called home to be healed by his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Paul was born on May 20, 1961 in Weirton, WV Paul was the son of Arthur Chappell, Sr. and the late Emma (Mutton) Chappell.
Paul is also proceeded...
