Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Allegheny, Washington County and Surrounding Areas
Donna Jean Baronio
Apr 3, 2026
Donna Jean Baronio, age 67, of German Twp, OH., passed Friday, April 3, 2026.
She was born April 34, 1958 in Canonsburg, PA; a daughter of John and MaryAnn May Walker.
Donna was a 1976 Graduate of West Allegheny High School. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and reading.
On December 31, 1996, she married Curtis R. Baronio who survives.
Also Surviving are five...
Catherine Kenneweg
Apr 1, 2026
Cathrine Reed Kenneweg, 93, originally from Primrose and longtime resident of Laurel Hill, McDonald, died peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at home in hospice, while being cared for by family.
She was born March 28, 1933, in Primrose, a daughter of the late Charlie Reed and Nellie (Sunday) Reed.
Catherine graduated from Hickory High School in 1952 and was a student of...
William "Bill" M. Kapton Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
William "Bill" M. Kapton Sr. , age 54, of North Lima, OH. passed on March 28, 2026 in Birmingham AL.
He was born March 17, 1972 in Washington, PA.; to his biological father Clifford Shaffer and mother Sandra Greene.
Bill was a Graduate of South Fayette High School class of 1990. He was an Electrical Superintendent for Kiewit, and an active member...
George D. Smith, D.Sc.
Mar 17, 2026
George D. Smith, D.Sc., a distinguished supply chain professional, devoted public servant, ordained minister, and respected member of his community, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1957, in Pittsburgh; a son of the late George E. and Evelyn Joy Scott Smith. George’s life was marked by dedication, learning, and service.
A graduate of Canon McMillan...
David R. Cook Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
David R. Cook Sr., age 88 of Sturgeon, passed in Wednesday February 25, 2025.
He was born June 28, 1937 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late John and Florence Snatchko Cook.
David was a graduate of West Allegheny High School class of 1956. He then worked for J&L steel that became LTV in Aliquippa for 43years where he retired in 1999.
One...
William "Bill" Hardie Descutner
Feb 3, 2026
William "Bill" Hardie Descutner, born on August 16, 1951, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather whose presence will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
Bill was the cherished son of the late John C. Sr. and Ruth Hardie Descutner. A graduate of Fort Cherry High School, Bill excelled in...
Patricia A. Haber
Jan 23, 2026
Patricia A. Haber, a beloved member of the McDonald community and the proud owner of Touch of Elegance flower shop, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 87. Patricia was born on October 11, 1938, in Springfield, Nebraska; a daughter of the late Laverne Sharp. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who touched the...
Sandra K. Wilson
Jan 20, 2026
Sandra K. Wilson, born on July 9, 1945, in Midway, PA, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. She was the beloved daughter of the late Clara Mae Kendall and is remembered fondly for her compassionate spirit and warm heart.
A proud graduate of Fort Cherry High School, Sandra dedicated her...
Edward W. Nadolny
Jan 14, 2026
Edward W. Nadolny, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 21, 1943, in Canonsburg, he was the son of Edward O. and Margaret Gorman Nadolny. Edward was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, class of 1961. With a notable career that began as a computer...
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...
