Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Allegheny, Washington County and Surrounding Areas
Larry Allen Zombeck
Aug 31, 2026
Larry "Lay Lay" Allen Zombeck, age 78 of McDonald, passed on Monday, August 31, 2026.
He was born July 23, 1948 in McDonald; a son of Joseph and Ethel Adamson Zombeck.
Larry was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He worked as a welder for Ackerman Boiler in McDonald.
Larry enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time at the Meadows casino.
Surviving is his...
Sally (Miller) Tomasevich
Aug 31, 2026
Sally (Miller) Tomasevich, of McDonald, formerly of Wilkins Twp., passed peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Sally was born on July 28, 1944 to the late Robert S. Miller and Frances B. (Kennedy) Miller. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Steve Tomasevich of 60 beautiful years. Special sister of William...
Gerald "Jerry" Dean Donaldson
Aug 23, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Dean Donaldson, age 72, of Ellenton FL, formerly of McDonald PA, passed on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in his home.
He was born June 10, 1954 in Imperial PA; a son of the late Andrew and Donna Haines Donaldson. Growing up in the country in Bulger PA, one of 9 children, he and his siblings, especially the boys, found...
Merle Lloyd Hampson
Aug 17, 2026
Merle L. Hampson, age 92, of McDonald, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 17, 2026.
He was born September, 9, 1933 in McDonald; a son of the late Samuel and Margaret Parkison Hampson.
Merle was a Bricklayer for most of his working life. He was a bricklayer from 1954 to 1964; where he then worked as a Laborer for J&L...
Elsie L. (James) Kovach
Aug 4, 2026
Elsie L. Kovach, age 85, of McDonald, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Rose Manor in Oakdale, PA.
She was born April 28, 1941 in McDonald, a daughter of the late William and Mildred (Beck) James.
Elsie was a graduate of West Allegheny High School Class of 1959. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at various facilities including Marian Manor,...
Toni R. Kersh
Jul 23, 2026
Toni R. Kersh, Age 67, of Bulger (formerly from Southview) passed away on July 23rd, 2026. She fought a brave fight but sadly lost her battle to cancer. Only being diagnosed just a few months back, she continued to live her life freely. Toni has always had a free spirit.
Born August 12, 1958 to John and Lilian Kersh (Walker). Toni...
Frances J. Stanish
Jul 15, 2026
Frances J. Stanish, age 83, of McDonald, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was born on July 4, 1943, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Margaret (Homonick) Kabo.
Frances was an independent, resilient, and strong woman. She taught her children how to cook, bake, craft, and so much...
Michelle Cunningham
Jul 7, 2026
Michelle Cunningham, age 51, passed Tuesday, July 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born August 22, 1974 in Washington, PA.; a daughter of Robert and Marie L. Daniels Strike who survives.
Michelle was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1992. She received her Bachelor's degree from Bethany College and her masters at Franciscan University of...
C. Vanetta Lewis
Jul 5, 2026
C. Vanetta Lewis was born on May 29, 1936, in Canonsburg, PA, and went home to be with her Lord on July 5, 2026. She was the daughter of Samuel E. Bush and Ida Betty Sims. She leaves behind a legacy defined by unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and community, as well as a lifelong commitment to caring for...
Mary M. Skarupa
Jul 2, 2026
Mary M. Skarupa, 90, of McDonald passed away on Thursday evening July 2, 2026 in the Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
She was born on July 11, 1935 a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Gensler.
A graduate of the Crafton High School, she worked for Sealtest in Crafton, GC Murphy in McDonald and Walmart in Washington from where she retired.
She was...
Terri Lynn Coles
Jun 28, 2026
Terri Lynn Coles, age 51, of McDonald, passed on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
She was born September 14, 1974; a daughter of Cherie L. Powell Coles and the late Kenneth Coles.
Terri was a graduate of Fort Cherry High school class of 1992. She worked as a Health care assistant at several different hospitals.
Terri was a kind and pleasant person all the...
David L. Phillips
Jun 25, 2026
David L. Phillips, age 66, of Oakdale, North Fayette Twp. passed June 25, 2026 in St. Augustine FL.
He was born March 13, 1960 in Pittsburgh; a son of Raymond and Dorothy Randour Phillips.
David was a graduate of Ravenna High School in Ohio and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics where he earned his Associates Degree.
For 43 years, David worked at the...
Gary A. Svihla
Jun 15, 2026
Gary A. Svihla, age 86, of McDonald, passed on Monday, June 15, 2026.
He was born April 4, 1940 in McDonald; a son of Abel and Agnes Petel Svihla.
Gary was a graduate of Cecil High School; He then joined the United States Marine Corps. After his service in the Marines, he worked as a laborer in construction. He then was employed...
Emmy Lou Ducray
Jun 11, 2026
Emmy Lou Ducray of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania passed away, at the age of 96, on June 11, 2026.
Emmy Lou was born on August 22, 1929 in Canton, Ohio to James Donaldson "JD" and Mabel (McBeth) Gladden.
She attended Westminster College and graduated from the University of Cincinnati. She married Leon Augustus Ducray, Jr. on September 26, 1953. Emmy Lou taught elementary...
Kathleen A. Schmidt
May 30, 2026
Kathleen A. Schmidt, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend entered into the presence of the Lord at age 72, on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
She was born October 25, 1953 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late Paul and Harriet (Earl) Homer. She graduated from St. Basil High School in Carrick, class of 1971.
Kathleen, a devoted follower of Christ, enjoyed...
Marlene Jo Meade Shupe
May 17, 2026
Marlene Jo Meade Shupe, beloved mom, grandma and friend as well as cherished member of the McDonald community, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 17, 2026. Born on December 1, 1938; a daughter of Robert Charles and Marie Randour Meade.
A proud graduate of Cecil High School’s class of 1956, Marlene embraced life with a joyful spirit and a...
Gerald "Dago" Maroni
May 10, 2026
Gerald "Dago" Maroni, age 74 formerly of Midway, passed on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
He was born on April 20, 1952 in Washington, Pa.; the son of Ido and Mary Besnak Maroni.
Jerry was a graduate of Burgettstown High School where he wrestled and played football. He then worked for Weirton Steel where he eventually retired.
During retirement, Jerry and his girlfriend Linda...
Stephen J Skarupa Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Stephen John Skarupa, Jr., 94, of McDonald passed away peacefully on Saturday evening April 25, 2026 in his home.
He was born on October 16, 1931 in the Boggs section of Imperial a son of the late Stephen J. and Cecelia Ruth Maga Skarupa.
He was a graduate of Findlay High School, Imperial, PA and attended Lycoming College where he was a...
John J. Baldigowski, Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
John J. Baldigowski, Jr. of McDonald passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 10, 2026 after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old. John was born November 21, 1937 in McDonald; a son of the late John J. Sr. and Genevieve Zombeck Baldigowski. He was proud of his coal mining heritage and of being brought...
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...
