Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Allegheny, Washington County and Surrounding Areas
Joan Lucarini
Oct 14, 2026
Joan Lucarini age 89, passed away peacefully, in her home on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026.
She was born on July 7th, 1937, in New Cumberland, WV; a daughter of the late Susan Sompin and John Rash.
She was married to August T. Baronio whom passed in 1971. She then married Julius Lucarini, whom passed in 2005.
In Joan's lifetime she always enjoyed thrift...
Ida L. Galicic
Oct 8, 2026
Ida L. Galicic age 87, passed Thursday, October 8, 2026.
She was born on October 27, 1938, in Clarksville, PA; a daughter of the late John and Marie Lippencott Laight.
Ida was a graduate of South Fayette High School.
On December 21, 1957, she married Raymond A. Galicic, who passed September 22, 2023.
Ida in her younger years enjoyed going polka dancing with her...
Janet Godfrey
Oct 3, 2026
Janet Godfrey, 83 of McDonald, passed Saturday, October 3, 2026.
She was born October 27, 1942 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Philip and Minnie (Briggs) Woleslagle.
On July 23, 1971 she married Donald Godfrey who passed on June 18, 2024.
Janet loved camping with her husband at Pymatuning lake, crocheting, boating and going to the Meadows Casino.
Surviving are three children
Donald “Trotter” (Melissa) Godfrey,
Majorie...
Barbara Ann Dunn
Oct 2, 2026
Barbara Ann "Babs" (Zombeck) Dunn, 70, of Burgettstown, PA., passed peacefully at home on October 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 23, 1956, in McDonald, PA; a daughter of Joseph and Ethel Adamson Zombeck.
She was a proud 1974 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and later worked at Industrial Scientific as an office manager.
Babs enjoyed spending...
David L. Randour
Sep 26, 2026
Dr. David L. Randour, 81 formerly of McDonald, passed September 26, 2026.
He was born on July 29, 1945 in Bryn Mawr, PA. a son of the late George L. and Elizabeth M. Meredith Randour.
David was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1963, and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1967, where he played...
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...
