Obituaries

Jan 7, 2019

Brendan K. Downey, 20, of Canonsburg, died Monday, January 7, 2019.

He was born July 30, 1998; a son of David R. and Renee L. (Repoff) Downey of Albuquerque, NM.

Brendan was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School class of 2016. He worked for Sheetz as a retail associate, in McMurray.

Brendan...

Jan 6, 2019

Margaret Ann Lambert, 64, of McDonald, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her home.

She was born September 7, 1954 in Canonsburg; the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Elizabeth (Smith) Lander.

Mrs. Lambert was a graduate of Burgettstown High School.

She worked as a laborer for Budget Gourmet and for Valassis...

Dec 31, 2018

James McKean of Midway, age 83, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018.

He was born March 21, 1935 in Houston; a son of the late James S. and Gladys (Hepler) McKean.

James was a graduate of Midway High school, class of 1953. He served in the United States Army. In his early years, he...

Dec 27, 2018

Shirley Lee Doumont, 75, of Hickory, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Washington Hospital.

She was born November 18, 1943 in Washington; a daughter of the late John and Millicent (Bigler) Buxton.

Mrs. Doumont was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School.

She worked as a school van driver for Jake Schneider Contracting...

Dec 26, 2018

Daniel Joseph Sheets, 26, of McDonald, died December 26, 2018.

He was born November 12, 1992; a son of Susan Williams Bacich of McDonald.

Mr. Sheets worked as a landscaper for J.T. Landscaping of Oakdale.

He was a 2011 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

Mr. Sheets enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Dec 26, 2018

Philip A. “Bud” James, 84, a lifelong resident of McDonald, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

He was born March 20, 1934 in McDonald, a son of the late William and Mildred (Beck) James.

Mr. James retired from Woodville State Hospital in 1991 after more than 30 years of service....

Dec 24, 2018

Donna Faye Elliott, 76, of Imperial, went home to the Lord, Monday, December 24, 2018.

She was born May 29, 1942 in McDonald; a daughter of the late Vernon Ross and Irene Victoria (Bennett) Perkins.

Mrs. Elliott was a member of the 1960 graduating class of Canon McMillian High School, graduating Salutatorian. She worked for...

Dec 13, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and babysitter.

Leila Yvonne "Liz" Bedillion White, 91, left this world to be with her Lord, surrounded by family and loved ones, in her home, December 13, 2018.

She was born March 28, 1927 in Hickory, a daughter of John Dewey, and Leila Sarah (Betz) Redinger Bedillion, the third of six...

Dec 11, 2018

Robert S. Cridge, 88, of McDonald died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Canonsburg.

He was born August 25, 1930 in Woodville Station, a son of the late Harry and Goldie (Chestnutt) Cridge.

Mr. Cridge worked as an orderly for St. Clair Hospital for 12 years retiring in 1995....

Dec 11, 2018

Norman L. “Norm” Krenn, 83, of McDonald, went home to God on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

He was born March 1, 1935 in Tyre (Santiago), a son of the late John and Anna Mary (Allinder) Krenn.

Mr. Krenn was a graduate of McDonald High School.

He worked at Lefty’s gas station in McDonald....

Dec 1, 2018

Phyllis J. Miller, 87, of McDonald, died Saturday, December 1, 2018.

She was born January 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Cochran) Leeper.

Mrs Miller was a former President of the Heritage Public Library in McDonald. She volunteered her time delivering Meals on Wheels, helped with the Fort Cherry PTA and ...

Nov 25, 2018

Richard Allan Tournay, 64, of McDonald, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 in his home.

He was born August 15, 1954 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Alfred H. Sr. and Dolores B. (Longstreth) Tournay.

Mr. Tournay was a 1973 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

He was a retired manager at Globe...

Nov 15, 2018

Darin W. “D” Pilato, 42, of Cuddy, died Thursday, November 15, 2018.

He was born December 10, 1975 in Washington, a son of Mary Jo (Noviski) Woodcook of Cuddy, and the late John P. Pilato.

Darin was a graduate of South Fayette High School, class of 1993. He worked as a tire technician for Pittsburgh...

Nov 11, 2018

Margaret Ann Lauff, 75, of Bridgeville, died Sunday, November 11, 2018.

She was born January 21, 1943 in McDonald, a daughter of the late John and Rosseta (Goffart) Lauff.

Mrs. Lauff worked for Godwin’s Florist in Upper St. Clair for 47 years.

Surviving are two sisters, Rose Ludwin of McDonald and Mary Vega...

Nov 6, 2018

MaryAnn Craft, 72, of Langeloth, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

She was born July 11, 1946 in McDonald, a daughter of Mabel Hans Kinney of Langeloth and the late Elmer Kinney.

Mrs. Craft was employed by Walmart in Robinson Township, where she worked in the customer service department for 20 years.

Mrs. Craft...

Nov 1, 2018

Clara H. Mihalics, 92, of McDonald, N. Fayette Twp., died Thursday, November 1, 2018.

She was born June 16, 1926, a daughter of Albert and Clara (Berbach) Herbst.

On July 29, 1950, she married Michael Mihalics, who died August 3, 1984.

Mrs. Mihalics was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church. She was...

Oct 16, 2018

Jodi L. Reed, 53, of Cranberry Twp., Butler County, died, Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

She was born September 2, 1965 in St. Clair Hospital, a daughter of the late Ralph "Joe" and Gladys (Scott) Snider.

Jodi was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School, Class of 1983. She worked as Chief Financial Officer for Thomson...

Oct 8, 2018

Joseph Rasch, 72, of McDonald, died Monday, October 8, 2018.

He was born October 26, 1945, in McDonald, the son of the late Carl F. and Margaret (Zirwas) Rasch.

Mr. Rasch was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church in McDonald.

Surviving is a cousin Dr. Charles Calhoon.

Friends will be...

Sep 21, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Toward, 85, of McDonald, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Donnell House of Washington.

She was born July 6, 1933 in McDonald, a daughter of the late George and Esther (Taylor) Charlier.

Mrs. Toward was a 1951 graduate of Cecil High School and a homemaker. She was the book keeper for the...

Sep 20, 2018

Virginia Julia Eiler, 96, of McDonald, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Presbyterian Senior Care Network - Southmont in Washington.

She was born June 18, 1922 in McDonald, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pivak) Rehak.

Mrs. Eiler was a graduate of Cecil High School and a homemaker.

She was...