Obituaries

Nov 4, 2017

John A. “Tony” Cook, 55, of Burgettstown died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born February 11, 1962 in Sewickley a son of the late Robert W. and Lucille M. (Weber) Cook.

Mr. Cook was the owner operator of Hog Construction Company of Burgettstown for the past 20 years.

He...

Nov 2, 2017

Grace O. “Honey Doll” Richards, 91, of Hickory, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home.

She was born June 18, 1926 in Cecil Township a daughter of the late William R. and Grace (Rehak) Wade.

Mrs. Richards worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone. She also worked as a tour guide for Meadowcroft...

Oct 31, 2017

Regina M. “Jean” Giesy, 76, of McKees Rocks died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Allegheny Health Network Healthcare Inpatient Hospice at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born October 28, 1941 in McKees Rocks and raised in Moon Township, the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary K. (Romick) Klein.

Ms. Giesy was a...

Oct 20, 2017

Marie Rose Fodse, 93, of McDonald. died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care of Washington.

She was born August 10, 1924 in Washington County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Celina (DuBois) Hutchinson, Sr.

Mrs. Fodse was a homemaker.

She was past president of the former McDonald Women’s Club, and elder of the former Calvary Presbyterian Church, McDonald (where...

Oct 6, 2017

Chadwyck Lee “Wyck” Anderson, 34, of Carnegie, a kind and loving soul, went to rest in peace with the Heavenly Father on Friday, October 6, 2017.

He was born October 1, 1983 to Sheila Rae (James) Ragland of Carnegie and Leon C. (Pamela) Anderson of McDonald.

Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Carlynton High School...

Sep 26, 2017

Nestor H. Gilbert, 85, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

He was born December 4, 1931, a son of the late Nestor and Gertrude (Lindley) Gilbert.

Mr. Gilbert was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the United States Army. He also was a life member of the McDonald Volunteer...

Sep 24, 2017

John A. "Jack" Whittle

John A. Whittle of Collier Twp. died Sunday September 24, 2017.

He was born October 18, 1993 in New Bedford, MA; a son of Joseph and Esther Baldwin Whittle.

On July 17, 2004 he married Elaine Jamison who survives.

Surviving is a step-son Doug (Jennifer) Jamison of...

Sep 11, 2017

Ralph E. “Joe” Snider, 76, of McDonald, Cecil Township, died Monday, September 11, 2017.

Mr. Snider was born July 8, 1941 in Hundred, WV. He is the son of the late Lloyd and Mary (Farrell) Snider.

On December 30, 1966, he married Gladys Scott who died on July 18, 2005.

Mr. Snider was...

Aug 27, 2017

Carole K. Soubie, 71, of Conneaut Lake died Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born June 30, 1946 in Oakdale a daughter of the late Lloyd and Wilma (Cadoul) Kirk.

Mrs. Soubie was a graduate of West Allegheny High School and the former Duff’s Busines School, Pittsburgh.

She was...

Aug 22, 2017

Keith T. Snedeker, 59, of Hickory died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 14, 1957 in Washington, the son of the late Thomas Ross Snedeker and Shirley (Bistarkey) Darras of Southview.

Mr. Snedeker worked as a truck driver for Penn DOT for 30 years.

He enjoyed hunting and...

Aug 11, 2017

Mary Madalinsky, 94, of McDonald, North Fayette Township, died, Friday, August 11, 2017.

She was born January 6, 1923 in Robinson Township, a daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Huchkolich) Kushner.

Mrs. Madalinsky was a housekeeper for the Ramada Inn and the Flying Carpet.

She was a member of Holy Trinity R.C....

Aug 5, 2017

John “Jack” Kenneweg, 82, longtime resident of Laurel Hill, McDonald, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 10, 1935 in McDonald, a son of the late Wesley and Marie (Garrett) Kenneweg.

Mr. Kenneweg graduated from McDonald High School on June 3,...

Aug 3, 2017

Michael J. Komec, Jr., 65, of McDonald, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 30, 1952 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Michael S. and Elizabeth (Bondi) Komec.

Mr. Komec last worked as a mechanic’s helper at Russell Industries in Bridgeville. After that, he worked as a truck driver...

Jul 23, 2017

Cindy Lou (Taylor) Coupe, 60, of McDonald, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was was born September 12, 1956 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Louis F. Taylor and Alice Marie (Augustine) Caltumo of McDonald.

Ms. Coupe was a 1974 graduate of Fort Cherry High...

Jul 19, 2017

Carol L. McGee, 61, of Carnegie, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born November 2, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Stanley Tuminski and the late Margie (Schaffer) McCloud.

Mrs. McGee worked in personal home care for much of her life and most recently worked...

Jul 4, 2017

Robert Dale Rusiskie, 59, of McDonald, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born February 22, 1958 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Felix and Dorothy M. (Moore) Rusiskie.

Mr. Rusiskie worked as a flight attendant for U.S. Airways for 30 years before taking an early retirement.

He enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2017

Scott Allen Albertini, 53, of McDonald, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

He was born November 6, 1963 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Carl J. and Lois M. (Oates) Albertini.

Mr. Albertini was a 1982 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

He worked as a senior supervisor for Specialized Professional Services Inc....

Jun 18, 2017

Gilbert R. Kovach, 82, of McDonald, died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born March 4, 1935 in Imperial, a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Turscan) Kovach.

Mr. Kovach was the founder of Kovach Body Shop in McDonald and operated the business until his retirement in...

Jun 10, 2017

Evelyn “Joy” Smith, 80, of McDonald, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Canonsburg Hospital.

She was born November 1, 1936, in Sturgeon, a daughter of the late Archie D. and Susana (Thompson) Scott.

Mrs. Smith was a graduate of McDonald High School class of 1954. Following her graduation, she worked for several local businesses in...

Jun 2, 2017

Nancy L. Mansfield, 70, of McDonald, North Fayette Township, died Friday, June 2, 2017.

She was born January 9, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Joe and Marie (Catrain) May.

Mrs. Mansfield worked for PNC bank for over 20 years.

She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking,...