Obituaries

Feb 14, 2016

Joseph Walter Snyder, 84, of McDonald, Mt. Pleasant Twp. died, Sunday, February 14, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was born September 5, 1931 in Presto, a son of the late Joseph Allen and Stella Sulecki Snyder.

On November 20, 1952, 63 years ago, he married Mary E. Clark, who survives.

Mr. Snyder...

Feb 10, 2016

Mary Howell, 91, of McDonald died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, surrounded by her family.

She was born March 26, 1924 in Robinson Township, a daughter of the late Italo and Angelina (Deluca) Lucarini.

Mrs. Howell was a homemaker.

She was an active member of the Oakdale Congregation of...

Feb 4, 2016

Louise Taraba, 86, of Oakdale died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born November 18, 1929 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Schaefle) Hemke.

Mrs. Taraba was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick R.C. Church, Noblestown.

She enjoyed the outdoors and...

Jan 31, 2016

Nedra Jean Ursitz, 63, of McDonald, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at her home.

She was born February 15, 1952 in McDonald, the daughter of the late Robert "Shorty" and Roberta (Willard) Stevenson.

Mrs. Ursitz was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Fort Cherry Quarterback Club, a former member and President...

Jan 26, 2016

Dorothy Marie Vermeulen, 89, of McDonald died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born June 13, 1926 in McDonald, the daughter of the late Julien A. and Sophia H. (Stemmler) Masquelier.

Ms. Vermeulen worked for Pittsburgh National Bank for 28 years, retiring as an Assistant Manager in 1988.

Jan 22, 2016

Joshua A. Cowden, 25, of Canonsburg, died Friday, January 22, 2016.

He was born June 18, 1990, a son of Joy M. Cole of Finleyville and John A. Cowden of McDonald.

Josh was a graduate of Canon McMillan high school. He was employed at U.L.C. in McDonald and then became a supervisor at Aqua Transfer...

Jan 15, 2016

Ruth E. Murdock, 95, of Bulger, died Friday, January 15, 2016.

She was born January 26, 1920 in Caddo, TX, a daughter of the late Ross E. and Bianca (Attwood) Dye.

Mrs. Murdock was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling and crossword puzzles.

She was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, McDonald, a...

Jan 11, 2016

Johanna “Eve” Dan, 101, of Carnegie, died on Monday, January 11, 2016. She and her husband were the former owners of Charlie’s cleaners in Carnegie and Glendale. Beloved wife of the late Charlie P. Dan; cherished sister of Catherine Metrovich, the late Rose Hackimer, Helen Meerdo and Michael Bozicevich; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews, great nieces and...

Dec 23, 2015

Eileen J. Lauff, 77, of McDonald died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at The Donnel House of Washington.

She was born August 23, 1938 in Sturgeon, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Dean) Harris.

Mrs. Lauff was a homemaker and a devoted member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, McDonald.

She enjoyed doing...

Dec 21, 2015

Patricia Lou Toward, 74, of McDonald, died Monday, December 21, 2015 at Anderson Mercy Hospital of Cincinnati, OH.

She was born September 13, 1941 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Wayne and Pearl (Rance) McManigle.

Mrs. Toward was a 1959 graduate of West Allegheny High School. Before retiring, she worked as an aide at...

Dec 19, 2015

Patrick C. Gastgeb, 41, of McDonald died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his home.

He was born July 21, 1974 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Albert Herman Gastgeb and the late Gene Marie (Cobbett) Gastgeb.

Mr. Gastgeb was a 1993 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He received an Associate’s Degree in Applied...

Dec 16, 2015

Loretta J. (Thomas) Zackowski, 65, of East Palestine, OH, formerly of McDonald, was taken by angels to heaven on December 16, 2015 after battling leukemia for the past three years.

She was born May 4, 1950 in Sewickley to the late Daniel Thomas and the late Wilma (Heaps) Krenzelak.

Mrs. Zackowski worked in the computer...

Dec 10, 2015

David L. “Bun Hooker” Weimer, 78, of Burgettstown, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home.

He was born December 21, 1936 in McDonald, a son of the late Clyde and Josephine (Hooker) Weimer.

Mr. Weimer worked in the Blooming Mill at J&L Steel, Aliquippa until 1985. He later drove truck for Ross Mould in...

Dec 1, 2015

William Marvin Legg 53, of McKees Rocks, died Tuesday December 1, 2015.

He was born February 15, 1962 in Carnegie, a son of the late Marvin William Legg and Juanita Louise McClead  Winland.

He was a graduate of Carlynton High school. He worked for Watersheild Basement Waterproofing in McKees Rocks as a laborer.

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Nov 25, 2015

Elizabeth Multunas, 92, of N. Fayette Township, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Townview Health & Rehab.of Canonsburg.

She was born February 28, 1923 in Arden, a daughter of the late Walter and Barbara (McCartney) Fisher.

Mrs. Multunas was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Patrick R.C. Church in Noblestown.

Nov 21, 2015

Robert L. Ackman, 79, of McDonald, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born November 9, 1936 in Oakdale, a son of the late Edward W. and Sadie (Lee) Ackman, Sr.

Mr. Ackman was a 1956 graduate of West Allegheny High School and served in the U.S. Army following the Korean War....

Nov 17, 2015

Dianne Lynn Yurosky, 64, of McDonald died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home.

She was born May 1, 1951 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Stella (Ackley) Cacia.

Mrs. Yurosky was a concierge at the Montour Marriott Hotel.

On October 1, 2002, she married AndrewYurosky, who survives.

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Nov 17, 2015

Clarence H. Brockman, 95, of McDonald, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 17, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his many World War II, Steelers, Pirates and Penguins items, and his dog, Beni and daughter Barbara, by his side.

He was born June 26, 1920, in Midway, a son of the late Clarence and Ruth Welsch Brockman.

Nov 7, 2015

Odessa Lois Montgomery, 95, of McDonald, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Donnell House of Washington.

She was born October 10, 1920 in Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Charles Oliver and Maude Glendora (Say) Fye.

Mrs. Montgomery was a homemaker and enjoyed nurturing and taking care of people throughout her life.

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Nov 7, 2015

John Henry “Krock” Krocker, 64, of Midway, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home.

He was born December 16, 1950 in Pittsburgh, the son of Jane M. (Walnoha) Scholar of Bulger and the late Henry Charles "Herky" (Patricia L. McDermitt of South Fayette) Krocker.

Mr. Krocker was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School...