Obituaries

Aug 11, 2014

Vernon J. “Joe” Perkins, 59, of McDonald, died Monday, August 11, 2014 at Forbes Hospice, Pittsburgh.

He was born June 20, 1955 in Canonsburg, a son of Vernon Ross and Irene Victoria (Bennett) Perkins.

Mr. Perkins worked for the Northside Pittsburgh Heinz Plant.

In his youth, he was a star athlete for Canon...

Jul 20, 2014

Harry William Crisman, 76, of Oakdale, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Manor Care, Greentree,

He was born October 5, 1937 in Jeannette, a son of the late William H. and Ada (Chew) Crisman.

Mr. Crisman worked as an air craft mechanic for U.S. Airways for 38 years before his retirement.

Jul 16, 2014

John F. “Cowboy” Langhurst, 65, of McDonald, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home.

He was born July 9, 1949 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert A. and Grace Joy (Toward) Langhurst.

Mr. Langhurst was a 1967 graduate of Canon McMillan High School and served in the U.S. Air...

Jul 4, 2014

Michael Tyler Lukan, 22, of McDonald died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born November 29, 1991 in Pittsburgh, the son of Michael Lukan of Rochester and Louise T. (Judge) Lukan of Carnegie.

Mr. Lukan was a graduate of PA Leadership Charter School and a junior...

Jul 3, 2014

Marylou Harris, 52, of Joffre, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born February 9, 1962 in Washington, a daughter of the late David and Lucille (Orison) Harmon.

Mrs. Harris worked as a deli manager for Kmart for 29 years before her retirement.

She was a social member...

Jun 29, 2014

Thelma I. Campbell, 85, of McDonald, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Life Line Hospital of Wintersville, OH.

She was born October 22, 1928 in Burgettstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Lesko) Hallam.

Ms. Campbell worked as a technician at Radio Ear in Hill Station for 33 years before...

Jun 25, 2014

Mildred Louise Powell, 77, of McDonald died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born February 18, 1937 in Doddridge County, WV, a daughter of the late Claude Uriah and Essie Mae (Swigger) Glaspell.

Mrs. Powell worked in housekeeping at the former Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson...

Jun 25, 2014

Ronald L. “Mush” Mindek, 67, of McDonald died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Heritage Valley of Sewickley.

He was born July 8, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant Township, a son of Mariam (Clayton) Mindek of McDonald and the late Nick Mindek.

Mr. Mindek was a 1964 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He...

Jun 21, 2014

Sandra Dolores Darnley, 61, of McDonald, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born April 1, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Wanda Marie (Stasik) Petrich of Scott Township and the late Frank Adam Petrich.

Mrs. Darnley was a homemaker and a 1971 graduate of Chartiers Valley...

Jun 15, 2014

Thelma H. Russell, 90, of McDonald, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at McMurray Hills Manor.

She was born October 27, 1923 in Yukon, a daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Hoffman) Wagner.

Mrs. Russell was a 1943 graduate of Burgettstown High School and worked for her brother until she got married in 1946....

Jun 14, 2014

Jeanne Whitehead Lowther, born October 16, 1928, died June 14, 2014.

Jeanne was the loving wife of Edward Lowther, Jr, the loving mother of Sue, Linda, and Ed Lowther, all of whom pre-deceased her, the loving step-mother of Scott, Gwyn, and Claire Cready, and the loving grandmother of Matthew, Karla, and Kerry Demski,...

Jun 8, 2014

Deborah Sweat Verelst of Paris, PA went peacefully to be with her God on Sunday, June 8, 2014, after an intense 10 week battle with lung cancer.

She was born August 10, 1957 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Harding) Sweat.

Deborah was a proud member of...

Jun 4, 2014

Agnes M. Svihla, 92, of McDonald, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Manor Care, McMurray.

She was born May 20, 1922 in Carnegie, a daughter of the late John and Pauline (Garjavic) Petel.

Mrs. Svihla worked at the former Western Center, Canonsburg for 18 years before retiring in 1983.

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May 24, 2014

Beverly Jayne “B.J.” Cook, 58, of McDonald, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Kindred Hospital of Oakdale.

She was born September 25, 1955 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Howard and Grace (England) Lamb.

Mrs. Cook was a home maker. She was a graduate of Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and had worked...

May 23, 2014

Jane Marshall McRae, 93, of McDonald, died Friday, May 23, 2014, in Washington Hospital.

She was born February 8, 1921, in Enlow, a daughter of the late Charles and Zula Madge Robinson Marshall.

Mrs. McRae was a graduate of Indiana State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in home economics. She was a teacher...

May 11, 2014

Elizabeth M. Herbst 84, of McDonald, died, Sunday, May 11, 2014.

She was born June 11, 1929 in McKee’s Rocks, a daughter of Victor and Elizabeth Soissong Meyers.

Mrs. Herbst was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church in McDonald where she served on the Altar Society and Ladies of Charity.

She loved...

May 9, 2014

Edward M. Panizza Sr.

Edward M. Panizza Sr. 89, formally of McDonald, died, Friday, May 9, 2014.

He was born July 15, 1924 in Bridgeville, a son of John and Josephine Sasso Panizza.

Mr. Panizza was a WWII veteran where he served in the United States Navy. Once discharged, he became a self-employed...

Apr 26, 2014

Chester Wasik, 89, of McDonald, died Saturday, April 26, 2014.

He was born October 23, 1924 in Atlasburg, a son of Stanley and Jenny (Klimas) Wasik.

Mr. Wasik worked as a steel worker for 30 years at U.S. Steel in Ambridge before retiring in 1984. He was a member of the U.S.W.A....

Apr 22, 2014

Tiffany Anne Goffart, 43, of McDonald, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her home.

She was born November 16, 1970 in Mt. Lebanon, a daughter of the late Garry Goffart and Nannette Baier (stepfather, William) Contos of Oakdale.

Also surviving are a son, Ryan J. Stankowski of McDonald; a daughter, Madison E....

Apr 17, 2014

Marvin Roland Lewis, Sr., 79, of McDonald, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born January 19, 1935 in Idlewood, a son of Matthew and Alzenia (Heath) Lewis.

Mr. Lewis was a 1952 graduate of McDonald High School and retired in 1986 as a Foreman for Shenango Steel where he worked...