Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Florence Elizabeth Brown, 87, of Midway went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2023 at Country Meadows in Bridgeville, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 29, 1936, in McDonald, a daughter of Alvie and Elizabeth Shotis Jacobs.

Florence was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Florence was...

Oct 28, 2023

Marcella K. Buydasz, age 93, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

She was born December 13, 1929 in Elizabeth PA; a daughter of Joseph and Katherine Werner Roman.

Marcella worked on the production line for Vimco in Carnegie for over 30 years; where she retired in 1991.

On February 25, 1950,...

Oct 25, 2023

Susan K. Stewart, aged 73, passed on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

She was born February 8th, 1950, in Washington, PA, a daughter of Howard and Sarah Martin Vance.

Susan was a 1968 graduate of Avella High School. She later earned her Associates Degree in Business Management, building her career from managing the funds of a...

Oct 24, 2023

Odessa Joyce Kemp, 82, of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The eldest of four (4) children of Danie and Paulene (Smith) Kemp, “Bunny” (as affectionately called by family and friends), was born, June 2, 1941 in McDonald, PA.

A 1959 graduate of Cecil High School, Bunny matriculated to...

Oct 22, 2023

Anna R. Mull

Anna R Mull, age 84, of Cecil Twp. passed on October 22, 2023.

She was born June 12, 1939 in Washington; a daughter of Thomas and Cora Caldwell Moore.

Mrs. Mull was a hard worker for her entire life. She was Nurse’s Aide where she worked for many local Nursing...

Oct 17, 2023

Dorothy S. Croft, 96, formerly of McDonald, passed on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

She was born November 22, 1926 in McDonald; a daughter of Emerson and Clara Henwood Slates.

Mrs. Croft was a 1944 graduate of McDonald High School. She then went to work for PNC Bank as a Administrative Assistant.

Dorothy was...

Oct 10, 2023

Kathy A. Snatchko, 84, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

She was born December 22, 1938 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Constantine and Angela Gontz Dourlain.

She was the wife of Frederick E. Snatchko who passed, July 22, 2019.

Kathy enjoyed crocheting, going out to eat and shopping with her husband,...

Oct 5, 2023

William Schaefer Wyke Sr., age 83, of Cecil Twp., paseed on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

He was born March 15, 1940 in Canonsburg; a son of Alex L. and Marie G. Schaefer Wyke.

William was a graduate of McDonald High School, class of 1957, and a graduate of Point Park University in 1962. He served...

Sep 30, 2023

Jeanne Allison Klein, age 85, of Midway, passed on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

She was born January 23, 1938 in Sturgeon; a daughter of Clarence and Helen Rance Allison.

Jeanne will be remembered most for her love of cats, her beautiful flowers, and especially her baked goods. She would bake for everyone, especially her family,...

Sep 27, 2023

Diana Lynn Godwin, age 77, of McDonald, passed on September 27, 2023.

She was born February 11, 1946 in Eldersville, PA; a daughter of Henry and Freda Havelka Lesjak.

Diana worked in the Bakery at Giant Eagle in McDonald for over 10 years.

Mrs. Godwin was a simple woman. She an Avid Pittsburgh...

Sep 18, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Gibson, age 66, of Imperial, passed Monday, September 18, 2023.

He was born September 25, 1956 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Anthony “Toto” Jr. and Mary Evelyn Crawford Gibson.

Jeff was a Fort Cherry graduate class of 1975. He then went to work for Joy Dog Food Company in Oakdale where...

Sep 13, 2023

Charles E. “Chuck” Kolling, age 77, of McDonald, passed Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

He was born January 26, 1946; a son of the late Charles H. and Margaret McDermitt Kolling. Chuck was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School, class of 1963. He then started his own sub-contracting company, CEK installation; where he installed flooring mainly for...

Sep 4, 2023

Patricia M. Moreau, age 74, of McDonald, passed on Monday, September 4, 2023.

She was born June 28, 1949 in Hickory, PA; a daughter of Bertram and Sarah Coughenour - Brown.

Patricia was a Fort Cherry Graduate. She worked as a teller for PNC Bank and then Sky Bank in McDonald. She also worked at...

Sep 3, 2023

Betty J. Stewart, age 92, of Washington, formerly of N. Fayette Twp.; passed on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

She was born June 29, 1931 in Steubenville, OH; a daughter of Harry William and Catherine T. Conn Monigold.

Betty was a Steubenville High School graduate class of 1949; she worked for Mobay which is now Bayer...

Aug 31, 2023

Marianne F. Lyons, age 81, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

She was born February 2, 1942 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Albert and Rosemary Carlin Scheidl.

Marianne worked for Federal Reserve in Pittsburgh. She then worked at Giant Eagle in McDonald as a cashier.

She enjoyed working on word search...

Aug 31, 2023

Nancy L. Schlebusch age 85, of McDonald, passed Thursday August 31, 2023.

She was born October 4, 1937 in Buffalo, NY; a daughter of Frank and Mary Serio Anzalone.

Nancy enjoyed crafting and baking pumpkin chocolate chip bread.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On July 12, 1957 she married...

Aug 30, 2023

Carole Lee (Hohn) Moreau, 80 of McDonald, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the Donnell House. Carole was born on August 10, 1943, in Oakdale; a daughter of Robert and Francis Hohn. Carole was a lifelong attender of the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church in McDonald, where her faith grew strong.

Carole was a volunteer of...

Aug 29, 2023

Stanley A. Voloskie, age 89, of Sturgeon, passed on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

He was born December 3, 1933 in Sturgeon; a son of Stanley and Marie Reinstadtler Voloskie.

Mr. Voloskie was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. He then went on and served in the United States Army. He then became a truck...

Aug 28, 2023

Wanda A. Balukas, age 63, passed on Monday, August 28, 2023.

She was born July 15, 1960; a daughter of Anna R. Moore Mull of Cecil Twp. and the late David J. Mull.

Wanda loved to paint and watch game shows, especially the Wheel of Fortune.  She loved God, and brought joy to the people...

Aug 14, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Jeannette age 82, of Weirton, formerly of McDonald, passed on Monday, August 14, 2023.

He was born April 24, 1941 in McDonald; a son of Henry S. and Goldie E. Hooker Jeannette.

Jerry was a graduate of Cecil High School class of 1959. He then enrolled in the United States Marines Corps, where...