Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Elaina M. Maleski age 62, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

She was born February 6, 1961; a daughter of the late Charles Kramer and Marie Krewl Kramer of Sharon, PA.

Elaina was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School; she then went on to Nursing School. She worked as registered...

May 26, 2023

J. Kathryn Mambu Felton ”Aunt Katie to everyone”, age 93, of McDonald, passed Friday, May 26, 2023.

She was born January 10, 1930 in Avella, PA; a daughter of Joseph and Teresa Lepera Mambu.

Mrs. Felton was a graduate of Avella High School class of 1947. She worked as a bookkeeper for Dean Polen Coal...

May 17, 2023

Bertha Elizabeth Powell Harvey was born April 30,1934 in Oakdale PA to Margaret Belle Powell and James Edward Powell, Sr. From the very beginning family was established as a cornerstone of her life. Her first name “Bertha” was in honor of her maternal grandmother, Bertha Robinson. Her second name “Elizabeth” honored her beloved paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Powell Armstead. Make...

May 14, 2023

Longtime McDonald resident LaVerne Mary Ritchie Jamison died quietly at home on Sunday, May 14, surrounded by nieces and nephews. She was 99.

Born in Burgettstown on Aug. 20, 1923, she and her two brothers came to McDonald to live with grandparents after the deaths of their parents, Samuel McGregor Ritchie and Mary Vandecasty Ritchie.

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Apr 29, 2023

Richard O. “Ricky” Pascoe III

Richard O. Pascoe III formerly, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

He was born October 20, 1969 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Richard O. Pascoe Jr. and Nancy Anne Sole.

Rick was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School, class of 1987. He was...

Apr 29, 2023

Raymond I.,” known as Sonny or Doc” Mills of Mt. Pleasant Twp. passed on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

He was born January 26, 1933 in Schellsburg, PA; a son of Isaac and Elsie Mills.

Raymond was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army. After his service to our country he went to...

Apr 6, 2023

Shannon Marie Mullen, age 33, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

She was born December 4, 1989 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Christina (Matthew) Wood Mullen-Rowe of Mt. Oliver and the late Shawn P. Mullen.

Shannon was a graduate of Shaler High School Class of 2008. She worked for Littles Landscaping in Oakdale,...

Mar 24, 2023

Bernard “Denny” Webster, 72, of Joffre, passed on Friday, March 24, 2023.

He was born on April 21, 1950; a son of Bernard and Honey Lou Hall Webster.

Denny was a cross country truck driver.  He worked for many trucking companies throughout the years; his last being M&R Castle Trucking out of Hunker, PA. He...

Mar 17, 2023

Richard F. Daniels, age 87, of McDonald, passed on Friday, March 17, 2023.

He was born November 1, 1935 in McDonald; a son of Rupert and Teresa Whalen Daniels.

Rich was a graduate of McDonald High School. He worked for the Pennsylvania American Water Company where he retired after 29 years. He then worked for...

Mar 12, 2023

Quentin D. Dolfi, age 88, of McDonald, passed on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

He was born on July 6, 1934 of Tiltonsville, OH; a son of Quento and Ethel Dolfi.

Quentin graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. In September of 1953, he began working for United Airlines, where he retired 42 years later, on August...

Feb 26, 2023

David Lesneski, 64, of McDonald, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

He was born September 26, 1958 in Mt. Lebanon; a son of the late Frank and Betty Jean “Dolly” (Garcia) Lesneski.

Dave was a 1977 graduate of Canon McMillan High School and worked for himself as an independent truck driver.

Feb 23, 2023

Nancy J. Roessler age 71, of Primrose, passed on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

She was born February 6, 1952 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Alexander Jr. and Margaret Weir Small.

On August 13, 1971 she married Charles Roessler Jr, who passed September 21, 2015.

Nancy enjoyed shopping on Amazon and spending time with...

Feb 23, 2023

Edith M. Clark

We are saddened by the loss of our beloved Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Edith M. Clark who passed on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:44AM at the age of 97.

She was born on February 6, 1926 in McDonald; a daughter of the late William and Bella Kress Cook. Her childhood was...

Feb 21, 2023

Shirley Marie Gibson, age 85, of Bulger, passed on Tuesday February 22, 2023.

She was born January 19, 1938 in Oakdale; a daughter of Walter F. and Mary Hribar Partin.

Mrs. Gibson was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. She loved reading, playing bingo and pinochle.

On September 15, 1961, she married...

Feb 20, 2023

Theresa Ann Boothe

Theresa Ann Boothe, age 79, of Washington, passed on Monday February 20, 2023.

She was born December 20, 1943 in Pittsburgh,; a daughter of Primo and Chelestina Ratti Tessaro.

Theresa was a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Mayview State Hospital, where she...

Feb 17, 2023

Gertrude J. Rich Slagle

Gertrude J. Rich Slagle, age 93 of Mars, PA, passed on Friday, February 17, 2023.

She was born June 1, 1929 in Oakdale; a daughter of Stanley F. and Stella Shultz Rich.

Gertrude was a Nurse’s Aide for over 30 years. She worked at Woodville St Hospital and then...

Feb 2, 2023

Well done thy good and faithful servant . . . enter into the joy of the Lord. Matthew 25:23

William Clayburn Griffey Harvey entered the joy of heaven on February 2, 2023, having completed his earthly assignment as a good and faithful Christian, son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor.

Affectionately known as...

Jan 28, 2023

Mark D. Richards, 66, of Hickory, passed Saturday, January 28, 2023.

He was born August 9, 1956 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Edward P. and Grace Wade Richards.

Mark was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1974.

Mark had a passion for golf. He was the former Superintendent...

Jan 27, 2023

Charles R. (Bob) Bennett III, 83 years old of Midway, PA, passed away on Friday, January 27 in St. Clair Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in New Eagle, PA on October 24, 1939, the son of Charles R. Bennett Jr. and Ada Clark Bennett.  Bob graduated from Midway High School in 1959.  He was...

Jan 2, 2023

Steven P. Matalik, age 65, of McDonald, passed on Tuesday, January 2, 2023.

He was born June 6, 1957 in Imperial; a son of the late Joseph and Mary Wozniak Matalik.

Steve was a lifelong fixture of McDonald. You would always see him walking down the sidewalk of town talking to everyone he ran into....