Obituaries

Edith L. Pruse

Oct 22, 2022

Edith L. Pruse

Edith L. Pruse, age 81, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

She was born April 28, 1941 in McDonald; a daughter of William and Mildred Beck James.

Mrs. Pruse was a graduate of West Allegheny High School class of 1960. She then became a Nurse’s Aide, working at...

Carla N. Henry

Oct 19, 2022

Carla N. Henry

Carla N. Henry, age 72, of McDonald, passed Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

She was born October 16, 1950 in Canonsburg, PA; a daughter of Harry and Leah Charlier Bellaire.

Carla was a nurse’s aide for Country Meadows in Bridgeville for over 20 years.

On June 9, 2005, she...

Jeanne Marie Hurley

Oct 17, 2022

Jeanne Marie Hurley, age 60, of Hickory, PA, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. She passed peacefully, after battling breast cancer, with her family by her side.

Jeanne was born on December 4, 1961 in Norfolk, VA; a daughter of William and Mary C. Shackelford Hrynda, both of Pittsburgh, PA.

Jeanne was a graduate...

Carmela (Scarfo) Fehl

Oct 17, 2022

Carmela Scarfo Fehl

Carmela Scarfo Fehl, age 89 of Midway, passed peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

She was born January 5, 1933 in Weirton; a daughter of Nicola and Margharita Principato Scarfo.

On August 22, 1953 she married Carl R. “Wee Wee” Fehl, who passed February 10, 2003.

What meant...

Robert C. Allen

Oct 13, 2022

Robert C. Allen Sr. age 85, of McDonald, passed Thursday, October 13, 2022.

He was born July 16, 1937 in Westland; a son of Leonard Louis and rose Lee Akers Allen.

Mr. Allen was a graduate of Hickory High School class of 1955.

He retired as a mail carrier for the...

Catherine Lois Antel

Sep 5, 2022

Catherine Lois Antel

Catherine Lois Antel, age 94, passed on Monday, September 5, 2022.

She was born March 27, 1928 Mt. Washington; a daughter of William Sr. and Catherine White Souffrant.

Catherine loved to read, and work on gig saw and word search puzzles. Her true joy though was spending time with her...

Brandon Gregory Lee Chiera

Sep 2, 2022

Brandon Gregory Lee Chiera, age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his residence during the morning of September 2, 2022. Brandon had a heart of gold and an infectious smile that would light up every room he walked into. He never met a stranger and had numerous friends from various walks of life. He will be missed by so many....

Walter A. "Buzzy" Benard

Aug 25, 2022

Walter “Buzzy” Benard Jr. age 73, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

He was born April 10, 1949 in Pittsburgh; a son of Walter A. and Elva Jacqueline Cook Benard.

Walter was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1967. Shortly after graduation he was hired by Shenango Inc....

Rose T. Churray

Aug 16, 2022

Rose T. Churray, 81, of Cecil Twp. passed Tuesday August 16, 2022.

She was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Steve and Rose Churray (Fartro).

Rose was a humanitarian and always gave of herself to enhance people she loved and situations that could influence benefit.  She found a way to get something...

Nancy C. (Salmon) Abbott

Aug 12, 2022

Nancy C. Abbott, 79, of Midway, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born October 3, 1942 in McDonald; the daughter of Edward and Helen (Kuptus) Salmon.

Nancy was a dietician for Mayview State Hospital for 26 years before retiring in 2006.

She was devoted to...

Joseph F. Hackimer

Aug 10, 2022

Joseph F. Hackimer age 68, of Hanover Twp., passed on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

He was born February 28, 1954 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Frank and Rose Mary Bozicvich Hackimer.

Joe was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School class of 1972. He was employed by Watco in Industry PA., as a...

John A. "Toejoe" Yaworski

Aug 5, 2022

John A. “Toejoe” Yaworski, 53, of McDonald, passed on Friday, August 5, 2022.

He was born October 22, 1968 in Pittsburgh; a son of Stanley (Mary) and the late Gloria Shotis Yaworski.

John was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1986.

He was a ride operator for Tropical Amusement.

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Sandra Louise (Wolff) Shephard

Aug 1, 2022

Sandra Louise Shephard (Wolff), of Hickory, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

She was born in Leonardtown, MD; a daughter of Judson O. and Louise Simon Wolff.

She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed but her memory will live on through every...

John A. Lewis Jr.

Jul 22, 2022

John A. Lewis Jr.

John A. Lewis Jr. age 86, of Oakdale, passed on Friday, July 22, 2022.

He was born August 27, 1935 in Imperial; a son of John A. Lewis Sr. and Pauline Clara George.

Mr. Lewis was salesman for Joseph Horne’s Company in Pittsburgh for over 40 years.

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Charles Nicholas Lienard

Jul 5, 2022

Charles Nicholas Lienard, 80, of McDonald died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 20, 1941 in Canonsburg; the son of the late Alphonse and Alice (Tournay) Lienard.

Nick retired after a full career at Equitable Gas on June 1, 2004 after 34 years of service.

He loved being...

Roger L. Powell

Jun 28, 2022

Roger L. Powell, age 55, of McDonald, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

He was born March 11, 1967 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Wilbur Louis Powell and Mildred Louise Glaspell.

Roger was a 1986 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He went on to get his CDL and began working as...

Deleta N. "Dee" Mcelhany

Jun 28, 2022

Deleta “Dee” McElhany, 94, of McDonald, Cecil Twp., passed Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1927 in Woodsboro, MD; the only child of Artenas and Alta Bright Anderson.

Mrs. McElhany was a 1946 graduate of Cecil High School.

Dee was a former member of Calvary Presbyterian Church and...

Elaine Laveice (Carter) Brown

Jun 22, 2022

ELAINE LAVEICE CARTER BROWN, first daughter born to the late Emmett Eugene Carter and Mildred Marie Singleton Carter on August 21, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Elaine attended McDonald public school and graduated from Fort Cherry High School in 1962.  She briefly attended nursing school in Pittsburgh and also attended Allegheny Community College.

She was employed...

Pamela Ann (Hlavay) Mula

Jun 2, 2022

Pamela Ann Mula, 68, of Oakdale, died Thursday, June 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born June 5, 1953 in Canonsburg; a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Danjou) Hlavay.

Mrs. Mula worked for U.S. Air as a reservationist.

She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her...

Eric Forrester

May 24, 2022

Eric J. Forrester

Eric James Forrester passed unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

He was born on June 14, 1995; a son of Heidi L. (Steve Willem) Castner Forrester of Atlasburg, and Joseph L. Forrester Jr. of Carnegie.

Eric was a graduate of South Fayette High School class of 2013. He worked for...