Obituaries

Apr 1, 2022

John W. Tessaro

John W. Tessaro, age 71, of Canton Twp, formerly of McDonald,  passed on Friday, April 1, 2022.

He was born July 23, 1950 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Primo and Chelestina Ratti Tessaro.

John was a 1969 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and then immediately enlisted in...

Mar 26, 2022

Howard K. Briggs Jr., age 74, of McDonald, passed on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He was born December 23, 1947 in Washington; a son of Howard K Sr. and Etta Louise McFalls Briggs.

Howard was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. He was a Vietnam War veteran where he served in the United States...

Mar 11, 2022

Jane Marie Scholar

Jane Marie Scholar, age 91, of Bridgeville, passed, Friday March 11, 2022.

She was born June 22, 1930 in Bridgeville; a daughter of Joseph S. and Catherine Staborsky Walnoha.

Mrs. Scholar was a graduate of Clark High School in Scott Twp. She worked as a LPN for Kane Hospital in...

Mar 7, 2022

Donna L. Nolan, age 79, of Washington, passed, March 7, 2022.

She was born September 5, 1942 in Sturgeon; a daughter of Frank and Mildred Wilbert.

Donna was a graduate of West Allegheny High School.

Ms. Nolan was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan. She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and spending time with her...

Feb 25, 2022

Perry D. Campbell, 76, of North Fayette Twp. passed Friday, February 25, 2022.

He was born June 25, 1945 in South Fayette Twp; a son of Charles and Alice R. Householder Campbell.

Mr. Campbell was a graduate of South Fayette High School. He was a heater for Union Electric Steel in Carnegie where he retired...

Feb 24, 2022

Miriam L. Mindek

Miriam L. Mindek , age 98, of McDonald, Passed Thursday, February 24, 2022.

She was born January 9, 1924 in McDonald; a daughter of Rolland and Lillian Mary Lewis Clayton.

On November 6, 1943 she married, Nick Mindek, who passed in 1974.

Mrs. Mindek was a devoted member...

Feb 23, 2022

Marcel F. “Mark” Rocher

Marcel F. “Mark” Rocher age 94, of McDonald, Cecil Twp. passed on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

He was born November 21, 1927 in Midway; a son of Marcelin and Camilla Samuel Rocher.

Mr. Rocher was a graduate of Midway High School and then served in the United States Army....

Feb 22, 2022

Walter H. Gibson, 83, of Bulger died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Heritage Valley of Beaver.

He was born March 12, 1938 in McDonald; a son of Anthony and Helen (Hook) Gibson.

Mr. Gibson was a millwright with J&L Steel in Aliquippa where he retired from in 2000.

He enjoyed polka music, fishing,...

Feb 20, 2022

Richard E. “Dick” Moore, age 84, of McDonald, passed on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

He was born on January 17, 1938, in McDonald; a son of Elmer and Doris Poskin Moore.

Richard was a graduate of McDonald High School, and then he joined United States Navy.

He was employed for 27years...

Feb 16, 2022

Joanne Browett, 91, of McDonald died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, McDonald.

She was born May 8, 1930 in McDonald; the daughter of the late Salvatore Joseph and Charlotte Louise (Casciola) DeCola.

Mrs. Browett was a homemaker.

She was a member of Venice Presbyterian Church.

On June...

Feb 11, 2022

Richard A. Bartoletti, Sr., 76 of Midway was tragically killed in a car accident on Friday, February 11, 2022.

He was born on September 15, 1945 to the late John and Mary (Lauro) Bartoletti.

Richard is survived by his wife, Gidget Bartoletti, three children, Gineen Bartoletti Ferrara, Richard Bartoletti, Jr. and Rudy Bartoletti; two step...

Feb 6, 2022

Betty C. “Momma”  Deveaney

Betty C. “Momma” Deveaney, age 90, of McDonald, passed on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

She was born May 17, 1931 in Midway; a daughter of Glenn C. and Anna Yoursh Christie Donaldson.

On November 18, 1952, she married, William John Deveaney, who passed April 16, 2010.

“Momma”...

Feb 3, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” Powell

Suzanne “Sue “ Powell, age 66, of Southview, passed on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from complications of Covid-19.

She was born September 14, 1955 in Canonsburg; a daughter of the late John and Anita Martinek Turk.

Suzanne was a graduate of canon McMillian High School class of 1973.

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Jan 30, 2022

Roy A. Kowala, 48, of Bulger, passed, Sunday, January 30, 2022.

He was born January 7, 1974 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Nicholas and Donna Snatchko Kowalo.

Roy was a graduate of Burgettstown High School. He then worked for his father as a Mason.

Roy enjoyed playing the drums and lifting...

Jan 26, 2022

Marylee Hawk 54, of Aliquippa, passed Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

She was born May 6, 1966 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late Leroy Work and Delinda Swango Stewart.

On March 21, 2003, she married, Edward R. Hawk, who passed, February 1, 2020.

Mrs. Hawk liked playing video games and spending time with...

Jan 23, 2022

George Hugh Yonker

On January 23, 2022, George Hugh Yonker passed into the arms of His Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family. He was the fourth child born to Elizabeth Palcsak and David Kenneth Yonker in Gallipolis Ohio.

George grew up tinkering, fixing and helping to farm on his father's farm. Later, moving to...

Jan 20, 2022

Zachary J. Noga

Zachary J. Noga, age 28, of Avella, passed on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was born January 14, 1994 in Pittsburgh; a son of James E. Jr. and Michelle R. Craft Noga, of Langeloth, PA.

Zach was a graduate of Avella High School, Class of 2013. He enjoyed riding his...

Jan 14, 2022

Tara J. Seabright

Tara J. Seabright, age 39, passed on Friday, January 14, 2022.

She was born on March 8, 1982 in Washington; a daughter of Harold E. Seabright Jr. of McDonald, and Jody Cook Orsky of Burgettstown.

Tara was a graduate of West Allegheny High School class of 2000. She then attended...

Jan 8, 2022

John William Robak

John W. Robak, 91, of Sturgeon, PA,  passed away on January 8, 2022 surrounded by his family at St. Clair Hospital.

He was the son of the late Cecilia Evans Robak and the late Alexander Robak.

John was a partner in Protas Dental Laboratories where he worked until his retirement....

Jan 1, 2022

Allan R. Thomassy

Allan R. Thomassy, known as “Big AL, Horseface, and Monk “ passed on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

He was born on April 5, 1942 in McDonald; a son of Fenand and Marion Allan Thomassy.

Allan was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1960. He also attended Pitt...