All Obituaries

Vincent E. McGowan age 73 of Canonsburg passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born October 11, 1947 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late John and Alma Fuchs McGowan. Vincent lived the past 48 years in Canonsburg and had been a member of the St. Patrick worship site of the St. Oscar Romero Roman Catholic Parish. He was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport and then went on to receive his master’s in education from...

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, a gentle soul passed away peacefully in his sleep. Mark Allen Popp, “Snapper,” was born November 20, 1958, and lived to be sixty-two years old. He lived his entire life in Canonsburg, graduated from Canon-McMillan High School in 1976, and worked thirty plus years as a riveter for All Clad Metals.Mark was a terrific cook and an avid outdoorsman, loving both fishing and hunting. He was a faithful fan of our Pittsburgh sports teams, and enjoyed his...

Robert L. “Bobby” Cholak age 71 of Meadowlands passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 19, 1949 in Canonsburg a son of the late Jack “Jay” and Ruth Gallagher Cholak. Bobby lived his life in Meadowlands and had been a member of the Miraculous Medal worship site of St. Oscar Romero Roman Catholic Parish. He was a 1967 graduate of Chartiers- Houston High School and had been employed at the Peternel mink...

Paul Sharkady, Sr., age 84 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 12, 1936 in Vestaburg, PA, a son of the late Michael and Mary Billak Sharkady. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Centerville High School, where he met his wife Wanda Jollick and later married on May 21, 1960. After high school, Paul attended West Virginia University where he majored in physical education and played football for four years. Paul served as a...

Elizabeth V. “Betty” Fartro age 94 of Canonsburg, formerly of Mt. Lebanon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Carmine and Pauline Novak Fartro. Betty had been a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Mt. Lebanon and served as a lector and eucharistic minister. A graduate of Canonsburg High School she attained an associate degree from the College of...

Wayne Hayman age 66 of Hendersonville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 6, 2021 in his home. He was born February 24, 1954 in Canonsburg a son of the late Louis Francis and Evelyn McChesney Hayman. Wayne was raised in Hendersonville and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. He was Protestant by faith. He had been employed at Mayview State Hospital as a forensic security officer, where he met his beloved wife of 19 years. On May 2, 1998 he married Christine Gurba-Hayman who...

Mary Jean Martinsky age 79 of Bridgeville passed away at her home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born July 3, 1941 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Matt and Mabel Mickledge. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Steve Martinsky Jr. and her son Bobby McCoy. Private interment will be held in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/ supervisor 304 W. Pike Street...

George “Panda” Kontos age 82 of Whitehall formerly of Canonsburg, passed away February 2, 2021 in Largo, Florida. He was born April 12, 1938 in McKeesport a son of the late Paraskevas “Pete” and Sevasti Kontomanoli. George was a butcher by trade, starting at Apollo Grocery in Canonsburg. He worked at several other grocery stores over the years including Verscharens, Baldwin Foodland and Beechview Foodland. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter Debra...

Rosella J. Brown age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born July 14, 1926 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret Jackovic Ladich. Rosella was a life-long resident of Canonsburg. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing cards, doing word puzzels and bingo. She was a member of the St. Patrick worship site of St. Oscar Romera Parish. Left behind...

Evelyn Powell Konechny age 96 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday January 26, 2021. She was born May 31, 1924 in Cecil, a daughter of the late James and Theresa Vincenti Powell. Evelyn was a graduate of Cecil High School. After graduating, she worked at the Muse Company Store, which she loved. She also worked many years in the receiving department at Gimbels Department Store in the south hills. Evelyn was an avid gardener and political junkie. She read multiple...