All Obituaries

James J. Romano Jr. age 66 of Washington Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 13, 2021. He was born December 10, 1954 in Washington a son of the late James J. “Pooch” and Patricia L. Kiger Romano. Raised in Canonsburg, he lived the past 20 years in Washington. Jim was a Roman Catholic and a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. Prior to his retirement he sold titanium products for Perryman Co. Partnership for the medical and aerospace industries. He was a member of the...

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Telesko Demsher age 88 of Houston passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 13, 2021 in Townview Heath and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 19, 1932 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late George and Anna Samerecka Telesko Sr. Mrs. Demsher lived in Houston and was a devoted member  of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. On September 15, 1956 she married the love of her life Richard L. “Dick” Demsher who passed away Sunday July 7,...

Margaret “Aunt Marge” Popiolkowski of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday January 11, 2021. She was born in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Toth Davadick. Marge was a life member of the St. Patrick Worship Site of St. Oscar Romero Parish and a graduate of Canonsburg High School. Prior to her retirement she had been employed for many years at the RCA plant in Canonsburg and Meadowlands as an inspector and group leader. She was an avid Pirates and Steelers...

Ronald James Gilpin age 72 of Canonsburg passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home. He was born May 13, 1948 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Homer and Catherine Morgan Gilpin. Ron lived most of his life in Canonsburg, living in Muse for a short time. He worked as a coalminer and as a cement finisher for Stockman and Kinskey, Inc. Ron loved Pittsburgh sports, especially the Steelers and Penguins. He enjoyed gardening and yardwork, but most of all he cherished the time he spent with...

Joseph Steven Zaricki age 74 of Canonsburg ,Pa passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home, after a brief illness. He was born October 25, 1946 in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph and Mary Rebosky Zaricki. Joe lived his entire life in Washington County.  He was a 1964 graduate of Canon McMillan Senior High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1971. He was a lifelong member of the Slovak Club. He enjoyed rooting for the...

Victor A. Rotella age 82 of Washington passed away peacefully Saturday January 9, 2021 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born October 20, 1938 in Canonsburg a son of the late Victor A. and Margaret C. Reed Rotella Sr. Mr. Rotella was a member of the St. Oscar Romero Parish. Prior to his retirement he was a was plant manager with Costco Industries in New York. Before moving back to the area Victor lived in New Jersey and Maryland. On June 12, 1982 he married Carol Homer who...

Landon Bradley Lester, age 5, of Aliquippa gained his heavenly wings and joined the angels on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born July 8, 2015 in Indiana, PA.  As an incredible blessing from the Lord, he made Bradley and Michelle Gottschalk Lester parents for the first time when he was adopted on May 18, 2018.  Landon was truly a gift from God.  He had the most compassionate, loving, and caring personality of any child...

Mark Andrew Edward Caumo age 68 of Meadowlands passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home. He was born December 1, 1952 in Washington, a son of the late Edward G. and Maxine A. Yates Caumo. Mark was a 1970 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. After high school, Mark joined the Coast Guard where he served for four years, and traveled to many different countries. Once he returned home, he worked for General Electric as a satellite tech. Mark was a member of the Bears Club...

Cheryl Ann Santoro age 63 of Canonsburg passed away Monday January 4, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born August 2, 1957 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late John C. and Josephine J. Ortuso Haines. Cheryl was a 1975 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a life-long resident of Canonsburg. She married her husband Dennis Santoro on August 6, 1977. After having her first child Justin, Cheryl began working in childcare. She had a love for cooking, baking and...

Thomas M. Pizzuti age 65 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 12:30 am Sunday  January 3, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1955 in Monaca a son of the late John and Rose Guantonio Pizzuti. Mr. Pizzuti was a graduate of Monaca High School, attended the Penn State University for three years and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University in 1980. He lived the past 39 years in Canonsburg...