All Obituaries

Christine June Pavlik age 53 of Sedalia, Missouri, formerly of Gordo, Alabama and Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born June 12, 1968 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Gertrude M. Turco Pavlik and the late John Pavlik Jr.  Christine was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, cheering on the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Christine enjoyed crocheting and taking rides on the motorcycle with her...

Robert Lee (Japp) Johnson age 76 of Houston passed away peacefully Saturday September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born August 18, 1945, in Washington a son of the late Pvt. Robert L Johnson and Norma Morgan Johnson Cole. Bob lived his life in Houston and Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers High School. He then proudly served as Lieutenant JG and was a plank owner on the Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy with the United States Navy. Mr. Johnson graduated from Penn State University...

Julius “Jules” Sedlitsky age 78 of Washington, passed away Friday September 17, 2021, in Washington Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 1, 1943, in Canonsburg a son of the late Julius and Stella Towchik Sedlitsky. Raised in Canonsburg he lived most of his life in Washington’s Lone Pine area. Jules proudly served with United States Navy as Petty Officer Second Class aboard the USS Saratoga and was a member of the American Legion Post 175 in Washington. He...

John “Denny” Stewart age 85 of Hickory passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born September 10, 1936 in Woodrow, PA, a son of the late Alvin and Alverda Powelson Stewart. Denny attended Hickory High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1961- 1967.  He began his career working as a painter for DeRose Research, where he spent 20 years and retired from National Draeger after 15 years of...

Robert “Bob” Allen knight age 70 of Houston, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born December 1, 1950 in Canonsburg, a son of the late William L. and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight. Bob was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a database administrator for several companies until he opened his own consulting business later in life. He was a member of Hill Church in Canonsburg and enjoyed...

Jesse “Butch” Shaner Crumrine, age 79 of Washington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by his family, after being under hospice care for two years.  He was born August 22, 1942 in Washington, a son of the late Jessie S. and Goldie B. Wheeler Crumrine Sr. Jess was 1960 graduate of Washington High School. For over 30 years he worked as a meat cutter for Giant Eagle. He retired in 2004 from the Giant Eagle in Washington. Butch was a member of Broad St Baptist...

Walter Isaac Casson Jr., age 67 of Houston, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Premier Washington Health Center. He was born February 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Walter and Ella Skinner Casson. Walter grew up in Presto, Pa, but lived most of his life in Houston. He was a 1972 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School. He began his career in childcare, then went on to become a psychiatric aid at Mayview State Hospital where he worked for 33 years. Walter was a...

Timothy M. Martys age 60 of Washington passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 20, 1960, in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph G. and Margaret S. Hulpa Martys. Tim was raised in Canonsburg and was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School . He had been a member of the former St. Genevieve Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg and had been employed at A.R.C. in Meadowlands. Left behind to cherish his memory is his brother Thomas (Judy) Martys...

Elizabeth “Betty” Homerosky age 91 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully at 5:17 am Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. She was born May 5, 1930, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Hornyak Koren. Betty lived her life in Canonsburg where she attended Canonsburg High School and was a faithful member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish. She was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing...

David Joseph Niedbala age 72 of Bethel Park passed away at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born August 18, 1949 in Pittsburgh, the only son of the late Josephine T. Niedbala. Dave was known for being a hobbyist and repairing trains. He would sit for hours with his magnifying glass and tools meticulously working on them. He was also an avid boater and enjoyed driving his Corvette. Left behind to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 26 years Margaret (Linn) Antosh; daughter...