All Obituaries

Albert Roy “Buster” Powell, 96 years old, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in Washington, where he resided since 2011.  He was born April 10, 1922 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Albert and Harriet (Black) Powell.  Prior to World War II he was trained and worked as a machinist at Canonsburg Iron & Steel.  During the war he was first trained to be an aircraft mechanic in the Army Air Corps but then became a pilot when given the...

Stephen R. Burchesky age 70 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday September 11, 2018 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh with his beloved wife and children by his side. He was born in Utica New York a son of the late Robert Zenon and Anne Jennings Burchesky.  Stephen remained in close contact with countless friends through his life; grammar school (Ridgewood; New Hartford, NY), The Manlius Military Academy Old Boys (Syracuse, NY), Union College (Barbourville, KY) peers and...

Peter J. Backner aged 73 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday September 8, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born January 25, 1945 in Canonsburg a son of the late Joseph E. and Anna Hritsko Backner. Mr. Backner lived most of his life in Canonsburg where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and had attended Canon-McMillan High School. He proudly served with the United States Army in Vietnam, being awarded the...

Ermalinda M. Tumicki, 97 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born on May 9, 1921 in Foggia Italy to Pasquale and Joanna Leone who preceded her in death. On July 4, 1940 she married Casimer A. Tumicki who passed away on June 14, 1996. Mrs. Tumicki was employed during the 1950’s for RCA where she worked in the factory soldering “secret parts” for the US Navy. Her goal was to pay off her house and once...

Ronald J. Ranone, 73 of Washington passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 27, 1945 in Canonsburg to Vincent and Mary Jane Smith Ranone who preceded him in death. Mr. Ranone was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School in 1964. On July 17, 1965 he married Virginia Ann Morris who survives. They had been engaged since the 11th grade and had been together ever since. Ronald was employed as a Parts Manager for many auto dealerships...

Jay D. “Byrd” Lloyd, 61 of Strabane passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 5, 1956 in Washington to the late William L. Lloyd and Juanita “Jean” DeHosse Lloyd who survives. Mr. Lloyd was married to Tina Penely his wife and companion of 39 years. He was a Christian. Mr. Lloyd was a coal miner for Consol for many years and then was employed at Washington Penn Plastics as a Laboratory...

Stanley F. Radzai, 101 of Canonsburg formerly of Gettysburg passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in McMurray Hills Manor. He was born on May 8, 1917 in Kulpmont to Alex and Alice Chalico Radzai who preceded him in death. On September 20, 1943 he married Josephine Santell who passed away on February 14, 1987. We was a veteran having served his country in the United States Army.  Mr. Radzai was a receipent of the Bronze Star and was stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War...

Theodora ”Teddy” V. (Courie) Deems age 75 of Canonsburg formerly Houston passed away Friday August 31, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg with her loving family by her side. She was born October 14, 1942 in Houston a daughter of the late John and Mary Courie. Teddy lived most of her life in Houston and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg. She enjoyed bingo and crocheting, but most of all spending time with her family and...

Donna Marie Carr, 75 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on October 31, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Donna was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mrs. Carr was a Registered Nurse graduating from St. Francis Nursing School in Pittsburgh. She was employed for many years at Western Center in Canonsburg until her retirement. On October 2, 1965 she married Clarence M. “Dick” Carr who...

Patricia Alice Wargo, 85 of Strabane passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Manorcare McMurray. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Dundalk, Maryland to Max and Edith Kolstrom Schultz who preceded her in death. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Allan Jay Wargo. Mrs. Wargo was a parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She retired after 27 years as the office clerk/manager for the VFW...