All Obituaries

Tanya Rodale Dillard-Taylor , 79 of Washington , Passed away , Thursday July 2,2020 where she departed this life to join her Lord and Savior. She was born September 12, 1940 to the late Camille W. Yancey and Joseph R. Dillard. She attended East Washington High School where she was a Majorette, Tanya went to the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy where she attained her Beautician License. She worked at Western Center where she retired. After retirement she worked at K-Mart, Hills, and then finally...

Phyllis A. (Scheetz) Cecotti, of North Strabane and formerly of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Aged 75 years, she was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Scheetz. Beloved wife of Chester Cecotti, married for over 48 years. Devoted mother to her two children, Debbie (Randy) Carver of Worthington, OH, and Michael Cecotti of Whitehall. Adoring grandmother to Jacob and Samuel Carver.  Phyllis...

Laurence V. Metzler age 52 passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 22, 2020 at Washington Hospital. He was born July 27, 1967 , son of the late Lawrence J. and Patricia Barry Metzler. Laurence loved fishing, golfing and was active in all sports, which he excelled at. He also enjoyed all Pittsburgh sports teams. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughters, Nichole Metzler , Ashley Holt, and Julia Metzler, a brother Barry Metzler, three sisters Nancy Shannon, Susan Shannon, and Jaynne...

Marlene (Hostinsky) Tkach, 84 passed away peacefully Monday June 15,2020 . She was born in Monroe, Michigan, on March 24, 1936, the daughter of Steve and Josephine (Kolovich) Hostinsky. As a child, her family moved back to their hometown of Strabane, PA, where she lived her entire life. In 1957, Marlene married Francis (Fritz) Tkach. They have three children, Diane (Timothy) Lyda of Pittsburgh, Ronald (Sara Taylor) Tkach of Canonsburg, and Susan (William) Tuttle of North Wales, PA. She has...

 Donald Jay Camerson Sr. age 84 of Muse passed away peacefully Saturday June 13, 2020 in his home following an extended illness surrounded by family. He was born March 29, 1936 in Muse a son of the late Charles C. and Hazel Bell Hizer Camerson. Mr. Camerson lived his life in Muse was Presbyterian by faith and was a member of the former Muse Presbyterian Church. Jay, as he was known, had been employed for Dick Corporation, where he was foreman, for over 30 years and was a member of...

Vincent Michael Fanase age 43 ,  passed away suddenly on Monday, June 8 , 2020.  Vince was born on March 2, 1977  to Vincent and Yvonne (Yorke) Fanase. Vince spent his career as a roofer and home improvement contractor. He loved classic cars, fishing, watching movies and most of all spending time with his children. Vince was known for his strength, boundless energy and determination. Vince was proceeded in death by his father, Vincent Fanase. He is survived by his mother...

Pamela Ann Gurczynski McParlane age 67, of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Canonsburg Hospital. She was born May 22, 1953  in  Dearborn Michigan, daughter of the late Alphonse and Virgina Gurczynski. Pamela leaves behind a very large and loving family including her husband, Michael McParlane, her son Mikey McParlane of New York City ,Adam McParlane of Canonsburg , Andrew McParlane of Canonsburg. She was an immensely proud and wonderful mother and...

Evelyn “Effie” Telesko age 93 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday June 1, 2020 in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born March 30, 1927 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Chicarella. Mrs. Telesko was a graduate of Canonsburg High School. Effie had been an executive secretary for the Kusturiss Law Offices in Canonsburg for many years. She was a dedicated member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Canionsburg. On June 27, 1948 she married John...

James C. Stein age 72 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Monday June 1, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1948 in Monessen, the son of the late Raymond O. and Sarah Williams Stein. Jim spent His career with Caterpillar as a welder . He was a avid Pittsburgh sports fan, enjoyed fishing, but loved his cat “Baby”. At the request of the family all services are private and entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike...

Harry J. Imperatore age 92 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Friday morning May 29, 2020 in his home with his beloved family by his side. He was born February 28, 1928 in Canonsburg the youngest of nine children of the late John and Maria Sebastian Imperatore. Mr. Imperatore attended Canonsburg High School and proudly served as a Staff Sargent with the United States Army National Guard Company H, 110th Infantry 28th Division during the Korean War in Ulm Germany He was a member of the VFW...