All Obituaries

Joseph J. Jobkar age 76 of Canonsburg formerly of Southview passed away peacefully Friday, January 14, 2022, in the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing, North Strabane Twp. He was born June 20, 1945, in Southview a son of the late John and Anna Mindek Jobkar. Joe was a self-employed automobile mechanic and tow truck operator who live most of his life in Southview. He lived the past two years in Canonsburg and was an avid hotrodder and drag racing enthusiast. He most enjoyed attending his...

Joan I. Dombrowski age 78 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday January 13, 2022, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center Canonsburg following and extended illness. She was born April 5, 1943, in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Pinchak Banish Jr. Joan lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she was a devoted housewife and mother. In her early years she had been employed at Islay’s and prior to her retirement had been a cook at Hathorne Woods...

Phillip Joseph “Philo” LiPari age 77 of Houston passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Canonsburg Hospital. He was born May 29, 1944 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Samuel and Angelina Distefeno LiPari. Phillip was a musician and composer for BMI and Decca Records, known by the name as Philo Perry. In later years, after retiring he worked as a property owner and landlord. Philly, as known by most of his friends enjoyed playing guitar, singing and writing music. He also...

Justin James Stiles age 34 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born February 26, 1987 in Washington, the son of Jamie Embert Stiles and the late James Stiles. Justin was a 2005 graduate of Washington High School and went on to get a degree in network administration from Penn Commercial. Justin was a quiet, kind and compassionate soul, always accepting people for who they were. He enjoyed listening to classical music, reading, fishing and...

Donnas R. Black age 85 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday January 9, 2022 in his home. He was born September 16, 1936 in Greensboro, PA a son of the late Fred and Anna Mae Jenkins Black. Don attended West Virginia University for two years before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1958-1962. He worked as an insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance for many years, and in later years he worked for Salandra Funeral and Cremation...

Janice “Jan” Patricia Undereiner, age 65 of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born October 31, 1956 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Morrison Hamm. Jan was a graduate of Keystone Oaks High School. She was a long time employee of South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, formerly known as Golden Living Center. She was a faithful member of Champion Christian Center, Washington, where she truly enjoyed...

Vivian Louise Montgomery Lewis, age 96 of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Beneva Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 29, 1925 in Mercer County, PA, a daughter of the late John and Hazel Kerr Montgomery. Vivian was a resident of Canonsburg since 1974, before moving to Florida in 2014. She was a member of the Canonsburg UP Church, served on Session as an Elder, taught bible study and was a member of the arts...

Deborah Ann (Reed) Curnarski, age 62 of Strabane, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 4:00 pm in the intensive care unit of Canonsburg General Hospital after battling covid pneumonia since November 29th. Debbie was born October 22, 1959, in Brunswick, GA, the daughter of the late Roger M. Reed and Barbara F. Collins Reed of Lakeland, Florida, who survives. She was educated in the Washington and Trinity School Districts, graduating from Trinity High School in 1978. It was then...

Dorothy Anderson Warabow age 94 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday December 18, 2021, at Halcyon Senior Living, Bridgeville. She was born July 27, 1927 in Muse, a daughter of the late John and Helen Cashimer Anderson. She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish. Dorothy had many jobs in her life including Executive of Housekeeping at The Holiday Inn in Meadowlands. She was an avid bowler and participated into her 70’s She loved attending Curves...

John Mitchell McUmar Jr., age 73 of Langeloth, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021 at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born July 24, 1948 in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late John M. and Betty R. Morris McUmar Sr. John proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked for Weirton Steel as a blacksmith, retiring in 1994 after 30 years. He also trained and showed horses for over 40 years. After retirement, John and his wife Patricia moved to...