All Obituaries

Lawrence J. “Larry” Satifka age 92 of Washington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in California, a son of the late John and Josephine Sadler Satifka. Larry had been employed in finance during his career, being employed with Pittsburgh National Bank, the Meadows Racetrack, Allied Chemical/Welland, and prior to his retirement in 2007, he served as treasurer of Newell Federal Credit Union for 15 years. He lived in...

Patricia G. Simpson age 77 of Washington passed away peacefully, Monday May 22, 2023, in her home with her devoted family by her side. Patty has gone to dance with her husband, cook with her mom, shop with her sister and be her dad’s little girl. She was born October 12, 1945, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Tony and Elizabeth Backner Gregor. Patricia was a graduate of Canon-McMillan Sr. High School and was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church. Patty was a...

Mary Candida Scandale age 84 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Greenery with her beloved family by her side. She was born October 16, 1938, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Armando and Filomena Colaizzo DiSibio. Mary was raised in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canonsburg High School class of 1956. She was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church, where she taught CCD classes for 25 years and a member of the Christian Mothers...

Robert Paul Pavlek Sr. age 77 of Sevierville Tennessee formerly of Canonsburg and Slippery Rock passed away unexpectedly Friday May 4, 2023, in his home. He was born March 14, 1946, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Peter Paul and Mary Chopak Pavlek. Bob was raised in Canonsburg and graduated from Canon-McMillan High School. Being an avid member of the Boy Scouts of America in his youth, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in Scouting. Prior to his retirement he...

John Leroy “Jack Knight age 78 of Canonsburg passed away Thursday April 27, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born January 4, 1945, In Canonsburg, a son of the late William L.  and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight. Mr. Knight lived his life in Canonsburg where he was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School and had been a member of Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church. Jack proudly served with the United States Army in Viet Nam where he earned the Purple Heart. He had been a...

Antonio Fortunato age 85 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born June 13, 1937, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Frank and Matilda Rattina Fortunato. Mr. Fortunato live his life in Canonsburg and had been Roman Catholic. Prior to his retirement he had been employed at the former Pennsylvania Transformer and Cooper Industries for many years. Tony was a happy go lucky man who enjoyed life and making people laugh. He loved all sports....

Ronald J. Kobertz age 82 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born March 18, 1941, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Stanley Kobertz and Mary Burchik Kobertz Macik. Ron attended Canonsburg Schools and started working at Valley Brooke Country Club as a grounds keeper when he was sixteen years old, being employed there until his retirement. It was the only job he ever had. He lived his entire life in Canonsburg, and enjoyed...

Ann Walker age 98 of McDonald passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18, 2023, in McMurray Hill Manor, Peters Twp. with her family by her side. She was born August 24, 1924, in Cecil Twp, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Maria Quaresima Bernardi. Ann lived her entire life in the Cecil Twp. area where she graduated from Cecil High School and had been a faithful member of Holy Rosary Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish in Muse and the Christian Mothers and Guild. She was a dedicated homemaker...

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Toth age 85 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Saturday April 15, 2023, in Country Meadows Retirement Community Bridgeville. She was born December 22, 1937, in Strabane, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Mrukot Toth. Betty lived most of her life in Canonsburg where she graduated in the class of 1955 of Canonsburg High School.  Betty had been a member of the former St. Genevie Roman Catholic Church, where she loved seeing Bobby Vinton, and...

Christine Ann Arbogast age 70 of Washington formerly of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 14, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Medical Center Pittsburgh. She was born January 17, 1953, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Josephine Moze Benney and had attended Canon-McMillan Sr High School. Raised in Canonsburg she had been a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Chris lived in Washington for the past 25 years and prior to her retirement had been employed as a...