All Obituaries

Kenneth James “KJ” Andrews age 61 of Eighty-Four, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in his home, following an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1962, in Detroit Michigan, a son of Kenneth “Toby” Andrews of McDonald and the late Sarah “Blue Eyes” Hayman Andrews who passed away July 13, 2022. KJ was a machinist by trade and enjoyed working on anything with an engine. He lived in the Eighty-four area for 20 years. Ken enjoyed motorcycle riding,...

Alice Pugar age, 99 of Pittsburg formerly of Canonsburg, passed    away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Heritage place in Shadyside. She was born in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Fabian W and Anna Barbara Buncic Pugar. Alice lived her life in Canonsburg where she graduated from Canonsburg High School. She was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church, where she attended daily mass for many years with her brother Patrick. She also cooked and...

 Peter Thomas Vidonish, age 73, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024, following a brief illness, in Canonsburg Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born April 4, 1951, in Masontown, a son of the late Peter T. Sr. and Mary Tesone Vidonish. Pete had been employed as a Unit Manager with the State Correctional Institution in Waynesburg, prior to his retirement, and had served with the Pennsylvania Army Reserves for many years. He has resided in...

Linda Lee “Weasel” Adams age 63 of Canonsburg passed away Monday April 15, 2024, in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born June 8, 1960, in York a daughter of the late Roger and Viola Midwig Adams. Linda lived in Canonsburg for the past 30 years and was employed as a cook and baker in various restaurants, stores and factories. Weasel enjoyed gardening, and loved her cat, Missy. Left behind to cherish her memory are her devoted granddaughter Mercedes Sierra Balzer of Canonsburg, her...

Mary Ann Yamka Roberts age 81 of the Canonsburg, Muse area passed away peacefully Sunday April 14, 2024, in Genesis Health Care, Bridgeville. She was born October 3, 1942, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Steve and Anna Krusienski Yamka. Mary Ann lived her life in the Canonsburg Muse area and was a graduate of Canons-McMillan Sr High School and Penn Commercial Business School in Washington. She had been employed for many years at Canonsburg Hospital, in the laundry, operating room and...

Roger James Gaydos, Sr., 82, of McDonald, passed away unexpectedly, in his home on Saturday April 13, 2024, with his devoted wife Ellen by his side. He was born on July 29, 1941, in Canonsburg, the son of the late John Gaydos, Jr. and Carmie Grassi Gaydos Roger attended Immaculate Conception High School, where he met his wife Ellen Phillips who he married on November 14, 1964. Mr. Gaydos proudly served in the US Army in Vietnam and Germany as military police advisor and tank commander in...

Jean Powell Coll, 98, of McDonald passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Country Meadows in Bridgeville. She was born March 3, 1926, in Muse, a daughter of the late James and Theresa Vincenty Powell. Jean graduated from Cecil High School and worked at the S&S Shoe Store in Canonsburg and Joy Manufacturing in Meadowlands. She had been a long-time member of Holy Rosary Church in Muse. Jean enjoyed nature and the outdoors. She especially loved water skiing at the Youghiogheny...

William E “Bill”  Arndt age 77 of Canonsburg, formerly of Chartiers Twp. passed away suddenly, Tuesday April 9, 2024, in Washington Hospital. He was born April 4, 1947, in Pittsburgh a son of the late Donald and Evelyn Ruth Stevik Arndt. Mr. Arndt lived in the Canonsburg area for the past two years and 32 years in Chartiers Twp. Prior to his retirement he had been employed as an electrical engineer with ANDRITZ Bricmont at Southpointe. Bill enjoyed being a world traveler,...

Larry Yatsko age 76 of Canonsburg passed away early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, in his home. He was born July 20, 1947, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John and Willie Lou Swan Yatsko. Larry was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and had been a member of Center Presbyterian Church for many years. Prior to his retirement in 1988, Larry had been a Pennsylvania State Police Officer and for many years was a Disc Jockey at many wedding receptions and parties in the area. He enjoyed...

Samuel “Sammy” Rivera- Torres, age 89 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday April 8, 2024, in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 30, 1934, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Carlos Torres and Catalina Rivera. Mr. Torres received his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and proudly served with the United States Army. He and his family moved to Canonsburg from San Juan Puerto Rico in...