William M. Martin, 72, of Houston, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Canonsburg Hospital. He was born May 9, 1951, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Walter “Bud” and Twila Atchison Martin. Bill was a 1969 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and graduated from Pittsburgh Technical Institute in 2007 where he studied computer repair and technology. Mr. Martin did upkeep and hot end maintenance for American Stemware and Brockway Glass plant 11. He enjoyed bowling,...

Patty M. Pallette, 86, of Charleroi, formerly of Canonsburg, died Monday, May 1, 2023, in Mon Valley Care Center. She was born September 19, 1936, in Kittanning, a daughter of the late Arthur and Marybelle Bellas George. Patty was a graduate of Canonsburg High School. She had worked as a teller for PNC Bank in Canonsburg and McDonald. Patty was the beloved wife of Anthony Pallette, who died July 2, 2006. Surviving are: four children, John (Lori) Pallette, Pamela Mitsch, Toni L. Pallette...

Cecelia Evelyn Nakoneczny Senkinc Smiddle of Finleyville, PA passed away, at the age of 97, in her home on the morning of Friday, April 28, 2023, under the care of Vitas Hospice, her loving daughters, and her wonderful caregivers. Cecelia was born May 23, 1925, in Cherry Valley to the late Jon and Agnes (Wietz) Nakoneczny.  Cecilia was the last surviving sibling, which included three brothers and five sisters; Walter (Lucille), Alex (Mildred), Joe (Yolanda) Nakoneczny, Nellie (John)...

Edgar Roland Robinson, 97, of Columbia MD peacefully passed away on April 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born October 10,1925 in Canonsburg PA to Alexander and Mamie Betts Robinson. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers Floyd, Alexander Jr, Kenneth, daughter Robin Jean, and grandson Michael...

Neil D. Dorchak Jr., 59, of Houston, died Monday, April 17, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. He was born September 29, 1963, in Washington, a son of the late Neil Dorchak Sr., and Judith Cushey Stiffler (Harry) of Claysville. Surviving in addition to his mother and stepfather are: two sisters, Debbie Hollenbach of Fl. and Kimberly Cummins of Meadow Lands; a half-brother, Neil Dorchak III; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A sister, Tzena Dorchak, is deceased. All...

Dorothy J. Cox, 89, of Houston, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Concordia Hospice, Donnell House in Washington surrounded by her family. Born September 5, 1933, in Arden, Chartiers Twp., she was the daughter of the late Giacomo “Jack” and Rena Zontini Armani, who came from Italy to America to raise their family. Dorothy attended Cross Roads and Meadow Lands grade schools and was a 1951 graduate of Chartiers High School and served on the reunion committee...

Arthur G. Rush, 82, of Canonsburg, died Monday, April 10, 2023, in the Canonsburg Hospital. He was born February 26, 1941, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Cyrus and Ruth Roacranz Rush. Mr. Rush was a 1960 graduate of Avella High School and a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran, having served with the US Marine Corps from July 1960 until June of 1964. Arthur worked for 12 years as a machinist for Ross Mould in Washington, retiring in 2005.  He had...

Sharon Lynn Beisner, 62, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, in the Washington Hospital of natural causes. She was born August 19, 1960, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Kay Cashdollar Yatsko of Canonsburg and the late Irwin Yatsko. Sharon was a 1978 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. She loved feeding animals, reading, going to the ocean and reality TV, On November 20, 1982, she married Dean R. Beisner who survives. Also surviving are two children, Dean Beisner Jr. (Daniel J....

Carla Lorraine Smith, 75, of Washington, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born July 3, 1947, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late William and Bessie Price Jones. Carla was a 1966 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Washington. Mrs. Smith retired in February of 2012 from Taylor Wharton, formerly Superior Valve Corp. in Washington and was owner/operator...

Wanita L. Whoolery, 91, of Houston, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Hawthorn Woods, Washington. She was born February 11, 1932, in Milfred Terrace, Washington County, a daughter of the late J. Howard and Mildred Smith Elliott. Wanita grew up in Greene County and was a 1949 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Most of her adult life, she lived in Houston where she was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. She taught Sunday School for 10 years. For 17...