Rosella Betonte Lytle, 98, of Strabane, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born July 19, 1921, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Dominic and Mamie Wright Betonte. Mrs. Lytle was a member of the South Canonsbug Church. She enjoyed camping, gardening, reading the gospel and spending time with her family. In 1973, she married George W. Lytle, who died in 1996. Surviving are: a son, Eugene Raymond Dellarso (Roberta) of Canonsburg; a daughter, Debra Roach (Roy) of...

Carolyn S. Orbin, 62, of Eighty Four, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh following a recent diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. She was born June 13, 1957, in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph W. Orbin and Mary Alice Hunter Orbin Saint. Ms. Orbin was a 1975 graduate of Canon McMillan High School, she graduated from The Washington Hospital School of Nursing, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from California University of...

David F. Skirpan, 71, of McMurray, died Monday, September 9, 2019 in the West Penn Hospital with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1948 in Pittsburgh, a son of Frank and Mary Popivchak Skirpan. Mr. Skirpan was a 1966 graduate of Carnegie High School and graduated in 1970 from Penn State University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Math and Physics and was on the wrestling team. He was a high school mathematics teacher in the Bethel Park School District for 35...

Geraldine F. Hendricks, 80, of Washington, died Monday, September 2, 2019, in her home. She was born July 21, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of Emil and Stella Frame Dorchak. Mrs. Hendricks was a 1957 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. She was a member of Central Assembly of God in Houston and had worked as an aide for their daycare. Mrs. Hendricks enjoyed reading, listening to music and watching Pittsburgh sports. Surviving are: five children, John Hendricks (Shelby) of...

William J. Manning, Jr., 91, of Canonsburg, formerly North Versailles, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in the North Strabane Retirement Village. He was born April 25, 1928 in McKeesport, a son of William J. and Verna Grace Shaw Manning. Bill was a 1945 graduate of East McKeesport High School. Mr. Manning was the owner/operator of the Gulf Service Station first in Turtle Creek and then in Verona. Bill was a member of Valley Lodge #613, Turtle Creek, Valley of Pittsburgh Scottish Rite and...

Robert M. Smith, 98, of Hickory, died Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born February 8, 1921 in Mt. Pleasant Township, a son of Vance M. and Jane Morgan Smith. Mr. Smith was a 1939 graduate of Hickory High School.  Bob was a proud veteran of World War II, having served with the US Army and receiving the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with Bronze Star, Purple Heart and World War II Victory Medal.  Mr. Smith was an esteemed banker, having worked at the First National...

Grace L. Oakley Thomas, 90, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was born April 6, 1929 in Washington, a daughter of Chester and Caroline Price Johnson. Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Chartiers High School. Grace was a member of the Westland Baptist Church, Westland and became member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Canonsburg in 1982.  She was an active church member, serving in many capacities including; secretary, Sunday School Teacher, youth leader and choir...

Dr. Carmen Putorti, 84, of Washington, formerly Chartiers Township, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. He was born April 24, 1935 in Washington, a son of William and Ella Curcio Putorti. Dr. Putorti was a 1953 graduate of Chartiers High School, 1957 graduate of California State Teachers College (presently California University) and received his Doctorate in Education from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1975.   Always interested in...

Richard A. Andreolli Sr., 71, of Meadow Lands, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 in the Washington Hospital. He was born October 5, 1947 in Washington, a son of Dominic and Mary Vanek Andreolli.   Following his mother’s death at an early age, he was raised by his grandparents, John and Mary Vanek. Mr. Andreolli was a 1965 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. In 2002, he retired from Consolidated Coal Co. where he had worked as a coal miner for 30 years, in the Westland #2,...

John V.J. Billy, 73, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born September 2, 1945 in McKeesport, a son of John and Helen Burley Billy. Mr. Billy was a 1963 graduate of Meyersdale High School. John was a realtor for over 30 years, retiring as a Realtor Associate Broker for Century 21 Frontier Realty, McMurray. He was a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. He loved his family and enjoyed reading, the TV show MASH, teasing...