Elizabeth V. “Sis” Orsini Berton, 80 of Canonsburg, formerly Houston, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Greenery Center. She was born December 4, 1942, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Spencer Sroka. Elizabeth had worked as a nurse’s aide at the former Mayview State Hospital and owned and operated with her husband the former Orsini Taxi in Canonsburg. She was a member of the South Canonsburg Church.  When she was able,...

Perry John Williams, 92, of Houston, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born August 15, 1930, in Indiana, PA a son of the late Pierre DeHasse and Blanche Servant DeHasse Williams her husband Harry Williams. Perry was a 1948 graduate of Chartiers High School and attended two years at Penn State University before enlisting in the US Marines at the onset of the Korean War. Mr. Williams proudly served with the Marines from April 1952 until his separation in...

Brian John Minnis, 54, of Strabane died unexpectedly, Monday, February 27, 2023, in the Canonsburg Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was born September 26, 1968, in Washington, a son of the late John “Jack” and Cathy Simon Minnis. He attended school in Long Island, NY before moving to the Washington area. Mr. Minnis had worked for Washington Ford, Fox Ford, Rusty’s Towing Service and Dolan’s Lawn Service.  He has been employed as a Diesel Mechanic for...

Rae Lynn McWilliams, 66, of Canonsburg, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, following many years with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born August 21, 1956, in Washington, a daughter of the late William McQuay and Ruth Ann King McQuay Cameron and her step father, William C. Cameron who helped raise following her father’s death. Rae was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School and attended Edinboro University. She had worked at the Metro Glass Plant in Washington. Mrs. McWilliams...

Rhonda Lynn Butler, 60, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Concordia Hospice of Washington, Donnell House. She was born March 8, 1962, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Harold W.G. and Gloria Dudley Butler. Rhonda was a 1980 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.  She had worked as an operating room technician for Allegheny General Hospital and was a licensed beautician. Ms. Butler was a member of the Living Word Ministries in Pittsburgh, the...

James Reynolds Warne, 92, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a long and wonderful life.  He was born January 3, 1931, in Oklahoma in the midst of the Great Depression, a son of the late Thomas and Rachael Reynolds Warne.   With his mother and older siblings, James traveled by train back to Pennsylvania, where there was a long family history in Washington County.  James grew up in the area, with a boyhood full of adventures with his brothers...

Edith Antonietta Bernard, 106, formerly of Houston and Hickory, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Strabane Woods of Washington. She was born May 5, 1916, in Chartiers Township, a daughter of Stephen and Theresa Ariagno Antonietta. Edith attended the McConnells Mills School in Chartiers Township. She was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg and the Chartiers Township Senior Group. Mrs. Bernard, enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing bingo, traveling,...

Dominic Profio Jr., 82, of Collier Township, formerly Houston, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 13, 2023, in St. Clair Memorial Hospital with his wife at his side. He was born December 18, 1940, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Dominic and Edith Bennett Profio. Nick was a 1958 graduate of Cecil High School, graduated from Penn State University in 1962 and received his CPA certification in 1970. He served with the US Army Reserve Unit 630th Transportation Company. They were...

Donald Lee “Red” Fazzolari died on January 28, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on June 6th, 1933, to Dominac J and Elizabeth (Whitfield) Fazzolari. He married Dorothy Jean Kendra on April 6th, 1952, and the couple resided on their horse farm in Houston, PA. Red worked for various companies in Washington County including the county nursing home, RCA warehouse, and the Meadows Racetrack, where he worked with horses for over 20 years.  He was an avid card player and...

He was born July 18,1958, in Canonsburg, a son of Thomas Shaffer of Houston and the late Betty Tiernan-Shaffer. Steven was a 1976 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. He proudly served his country for several years in the Pennsylvania National Guard, first in Washington, then in Johnstown and had served for 18 months in Kosovo with a US Army security mission.  He retired several years ago. He enjoyed attending car shows at Carlisle and Harrisburg several times a year in...