Bruno V. Zanolla, 78, of Houston, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington. He was born August 3, 1942 in Washington, a son of Albert and Maria Rech Zanolla. Mr. Zanolla was a 1960 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School.  He served with the Army National Guard for six years, 1964 to 1970. Bruno worked for 28 years for Pennsylvania Transformer, McGraw-Edison and Cooper Industries in Canonsburg, retiring as a Quality Control Inspector in...

Lynn V. Bowser, 80, of Washington formerly Canonsburg, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born March 14, 1941 in Pittsburgh. Mr. Bowser was a 1959 graduate of South Hills High School in Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He proudly served with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for six years. Lynn was a long-time member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, Deacon and for many years led the Small Group...

Jeannine M. Brown, 52 of Washington, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in her home following an extended illness. She was born December 25, 1968 in West Pittston, a daughter of Mary DiCostanzo Betz of Turbotville and the late Harry R. Betz. Jeannine was a 1986 graduate of Wyoming Area High School where she was a member of the swim team. She had worked as a hospitality professional in the hotel service industry as a front desk receptionist.  Other employment included the restaurant industry...

Joseph M. “Tiny” Gray, 48, of Washington, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, in his home of natural causes. He was born December 28, 1972, in Washington, a son of Thomas Gray of Arizona and Bernadette Gasmire (Don) of Houston. Mr. Gray was a graduate of Avella High School. He worked as a driver for Magna Transport Service in Washington. Mr. Gray enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting, and taking his mother out for Chinese food. Surviving in addition to his parents are: a...

Joseph R. Marth Jr., 55, of Houston, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born January 21, 1966, in Washington, a son of the late Joseph and Bonnie Lee Bernard Marth. Mr. Marth was a 1983 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. He was a machinist for the Perryman Company for over 20 years. Mr. Marth was a member of the Houston Volunteer Fire Department and the Canonsburg Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to his camp in Slippery Rock, and...

Frances Alice Jemison Johnson, 76, of Canonsburg, transferred to her heavenly home, Tuesday, March 24, 2021. She was born September 19, 1944 in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late David and Mariah “Dot” Jemison. Frances was a 1962 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.   Following her graduation, she began her first job at Bobbie Brooks garment factory in Arden. She later became a geriatric aide at Mayview State Hospital where she had worked for more than 25 years before...

William E. Speakman Jr., 71, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. He was born August 26, 1949 in Washington, the son of William E. and Muriel Smith Speakman.  Bill was a 1967 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 1971 where he was a member of ROTC, and received his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, TN in 1974. He served as First Lieutenant in the Army Reserves from...

Mildred A. Ross Cowden, 87, of McDonald, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 14, 1933, in Linden, North Strabane Twp., a daughter of John and Mildred Hall Ross. Mildred graduated in 1951 with honors from Trinity High School.  After high school, she attended Penn Commercial, graduating with a certificate in accounting.  Mildred then accepted a position at Fort Pitt Bridge Works in Canonsburg. In 1952, she won a...

Sarah Ethel Barney, 101, of Eighty Four, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 14, 2021 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray. She was born December 25, 1919 in Eighty Four, a daughter of Boyd and Myrtle Hamilton Stewart. Sarah was a graduate of Trinity High School and a member of the Thomas Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Barney was a glass painter at the Washington Company for 32 years.  She had also worked at the Country Boy Convenience Store in Canonsburg, the Eighty Four Convenience Store...

Robert P. Berry, 83, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born May 13, 1937 in Canonsburg, a son of Robert and Alice Post Berry. Mr. Berry was a 1955 graduate of Trinity High School.  Following high school, he joined the US Marine Corps, serving for two years.  Once home, he enrolled at California University of Pennsylvania graduating 1964, with a degree in Industrial Arts. Bob was a self-employed draftsman, doing work...