Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Dec. 17, 1929-May 14, 2012
Daniel R. Bruno, 82, of Canonsburg, died peacefully Monday, May 14, 2012, in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Canonsburg, a son of Philip and Rose Turco Bruno. Daniel was a lifelong Canonsburg resident and was a barber for 30 years. He was then employed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for 10 years. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191. He was a devoted family man and a good friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Violet I. "Vicki" Cage Bruno; one daughter, Danelle R. Waugh and her husband, Don, of Houston; two brothers, Louis Bruno of Canonsburg and Michael Bruno of Hamilton, OH; three grandchildren, Eric, Katelyn and…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Jan. 18, 1921-May 14, 2012
Gertrude "Trudy" Slesinski, 91, of Strabane Woods, Washington, PA, formerly of Canonsburg, died Monday, May 14, 2012, in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born on Jan. 18, 1921 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Roman and Florence Dombrowski Slesinski. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an immigration inspector for the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services. She was a former member of St. Genevieve Church and a member of St. Patrick's Church of Canonsburg, the Catholic Daughters of America and Orchard Lake Society. She is survived by her brother, Alfred "Sayles" Slesinski and his wife, Florence, of Michigan; and three sisters, Theresa Phillips, Regina Dzikowski and Frances Lesko. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-8 p.…
Monday, May 14, 2012
April 20, 1920-May 11, 2012
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Monday, May 14
Stella Kordella, 92, of Mentor, OH, formerly of Canonsburg, died Friday, May 11, 2010 in Tri-Point Medical Center. She was born on April 12, 1920 in Washington, PA, a daughter of Joseph and Helen Krawczyk Kolanko. Prior to moving to Mentor, she resided in Canonsburg, where she was a homemaker. She was a former member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church and an active member of the Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Stella and her husband actively participated in the perogi making projects at the church. She was also a former member of the Canonsburg Senior Center. She is survived by a son, Scott, and his wife, Cheryl, of Mentor, OH; a daughter-in-law, Michele Kordella; four grandchildren, Suzanne …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The first four-time WPIAL wrestling champ also coached for Canon-McMillan.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
May 20, 1946-May 8, 2012
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Thursday, May 10
Judith Cannon Graff, 65, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in St. Clair Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1946 in North Strabane Township, a daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor Dayton Cannon. Judith was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Order of the Eastern Star Chartiers Chapter, Democratic Women, Italian American Society and Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion. She attended Canon-McMillan schools and, before retirement, worked as a secretary for Black Box Corp. for 28 years. She is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Graff Sr.; two sons, Joseph V. Graff Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Canonsburg, and Jared Graff and his wife, Jennifer, of Centerville; a daughter, Jodie Povich and her husband, Matthew, of Canonsburg; …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
March 21, 1959-May 5, 2012
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Tuesday, May 8
Michael Sifinski, 53, of Houston, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 5, 2012, in his home. He was born on March 21, 1959, in Canton, OH, a son of Raymond and Dolores Powell Sifinski. Michael attended Canton schools and graduated from nursing school in Pittsburgh. He last worked as an LPN for Washington County Health Center. He was a Catholic. Surviving are two sons, Joshua Sifinski and Christian Sifinski, both of South Park; one daughter, Lauren Welkert of York; two brothers, Randy Sifinski of Albion, OH, and Ray Sifinski of Bridgeville; three sisters, Karen Stallman of Canton, OH, Judy Spring of Valencia and Susanna Sifinski of Houston; his girlfriend/caregiver, Jackie Sifinski of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
June 27, 1934 - April 23, 2012
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Tuesday, April 24
G. Donald Hutchinson, 77, of Canonsburg, died Monday April 23, 2012 in McMurray Hills Manor. He was born June 27, 1934 in Canonsburg, a son of the late George and Laura McMillan Hutchinson. He was a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and choir director, the Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Knights of Pythias. Don also was a member of the Silent Knights Pantomime Group. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a scheduler for PPG Industries and later drove school bus for Canon-McMillan. On Aug. 2, 1957, he married Saralee “Sally” McKown Hutchinson, who died Aug. 3, 2010. Surviving are three sons, George Hutchinson and wife Lori, Thomas Hutchinson and wife Diane, and Gregg Hutchinson and…
Monday, April 9, 2012
Toci, 62, of Eighty Four, died on Saturday.
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Monday, April 9
Richard N. "Dick" Toci, 62, of Eighty Four, suddenly on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Madeline (Chapman) Toci; loving father of Anthony "Tony" (Jennifer) Toci and Matthew John Toci; grandfather of Bishop, Caleb and Miya Toci; brother of Angelo James (Donna) Toci, Jr., Catherine (Robert) O'Connor, Ester (Ronald) Markwood and Florence (Tom) Moran. Dick retired in 2006 after 35 years of service in the mines. He enjoyed camping, boating, RVing and—most of all—spending time with his family. Funeral arrangements are by Beinhauer Family Services. Friends are welcome at 2828 Washington Road in McMurray (724-941-3211) on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services are private. He will be buried in Forest Lawn …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Nov. 8, 1990 - March 24, 2012
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Tuesday, March 27
Joseph Paul "Joey" Schneider, 21, of Houston, died tragically Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was the dear son of Jeffry Paul and Susan Ann (Brannon) Schneider; brother of Heather (Dave) Ciabattoni and Lisa Frank; grandson of the late Edward and JoAnne Brannon and Mary Jane (the late Joseph) Schneider; and uncle of Kaliegh, Madison and Dominic. Joey was a 2009 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and was currently a student at Waynesburg University, majoring in business management. Friends will be welcome from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at William Slater II Funeral Service, 1650 Greentree Road in Scott Township. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hilltop Baptist Church, 1540 Roseberry Street in Pittsburgh. Please meet at …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
July 13, 1968 - March 22, 2012
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Saturday, March 24
Richard Paul Goodell, 43, of Strabane, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 22, 2012. He was born July 13, 1968 in Midland, Michigan, a son of Nancy Kuch LaDig of East Tawas, Michigan, and the late David Goodell. Mr. Goodell graduated from Tawas High School, Tawas, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm. He worked as a custodian for Peters Township High School. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Canonsburg Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and motorcycle riding. Surviving are his wife, Tracy Goodell, two daughters, Cortny and Josey Goodell at home, one brother, John Goodell, and two sisters, Janie Atkins and Nicole Farrier, all of Michigan, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no…
