All Obituaries

Marie J. Polly, 93, of Houston, left us to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born June 28, 1925, in Houston, a daughter of Pete and Elizabeth Powell Politan.  Marie was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, where she was active with the Christian Mothers and Women Guild. Prior to her retirement, Marie had worked for many years as a supervisor at Troyer Farms. Left to cherish her memory is her son, John "Chip" Michael Polly, II, and daughter-in-law,...

Rose Theresa Lowery, 99, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Canonsburg, died Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born June 27, 1919, in Chickasaw, PA a daughter of Giachino and Margherita Castelli Selva. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a switch board operator for Bell Telephone and subsequently, Western Center.  She was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Canonsburg, where she was a member of the Christian Mother’s Guild.  She was also a devoted...

Elizabeth Ann Bombash, 87, of Claysville, died Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born August 23, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of William and Alta Mary Hopkins Connors.  Ms. Bombash was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing word-searches, playing on her I pad, and was active at Senior Life in Washington. She loved her Australian Blue Heeler, Kate. On October 27, 1952, she married her husband, Andrew J. Bombash, Jr., who died April 24,...

Candyce D. Davis, 63, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born July 4, 1955, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Harold and Gloria Dudley Butler.  She was Baptist. Prior to her retirement, Candyce worked as a Unit Secretary for Allegheny General Hospital for 33 years. She enjoyed making scrap books, cards, candles and crafts, and was a charitable person who donated regularly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She was a member of the Lady's Original Gang, in...

Dexter D. DeVitis, 39, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born January 11, 1979, in Washington, a son of Daniel and Donna Debbis DeVitis.  Dexter was a 1997 graduate from LaPlata High School, in Maryland. He loved playing baseball, and received a baseball scholarship to Auburn Montgomery University, in Alabama where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Science. Surviving are his father, Daniel DeVitis; his brother, Derek DeVitis, and his paternal...

Hollis Gwen Milavec, 65, of Lawrence, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born November 30, 1952, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Steve and Betty Krieger Milavec.  Prior to her retirement, Hollis worked as a computer operator for Health America. She enjoyed shopping and trips to the casino. She loved her cat Abby. Surviving are her brothers, Stephen Milavec, of Lawrence; Tracey Milavec, of McDonald; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received...

Linda  D. Lewis, 67, of Eighty Four, died Friday, June 22, 2018. She was born October 13, 1950, in McDonald, a daughter of Fred and Ellen Workman.  Linda graduated from Canon-McMillan High School in 1968. She enjoyed art and crafting, and loved painting, rug hooking and crocheting. Linda loved animals, her pets, and especially her Chihuahua, Louie. She worked as a Medical Assistant for the Washington Health System.  On November 1, 1969, she married her husband of over 48...

Neil Alan Gossett, 44, of Canonsburg, PA  15317, died Monday, June 18, 2018. He was born January 29, 1974, in Washington, a son of Wayne and Judy Gossett.  Neil was a 1992 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. He attended Wheeling Jesuit College, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Criminal Justice. He graduated with honors from the Police Academy in 1996.  He owned and operated WOW Detailing in McMurray for 25 years. Surviving are his parents, Wayne and...

Donna E. Livolsi, 75, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was born March 21, 1943, in Houston, a daughter of James and Mary Rasel Armstrong.  She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the bakery as a cake decorator at Canonsburg Shop and Save. Mrs. Livolsi enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and flowers, and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. On February 25, 1967, she married her husband of over 51...

Mary Ann Harrison, 83, of Eighty Four, died Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born August 29, 1934, in McKees Rocks, a daughter of  Joseph and Anna Manski Barlow.  Mrs. Harrison was Catholic. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed knitting and reading. On August 31, 1957, she married her husband of over 60 years, Harold R. Harrison, who survives. Also surviving are her brother, Joseph Barlow, of Moon Township; her sister, Betty Lou (John) Langmann, of Robinson...