All Obituaries

Josephine Marie Totterdale, 95, formerly of  Canonsburg, died Friday, May 20, 2022 in Woodstock, VA. She was born December 5, 1926 in Follansbee, WV,  a daughter of  Stanley and Stella Kaszubowski Manski. Josephine was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.  She was Lutheran by faith, and  enjoyed living life. Surviving is her son, Ronald A. (Leslie) Totterdale II, of the state of California;  daughter, Jo Lynn (David) Herndon of Warrenton,...

Judith Ann Callaghan, 82, formerly of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was born on February 18, 1940, in N. Charleroi, a daughter of James M. and Rita Deloris Lauderbach Callaghan. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, enjoyed reading, word games, and surfing the web.   Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the federal government as a secretary. Surviving are her sisters, Cynthia J. (Chuck) Babeji, of Bridgeville, and Tricia L. Callaghan of...

Barbara Jean Lesko, 91, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born May 24, 1930, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Norman and Anna Marie Utchel Bode.  She was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, in Canonsburg. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the dietary department at Mayview State Hospital. On December 31, 1949, she married Theodore Lesko, who died March 1, 1995.  Barbara was the last of her immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and...

John M. "Jack" Heidler, 98, of Washington, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Jack was born October 13, 1923, in Bridgeville, a son of Clayton and Mary Morrow Heidler.  After the passing of his mother when Jack was 18 months old, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Esther and David Morrow, in a loving and caring Christian family.   On April 12, 1946, he married his loving wife, Betty M. Custer Heidler, who survives after 76 years of marriage. During World War II, Jack...

Audrey K. Lindsay, 97, of Canonsburg, died Monday, April 11, 2022. She was born November 20, 1924, in Elm Grove, a daughter of Robert and Margaret Cushnie King. Audrey enrolled in nursing school at  50 years of age. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a nurse at the South Hills Convalescent Center. Mrs. Lindsay was an active member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. She was involved in various church organizations, served as a Deacon, and loved crafts. She was a member of...

Ronald John Bock, Sr. 84, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born July 20, 1937 in Pittsburgh, a son of  George and Stella Piroth Bock. On June 1, 1963, he married Norma Jean Rodgers. Ron was very strong in his faith, and proud to serve and share the word of our Lord. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp and was very patriotic. Prior to his retirement, Ron worked as a finisher for McGraw Edison. He enjoyed playing bingo, doing arts and crafts, and...

Maureen Elaine Leis, 77, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born April 16, 1944, in Canonsburg, a daughter of George and Stella Cwynarski Simms.  Maureen worked as a receptionist at Townview Health and Rehabilitation.  She loved animals, especially cats, loved spending time with her family, and was a supporter of the Washington City Mission. Surviving are her husband of over 52 years, Ralph Leis; son, Eric Leis, of McMurray; daughter, Erin (Michael) Athey, of...

Ida Laurie DiCio, 61, of Canonsburg, died Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born June 25, 1960, in Canonsburg,  a daughter of  Joseph N. and Goldie I. Vincenti DiCio.  She was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, and attended St. Patrick Worship Site.  Laurie worked as a licensed practical nurse  at Mayview State Hospital, and later at SCI Waynesburg and then SCI Fayetteville. She found immense joy in cooking and baking, and especially sharing her homemade treats with...

Mike Petros, 97, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born March 24, 1925, in Canonsburg, a son of  Gust and Fannie Kakias Petros.  Surviving are his wife of over 72 years, Florence Petros, his son, Dean (Renee), his daughter, Georgette, and his granddaughter, Constance (Bill) Adams, and two great-grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family. Arrangements and burial in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, were private and entrusted to Sollon Funeral and...

William  Ostrowski, Sr., 78, of Canonsburg, died Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born July 20, 1943, in Canonsburg, a son of Stanley and Elizabeth Ewaskey Ostrowski. On October 28, 1963, he married Shirley Churchill, who died on January 4, 2020.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy.  Prior to his retirement, William was employed as a fleet service agent for US Airways.  He was a member of the American Legion. William enjoyed horseback riding, bike and motorcycle...