All Obituaries

John William Karpy, 82, of Washington, died Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born March 29, 1937, in Canonsburg, a son of John and Elizabeth Dudash Karpy.  He was a member of the Trinity Church, in Washington. Mr. Karpy worked as an accountant, and served as the Controller at Industrial Gasket and Shim prior to his retirement. He graduated from Canonsburg High School, where he was a state champion wrestler and graduated from Pitt. He was an avid golfer with his group of friends. Mr....

Dorothy M. Kordella, 89, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, October 31, 2019.  She was born December 10, 1929, in Washington, a daughter of Mike and Josephine Michalak Kasavich. On June 13, 1948, she married Adolph J. Kordella, who died August 20, 2004. She was Catholic. Mrs. Kordella was a Cosmetologist. Surviving are her son, Randolph (Deborah) Kordella, of Cleveland, Ohio; her sisters, Alice (Andrew) Kundrick, of Washington, Shirley (Rich) Bremenour, of Reno, Nevada; her grandchild, Erika...

Robert G.Graham, 81, of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born January 19, 1938 in Pittsburgh, a son of George and Violet Robinson Graham. Prior to retirement, he worked as a dispatcher for Great American Lines. Mr. Graham enjoyed bowling, loved the Beach Boys, and especially having a beer and socializing with his family and friends. Surviving are his daughters, Cathi M. (Tony) Podobnik, of Pittsburgh, Angie M. (Bill) Trump, of North Huntington; grandchildren, J.R. Martino...

Marlene Agnes Sprence, 84, of Beaver Falls, died Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born June 5, 1935, in Muse, a daughter of Frank and Harriett Kelly Thompson.  She was Christian. She loved spending time with her friends and family, and socializing. Ms. Sprence was a dedicated wife, mother, and home maker. Prior to her retirement, she was a cleaning lady, and loved her work.  Surviving are her daughters, Dana Lee (Fred) Eggers, of Beaver Falls; Wendy Lane (Art) DeGiovanni, of...

Henry Keith Spiller, 72, of Wagener, South Carolina, formerly of Hickory, died Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born June 30, 1947, in Canonsburg, a son of Henry Dominic and Mary Magdaline Burchak Spiller.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Coal Miner at Mathias Mine and at Enlow Fork Mine. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, in Aiken, South Carolina. Mr. Spiller proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant, during the Vietnam War. He was a member of...

Marie Ann Smith (Urbancic), 77, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019, after a courageous battle against ovarian cancer., Marie was born September 7, 1942 in Canonsburg, PA, the daughter of the late John and Mary Urbancic. She was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School, and a member of St. Patrick’s Parish, Christian Mothers, the K.S.K.J. and the Slovenian Women. Marie was a loving mother and sister, a devoted aunt and grandmother, and loyal friend who will be...

Jane Kerr, 69, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019. She was born December 13, 1949, in Washington, a daughter of Felix and Violet Kusz Zgorliski.  Ms. Kerr was Christian. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed crafts and scrap booking. Surviving are her sons, Matthew Kerr, and David Kerr, both of Canonsburg; her brothers, Mitch (Roseann) Zgorliski, of Bridgeville, John (Amy) Zgorliski, of Bethel Park; grandchildren, Haley and Seth Kerr; several nieces and...

Nancy Grady, 67, of Strabane, died Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born July 3, 1952, in Imperial, a daughter of John and Stella Peterman.  Nancy enjoyed reading, watching television, playing bingo, and going out to eat with her family. Prior to retirement, she worked at Shop and Save and later as a CNA at Country Meadows. Surviving are her son, Robert Grady, Jr., of Strabane, her grandson, Dalton Grady, of S. Fayette; the Grady family; and her dear friend, Susan Gervasio, of...

Frank Andrew Kramer, 94, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born November 16, 1924, in Cecil, a son of Louis and Anna Kramer.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Kramer worked at McGraw Edison, and as a self employed plastering contractor. He was Catholic. He proudly served his country during WWII, in the United States Army. On September 2, 1955, he married his loving wife, Donna Sims Kramer, who survives. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, James (Lois) Sims, of...

Hannelore (Scheuer) Thomas, 84, of Canonsburg died Thursday, August 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1935, in Worms, Germany and moved to Ulm, Germany, where she grew up. She was the daughter of Heinrich and Maria (Kuhn’s) Scheuer.  Hannelore enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her many beautiful flowers, She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and will always be remembered for her beautiful, hand sewn Yoyo blankets. She was a...