All Obituaries

Terry Lee Copechal, 67, of Eighty Four, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was born February 24, 1953, in Washington, a daughter of Emmitt and Doris Lang Baird.  Mrs. Copechal was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Midway. She was a dedicated homemaker and loved watching Pittsburgh Sports. Children's charitable organizations, and donating to the St. Jude Hospital, Children's Hospital and the Shriners, was an important part of her life. Above all, she enjoyed time spent with...

Mary  Popeck, 101, of Canonsburg, died Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born March 20, 1919, in Houston, a daughter of  John and Sophie Stach Bober.  Mary was a dedicated wife and mother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was an active and dedicated member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church, where she was a former member of the Echo Choir, Society of the Most Blessed Sacrement, and participated in the...

Walter Edward Markle, Jr., 62, of Eighty Four, died Friday, July 31, 2020 in his home. He was born October 21, 1957, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Walter and Shirley Sochor Markle.  Walter was a member of the Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a self employed painter for many years, and retired from the Canonsburg General Hospital, where he worked in the house keeping department. He enjoyed gardening, his...

Aaron Boyd Mansfield, 83, of Washington, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1937, in Wylandville, a son of the late Aaron Boyd and Mary Winifred Gelwix Mansfield. On June 12, 1957, in Fourth Presbyterian Church, he married his loving wife, Nora Gayle McClain, with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage, who survives.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, 2nd Division Marine Air Group 26. For over 50 years, he was a...

Mary C. Attenberger, 78, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born May 12, 1942, in Carrick, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alcide Dugal Franz.  Mrs. Attenberger was a member of St. Benedict the Abbott Church. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a registered nurse. Mary worked at several locals hospitals, South Hills Convalescent Home, Washington Hospital Visiting Nurses, and Albert Gallatin Visiting Nurses. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, and...

Dominica "Minnie"  Shirley Konovich, 83, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born June 26, 1937, in Duquesne, a daughter of John and Anna Suncine Procacina.  On September 1, 1956, she married, Michael F. Konovich, with whom she shared over 63 years of marriage, who survives. "Minnie" was a dedicated wife, and mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting the casino and the Canonsburg Senior Center.  She attended  Holy...

Raymond J. Phillips, 82, of Canonsburg, died Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born March 24, 1938, in Canonsburg, a son of Joseph and Teresa Slesinski Phillips.  Mr. Phillips was a member of St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. He enjoyed cars, and mostly, spending time with his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, in Germany 1961-1962. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a large builder at Cooper Industries, as well as owning and operating Phillips Auto Body. On...

Freda Giameos, 88, of Canonsburg, died Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born October 25, 1931, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Nicholas and Marrietta Kalimeri Kostiou.  Freda was an active member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, where she was a member of the Daughters of Penelope, the Pan Rhodian Society, and the Philoptochos.  After her retirement as a line inspector for RCA, she enjoyed volunteering at the Canonsburg General Hospital. Freda had a love for life and a...

Eric S. Volas, 78, of Canonsburg, died Friday, July 10, 2020 in his home. He was born April 21, 1942, in Rhodes, Greece, a son of Stergos and Marika Konstantinou Volas.  Mr. Volas was an active member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, where he was a member of the AHEPA, chapter 156 and the Pan Rhodian Society. Prior to his retirement, he worked at McGraw Edison for 25 years, and later at Sarris Candy. He enjoyed watching Nascar, and soccer and especially enjoyed...

Brian William Marchewka, 47, of Muse, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born October 10, 1972, in Washington, a son of William and Barbara Ferri Marchewka.  Brian worked in many aspects of construction industry, which he learned early by working side by side with his Pappy, Frank (Madeline) Ferri. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Muse. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trips to the beach, as well as cooking and grilling with his family and friends,...