All Obituaries

Anthony L. Colaizzo was an Italian-American businessman and politician who died January 12, 2019, in Canonsburg Hospital.  Colaizzo was born in Canonsburg on May 31, 1930, the youngest  of the seven children of Felix and Consetta Colaizzo of Rosello, Italy. He was preceded in death by brothers Peter, Felix, Anthony, Joseph, Mario, and a sister, Jean Grace.  His political career began when he won the election for Student Council president at Canonsburg High School, eventually...

Agnes Szymaitis a lifelong resident of Canonsburg passed away peacefully in her 98th year on January 4, 2019.    Agnes was born on St. Agnes Day January 21, 1921 to Adam Supinski and Alice Rucki Supinski.  Her father said she brought her name with her and named her for St. Agnes.  She was preceded in death by her husband Isadore, and her brothers Stanley and Alex.             She had a strong faith and prayed...

Robert Allen Schmidt, 74, of Washington, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 10, 1944, in Canonsburg, a son of Harry and Annie Deakin Schmidt.  Mr. Schmidt worked at the former McGraw Edison, Cooper, as an Electrician. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a corrections officer, at SCI Greene.  He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force along with...

Stella Karchella, 83, of Canonsburg, died Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born September 30, 1935, in Cleveland, a daughter Joseph and Catherine Giebien.  Prior to her retirement, Stella worked as a nurses aide at Western Center. She was a long time member of the Muse Independent Club, and loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her son, Brian Karchella, of Daytona Beach, Florida; her daughters, Denise (Roger) Carey, of Indiana, daughter, Kathy Karchella Dalbo, of...

Bernadine Lesnik, 98, of Canonsburg, died Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born April 20, 1920, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Anthony and Anna Perkowski Kolaczynski.  She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Jim's Superette, and later as a manager at the Health Mart, in Canonsburg.   Surviving are her sons, Raymond "George" (Eileen) Gouirand, of Mc Donald, Anthony (Susan) Lesnik, III, of Imperial,...

Kim Joanne Patterson, 61, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1957, in Washington, a daughter of  Joseph and Sylvia Rodighiero DeFilippo.  Kim was a member of St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. A woman of strength, courage, determination and unwavering fearlessness, Kim faced her diagnosis head on and was determined to beat the odds.  She did just that and when given six months to survive, Kim chose...

Melvin Kerr, Jr., 69, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born February 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a son of Melvin and Rose Kerr. He was Christian. Mr. Kerr proudly served his country with the United States Army, and the Air Force Reserve. He worked as a coal miner for Consol Energy. Mr. Kerr enjoyed reading, his pets, and especially taking care of and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Jane Zgorliski Kerr of Canonsburg; his sons, Matthew Kerr, David...

Mary Karavolis, 87, of Canonsburg, died Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born November 23, 1931, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Miltiades and Artemis Pangadakis Mantalis. Mary was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.                She was a 1950 graduate of Canonsburg High School. Prior to her retirement, Mary worked as a sales associate at Macys, for 18 years. Surviving are her sons, Luke Karavolis, and his wife, Lori, of McMurray, Mike...

Bernice DeVitis, 68, of Washington, died Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born July 17, 1950, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Nicholas and Dolores Pacific Ardizzone.  Mrs. DeVitis was a member of the Belmont Christian Church. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, and enjoyed decorating her house. On December 10, 1976, she married her husband of over 41 years, Joseph DeVitis, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Dolores Pacific Ardizzone, of Canonsburg; her son, Robert...

David Kenneth Andrews, 61, of Eighty-Four, died Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born December 23, 1956, in Washington, a son of Kenneth Andrews and Patricia Schary Mulshen.  David worked as a laborer and smelter for Ritchie Metals. He enjoyed motorcycles and his work. He loved his pets. On April 12, 1975, he married Illa Dunfee Andrews, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, David (Frances) Andrews, Jr., of Bellaire, Ohio, Michael S. (Amy Smith) Andrews, of Weirton, West Virginia,...