All Obituaries

Carolyn Lee Porco, 76, of Farragut, Tennesee, formerly of Canonsburg, died Friday, April 9, 2021, after courageously fighting her illness for 6 years.  She was born on the way to the hospital in Washington, July 31, 1944, a daughter of William and Helen Pasterchark Bishop.  Carolyn graduated from Chartiers-Houston, and the Penn Commercial School of Business. She secured a position in the personnel department of McGraw Edison, where she met and helped many present and future...

Albert J. Celio, 84, of Strabane, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in his home. He was born March 6, 1937 in Canonsburg, a son of Raffaele and Giovinia Teti Celio.  He was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish. Mr. Celio worked as the owner and operator of Albert J. Celio Heat & Cooling, in Strabane for many years. He was dedicated and loved his work. Surviving are his two sisters, Antoinette Liberatore, of Canonsburg, and Jean Lucas, of McMurray; his brother, Richard P. (Marilyn) Celio,...

Marian  Kusturis, 74, of Canonsburg, died Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born July 24, 1946, in Canonsburg, a daughter of  Peter and Mary Hakel.  Mrs. Kusturis was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Canonsburg. On May 4, 1969, she married her loving husband of over 51 years, John  Kusturis, who survives. She and her husband worked together operating Apollo Catering for many years. She enjoyed working with her husband and spending time with her...

Renee "Nay Nay"  Edmonds, 64 , of Washington, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1956, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Bernard and Marva Jones Edmonds II. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a direct care worker in health care. Renee was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Canonsburg. Surviving are three brothers, Bernard (Lisha) Edmonds III, of Winston-Salem NC, Nolan Knapper, of McDonald, Kenneth (Akiko) Sachs, of Cranberry Twp., two sisters,...

"Lee" Mildred  Jones, 75, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born June 8, 1945 in Canonsburg, a daughter of  Charles and Mildred Shaw Ferricks.  She was Christian by faith. Prior to her retirement, she worked for many years in the service industry.  Lee loved being around people and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  She was the "pillar" of her family. . Surviving are a son, Charles Jones, of...

Walter Stankowski, 83, of Canonsburg, died Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born September 14, 1937, in Hendersonville, a son of John and Magdelena Wilks Stankowski.  Mr. Stankowski proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a large power assembler at McGraw Edison. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Hendersonville Sportsman's Club. On August 11, 1962, he married his loving wife of over 58 years, Dolores...

Evelyn Sarris Volas, 77, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born January 26, 1944, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Harry and Demetroula Kavourakis Sarris.  Mrs. Volas was a faithful member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where she was active with the Pan Rhodian Society. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a self employed Hairdresser and also worked at Sarris Candies. She loved to read, and enjoyed crossword puzzles and especially spending time with her...

Lillie Mae Mills 89, of Canonsburg, went home to glory on February 21, 2021. She was born April 30, 1931 in Mather in Greene County to Isaac and Geneva Branch Crittendon. She was raised from the age of 9 by Matthew and Susie Stephens of North Charleroi who welcomed Lillie as their only child and daughter. She has said that God always knew what she was going to need at just the right time. As a youth at Mt Sinai Baptist Church, Lillie was very active in the Sunday school and young adult...

Kelly John Alderson Sr., 70, of Washington, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 23, 2021.He was born March 11, 1950, in Canonsburg, a son of Anthony “Kelly” and Dorothy Kimes Alderson. He was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a 1972 graduate of Washington & Jefferson College. He was a stand-out wrestler in both high school and college.  He earned State Championship titles twice in high school and was named an All American and won two PAC titles in his...

C. Allen Bails, Jr., 72, of Canonsburg, died Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born February 13, 1949, in Canonsburg, a son of Charles A. and Margaret Milligan Bails.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as an inspecting engineer for Chester Engineering in Pittsburgh. Mr. Bails was the ultimate football fan and enjoyed watching and following both professional and college ball.  Surviving are his sister, Marti Cowden, and her husband Gerry, of Akron, Ohio; two nieces, Meredith...