All Obituaries

John Serbak, 74, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born June 4, 1947, in Canonsburg, a son of John and Stella Polasky Serbak.  Mr. Serbak was a 1965 graduate of Canon McMillan High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1965-1968.  He served on the USS Okinawa, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved to travel, having visited London, Italy, Ireland, and many states in the United States. He was a life time member of the VFW, post 191,...

Catherine J. Kisella, 96, of Canonsburg, died Friday, October 8, 2021 in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born March 20, 1925, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Nicholas and Amelia Manosouss Johns.  She was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox, in Canonsburg. She was active with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and she served as president for 3 years at the Senior Center in Canonsburg. Surviving are sons, Ronald Joseph Hunter, and Kevin Francis Hunter; four grandchildren; several nieces...

Elizabeth Jane Sebastian, 84, of Houston, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side, Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born February 13, 1937 in Houston, a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Martin. She was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, and recently attended Mass at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, in Meadowlands. Elizabeth loved baking, and enjoyed volunteering baking nut rolls at St. Michael's. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards...

Richard W. Zgorzelski, 66, of Hendersonville, died Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born June 17, 1955 in Canonsburg, a son of Henry and Mildred English Zgorzelski. Richard was Catholic by faith and enjoyed working on cars.  He also loved life, music and playing his guitar. Surviving in addition to his mother, are sisters, Sandra Clark, of Canonsburg, Mary Ann Kunkle, of Hendersonville, Darlene (William) Africa, of Eighty-Four, Marlene Winland, of Hendersonville, and Jeanie...

William "Bill" Herriott, 75, of Canonsburg, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.  He was born October 28, 1945,  a son of the late Lawrence and Helen Hawkins Herriott. He was Catholic. Prior to his retirement, he worked large assembly at the former PA transformer. He was a member of the Polish National Union, and the White Eagles, in Canonsburg.  William enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. On July 27, 1968, he married the love of his life,...

Luke David Burstein, 40, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born July 16, 1981, in Moundsville, a son of Larry Burstein and Kelly Couchman Mullinix.  Luke enjoyed art, and dancing, and loved music. Surviving are his parents, Larry Burstein, and Kelly (Fred) Mullinix, of Canonsburg; his daughter, Aaliyah Burstein, of Sarasota, Florida; his brothers, Kris Burstein, Sean Burstein, both of Canonsburg; and Larry Burstein, of Sarasota, Florida; sister, Brenda Renteria,...

George Pihiou, 94, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born November 19, 1926, in Canonsburg, a son of Demitrius and Stella Mantalis Pihiou.  Mr. Pihiou was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Canonsburg. He loved the outdoors, and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and expert trap shooter. He was a member of the Canonsburg Sportsman's club, and went to the Canonsburg Senior Center. Prior to his retirement, he worked at McGraw-Edison. Surviving are his...

Clara Marie Mahramus, 62, of Canonsburg, died Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born July 2, 1959, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Theodore Kiger and Caroline Moses.  Clara worked in nursing. She loved spending time with her family. On October 15, 2003, she married her husband, Louis Mahramus, who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Gary Thomas (Megan) Stock, Jr., of McCandless, Elwyn Franklin Stock, of Butler; her daughters, Virginia Lee (Tyrone) Stock, of Hendersonville, Nicole...

Kendall Everleigh Jewell, an angel who left us after 5 months, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born April 22, 2021, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Matthew Mowod and Regan Jewell.  Surviving in addition to her parents are her maternal grandparents, Brian and Kim Jewell; her paternal grandparents, Anthony Mowod and Brandi Mowod; her great grandparents, Richard (Janet) Andree, Don (Kathy) Jewell, Jenny McGahee; her aunts and uncles, David Mowod, Michael Mowod; great aunts and...

John Edward Straka, 70, of McMurray, died Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born June 18, 1951, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward A. and Irene Zanakis Straka.  Mr. Straka was an active member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Canonsburg. John went to Wichita State University, where he played football for the Wichita State Shockers.   Prior to his retirement, he worked as a CPA. He was a member of the Dormont Mt. Lebanon Sportsman's Club, the Italian...