All Obituaries

Catherine Lois Antel Catherine Lois Antel, age 94, passed on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born March 27, 1928 Mt. Washington; a daughter of William Sr. and Catherine White Souffrant. Catherine loved to read, and work on gig saw and word search puzzles. Her true joy though was spending time with her grandchildren. On April 12, 1950, she married Edward Valentine Antel, who passed, June 25, 2007. Surviving are five children, Mary Anne (Richard Jr.) Golling of Point of Rocks MD, David...

Brandon Gregory Lee Chiera, age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his residence during the morning of September 2, 2022. Brandon had a heart of gold and an infectious smile that would light up every room he walked into. He never met a stranger and had numerous friends from various walks of life. He will be missed by so many. Brandon was born on June 22, 1982 to Tia Chiera and Gregory Semple at Washington Hospital and was the most beautiful baby boy. He was an immediate blessing to everyone....

  Walter “Buzzy” Benard Jr. age 73, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born April 10, 1949 in Pittsburgh; a son of Walter A. and Elva Jacqueline Cook Benard. Walter was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1967. Shortly after graduation he was hired by Shenango Inc. in Neville Island as a pipefitter. On March 23, 1968, he married Marge Jane Lapin who survives. “Buzzy” enjoyed fishing, camping, and wrestling. He was a former...

Rose T. Churray, 81, of Cecil Twp. passed Tuesday August 16, 2022.   She was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Canonsburg; a daughter of Steve and Rose Churray (Fartro).   Rose was a humanitarian and always gave of herself to enhance people she loved and situations that could influence benefit.  She found a way to get something done, never gave up, and always cultivated the best in all she did. Rose was finishing her first book, could make wedding cakes better than anyone, and...

Joseph F. Hackimer age 68, of Hanover Twp., passed on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born February 28, 1954 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Frank and Rose Mary Bozicvich Hackimer. Joe was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School class of 1972. He was employed by Watco in Industry PA., as a heavy equipment operator for 27 years; where he retired in 2016. On May 26, 1977, he married Loretta Jean Krull, who passed, April 29, 2008. Joe was a Hanover Volunteer Fireman in Hookstown, PA....

John A. “Toejoe” Yaworski, 53, of McDonald, passed on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born October 22, 1968 in Pittsburgh; a son of Stanley (Mary) and the late Gloria Shotis Yaworski. John was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1986. He was a ride operator for Tropical Amusement. John enjoyed fishing in Erie, watching WWE wrestling, and spending time with his family. Surviving in addition to his father and step-mother, are two brothers, Andrew Yaworski of McDonald...

Nancy C. Abbott, 79, of Midway, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. She was born October 3, 1942 in McDonald; the daughter of Edward and Helen (Kuptus) Salmon. Nancy was a dietician for Mayview State Hospital for 26 years before retiring in 2006. She was devoted to her grandchildren and family. She enjoyed spending recreational time at the Meadows. On May 11, 1965 she married Raymond L. “Butch” Abbott, Sr., who survives. Also surviving...

Sandra Louise Shephard (Wolff), of Hickory, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born in Leonardtown, MD; a daughter of Judson O. and Louise Simon Wolff. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed but her memory will live on through every family get together, ski trip, bike ride and vacation… all built on the foundations she started. She enjoyed traveling, reading, watching movies, listening to...

John A. Lewis Jr. John A. Lewis Jr. age 86, of Oakdale, passed on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born August 27, 1935 in Imperial; a son of John A. Lewis Sr. and Pauline Clara George. Mr. Lewis was salesman for Joseph Horne’s Company in Pittsburgh for over 40 years. John enjoyed spending time at his camp in Warren, PA, where he would fish, hunt, and canoe down the Allegheny River. He was a member of the Polish Falcons Club in Glendale, PA and was an avid Steelers fan. On September...

Charles Nicholas Lienard, 80, of McDonald died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home. He was born October 20, 1941 in Canonsburg; the son of the late Alphonse and Alice (Tournay) Lienard. Nick retired after a full career at Equitable Gas on June 1, 2004 after 34 years of service. He loved being in the outdoors and hunting season was a favorite. He was an avid Steelers fan and watched the NFL draft like it was a holiday! He will be missed by many friends and family. He never met a stranger...