All Obituaries

Sharon A. Miller, 77, of McDonald, died Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born September 10, 1943 in Williamsport; a daughter of the late Clarence and Marion MacDonald Love. Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  She was a secretary for Williamsport Health System. On June 24, 1993, she married Roland Miller, who died August 23, 2008. Sharon was a member of the First Baptist Church in Midway and the Red Hats Society in Williamsport. Surviving are a...

Mary Louise Lewis, 75, of Cecil died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Kane Hospital of Scott Township. She was born August 25, 1945 in McDonald; a daughter of the late Calvin and Ruth (Helmick) Ganoe.  Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker and enjoyed baking and cooking. She always looked forward to cookouts with family and friends. Her husband, Thomas "Tobar" Ganoe preceded her in death on October 22, 2004. Surviving are a son, Thomas Lewis of Cecil; two sisters, Betty (the late Bob)...

Joan E. “Rosey” Gielarowski, 62, of Cuddy died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home. She was born February 25, 1958 in Crafton; a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Phelan) Nagel.  Rosey was a home maker and enjoyed playing Bingo and card games. She was a loving person and was everybody’s friend. She was a member of St. Barbara R.C. Church in Bridgeville. On April 27, 1979, she married Theodore J. Gielarowski, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Theodore...

Janet R. Rosser, 86, of Midway, died Tuesday November 24, 2020. She was born January 4, 1934 in Burgettstown; a daughter of Harry E. and Beulah Gardner Blaine. Mrs. Rosser was a graduate of Midway High School. On March 5, 1954, she married James W. Rosser, who died in 1998. Janet liked to travel, go out to dinner and shopping. She loved spending time with her family. Surviving are two daughters, Debbie Rosser of Washington and Susan Rosser of Levittown; three...

Rose Marie Smith, 80, of Bulger, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Canonsburg Hospital.  She was born August 15, 1940 in Washington; the daughter of the late George and Harriet (Fisher) Chase.  Mrs. Smith had worked as a nurse at John J. Kane and also tended bar at the former Patrick’s Tavern and the former Kio’s Bar, both in McDonald. On May 1, 1958, she married Lloyd D. "Smitty" Smith, who died August 29, 2015. Surviving are one daughter, Debbie Godwin...

Timothy M. Gerstbrein, age 59, died peacefully on Nov 6, 2020 at Sunrise Senior Living in Upper Saint Clair. He was born February 7, 1961; a son of the late Harry L. Gerstbrein and Mildred Draskovich Gerstbrein. He had an independent contracting business until illness led to an early retirement several years ago. He is survived by two brothers, Harry (Jeanine) of McDonald and Eric of Pittsburgh; and a sister Lisa McCanna (Andy) of East Franklin Township.  He also is...

Rick Krah, age 59, of Mt Pleasant Twp., died Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born July 9, 1961, in Bellevue; a son of the late Paul and Marjorie Ledergerber Krah. Mr. Krah was a graduate of Moon High School class of 1979 and attended Edinboro University. He then served in the United States Navy. Rick was a district sales manager for Industrial Scientific for 28 years. On May 16, 1998, he married Tia M. Chiera who survives. Rick was an avid Steelers fan and golfer. He loved spending...

Gertrude M. Murdrick age 92, of McDonald, died Friday November 6, 2020. She was born, March 22, 1928 in Carnot; a daughter of Edward Schmidt and Grace E. Seifert and step daughter of Arsel Chome. Mrs. Murdrick was retired bartender from Patrick’s tavern and Jack’s tavern in McDonald. Gertrude was a member of the VFW Post 567 Ladies Auxillary in McDonald. She especially loved her dog Ozzy. On August 23, 1970 she married, Ralph W. Murdrick, who died November 8,...

Victoria A. Moore age 74, of McDonald, died Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was born December 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA; a daughter of Victor and Ann Tropeck Lukasiewicz. Mrs. Moore was a graduate of West Allegheny High School. On June 15, 1968 she married Ronald Druga who died December 22, 1980 and on February 12, 1988 she married Jack Moore who died August 17, 2018. Victoria was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, St. Alphonsus Parish in McDonald. She loved spending time with her...

Rose Marie Ludwin age 81, of McDonald, died Friday November 6, 2020. She was born December 21, 1938 in McDonald; a daughter of John and Rossetta Goffart Lauff. Mrs. Ludwin was a graduate of Midway High School Class of 1959. Rose loved gardening and spending time with her family. On March 25, 1964, she married, Frank Ludwin, who died December 20, 2014. Surviving are two daughters Tina Ludwin of McDonald and Lori (Randy) Akins of Baden; a sister, Mary Vega of Washington; two...