All Obituaries

Mary Beth Hampson, 79, of Bridgeville, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. She was born August 22, 1941 in Canonsburg; the daughter of the late Walter E. “Bud” and Elizabeth W. “Mina” (Scherer) Hampson. Mary Beth was a 1959 graduate of McDonald High School and graduated in 1963 from Indiana State Teachers College with a degree in Elementary Education. She also did some graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh. She was an...

Robert Castner, 74, of Waynesburg died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born March 7, 1946 in McDonald; a son of the late Alfred Castner and Margaret (Matalik) Castner of Canonsburg. Mr. Castner formerly worked as a bottler for the former Kimberland Dairy in Hickory. He was an exceptional artist working with oils and liked painting landscapes and wildlife. He was an avid Steelers fan. Surviving in addition to his mother are eight sisters,...

Elizabeth C. Vermeulen, 81, of New Castle, formerly of McDonald, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. She was born February 11, 1939 in Primrose; a daughter of the late Camille Prosper and Mary (Volpe) Vermeulen. Liz worked as a nurses aide at Woodland Manor, L&L Person Care in Oakdale and later was the proprietor of L&L Personal Care in Paris. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Jameson of New Castle; two grandchildren, Joseph (Heather)...

Diana M. Berger, 74, of Beaver died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Heritage Valley Hospital of Beaver. She was born October 16, 1946 in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late George J. and Betty J. (Smedley) Berger. Diana was a graduate of the Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse at the former Aliquippa Hospital. Surviving is a brother, Paul Berger of Aliquippa. All arrangements are entrusted to Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. Due to Covid-19...

Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Laughlin, 71, of Cecil Township died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Victoria Manor of Oakdale. She was born September 14, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI; the daughter of the late Elmer and Arline (Mueller) Ruther.  Sandy was a marketing associate for Cutler Hammer before her retirement. On October 24, 1998, she married Ronald Laughlin, who survives. Also surviving are a step daughter, Rochele (James) Reitlinger of Cecil; two sisters, Susan (Mark) Murtes of...

Martha D. ” Mimzie” McAdams, 73, of Oakdale, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born January 3, 1947 in McDonald; a daughter of the late Gladys and Henry Zombeck. Martha was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. She retired as a registered nurse. “Mimzie” loved gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are three daughters, Marcie McAdams of Bethany WV, Tamie Holman of Bonita Springs, FL, and Kellie May of...

Harry lee Moss, 73 of McDonald, passed away Friday December 18, 2020. He was born September 20, 1947 in Cecil Township; a son of Hezekiah and Nadine Paige Moss. Mr. Moss was a graduate of Canon McMillian High School class of 1966. Harry retired in 2013 from the Cleveland Clinic as an Area Director for housekeeping. He worked for Cleveland Clinic for over 30 years. Mr. Moss was a member of the First Baptist Church in McDonald. He loved playing poker with family and friends. He...

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...

Jean Moran (Catherine Regina McLaughlin Moran) It is hard to put into words a life so well lived… Jean Moran was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.  Married to her sweetheart, Jim Moran, on May 11, 1942, Jean started a journey and legacy to be remembered by many. Mother to eight children: Jim Moran (Janet), Rich Moran (Jo Anne), Kathy Gosh (Marty), Betsy Toulouse (Larry), Patty Demascal (Bill), Mary Duranti (Chris), Sue Moran her...

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)...