All Obituaries

Mabel Mildred Kinney  Mabel Mildred Kinney 95, of Langeloth, passed, Monday September 14, 2020.  She was born February 17, 1925 in McDonald; a daughter of Paul and Mary George Hans.  Mrs. Kinney worked for Woodville State Hospital where she retired in 1993.  On March 23, 1946 she married Elmer Kinney who passed August 22, 1974.  Mabel enjoyed yard sales, building puzzles, playing cards and spending time with her family.  Surviving are five grandchildren...

Donna M. Cammon 69, of McDonald, passed, Monday September 7, 2020. She was born April 17, 1951 in Washington; a daughter of Frank and Donna Fullum Brown. She was the wife of the late Austell Cammon. Surviving are a son, Darren Cammon of GA;  a brother, Robert L. Brown of Moon Twp; and three grandchildren, Arria, Regian and Bishop Cammon. Deceased is a brother Frank Brown Jr. Family will receive friends Friday from 3-7 PM, the time of services, at Nation Funeral Home Inc.,...

Jeffrey M. Denny Sr. age 65, of McDonald, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born April 27, 1955 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Mark Jules and Evelyn Margaret Hagerman. Jeff was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1973. He then worked for Penn Dot for 35 years where he retired in 2008. On December 22, 1977 he married Bernice “Cathy” Hampson who survives. Mr. Denny was a member of the McDonald Rod and Gun Club, the McDonald...

Nicholas “Nick” Scarfo Jr.   Nicholas “Nick’ Scarfo Jr.  93, of Burgettstown, passed, August 30, 2020. He was born May 9, 1927 in McKeesport; a son of Joseph and Margaret Principatto Scarfo. Mr. Scarfo was a Veteran serving in the United States Army. He then worked for Starvaggi Industries in Weirton WV. as a diesel mechanic for over 40 years. On April 28, 1947 he married Marie Edna Spencer who passed March 29, 2017. Nicholas was a member of Venice...

Dennis F. Catrain, 66, of Oakdale Boro, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born May 18, 1954 in Canonsburg; a son of Helen J. (Mike) Catrain of McDonald and the late Frank J. Catrain. Mr. Catrain was a 1972 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He loved to spend time fishing. He enjoyed going to Presque Isle and Erie as well as visiting his son in Ohio. On June 3, 1978, he married Estella M. Sweetie, who survives.  Also surviving are a son, Dennis F....

Lawrence R. “Larry” Stewart Sr., died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. He was born June 28, 1937 in McKeesport; a son of Clyde E. Stewart II and Bessie A. Weinel Diggins. Mr. Stewart was the proprietor of Stewart’s Auto in McDonald until his retirement. He was a former member of McDonald Presbyterian Church and was an antique car buff. His wife, Nancy J. Stewart preceded him in death on January 17, 2013. Surviving are three sons, Lawrence...

Elizabeth “Libby’’ Bruce, 92, formerly of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center, Bridgeville. She was born November 11, 1927 in Keystone; a daughter of Wilfred Bert and Sarah Couchenour Brown. Mrs. Bruce was a graduate of Burgettstown High School class of 1945. She worked for 26 years at Woodville State Hospital as a food service supervisor, from where she retired in 1988. Elizabeth was a member of Raccoon...

Donna Kowalo, 74, of Bulger passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She was born August 29, 1945; a daughter of the late Roy A. and Shirley Lillian Hooker Snatchko. Donna was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School class of 1963 and then went on to the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. Mrs. Kowalo was the owner of Donna’s Beauty Salon in McDonald from 1967 to 1974. Donna was a member of the McDonald United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. On August 19, 1969, she...

Diane M. Briggs   Diane M. Briggs 74, of McDonald, passed on Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born July 31, 1946 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Aimable and Emily Vidal Pensis. Diane was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed watching TV. Surviving are two children Michael Pensis of McDonald and Missi Kietz of Ruffsdale, PA; a sister JoAnn Debensky of Sharpsville, PA; a brother John Vidal of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren Michael Pensis, Jennifer Boyer, and Scott Cook; one great-grandchild...

Agnes M. Brown 91, of Sturgeon, passed Wednesday July 22, 2020. She was born February 2, 1929; a daughter of Lawrence and Bertha Kavcic. Agnes was a member of the SNPJ in Midway. She enjoyed working on any type of puzzle, gambling at the Casino, and listening to country music. On May 28, 1949, she married Wilfred C. Brown, who passed January 11, 2006. Surviving are two children Diane (Jim) Tharp of Marianna and Denny (Carol) Brown of Sturgeon; five grandchildren, Jimmy (Alissa) and Brian...