All Obituaries

Jane A. Popeck, 91, of Ellicott City, Maryland, formerly of Canonsburg, died Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born January 27, 1927, in Adena, Ohio, a daughter of Telesphor and Josephine Tyszka Gromacki.  She graduated from Canonsburg High School in 1945, and worked at McCrory's 5 and 10, the Universal Cyclops, and for several years at Mayview. She was a dedicated wife and homemaker. Mrs. Popeck was a  member of the former St. Genevieve Church where she was active with the...

Jean Faye Davies, 75, of Lawrence, died Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born May 29, 1943, in Lawrence, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Polochak Betarie.  Mrs. Davies was a member of Faith Chapel Community Church, in Lawrence. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, spending time at camp, and making charitable contributions to those in need. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandson.  Christmas was a special time, and she enjoyed celebrating Jesus's birthday. ...

Edward D. Snarey, Sr., 92, of Bridgeville, died Monday, August 6, 2018. He was born February 16, 1926, in Oakdale , a son of John and Nellie Verner Snarey.  Mr. Snarey was a member of Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, Canonsburg. He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, post 191, where he proudly was a member of the Honor Guard. He was a member of the Chartiers Lodge, 297.  He served his country with the United States Army, during World War II. Prior to his...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Fetcko, III, 83, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He was born October 31, 1934, in Strabane, a son of Francis Joseph Fetcko II and Mary Ann Waschuck Fetcko.  Frank proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he worked at McGraw Edison as a winder. Frank and his wife had an R.V. business and enjoyed camping.  Surviving are his wife of over 44 years, Jean K. Strawn...

Andrew H. Caliguiri, 75, of McMurray, died Monday, July 30, 2018, of brain cancer. He was born September 26, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a son of Andrew and Helen Chappel Caliguiri. Mr. Caliguiri was a teacher and guidance counselor at Canon McMillan High School for 41 years. He had also worked part-time at the Peters Township Tennis Center after retiring from Canon-McMillan. He received an Associate Degree from Point Park Junior College, a BS in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania,...

Donald L. Smith, Sr., 82, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 peacefully at home with family. He was born May 26, 1936, in Canonsburg, a son of Oscar and Ruth McDaniel Smith.  Early in his career, he worked in the maintenance department at the Canonsburg Hospital. He later joined his father at Smith Locksmith and Service, and continued the family business into another generation. Don was a member of the G.B.U., and enjoyed fishing, antique cars, dancing, and especially spending...

Lillie June (Alderson) Shannon Canonsburg U.P. Church Member Lillie June Alderson Shannon, 95, of Canonsburg, died Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born June 1, 1923, in Houston, a daughter of the late Anthony and Edith Alderson, who later married John Jacanin, of Canonsburg. She was married to Paul Shannon, of Hickory. She attended school in the Houston School District. She worked for many years as a cook at the Lou Karry's Restaurant and at the Hollywood Barbecue Restaurant, in...

Marie J. Polly, 93, of Houston, left us to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born June 28, 1925, in Houston, a daughter of Pete and Elizabeth Powell Politan.  Marie was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, where she was active with the Christian Mothers and Women Guild. Prior to her retirement, Marie had worked for many years as a supervisor at Troyer Farms. Left to cherish her memory is her son, John "Chip" Michael Polly, II, and daughter-in-law,...

Rose Theresa Lowery, 99, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Canonsburg, died Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born June 27, 1919, in Chickasaw, PA a daughter of Giachino and Margherita Castelli Selva. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a switch board operator for Bell Telephone and subsequently, Western Center.  She was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Canonsburg, where she was a member of the Christian Mother’s Guild.  She was also a devoted...

Elizabeth Ann Bombash, 87, of Claysville, died Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born August 23, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of William and Alta Mary Hopkins Connors.  Ms. Bombash was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing word-searches, playing on her I pad, and was active at Senior Life in Washington. She loved her Australian Blue Heeler, Kate. On October 27, 1952, she married her husband, Andrew J. Bombash, Jr., who died April 24,...