All Obituaries

Paul W. Popeck, 73, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Sunrise Senior Care Nursing Home.  He was born March 24, 1946, in Canonsburg, son of  Frank and Sophia Pokrzywa Popeck. Paul was a lifelong Canonsburg resident where he was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School, The Pittsburgh Art Institute, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Paul was a plasterer and worked with several companies,...

Douglas Robbins, 82, of Uniontown, died Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born March 21, 1937 in Alabama. He proudly served his country with the United States AirForce, retiring after over 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed sports and loved the Auburn Tigers. Surviving are his son, Douglas Matthew Robbins, of Canonsburg; daughter, Tracy (Joe) Yakubik, of Charleroi;  8 grandchildren, Bri-Aylah, Carter, Morgan, David, Dylan (Jenna) Clarence "Bucky",...

Patrick James Joyce, 93, of Houston, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020  at Friendship Village in Upper St. Clair. He was born November 19, 1926 in Pittsburgh, the second son of Henry V. and Loretta (Arend) Joyce.Mr. Joyce proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Throughout his life he was very civic minded. His affiliations and memberships included: Fire Chief, Cecil Twp. Vol. Fire Co.#1, Company 28, recipient of the honorary...

Joseph  Raptosh, 92, of Canonsburg, formerly of Portage, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, peacefully at home. He was born April 20, 1927, in Portage, a son of Andrew and Mary Wargo Raptosh.  Mr. Raptosh was a member of St. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage, where he was a member of the choir and a cantor.  He proudly served his country with the United States Navy, as a helmsman on USS Ardent (MCM-12) during WWII. He worked at the A&P as a produce manager...

Shirley J. Rhome, 84, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington, a daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Salisberry Phillips.  Shirley was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a Baker at Canonsburg General Hospital, and was later employed by the Washington-Greene County job training agency, and Southwest Training Services, as an intake case worker until her retirement.   She loved...

Glenda Joyce Napper, 74, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Canonsburg, died Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born April 3, 1945, in Pittsburgh , a daughter of Jesse James and Glendora Rainey Jackson.  Ms. Napper was an active member of the Second Baptist Church, in Homestead. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an OVR Councilor for the State of Pennsylvania. Surviving are her daughter, Sydnee Napper, of Pittsburgh; son, John Napper, of Pittsburgh; brother, Stephen (Selma) Jackson, of Moon;...

Shirley Ostrowski, 77, of Cecil, died Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born November 19, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Walter and Margaret Mackenzie Churchhill.  Shirley was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed reading. She was Methodist. On October 28, 1963, she married her husband, William Ostrowski, who survives. Also surviving are her son, William (David Wood) Ostrowski, of Cochranton, Edward A. (MaryJane) Ostrowski, of Ebensburg; daughter, Tracy...

Irene Marie Olminsky, 80, of Washington, formerly of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born November 16, 1939, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Walter M. and Mary Cerbach Laskowski.  On October 13, 1972, she married her husband, David M. Olminsky, who passed away November 8, 2010. Irene was an active member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg, where she was a member of the Christian Mother's, active with the bread program, fish fry, and the church...

Thomas  J. "TJ" DiCio, Jr., 44, of Washington, died Monday, December 16, 2019. He was born August 27, 1975, in Washington, a son of Thomas J. and Nancy Popeck DiCio.  T.J. worked as a machinist and inspector for the Perryman Company. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. He loved sports. On June 25, 2011, he married Deanna Lonick DiCio, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, Thomas and Nancy Popeck DiCio, of...

Richard W. DeMarco, 72, of Canonsburg, died Friday, December 13, 2019. He was born September 22, 1947, in Canonsburg, a son of Joseph and Rose Pacific DeMarco.  Mr. DeMarco proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Mayview State Hospital for 35 years. He was also an ordained minister and received his Bachelors Degree in Theology from Christian Bible College. Mr. DeMarco was very well known in the tri-state area...