All Obituaries

Kim Joanne Patterson, 61, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1957, in Washington, a daughter of  Joseph and Sylvia Rodighiero DeFilippo.  Kim was a member of St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. A woman of strength, courage, determination and unwavering fearlessness, Kim faced her diagnosis head on and was determined to beat the odds.  She did just that and when given six months to survive, Kim chose...

Melvin Kerr, Jr., 69, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born February 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a son of Melvin and Rose Kerr. He was Christian. Mr. Kerr proudly served his country with the United States Army, and the Air Force Reserve. He worked as a coal miner for Consol Energy. Mr. Kerr enjoyed reading, his pets, and especially taking care of and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Jane Zgorliski Kerr of Canonsburg; his sons, Matthew Kerr, David...

Mary Karavolis, 87, of Canonsburg, died Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born November 23, 1931, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Miltiades and Artemis Pangadakis Mantalis. Mary was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.                She was a 1950 graduate of Canonsburg High School. Prior to her retirement, Mary worked as a sales associate at Macys, for 18 years. Surviving are her sons, Luke Karavolis, and his wife, Lori, of McMurray, Mike...

Bernice DeVitis, 68, of Washington, died Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born July 17, 1950, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Nicholas and Dolores Pacific Ardizzone.  Mrs. DeVitis was a member of the Belmont Christian Church. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, and enjoyed decorating her house. On December 10, 1976, she married her husband of over 41 years, Joseph DeVitis, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Dolores Pacific Ardizzone, of Canonsburg; her son, Robert...

David Kenneth Andrews, 61, of Eighty-Four, died Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born December 23, 1956, in Washington, a son of Kenneth Andrews and Patricia Schary Mulshen.  David worked as a laborer and smelter for Ritchie Metals. He enjoyed motorcycles and his work. He loved his pets. On April 12, 1975, he married Illa Dunfee Andrews, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, David (Frances) Andrews, Jr., of Bellaire, Ohio, Michael S. (Amy Smith) Andrews, of Weirton, West Virginia,...

William G. Sickman, 82, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born January 6, 1936, in Pittsburgh, a son of William and Laura Greene Sickman.  Bill was Lutheran. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Truck Driver, and later, he proudly worked as a security officer. Bill was passionate about antique automobiles, classic cars, and loved his Cadillac.  On September 16, 1976, he married Drucilla Thompson Sickman, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Tad,...

Robert S. Rearick, 98, of McDonald, formerly of Munhall, died Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born July 7, 1920, in Pittsburgh, a son of John A. and Margaret A. Smith Rearick. He was Methodist. He was a member of the Homestead Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners.   Mr. Rearick proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, during World War II, as a Motor Machinist's Mate Second Class. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a mechanical engineer at Mesta...

Mark D. Batista, 59, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 in his home after a brief illness. He was born April 3, 1959, in Canonsburg, a son of Richard Edward Batista and Beverly Jean Pushkar Batista.  Mark was a life long resident of Canonsburg. He graduated from Canon-McMillan High School Class of 1977.  Earlier in life, he was employed by Sarris Candies. In later years, he worked for Gateway Computer Corporation, and lastly as a casino dealer at the Meadows Racetrack....

Philip K. Silcott, 79, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born July 29, 1939, in Washington, a son of James and Dorothy White Silcott.  Mr. Silcott was a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon. Prior to his retirement, he worked selling computerized measuring equipment. He enjoyed painting, drawing, and loved his dogs. On May 11, 1964, he married his wife, Mary Jane Kaufmann Silcott, who survives. Also surviving are his sons,...

Jonathan Joseph "J.J." Stanko, 25, of Canonsburg, passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 10, 2018.  He was born August 11, 1993, in Canonsburg, son of James and Deborah Lanzy Stanko.  J. J. attended Waterdam Church, Canonsburg, participating in VBS, inviting teens to Youth Group, and adventuring on to the mission fields of Maryland, Minnesota, and Kentucky.  He graduated from Canon McMillan High School where he was a four year...