All Obituaries

Eva Jean "Jeanne" Alderson, 89, of Canonsburg, died peacefully at home, Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born March 12, 1930, in Houston, a daughter of the late Anthony and Edith Alderson, who later married John Jacannon, of Canonsburg.  She attended school in the Houston School District. She worked for many years at Giant Eagle, in McMurray. Jeanne was a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, and served as a Deacon in her younger years. Deceased in addition to her...

Patricia V. Malizio, 81, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born August 9, 1937, in Fort Pitt, a daughter of James and Victoria Kocotowicz Manion.  After graduating from John Dewey High School, Patricia went on to work at Mercy Hospital, until she married her late husband, Rudolph Malizio, on August 10, 1957. From there she created a loving home as a homemaker and began raising her four children, until her husbands death. From there, she went on to...

John Hugh Gordon, 91, of McDonald, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born October 6, 1927, in Oakdale, a son of James and Issabelle Patterson Gordon. Mr. Gordon was Christian, and prior to his retirement, he worked for many years at the scrap yard. He proudly served his country with the United States Army, during the Korean War. Surviving are his sons, Joseph, Robert, David, Donald Gordon, all of McDonald, Dennis Gordon, of Canonsburg; his daughter, Margaret...

  Joseph Allen Luisi, 53, of Meadow Lands, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born December 14, 1965, in Naples, Italy, a son of Anthony and Joyce Zampan Luisi. Joe was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadowlands. He worked as a machinist for eight years at Lincoln Manufacturing. He enjoyed being outside, flying his drone, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. On March 16, 2008, he married his wife, Audra...

Robert George Stumpf, 47, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born September 24, 1971, in Swissvale, a son of the late Robert and Patricia Scott Stumpf.  Robert worked as a meat cutter for Kroger Company, at several grocery stores.  He is survived by his son, Robert Stumpf, of Canonsburg; his daughter, Maranda Stumpf of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Stacey Stumpf, of Moon; several nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation,...

Timothy Paul Polansky, 77, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born February 16, 1942, in Canonsburg, a son of Joseph and Ora Chambers Polansky.  Tim was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg.  Prior to his retirement, Tim worked as a car salesman, and later as an operating engineer. He was a semi-professional football player, a golden glove boxer, and was a Notre Dame football fan. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed working around his...

Lawrence Martin Smith, 82, of Markleysburg, formerly of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019. All services are private and are entrusted to Sollon Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., 30 E. College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, J. David Sollon, director. Please visit www.sollon.com to leave online condolences.

Margaret Joan "Margy" Oravic, 83, of Strabane, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She was born January 1, 1936, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Charles and Mary Pazzin Oravec.  Margy was a faithful member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Canonsburg. She was a member of the K.S.K.J., S.N.P.J., Slovenian Womens,  and G.C.U. She enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, and playing solitaire.   She started her working career at Brockway Glass, plant 7, in...

Dr. Manuel C. Vallejo, 87, of Canonsburg, died Friday, March 22, 2019 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born March 12, 1932, in the Philippines, a son of  Juan and Felicidad Curamen Vallejo.  For many years until his retirement, Dr. Vallejo worked as a general surgeon at Canonsburg General Hospital and was well liked by all his patients.  He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed planting, gardening, playing the piano and guitar, and...

Mr. James "Jimmy, Jamo" Neal Bails, of Canonsburg, died after a lengthy illness on March 12, 2019, at the age of 78. Jim was born on July 6, 1940, in Canonsburg, to Arretta Mildred Kennell Bails and Boyd Albert Bails. He graduated from East Washington High School in 1959, where he excelled at many sports. An Airforce veteran, he served during the Vietnam Crisis at Alamogordo AFB in New Mexico and in Goose Bay AFB in Labrador, Canada. On December 5, 1965, he married Tina Katherine...