All Obituaries

Raymond S. Siders, 63, of Lawrence, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  He was born September 12, 1955, in Canonsburg, a son of James and Georgene Thielet Siders.  Prior to his retirement, he worked construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, loved animals, and was an avid Penguins and Steelers Fan. Ray was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving are his daughter, Jennifer Siders, of Colorado, brothers, George (Meg) Siders, of Hickory, James Siders,...

Irene Manduzio, 89, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born September 22, 1929 in Canonsburg, a  daughter of  Steven A. and Helen M. Zerambo Smith.  On October 11, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, she married James A. Manduzio, Sr., who died September 30, 1995. Irene enjoyed gardening, cooking, shopping and dinning out.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Prior to her retirement, she worked at F.W....

Cynthia Rose "Cindy" Verosko, 71, of Burgettstown, formerly of Canonsburg, died Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was born September 16, 1947 in Wheeling, a daughter of  William and Mary Rakovicky Kleinedler.  Prior to becoming a homemaker, she worked as a bank teller. Cindy loved animals. She enjoyed gardening, reading, baking and cooking, but most of all spending time with her family and her granddaughter. On August 30, 1969, Cindy married her husband of over 49 years,...

Mary Alice Cimino, 83, of Houston, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born June 16, 1935, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Steve and Anna Kilian Solensky.  She was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadowlands, where she was a member of the Christian Mother's. Mary Alice worked making ice cream for Foremost Dairy, and later as a Teacher's Aide at Chartiers Houston and the Intermediate Unit One. She was loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Edith Mae "Edee" Smittle Devoted Wife, Mother, and Grand Mother Edith Mae "Edee" Smittle, 81, of North Strabane, died Sunday, September 30, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born December 10, 1936, in Gilmore, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Eckles Stumpf.  Prior to her retirement, she worked as a wire operator for AG Edwards and Sons brokerage firm. On September 29, 1956, she married, Donald C. Smittle, with whom she shared over 38 years of...

Steven J. Chmiel, 63, of Canonsburg, died Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born December 8, 1954, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Stanley and Frances Ciesla Chmiel.  Steven was Catholic. Prior to his retirement, he worked in the construction industry. Steven enjoyed traveling and loved his life adventures.  Fishing, and gardening were among his favorite pastimes.  Surviving are his brother, Michael (Joanne) Chmiel, of Monongahela; sister, Nancy (Patrick Shannon) Chmiel, of...

MANUEL JOHNS   Manuel Johns of Canonsburg, Pa., and Clearwater, Fla., died Sept. 25, 2018, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg. He was 89 years old. The son of Amelia Manos and Nick Johns (Diakomanolis), Manuel was born July 14, 1929. He was the youngest of 13 children. He graduated from Cecil High School. Manuel served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was decorated with the National Defense Medal, Korean Service...

Mary Ellen Pihiou, 96, of Canonsburg, died Friday, September 21, 2018. She was born November 14, 1921, in Canonsburg, a daughter of George and Martha Rodgers Fritz.  Mary loved animals. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Psychiatric Aide at Western Center. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. On June 21, 1947, she married her husband of over 70 years, Chris N. Pihiou, who died March 11, 2018. Surviving are her daughter, Christina J. Pihiou, of Canonsburg; her daughter-in-law, Rose...

Robert N. McCarthy, 90, of Houston, died Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born December 1, 1927, in Muse, a son of the late Charles and Mildred Roncovitz McCarthy.  Mr. McCarthy was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a self employed architect. He was passionate about his work and the R. N. McCarthy Architect company served the local area, designing several prominent...

Father Dragan Filipovic, 73, of Pittsburgh, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in his home. He was born December 30, 1944, in Belgrade, Serbia, a son of Branko and Danica Milosavljevic Filipovic.  He graduated Iona College in 1968, and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in 1971. He was ordained to the Diaconate August of 1971 and to the Priesthood September of 1971. During his 47 years of priesthood, he faithfully served Orthodox parishes in Phoenix, Arizona;...