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08/27/2025

Carmella A. Tomsic

Carmella A. Tomsic age 69, of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 22, 2025, in Canonsburg Hospital. She was born on December 23, 1955, in Canonsburg, and was a daughter of the late Guy Timothy and Josephine O’Shanka Cornell. Carmie lived her life in the Canonsburg area and was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1974. She was a member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Prior to her retirement, Carmella had been a teller at Slovenian Savings and Loan Association for 23 years. She was a member of the SNPJ lodge of Strabane and enjoyed the company of her dogs Dixie and Ellie. On August 13, 1976, she married William Tomsic Jr. who survives after 49 years of marriage. Also left behind to cherish her memory is her daughter Lindsay Tomsic (Jason Southern) of Houston, her grandchildren Lathen Lesjak, Jaelyn Tomisc, Korynn Southern and Bensen Tomsic her sister Debra Rubis of Houston and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her parents is her sister Kathleen Johnson.

At the request of the deceased, all services and interment are private and have been entrusted into the care of Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120.to view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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08/22/2025

Joseph F. Sprence

Joseph F. Sprence age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born on February 26, 1932 in Muse and the son of the late Stephen and Margaret Drotos Sprence. Joe was raised in Muse and was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish. He rarely missed a Friday for his fish sandwich and a beer at the Muse Independent Club. He attended the Cecil School District before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps, earning many medals including the USMC Badge and the Korean Service Medal. Prior to his retirement Joe was a laborer in construction, being employed for the Dick Corporation for many years. He enjoyed hunting and loved to go to the Eighty-Four Livestock Auction. He loved animals, especially dogs, and cherished vacations in Ocean City where he once saved a woman from drowning. He loved working in the yard and helping his daughter and son-in-law restore their mid-century modern home. On May 29, 1965 he married Pauline Ann Klamut who survives after 60 years of marriage. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his adored daughter, Kim Boyd and her husband, David and his beloved grandson Matthew Louis Boyd, a niece Dana (Fred) Eggers and a nephew John Klamut. Joseph was the last of his immediate family. Deceased in addition to his parents are his brothers Steve Sprence, Lou and John Molinko and his sister Betty Dukis.

At Mr. Sprence’s request, private family visitation and Catholic Blessing services will be held at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120. Internment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Cecil. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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08/20/2025

Helen Katrencik

Helen Katrencik, 100, of Houston, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 18, 2025, in her home with her beloved family by her side.

She was born on January 19, 1925, in Bulger, a daughter of the late Benedict and Mary Balvicidene Urban.

Helen lived her life in Hendersonville and Houston areas and was a faithful Christian Mother member of Miraculous Medal Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish in Meadowlands.

She was well known at the Chartiers Houston Community Library where she had been employed as an assistant librarian, retiring at age 87, after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed doing embroidery, telling stories from family history and going to yard sales and flea markets, teacups, Little Golden Books and items that caught her fancy. Helen was an active choral member of the Pittsburgh area's Lithuanian Club and helped further her children's education. Her travels began when she was in Hendersonville's elementary school and teacher, Miss Flaherty took Helen and fellow students to Washington D.C. for an AAA sponsored gathering of student patrol members. The Hendersonville troop was honored as likely the first in Pennsylvania to include female students, and they led the student patrol parade viewed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Helen's adventures later in life included three trips to Lithuania, where she visited family; visits to Canada, Boston, Cape Cod and Chicago, where she performed in ethnic Lithuanian costume with the Lithuanian Club chorus: and a cross-country train trip from San Francisco. Faith in God was evident in Helen's devotion to Virgin Mary. She prayed every day for the well-being of her family, and in her younger days had attended Sunday school until her wedding day in 1945. In her last months, Helen viewed Mass from a laptop computer at bedside. Left behind to cherish her memory are her devoted children: Joseph Katrencik Jr. and his wife, Victoria, Catherine Renko and husband William, Jerry and Jeffrey Katrencik, all of Houston; Helen's God-daughter and niece, Susan Rybacki; three grandchildren: Jesse (Cassandra), Emily (William) and Anne: four great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Andrew, Dale and Leia: and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her husband, Joseph Katrencik Sr., who died in 1979; brothers: Joseph, Stanley and John Urban; sisters: Ann Zadakis, Mary Stroud, Veronica Strnisha and Josephine Rybacki.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 24, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, at 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m., Monday, August 25.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church of St. Oscar Romero Parish, Meadowlands. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com

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08/08/2025

Anthony Pesco

Anthony “Tony” Pesco age 88 of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, on Friday August 8, 2025, in Washington Hospital. He was born on January 2nd, 1937, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Modesto and Victoria Fiorentine Pesco. Mr. Pesco live his life in Canonsburg. Tony attended Canonsburg Schools until he was 17 years old and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean conflict and was awarded the National Defense Medal. He received his Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma on January 18, 1966, and Electrical Fundamental Training. He also received certification in accounting from Penn Commercial College in Washington. Prior to his retirement, Tony had been employed as a contractor with RCA and General Electric. He was a faithful lifetime, member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg. He was an active member of the Canonsburg Senior Citizens Center which he attended daily and played on their Dart ball team for many years. Mr. Pesco was the last of his immediate family. Deceased in addition to his parents are his siblings, brother John Pesco and sisters, Dorothy Ellis and Inez Krafchek. His life was enriched by his many friends and neighbors from the Canon House, including the staff and Canonsburg Senior Citizens Center.

Friends will be received from 10 am until 11:40 am on Monday, August 11 , 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 11:45 am . A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 12:00 noon in St Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church 317 West Pike Street Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/31/2025

Patricia A. “Patty” Vinisky

Patricia A. “Patty” Vinisky age 87 of Canonsburg, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday July 31, 2025, with her beloved daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was born February 22, 1938, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Frederick A. and Sophia D. Gromacki Caruso. Patty was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and the Washington Hospital School of Nursing. She was a lifelong member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Parick Church and a member and past president of the Washington Hospital Nurses Alumni Association. Patty had been employed at Washington Hospital as a registered nurse and Canonsburg Hospital for many years in the Emergency Department. She read a book a day and was employed for twelve years at the Chartiers-Houston Community Library in Houston. Patty was a member of the Croation Fraternal Union, a census taker in the first Canonsburg Boro census, and served as the first woman Mayor of Houston during the 1980’s. She enjoyed dancing, scrabble and playing cards. Left behind to cherish her memory is her devoted daughter Mary Beth Vinisky of Houston and beloved granddaughter Morgan Beth Walter, brothers James R. (Joyce) Caruso of Carlile, Frederich D. “Fritz” (Joanne) Caruso of Washington, sister Kathleen L. (John) Simpson of Charleston South Carolina and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to her parents, is her son Michael Vinisky.

Friends and family are welcome from 3 until 7 pm on Sunday August 3, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 am Monday August 4, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church 317 W. Pike St. Canonsburg Pa 15317. Interment will be with her family in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions to the Chartiers Community Library, would be appreciated. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/28/2025

William G. McGowan

William George “Billy” McGowan age 67 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, July 26, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 13, 1957, in Allegheny County, a son of the late Kenneth John James and Carole Ann Jenkins McGowan. Billy lived for the past 7 years in Canonsburg and most of his life in the Waynesburg area. He was a Spiritual person who loved spending time with his family, fishing, vacations, inventing, gardening, designing and taking care of his flower beds and fishpond. He liked old television shows and ELTON JOHN. During his working life Billy was an electrician for 42 years and a member of IBEW Local # 5 for 32 years. Prior to his retirement he had been employed with Hilltop Energy Center and Lighthouse Electric. In March of 2020 he married Paricia Larkin, who he leaves behind. Also left to cherish his memory are his children, Ben, Leeza and Justin McGowan, his stepchildren, Jon LaVecchia, Hunter Holmes, Brandon and Pandora Thompson, his brother and sister Tom and Patty McGowan and several nieces and nephews.

At Mr. McGowans request, all services and interment will be private and have been entrusted into the care of Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Jospeh P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120. To view or extend your condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/28/2025

Mary Imperatore

Mary Imperatore, born July 29, 1930, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg. Mary was born and raised in Wolf Run, Ohio, a small coal mining town, before making her home in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John R. Imperatore, her parents Joseph and Maria Lawrence, and her three brothers, Michael, Nicholas, and Andrew Lawrence. She is survived by her devoted son, John R. Imperatore of Canonsburg, her loving daughter, Susanne (Wesley) Harrison and grandchildren Ava and Ryan Harrison, all of Richmond, Virginia. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who brought her joy throughout her life. Mary worked for many years as a sales associate at Kaufmann's department store and also played an essential role in the Imperatore family business, contributing in many capacities at The Jefferson Room and Jefferson Lanes. Whether greeting customers or helping behind the scenes, she brought a strong work ethic to everything she did. She lived a life rich with simple joys. She loved doting on her grandchildren, solving word search puzzles, crocheting, bowling on area leagues, playing cards with her nieces and friends and lunching with the ladies of the neighborhood. She was especially known for her homemade nut rolls and Russian tortes—her home always brimming with treats, a reflection of her incredible sweet tooth. A woman of faith, Mary was a dedicated member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick's Church, where she actively participated in the Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild, the Funeral Luncheon Ministry, and volunteered for church festivals and fish fries.

Friends are welcome from 2- 4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday July 30, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Servies, inc. Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 a.m. on Thursday July 31, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick's Church 317 West Pike Street Canonsburg. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Church. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/27/2025

Patricia J. (Pape) Trembach

Patricia J. (Pape) Trembach, age 75, of Washington, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Canonsburg General Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1950, in Canonsburg, PA. Patricia is the daughter of the late Alfred B. Pape and Jennie Pazurkiewicz Pape. Patricia was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1968. She was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church - St. Oscar Romero Parish in Meadowlands, PA. Patricia spent the majority of her life residing in the Canonsburg and Washington areas. She moved to Charleston, South Carolina for a few years, then moved back to Washington about 18 years ago. During her career, Patricia had been an executive secretary reporting to four general managers at the former McGraw Edison Power Systems/Cooper Industries plant in Canonsburg. While living in Charleston, she was the Executive Secretary for SMIT Transformer. Prior to her retirement, Patricia was employed as an office manager with Range Resources. Patricia is survived by her brother Ronald Allan Pape and his wife Pamela Hamilton Pape of Jefferson Hills, her sister Judy A. Brunasky and her husband Matthew Jones of Bel Air, MD., her niece and nephew, Alicia Richelle Pape and Alexander Hamilton Pape, and her cousin, Janet Moeller of Canonsburg. A special thank you to the nursing staff at Canonsburg Hospital, who took such wonderful care of Patricia. A special thank you, also, to her close friends Len and Sylvia, Marolyn and Ann. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. At Patricia’s request, interment will be private, and there will be a Memorial Service held at a date to be announced at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafujerals.com.

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07/25/2025

Barbara E. Rosenberger

Barbara E Rosenberger, 86, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025. Born on July 10, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she lived a life marked by deep love for her family and a generous spirit that touched all who knew her. Barbara was the daughter of Dorothy and Robert Faulkner and grew up alongside her brothers Robert, William, and Richard Faulkner. She later married the love of her life, Paul Rosenberger, with whom she shared 50 devoted years of marriage until his passing in 2014. Together they built a strong and loving family that remained the center of Barbara’s world throughout her life. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Nancy (Philip) Keller, Paul (Bernadette) Rosenberger Jr., John (Melissa) Rosenberger, and Laura (Paul) Gillum. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Timothy (Lisa), David, and Anthony (Alaynna) Zipparo; John (Amanda), Madison, and Wyatt Rosenberger; Kris (John) Kollinger; and Zoe Gillum. She was also blessed with ten great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy. Barbara was predeceased by her grandsons Tom Zagorski and Dean Gillum. Though her time with Dean was too short, his memory remained close to her heart. Known affectionately as “Meem,” she had a warm sense of humor and an unwavering dedication to caring for those around her. May Barbara’s memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

Friends and family are welcome from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday, July 28, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120. Interment, with her husband will for the family in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/25/2025

Barbara L. Solensky

Barbara L. Solensky age 93 of Brick, New Jersey, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 24, 2025, in Artis Senior Care. She was born on December 17, 1931, in Scranton, a daughter of the late Merle E. and Edith M. Gower Black. Barb was a graduate of Jefferson High School, the Canonsburg Hospital School of Nursing and attended California State College. She lived most of her life in Canonsburg and prior to her retirement had been employed as a registered nurse with South Hills Health Systems as a Patient Care Manager with St. Clair Home Care Unit. Barbara was a faithful Member of St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church where she was a member of the Christian mothers and Guild. She was a member of the Home Care Alumni Assoc. On August 8, 1953, she married John E. Solensky, who passed away on December 22, 2022, after 69 years of marriage.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her beloved grandchildren, Rachel Amelia Manni and her husband Justin and Austin Joseph Sigler, his wife Amy, great granddaughter Charlotte and second great grandchild on the way, sister Judith A. (Joseph) Cook, and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her husband and parents are her three children, Linda Sigler, Anna Mae Solensky and John Solensky II, son-in-law Eric Sigler, and brothers Charles R. Black and Richard E. Black.

Mrs. Solensky’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team at Artis Senior Living for the past two and a half years where the staff, who loving called her “Grandma” treated her like one of their own. Their compassion, care and dedication allowed her to thrive and feel truly at home. They are forever grateful for the joy and comfort they brought to her final years.

Friends and family are welcome from 2-6 pm Tuesday July 29, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120 where departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in St. Patrick Church 317 West Pike Street Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. To view or extend your condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/20/2025

Elias Casillas

Elias Casillas, age 60 of Coal Center, formerly of Utah and Pegueros, Mexico passed away peacefully Friday, July 18, 2025, in the Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh following an extended illness. He was born October 25, 1964, in Pegueros, Mexico. Mr. Casillas was raised in Mexico and then migrated to California then Utah where he earned a degree in Refrigeration from Thermo King Technical School. He lived in Coal Center for the past 5 years. He loved fishing and was an avid soccer “football” fan, his favorite team being Club America. A man who never liked to sit down, Elias liked to work, whether it being an automobile mechanic, tending his garden or raising chickens. A devout Catholic, Elias was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, in Meadowlands. In January of 1993, he married his devoted wife Maria Del Socorro Gomez Ruiz, who he leaves behind after 32 years of marriage. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved sons, Javier Casillas and his spouse Kenya of Sandy, Utah, Jorge Casillas and his spouse Aimee of Plain City, Utah and Jaime Casillas of Wilmerding, his grandchildren Elie, Mia and Jorge “JJ” Casillas Jr., his sister Angelita Casillas and her spouse Alvaro Gomez of Pegueros, Mexico, his brother Roberto Casillas of Omaha, Nebraska a niece Maria Ibarra and several other nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are welcome for a viewing from 2 pm until 6 pm Tuesday July 22, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor where departing prayers will be recited at 9:30 am Wednesday July 23, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadowlands. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg. To view or extend your condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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07/16/2025

Sharon Maruski

Sharon Maruski, age 79 of Upper St. Clair, passed away Monday July 14, 2025, in her home. She was born August 17, 1945, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Andrew M. and Jennie Retzel Radinsky Sharon was raised in Canonsburg, where she was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School class of 1963, and a graduate of Indiana University where she earned her teaching degree. Prior to her retirement Sharon was a teacher in the Pittsburgh City Schools. She had been a member of St Patrick Roman Catholic Church while in Canonsburg and a member of St. Thomas Moore Church in Bethel Park. Sharon enjoyed traveling in her younger years. Left behind to cherish her memory are her beloved sons, Andrew J. Maruski (Melissa Doak) and John A. Maruski, both of Bethel Park, her sister Alexandra (Sandy) Danburg of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Deceased is her brother Dr. Allen M. Radinsky.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 pm until 6 pm Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 am Friday July 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in St. Oscar Romero Parish, St. Patrick Church 317West Pike Street Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg. To view or extend your condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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