All Obituaries

In loving memory of Brian Leslie VanGelder, a wonderful father who loved his family, and his family cherished him.  Survived by 4 children, Kelly, Brian, Dawn, and Neil, eight grandchildren, Anna, Emily, Brian, Alissa, Cody, Jeff, Jessie, and Katlin, 9 great grandchildren, Daryl, Austin, Kristopher, Kamryn, Axel, Rowan, Zander, Daylan, and Ida, 4 sisters Robin, Sharon, Lori and Pamela and 2 brothers Carey and Ed. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...

Joseph William Palfreyman, 68, of Washington passed away Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Home. He was born May 14, 1952 a son of the late Edward J. and Betty Lewis Palfreyman. Mr. Palfreyman was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School.  Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Era.  He was employed most recently by International Paper Company in Eighty-Four. Joe enjoyed baseball, playing and coaching softball with his...

Jon Mario McCoy, 60, of Canonsburg, the son of the John “Buck” McCoy  and Rosalie (DiMuzio) McCoy who resides in Canonsburg, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Thursday November 12, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Jon was born October 22, 1960.  He was a 1978 graduate of Canon McMillan High School.  He held jobs at Macs Plastics, Accutrex and Canon Associates.  Jon’s happiest years were spent as a singer and musician with...

On Monday morning, October 19, 2020, His Beatitude Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), former Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All-America and Canada, fell asleep in the Lord in Canonsburg, PA after an extended illness. He was the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America from 1977 until his retirement in 2002. On October 27, 1933, Metropolitan Theodosius [Lazor] was born Frank Lazor to John and Mary Lazor, immigrants from Galicia (what is today the southeastern corner of...

Martha Coulon, 88, of Washington passed away Friday October 16, 2020 in her home. She was born January 16, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of William and Anna Alexander Scharnow. Mrs. Coulon was a member of St. James Parish in Washington and attended Church at St. Hilary. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. On September 29, 1951 she married John Coulon who preceded her in death on August 1, 2009. Surviving are three daughters; Jeanne (Albert) Todd of Carrollton, GA,...

Dina Mastrovincenzo Mastrangelo, age 93, died peacefully on October 11, 2020 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Born in Castiglione Messer Marino, Chieti, Abruzzo on June 6, 1927, Dina was the daughter of a locally celebrated goldsmith. She survived World War II as a young civilian in German-occupied Italy. After the War, Dina immigrated to Canonsburg, PA in 1948 to live with her husband, Felice Mastrangelo, who was also from her hometown. Together, they had three children who were the light of her...

Juanita I. Moore Juanita I Moore, 90, of South Franklin Township passed away Wednesday September 23, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1929 in Washington a daughter of Raymond and Juanita Cole Roupe.  Mrs. Moore was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking, and going to the casinos, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and family. Her husband Harry W. Moore preceded her in death. Surviving are six children;...

Brandon L. Washington Brandon L. Washington, 37, of Wheeling, WV passed away Friday September 4, 2020. He was born July 1, 1983 in Washington the son of Tracy Washington and Joy Naylor both of Washington. Brandon was employed as a laborer, most recently by American Roofing. He was known for his “green thumb” and loved plants, flowers, and being in the outdoors hiking and fishing.  He also enjoyed working out and wrestling.  Brandon was a phenomenal cook,...

Babysitting, raising children and spending time with family made the life of Blanche Camps complete, but her most recent joy in life was caring for her great-grandson, Sailor. Blanche Camps, 80, of Washington passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born August 23, 1940 in Avella, a daughter of Frank and Cecelia Milk Cukrzynski. Mrs. Camps was a member of St. James Parish in Washington at Immaculate conception Church. For many years she was a clerk at...

Frances Insana White “Auntie”, 86, of Washington passed away Tuesday August 25, 2020 in Transitions in Washington. She was born November 26, 1933 in Washington the daughter of the late Pete and Carmella Angott Insana. Mrs. White was a member of St. James Parish (St. Hilary Worship Site) in Washington. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her husband James White and her son John White whom both preceded her in death. Surviving is a brother Larry (the late Joan G....