Catherine Joyce Nicksick, Ph.D.

May 6, 2025

CATHERINE JOYCE NICKSICK

Catherine Joyce Nicksick, Ph.D., 76, of Burgettstown, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

She was born January 22, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter of Bogdan and Elizabeth Fliton Nicksick.

Dr. Nicksick graduated from Union High School in Burgettstown. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Liberty University and a Ph.D. degree from...

Marissa Pappas Kotouch

May 2, 2025

Marissa “Maris” Pappas Kotouch, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, 2025 in West Palm Beach.

Marissa was born on October 8, 1985 in Atlanta, GA. She is the daughter of Charles Pappas, Jr. of Burgettstown and the late Michele Cannan Pappas who preceded her in death on August 18, 2010.A 2004 graduate of the Burgettstown High School, Marissa earned...

Carol Jo Gruphofer

Apr 29, 2025

Carol Jo Gruphofer, aged 80, passed away on April 29, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with her beloved great-granddaughter, Abby, by her side. Born on August 22, 1944, she dedicated over 30 years to her career as a Customer Service Representative at Time Warner Cable before retiring.Carol was a proud graduate of South Hills High School. Her hobbies and interests...

Sandra Irene Allison

Apr 26, 2025

Sandra Irene Allison, 76, passed away during the early morning hours on April 26, 2025 at North Strabane Skilled Nursing Facility. Sandy had been residing in this skilled nursing home after having been hospitalized due to a stroke in December 2024.

She was born on October 20, 1948 a daughter of the late Frank Allison, Sr. and Helen Lesko Allison. 

Sandy resided...

John & Angelika North

Apr 13, 2025

John Andrew North, 77, and Angelika Jung North, 71, of Burgettstown; Jefferson Twp., passed away on April 8th & 13th, 2025, respectively.

John was born on August 22, 1947 the only child of the late John H. North and Louise Rivett Marcolini and Angelika was born in Grossauheim, Germany on July 27, 1953 a daughter of Heinz and Elfrieda Minna Jung.

A...

Shirley Maye Vallina

Apr 13, 2025

Shirley Maye (Coffey) Vallina

November 14, 1929 – April 13, 2025

Shirley Maye Vallina, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday April 13, 2025 at her home in Langeloth, PA. She was predeceased by her husband Johnny Vallina in 1999.

Shirley is survived by six children, 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren: Her sons, Jon L.and Ruth Ann (O’Shanka) Vallina, Kent and...

Elfi Schubert Roberts

Apr 11, 2025

Elfi Schubert Roberts

August 4, 1939 – April 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elfi Schubert Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on April 11th at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig and Anna Schubert, and brother, Ludi Schubert.

Born in Czechoslovakia and later...

Edward Galan, Jr.

Apr 9, 2025

Edward Galan Jr.09/01/1933 - 04/09/2025Edward Galan Jr., 91, of Langeloth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Wednesday April 9, 2025. He was born on Miner’s Hill in Langeloth to the late Edward Galan Sr. And Mary Harpula Galan.The oldest of five, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia (“Ginny”) Galan, and a brother Daniel (“Danny”) Galan. He...

June Lee Watazychyn

Apr 9, 2025

June Lee Watazychyn, of McDonald; Robinson Twp., 91, passed away on Wednesday evening April 9, 2025 in her home.

She was born on June 1, 1933 a daughter of the late Victor and Sylvia Fornash Martinez.

A 1951 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown; she worked for Ramada Inn and the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Her husband Alex Watazychyn whom she married in...

Connie Fordyce

Apr 4, 2025

Connie Lou Fordyce, 80, of Langeloth, passed away on Friday April 4, 2025 in her home.

She was born on February 16, 1945 a daughter of the late Charles E. & Minnie Ackman Lee.

A graduate of the West Allegheny High School; she enjoyed shopping, listening to music, spending time with her family and picking fun with everyone. She also enjoyed her...