Jodi Lynn Dufresne, 39, of Washington, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 in the Washington Hospital. She was born October 18, 1973 in Washington, a daughter of Joseph and Joyce Pellman Piasente of Bridgeville. Mrs. Dufresne was a 1992 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. She was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadow Lands. Mrs. Dufresne worked at the Rite Aide in Washington and was a Avon representative . She was associated with the M.S. Society, was an avid Steelers and Penguin fan, enjoyed bowling and spending time with her nephews. On August 10, 2010 she married James P. Dufresne, Jr. who survives. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are: a brother, Joseph A. Piasente (Elizabeth) of Pittsburgh; maternal grandparents Charles and Virginia Pellman of Houston; four nephews, Nicholas Piasente, Jack and Mason Bauer and D.J. Long; father and mother in law, James and Diane Dufresne, Sr., of Houston and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Deceased are her paternal grandparents, Fred and Margaret Piasente and her mother in law, Shirley Dufresne. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated a 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013 in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadow Lands with Rev. Carmen D’Amico as celebrant. Everyone is asked to meet at the church. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Canonsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the M.S. Society, Pittsburgh Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale St # 105, Cardello Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=52f1289378Catherine M. Lazorchak, 88, of Chartiers Twp., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Washington County Health Center. She was born August 23, 1924 in Hendersonville, a daughter of Frank F. and Fannie Ayres Bell. Mrs. Lazorchak attended Chartiers High School and was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Houston. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, cards, gardening and spending time with her family. Mrs. Lazorchak lived form many years in the Heritage House in Houston where she was on the residence council and active with their activities. On February 22, 1947 she married Paul. F. “Jack” Lazorchak who died February 24, 1978. Surviving are a daughter Nancy Kay Martinez (Neal Isiminger) of Washington; a son Thomas F. Lazorchak (Christine) of Canonsburg; four grandchildren, Bethany C. Day (Todd), Katie M. Jones (Sam), Jack T. and Anne C. Lazorchak; two great grandchildren, Leo C. Carder and Violet S. Day; a brother, Donald Bell (Martha) of Scenery Hill; four Sisters, Jane Hnat and Thelma Balsama (Anthony) both of Houston, Alice Ducsay and Shirley Bell both of Canonsburg and many special nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her husband are; five brothers, Frank, William, James, Fred and Robert Bell; four sisters Laura Dove, Florence Dilkes, Pearl Wentz and Dorothy Bell; son-in-law, Charles A. Martinez; and a grandson-in-law Eric M. Carder Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, with Rev. Clarejean Haury officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=6fdd289195James H. “Butch” Bowman 62, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly at his home . He was born May 3, 1951 in Canonsburg, a son of Laura Bowman and Melvin Wilson Sr. He attended Canon-McMillan High School and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Canonsburg. Mr. Bowman worked at Gordon’s Office Equipment & Furniture for many years before joining the maintenance crew at West Gate Village Apartments, Pittsburgh. He worked for 12 years as an associate in the plumbing department at the Home Depot in Washington, PA where he had many customers ask for him by name. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and the great outdoors, but most important was the time he spent with his family. On May 3, 1978, he married Rita Brooks who passed away December 24, 2009. Surviving are; three daughters, Alicia Long (Benjamin) of Canonsburg, Tina Marie Tyree (Thomas) of Frederick, MD and Jamie Bowman of Atlanta. GA; six grandchildren, Alexis, Paris, Joshua and Maxwell Long, Caleb Brooks and Cameron Tyree; five sisters Dianna Bowman (Gerald Sims) of Houston, Laura (Tootie) Brown (David) and Traci Johnson of Pittsburgh, Crissy Egerton (Eddie) of Chesterfield, VA and Wanda Thomas of Youngstown, OH; and two brothers Melvin Wilson Jr. of Pittsburgh and Perry Wilson (Romi) of McKees Rocks; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Deceased are: a daughter Fontella Bowman; and a sister Etta Bowman Friends will be received from 6 to 9 Sunday in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Canonsburg. Interment will be private. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=6375288604Sarah J. “Joann” Thome, 80, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in the Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon. She was born, September 21, 1932 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Kenneth and Mary Lydia Westcoat Green. Mrs. Thome had worked as a Giant Eagle cashier and as a Psychiatric Aide at Mayview State Hospital. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and the casino. On June 5, 1953, she married Charles J. Thome who died May 25, 2002. Surviving are: three sons, Karl A. Thome (Kandy) of Washington, James C. Thome (Ann) of Somerset and Terry L Thome of Canonsburg; two grandchildren, James “Buck” Thome, Jr. and Amy Lynn Thome (Adam Reel); three sisters, Mary Jacobs of Cameron, NC and twins, Martha Tabordan of Casco, WI and Marva Stassi (Tony) of Newton; a brother, John Green (Sue) of Spooner, WI; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sisters, Ethel Killmeyer and Bertha “Dolly” Rodgers. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=dbb6288533Mary D. Higgins 92, of Washington, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in the Donnell House, Washington. She was born July 11, 1920 in W. Alexander, a daughter of Harry and Villa Galentine McDonald. Mrs. Higgins was a 1938 graduate of Tridelphia High School. She had worked at the former Kress Box Company in Washington. Mr. Higgins was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. She enjoyed, shopping, sewing, watching TV, Notre Dame football and the Pittsburgh Pirates. On September 25, 1942, she married James Higgins who died December 13, 1996. Surviving are: three children, James L. Higgins (Patty) of Cinnaminson, NJ, Thomas M. Higgins (Cheryl) of Wichita, KS and Beverly Kohler (Richard) of Strabane; eight grandchildren, Chris Higgins (Sima), Todd Higgins, Jenny Montgomery (Scott), Jeff Higgins, Sean Higgins, Steve Higgins (Erika), Ray Kohler and Krissy Kuhns (Cody); 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Miller of Wheeling, WV and Dorothy Santee of Belington, WV; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are: a brother Paul McDonald; and two sisters, Jean Epler and Martha Pile. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Friday in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, in the Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, with Rev. Donald Chortos as celebrant. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=bed7288394Clifton D. Smigiel, 54, of Eighty Four, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 in Greenery Specialty Care, Canonsburg. He was born April 22, 1959, in Canonsburg, a son of Frank and Anna Wagner Smigiel. Mr. Smigiel was a self employed carpenter and with his brother-in-law, owned Phase I Builders in Eighty Four. He was a member of SNPJ Lodge #138, Strabane. Mr. Smigiel enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and camping. Most important was the time he spent with his wife Cindy Wardle Smigiel whom he married June 29, 1991 and his sons, Jesse and Jeremy. Also surviving are: two sisters, Marian Kereki (Joe) of Houston and Margaret Smigiel of Wilmington, NC; his mother and father-in-law Karen and Ron Wardle; and many nieces and nephews. A sister Louise Smigiel Miller is deceased. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Tuesday in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2013. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=7a2b287881James E. Lindsey, Sr., 78, of Canonsburg, went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 3, 2013, in the Donnell House, Washington with his family at his side. He was born June 11, 1934, in Strabane, a son of Ernest B. and Sarah Morton Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a graduate of Chartiers High School. He worked 32 years at Jessop Steel, retiring in 1997, He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Canonsburg where he had been a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Deacon Board for 50 years. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board for many years. Mr. Lindsey loved his church and family and was an avid Steeler and Pirate fan. On December 23, 1956, he married Gloria Hagan who survives. Also Surviving are: five children, James E. Lindsey, Jr. (Cindy) and Missy Cole (Dennis) of Canonsburg, Rev. Anita Lovell (Howard II) of Washington and Holly Thomas and Dawn Gallimore of Canonsburg; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty “Mikey” Batch of Canonsburg and Jackie Umphrey of Strabane; and host of nieces and nephews. Deceased are: five sisters, Nellie Morton-Gallimore, Nancy Horton, Mildred Campbell and Dawn and Molly who died in infancy; and two brothers, Joseph and Richard Morton. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Monday in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Canonsburg, with Rev. James M. Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=7935287788E. Alan Cononge, 52, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly Friday, May 3, 2013. He was born August 5, 1960 in Canonsburg, a son of Donna Hackenson Dague (Jim) of Bentleyville and Edmond Cononge (Nancy) of Canonsburg. Mr. Cononge was a 1978 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. He loved his birds, animals of all kinds, sports, weight lifting and cars. On August 23, 2003, he married Susan Buterbaugh who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are: a daughter Anna Cononge of Cummings, GA; a brother, Randy Cononge (Tracy) of McDonough, GA; two sisters, Kimberly Bird (Jason) of Washington and Jayme Palla (Ed) of Ellsworth; two nephews, Perry and Donovan Cononge; and two nieces, Jennifer Bird and Carly Palla. Friends will be received from 5 to 9 Tuesday, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013 with William Volpe officiating. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the animal rescue organization of ones choice. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=746e287849Robert B. Richards, 64, of Washington, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born March 17, 1949 in Canonsburg, a son of Charles and Mary Richards. Mr. Richards was a 1966 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. He was employed as a welder at Aquatech in Canonsburg. Mr. Richards was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, having served with the US Army. He was a member of the SNPJ Lodge #138, Strabane, VFW Post 191, Canonsburg and the Boilermakers Local #906, Donora. He is survived by: his wife, Katherine McCrary Richards; four children, William McCrary of Lawton, OK, Carla Williams (Mark) of Washington, Toni Fowler and Constance Jones (Terry) both of Pittsburgh; and many grand and great grandchildren. A brother Richard Richards is deceased. At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in care of the funeral home.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=cc06287555Angeline Stack Weir, 90, of Houston, died Monday, April 29, 2013, in the Washington Hospital. She was born October 31, 1922, in Mont Clair, WV, a daughter of Joseph and Thelma Bruno Courie. Mrs. Weir had worked in the Cafeteria of Chartiers-Houston High School and the Dietary Department of Canonsburg General Hospital. She was a member of St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Mrs. Weir loved to read, cook, bake and when she was able she enjoyed going to the Canonsburg Senior Citizens Center. Married twice, her first husband John Stack died in August of 1962. In 1974 she married her second husband Thomas Weir who died in December of 1999. She is survived by: two sons, John Stack of Canonsburg and Kenneth Stack (Ruth) of Chartiers Township; four grandchildren, Lisa Kruger (Colin), John Stack (Maureen), Nicole Lane (Kevin) and Darrin Stack (Beth); nine great grandchildren, Meghan and Paige Kruger, Cameron and Madeline Stack, Nina and Aidan Lane, Mallorey, Bridget and Carter Stack and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are: a son, Robert Stack, a brother, Sam Courie and a sister Carmella Spatafore. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 7-9, Wednesday, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15432. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 2, 2013 in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg, PA. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=b89b287302