Funeral Homes in Canonsburg, PA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Doug Kotar (american football player), Paula Cwikly (screenwriter), Peggy Ahwesh (film director and cinematographer), and Mike Hull (american football player).

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802.The borough is in a rich coal district, and most of the town's work force once worked in local steel mills or coal mines. Canonsburg's population in 1910, including South Canonsburg, which was annexed in 1911, was 5,588; in 1920 it was 10,632; and in 1940 it was 12,599. The population was 8,992 at the 2010 census.Interstate 79 and Route 19 pass through the town, as do several railroad lines. The active railroad system in Canonsburg is now The Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad. A trolley used to operate from Washington, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh through Canonsburg until 1953.Canonsburg was home to singers Perry Como and Bobby Vinton, Bobby Shawn, Esther "Essie" Scott, the first African-American female to be recognized in Canonsburg's Bi-Centennial Publication, Bill Schmidt, Olympian bronze medalist in the javelin throw in Munich, 1972, the only American to ever medal in that event, and Bishop Theodosius Lazor, Metropolitan Bishop for the Orthodox Church in America. Jonathan Letterman, the "Father of Battlefield Medicine" during the Civil War, was also born in Canonsburg. The town was the birthplace of the members of the vocal group, The Four Coins, popular in the 1950s and 60s.The town is home to Sarris Candies and is adjacent to the Southpointe office park located in Cecil Township, which has a number of large corporate tenants. Yenko Chevrolet, one of largest and most notorious custom muscle car shops of the late 1960s and early 1970s, was also located in Canonsburg.Canonsburg is also home to the Pittsburgh Cougars. They are a United Junior Hockey League team. The Cougars home is the Iceoplex at South Point just outside of Canonsburg.Canonsburg is home to an annual Oktoberfest. An episode (S4x5 - October 16, 2008) in the television series, "Supernatural", featured an episode taking place in the town while the Oktoberfest celebration is occurring. [not sure if filming took place in the borough of Canonsburg.] Also, second-largest Fourth of July parade in the state of Pennsylvania, second only to Philadelphia. In the weeks leading up to the parade, the town frequently gains media attention for its residents setting up folding chairs along the town's main street to stake claim to prime viewing areas.The borough is served by the Canon-McMillan School District.

Canonsburg Obituaries

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on December 31st, 2020 that Richard D Jr Barnhill perished in Bradenton, Florida.  Barnhill was 80 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard D Jr's life.

It was written on June 14th, 2020 that Thomas Kevin Bunevich passed on in Tampa, Florida.  Bunevich was 67 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas Kevin's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on April 17th, 2020 that Nikki Clark (Pihakis) passed on in Lake Mary, Florida.  Ms. Clark was 72 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nikki's life.

It was noted by Buffalo News on March 27th, 2020 that Warren H Riles passed on in Gowanda, New York.  Riles was 79 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Warren H's life.

It was reported by Des Moines Register on March 6th, 2020 that Eleanor Suminski (Linsky) died in Indianola, Iowa.  Ms. Suminski was 87 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eleanor's life.

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on January 3rd, 2020 that Dorothy M Beppler (Rapchak) perished in Sarasota, Florida.  Ms. Beppler was 87 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dorothy M's life.

It was noted by Orange County Register on December 16th, 2019 that John Tonti perished in Palm Desert, California.  Tonti was 96 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John's life.

It was noted by The Desert Sun on December 10th, 2019 that L John Tonti passed on in Palm Desert, California.  Tonti was 95 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor L John's life.

It was revealed by Orlando Sentinel on November 30th, 2019 that Mary Magdalene Gohachi passed away in Orlando, Florida.  Gohachi was 78 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Magdalene's life.

It was written on February 12th, 2019 that Antionette "Toni" Chimbidis perished in Los Angeles, California.  Chimbidis was 87 years old and was born in Canonsburg, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Antionette "Toni"'s life.

History

The notes of the first session of the Washington County Court during that year indicate a call for a road from Canon's mill to Pittsburgh. There, led by Pittsburgh’s Great Western Band, the crowd marched to Town Hall for a round of speeches. The road to Pittsburgh, called Pitt Street, remains in part today as an archaic and indirect route to the city. The special had 12 coaches pulled by two locomotives and was filled with a large number of dignitaries, most especially the mayors of Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The Washington Reporter editor pronounced the day "a grand success.".

The official website for the city of Canonsburg is http://www.canonsburgboro.com.