Pet Obituaries

Maggie Crosier, 6, died in her father’s loving arms on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born on March 3, 2014, four days after her mother Samantha, a stay cat, found her way to the home of Park Crosier of Canonsburg. He took Samantha in from the cold, provided her with veterinary care, and made a comfortable box in his home for the birth. Maggie was one of three kittens born that day. Maggie is survived by her sibling sister, Rosie and her adoring daddy, Park. Over the past 2 ½ years,...

Gwyneth "Wynnie" Callegari, an adored Golden Retriever passed away in her home surrounded by her beloved family on November 21, 2020. At the beginning of her life she was very sick and had been surrendered to a shelter with a litter of her sick puppies. Her puppies all passed away but Wynnie persevered. She went on to live a long life with her parents Chris and Taylor Callegari. She was a steadfast companion who watched her parents get married, and bring home three of her most...

Abbey Louise Helicke, a sweet and sassy Jack Russell Terrier, owned by Jim and Mary Helicke of Washington, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sibling Amos. The Helicke family adopted Abbey and her brother Amos when they were eight weeks old. It was immediately apparent that she was the Alpha dog and that it was her purpose to annoy him. Abbey would have made a great farm dog because she loved to be outside where she could hunt for...

Cosmo, a faithful, loving, orange tabby cat, died on August 14, 2020. He was the beloved companion of Mary Jane Los and he blessed her life more than she could ever tell. She adopted Cosmo from the Washington Area Humane Society in Eighty Four in 2006 when he was nine months, shortly after the death of her second husband. He lived with her in Ellsworth, Leechburg, Westmoreland County, and Vandergrift. Cosmo hated riding in a car and vocalized his displeasure when it was time to go to the...

Mya arrived at the door in January of 2009 as a stray and never left. Ever since she has been a member of the Vickless family of Scenery Hill, where she lived with John, Tonya, Matthew, and Morgan. Mya, a 12-year-old beagle / rottweiler / Labrador mix, passed away on August 3, 2020. She loved food and lots of attention. She was very smart and she knew that when her daddy was home she wasn’t allowed on the upstairs furniture or in the kitchen. But when daddy wasn’t home, she ruled the...

Amos Helicke, the beloved and fierce Jack Russel terrier (terrorist), went over the Rainbow Bridge on July 15, 2020, to be with Ben (German Shepherd), Daisy (mixed breed), Crumpet (miniature cockapoo); and Winston (Jack Russel terrier). He was 15 years old and will be missed forever by his parents Mary and Jim Helicke of Washington. He joined the Helicke family when was 8 weeks old. He was very ornery, and joined with his sister Abbey in the mischievous fun of eating through a reclining...

Max was the best dog I ever had! He was born July 25, 2007, and passed away on March 25, 2020, due to a massive tumor. He was friendly with everyone, yet protected the house with his bark. He loved to play with his different toys, some of his favorites were his Grinch, mustache, moose, and any type of ball. He always had a smile and a wagging tail when I came home or even just talked to him. He loved laying on his couch, his big soft bed, and even in his pen, which was like his own little...

Peri, our cat who we very fondly called Peezy, was born in April of 2005 and disappeared from our home in Olympia, Washington on January 30, 2020. She was adored by everyone who met her. Her mom Taylor was not a cat person until the day she met Peri. Peri chose Taylor the day they met when she jumped into her lap to snuggle. Taylor and Peri were best friends ever since. Peri moved with Taylor from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in 2009. She adjusted well to the warm climates as she enjoyed...

Benji the Therapy Dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 11:42 a.m. on Christmas Eve 2019. He was at home with his mom, dad, and two pug brothers by his side. His special friend Dr. R. G. Krishnan arrived shortly after he passed and blessed him with last rights. Benji was born on February 9, 2011 and was welcomed into his forever home with the Peck family in April of the same year. He passed the Canine Good Citizenship test on May 4, 2013 and made his first trip to the Residence at Hilltop on...

Keely was born in July of 2015 on a farm. Her litter was attacked by a fox and she was the lone survivor. She was adopted by the Muhly family in November 2015 and she was the children's first pet. Keely passed away in August 2019. She loved to play with LEGOs and would bat them around the house at all hours of the day. Her favorite things was to be carried around the house like a baby. Keely loved people but especially loved children. She was also a dog lover and she loved to sit in the...