Tillie Hopson
Tillie Hopson, 91, of Strabane, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Washington Hospital. She was born March 25, 1929, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Katheryn Paraska Waschuck.
Mrs. Hopson lived her entire life in Strabane and Canonsburg, where she was a member of the Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church.
Prior to her retirement March 26, 1991, Tillie had been employed for 25 years in the dietary (cafeteria) and custodial departments with the Canon-McMillan School District.
She was an avid sports fan who liked watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penn State Football, and dancing and roller skating in her youth. Tillie was a great cook and baker and was always proud of the fact that she babysat Bobby Vinton as a child.
On July 25, 1953, she married William “Hoppy” Hopson, who passed away July 15, 2015, after 62 years of marriage.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Debra Lee Wilson and husband Dan of College Station, Texas, and Judi Ann O’Brien of Canonsburg; her sister, Rose Kind of Sacramento, Calif.; three beloved grandchildren, Rachel Delino, Adam (Charity) Wilson and Justin O’Brien, his girlfriend, Heather Hull and her son, Landon; three great grandchildren, River and Loretta Delino, Olivia Wilson; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are her brothers, Mike, Joseph and Steve Waschuck; and sisters Mary Fetchko, Julia Rodsky, Helen Mamula, Ann Montaine and Eva Klapach.
At Tillie’s request, private family visitation and services will be held at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Interment in Chartiers Hill Cemetery Friday, August 7.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Canonsburg Houston Meals on Wheels.
To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.