Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones, 57, of Washington, died on Friday, November 18, 2011, in the Donnell House, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 22, 1953, in Washington, a son of the late Charles L. and Kathryn Baer Jones. He was a 1971 graduate of Trinity High School. Mr. Jones had worked at Brockway Glass #11, then at Valspar Corporation, and most recently at Heath Consultants, as an instrument repairman. He was President of the North Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. A member of the Sons of the American Legion, he was an avid Steelers and NASCAR fan. On September 2, 1972, he married Barbara Clutter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers, David C. (Fran) Jones, of Canonsburg, and Donald W. (Joanne) Jones, of Washington; a niece, Maresa (Ryan) Keller; and 4 nephews, Daniel (Lynne) Jones, Jarrod (Amy) Jones, Donald W. Jones, II, and Darren (Danielle) Jones., and several cousins. Friends will be received on Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave. Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, November 21, 2011, with Rev. Joel Van Briggle officiating. Burial will follow at the Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, 565 Sylvan Dr., Washington, PA 15301, or the Donnell House, Hospice Care of the Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Ave., Washington, PA 15301.