Barbara J. Gagich
Jul 14, 2025
Barbara, J. Gagich, 88, of Washington, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Southminster Place, Washington.
She was born January 15, 1937, in Washington, a daughter of the late Evan Richard Morgan and Effie Hutchison Morgan. She loved where she grew up and spent nearly 80 years living on Springfield Avenue.
Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School.
She was...
E. Irene Powell
Jul 11, 2025
E. Irene Powell, 97, of Washington, died on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Standish Assisted Living in Washington, where she resided.
She was born February 18, 1928 in Wheeling, Ohio County, WV, a daughter of the late Edward Roy Powell and Minnie Louella Johnson Powell of Washington.
Irene was a 1947 graduate of the former Claysville High School.
She worked at the former...
Tula Lee Hickman
Jul 11, 2025
Tula Lee (Davis) Hickman, 77, of Canonsburg, formerly of Washington, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025.
She was born April 6, 1948, in Washington, a devoted daughter of the late William O. Davis and Ruth Nancydel (DeBolt) Davis.
Tula was a 1966 graduate of Trinity High School and went on to work as a secretary for her alma mater. Later in years,...
Daniel Jordan "DJ" Thompson II
Jul 9, 2025
Daniel Jordan “DJ” Thompson, II, 41, of Avella, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
He was born on November 10, 1983, in Washington, a son of Daniel Jordan Thompson and Tracy J. (Blayney) McMahon.
DJ attended McGuffey High School and completed his GED.
He worked in construction as a carpenter, running his own business, Thompson & Sons, as well as working...
Ronald Frank Christman
Jul 8, 2025
Ronald Frank Christman, 82, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025.
He was born on October 8, 1942, in Harrisburg, a son of the late Ronald Frye Christman Jr. and Dorothy Ellen Alley Hallam.
Ronald was a graduate of Trinity High School. He attended Waynesburg University and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the Rochester...
James Van Pearson, Sr.
Jul 6, 2025
James Van Pearson, Sr., 84, of Washington, died on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in his home.
He was born July 20, 1940, in Washington, a son of the late John Pearson and Eva Toland Pearson; he was one of their ten children.
Jim was a graduate of Washington High School.
He went on to serve honorably in the United States Army as a...
Sally Ann Johnston
Jul 6, 2025
Sally Ann Johnston, 64, of Washington, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in her home.
She was born February 28, 1961, in Gloversville, New York, a daughter of the late Charles Johnston and Dorothy Polan Johnston.
Sally was a graduate of West Virginia University, where she earned a master’s degree in psychology.
She was employed as a mental health professional in the behavioral...
Jeremy Brett Halligan
Jul 1, 2025
Jeremy Brett Halligan, 48, of Bridgeville, formerly of Prosperity, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
He was born February 25, 1977, in New Kensington, a beloved son of Stephen Halligan and Karen Kassouf Halligan.
A 1995 graduate of McGuffey High School, Jeremy went on to attend the Community College of Allegheny County. He was a dedicated employee of Hunter Sales...
Dennis James Broad
Jun 28, 2025
Dennis James Broad, 68, of Washington, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2025.
He was born on January 21, 1957, in Washington, a son of the late William J. Broad Jr. and Sarah A. Nelson Broad.
Dennis was a 1974 graduate of Trinity High School.
He worked for many years as a Reconditioner, helping clean and maintain sports equipment for...
Barry Edward McElroy
Jun 27, 2025
Barry Edward McElroy, 78, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the son of Althea Sweeney and Edward McElroy.
As a child, he enjoyed an extended family that included Depression-era grandparents who encouraged hard work, as well as aunts and uncles who valued education, music, and laughter. He grew up stone-skimming and watching barges on...
Barbara Knestrick Ardeno
Jun 22, 2025
Barbara Reganine Knestrick Ardeno, 81, of Washington, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, in her home.
She was born February 22, 1944, in Washington, a daughter of the late Robert Kenneth Knestrick and Evelyn Jean McClelland Knestrick.
Barbara attended Immaculate Conception High School.
She was employed by Washington Crown Center, where she worked in the housekeeping department.
Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren...
Virginia Lee Engle
Jun 20, 2025
Virginia Lee Bell Engle, 82, of South Strabane, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, in her home.
She was born on August 7, 1942, in Washington, a daughter of the late J. Harlan Bell and Kathryn R. O’Donnell.
Virginia was a 1960 graduate of Avella High School.
She worked for a number of years as a customer service representative at Washington Federal...
Kenneth Eugene Bedillion
Jun 18, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Bedillion, 89, of South Strabane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in the loving arms of his wife, Dottie, at Donnell House, Washington.
He was born on October 15, 1935, in Amwell Township, a son of the late Leo Richey Bedillion and Lulu Leon Shipe Bedillion.
Ken attended Trinity High School, Class of 1954.
He was a proud...
Clyde Mize
Jun 17, 2025
Clyde Mize, 91, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
He was born May 1, 1934, in East Bethlehem Township, a son of the late Clyde Mize Sr. and Stella Perkins Mize.
Clyde was married to Sandra Polasky Mize who preceded him in death in May 2024.
He was a graduate of Beth-Center High School.
Clyde was a member of the National...
David Lee Hinerman
Jun 16, 2025
David Lee Hinerman, 75, of Canton Township, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at UPMC Washington Hospital.
He was born on February 13, 1950, in Washington, a son of the late Edwin Hinerman and Louise Wilson Hinerman.
On August 5, 1977, he married Sara McAnany who passed away on July 13, 2015.
After graduating from High School, David went on to serve...
Teresa "Terri" Moore
Jun 13, 2025
Teresa “Terri” A. Moore, 75, of Washington, formerly of Pittsburgh’s North Side, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Premier Healthcare in Chartiers Township, Washington County.
She was born on August 9,1949, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Gaulterio Cecchini and Maria Giovanna De Gregory Cecchini.
On April 6, 2010, she married Jack Martin Moore Jr., who died on March...
Dennis "Denny" Patrick McGurgan
Jun 13, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Patrick McGurgan, 69, of Washington, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, in Donnell House, Washington.
He was born September 26, 1955, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Raymond McGurgan and Ruth Harte McGurgan.
Denny was a graduate of Carmichaels High School and a 1980 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity.
While living...
Marlyn J. Vella
Jun 13, 2025
Marlyn J. Vella, of Washington, passed away at 1:25 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, in her residence, after complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born February 8, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, a daughter of the late Ruth Silsley Dillinger and Harold Dillinger. Sadly, her mother died from complications shortly after childbirth. However, her father later remarried, and...
William "Mike" DeWees
Jun 13, 2025
William Michael “Mike” DeWees, 72, of Washington, formerly of Aurora, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, in UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh.
He was born on October 7, 1952, in Kenna, West Virginia, a son of the late William DeWees and Mary Davis DeWees.
Mike was employed by United Parcel Service in the delivery truck maintenance and wash-man department.
He enjoyed fishing, drinking coffee,...
Martine Teresa Moye
Jun 12, 2025
Martine Teresa, “Ginger” and “Gigi” Moye, 59, of Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by her close family.
She was born January 13, 1966, a daughter of Milton L. Moye, Sr. and the late Patricia A. Williamson Moye.
Martine was a 1984 graduate of Washington High School.
She went on to pursue a career in healthcare...
