James Stephen "Jim" Olesky
Sep 18, 2026
James Stephen “Jim” Olesky, 77, of Washington, passed away on September 18, 2026.
He was born on June 10, 1949, in Washington, he was the son of the late Steve James Olesky and Helen Ann Kurpiel Olesky.
James was a 1967 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and went on to work for Bethlehem Steel Mine as a coal miner. He stayed...
Howard Patrick Hill
Sep 17, 2026
Howard Patrick Hill, known to many as Patrick, passed away on September 17, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1978, in Pittsburgh. He will be remembered as a friendly, outgoing, and high-energy man whose presence brought life and warmth to those around him.
Patrick was a graduate of McGuffey High School, Class of 1997. Soon after, he began a proud...
Bernard L. Howard
Sep 17, 2026
Bernard L. Howard, known to many as Ben, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2026, at the age of 78.
Ben will be remembered as a giving, nurturing man who was well loved by everyone who knew him. He was an amazing father who steadfastly supported his daughter, and he lived his life with a deep sense of devotion...
Gilbert James Haney
Sep 15, 2026
Gilbert James Haney, 93, of Washington, passed away peacefully at his home with his loved ones by his side on September 15, 2026.
He was born on March 6, 1933, in Washington, he was the son of the late Robert A. Haney Sr. and Margaret Schriver Haney. Most of his young life was spent in the Wolfdale area.
Gilbert attended Trinity High...
Barbara Stollar
Sep 14, 2026
Barbara Stollar, 78, of Washington, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at UPMC Washington Hospital.
She was born on October 27, 1947, in Washington, a daughter of the late Gaylord Stollar and Martha Taylor Stollar.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Deanna Folkens, and her husband, Tom; her brother, John Stollar; her brother-in-law, Jim Reedy;...
Elsie L. Schumacher
Sep 11, 2026
Elsie L. Schumacher, born December 8, 1943, in Pleasant Grove, Pennsylvania to the late LeRoy and Beulah (Toland) Davis and passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, with her family by her side.
Elsie was a graduate of McGuffey High School, Class of 1961. On August 26, 1961, she married the love of her life the late William who passed away...
Mariann Bellotti
Sep 7, 2026
Mariann Bellotti, of Washington, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living, at the age of 68.
She was born on November 2, 1957, to Patricia Bellotti (Lesko) and the late John Bellotti Sr. Mariann was preceded in death by her father, John Bellotti Sr., and her stepfather, Lloyd H. Bell.
Mariann was a graduate of Immaculate Conception...
Karen Lynn Bryner
Sep 5, 2026
Karen Lynn Bryner, 74, of Hickory, PA, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026, in her home surrounded by all of her loved ones.
She was born April 30,1952, in Washington, PA., a daughter of the late Clyde and Margery Bainbridge.
Ms. Bryner graduated from Trinity Highschool in 1971, and went on to work at the Dog House as a waitress...
Rev. Floyd C Marasco
Aug 27, 2026
Rev. Floyd C Marasco passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1922.
A man of deep faith, quiet strength, and sincere devotion, Rev. Marasco lived a life marked by service to God, love for his family, and care for those around him. He became a Christian in 1939 and spent the rest of his life...
Susan I. Zane-Baker
Aug 25, 2026
Susan Iona Zane-Baker passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place.
Susan was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Herbert Dale Alley and Ethel Marie Sampson (Alley) of Cameron, West Virginia.
Susan was preceded in death by her beloved son, Samuel Ralph Zane Jr.; her first husband and the father of...
Sandra Louise "Sandy" Thomas
Aug 18, 2026
Sandra Louise “Sandy” Thomas, 79, of Washington, passed away on August 18, 2026 in UPMC Washington Hospital.
Sandy was born on March 5, 1947, in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Irwin Cowden and Lois Miller Cowden.
She graduated from Trinity High School in 1965.
After graduating, Sandy went on to become a secretary, working in both real estate and banking over the...
Cherie Lynn (Tragesser) Frank
Aug 17, 2026
Cherie L. Frank, born on November 15, 1958, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy enriched with compassion, accomplishment, and cherished memories.
Cherie was the beloved daughter of the late Paul Tragesser and Rita Gniefkowski Tragesser. She is survived by her sons, Bradlee C. (Melissa) Frank and Matthew D. Frank; and her sister, Julie Pastorius.
A...
Raymond Eugene Clemens
Aug 17, 2026
Raymond Eugene Clemens, born May 4, 1956, in Washington, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2026, with his loving family by his side. His journey through life was marked by steadfast dedication to those he loved, unwavering kindness, and a warmth that touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ray’s roots were planted deeply in...
Mary Anne Jankowiak
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Anne (Torcasi) Jankowiak, of Washington, PA, passed away on August 16, 2026.
Born December 26, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Mary Anne was the daughter of the late James and Mary Adele Torcasi. She graduated from Bishop Canevin High School in 1970 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work from California University of Pennsylvania.
During her life she loved...
Kenneth R. "Ken" Dyson
Aug 12, 2026
Kenneth R. “Ken” Dyson, 78, of Washington, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026.
Born on March 1, 1948, he was a son of the late John O. “Jack” Dyson and Christine Bruno Dyson.
Ken was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. He proudly became a business owner, opening May’rz Inn in Washington in 1990.
On October 22, 1966, Ken married his...
Ellamae Allen
Aug 7, 2026
Ellamae Allen (Yolton), of Washington passed away peacefully at her residence on August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.
Ellamae was born on July 10, 1941, in Carnegie, a daughter of the late Edward Yolton and Beulah Obney Yolton. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by...
Dallas L. Schiegg
Aug 2, 2026
Dallas Schiegg, of Washington, PA, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joann Schiegg.
Dallas proudly served in the United States Navy as a Corpsman. Following his military service, he worked as a Chemist and Chemical Engineer with several corporations such as Silar Optical and Xerox, ....
Kathy L. Gibson
Aug 2, 2026
Kathy L. Gibson, 76, of Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 4, 1950, in Waynesburg, Kathy was the cherished daughter of the late Russell D. and Louise Stuck. She spent her childhood attending Lone Pine and Seventh Ward Elementary Schools and...
Robert L. Lemley
Aug 1, 2026
Robert L. Lemley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care. He was born on August 21, 1937, in Washington, Pennsylvania, a community that helped shape his steadfast character and unwavering work ethic.
A proud graduate of Trinity High School, Robert carried with him the values of dedication and perseverance throughout...
Kevin L. Bruce
Jul 30, 2026
Kevin L. Bruce, 48, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, Kevin was the beloved son of Mary Lou Hayges Bruce and the late Allen Bruce.
Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Allen Bruce, and his sister-in-law, Billie Jo Bruce.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Colby Eneix Bruce, whom...
