Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Washington, Pennsylvania

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Washington, Pennsylvania area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Courtney Lynn Alderson

Courtney Lynn Alderson

Jul 11, 2019

Courtney Lynn Alderson, 30, of Washington, passed away following a lengthy illness, on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1989, in Washington, a daughter of Perry R. “Rocky” Alderson of Washington, and Jonna Lynn Molinaro Alderson, of Washington. Courtney loved spending time with her kids and her family, and she treasured all...

Lloyd William Dille

Lloyd William Dille

Jul 10, 2019

Lloyd William Dille, 67 of Washington, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Washington Hospital. He was born November 25, 1951 in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Clifford Brenton Dillie and Annie Wolfe Dillie. Lloyd was a truck driver for General Cryogenics. He enjoyed working on cars, helping neighbors and spending time with his grandchildren. On July 26,...

Helen Jean Sumney

Helen Jean Sumney

Jul 9, 2019

Helen Jean Sumney, 84, of Eighty-Four, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in her home. She was born on March 5, 1935, in Washington, a daughter of the late John and Mary Kopko Shuba. A family-oriented, Christian woman, Helen was lovingly devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was fond of her refrigerator magnets and knick-knack collection, and...

Etta Millie Grice Johnson

Etta Millie Grice Johnson

Jul 8, 2019

Etta Millicent Grice Johnson, 88 of Washington, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born September 21, 1930 in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of the late John Edwin Grice and Margaret Henrici Grice. Millicent was a graduate of Washington High School and Hahnemann’s School of Nursing in Philadelphia. She worked at Washington Hospital as a Registered...

Larkin A. Dellinger

Larkin A. Dellinger

Jul 8, 2019

Larkin Alden Dellinger, 82, of Washington, died on Monday, July 8, 2019, in Premier Washington County Health Center. He was born on September 5, 1936, in Morganton, NC, a son of the late Logan Ashley Dellinger and Mamie Leona Whisnant Dellinger Larkin graduated from Morganton High School, in Morganton, NC.  Growing up, he was an active member of Troop 8...

Beverly J. Houston

Beverly J. Houston

Jul 8, 2019

Beverly J. Houston, 82 of Washington, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born January 4, 1937 in Washington, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Waeta Hamilton Thomas. Beverly was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked at Hallmark at the Franklin Mall for many years. She was a life-time member of the...

Joann Post Lilley

Joann Post Lilley

Jul 7, 2019

JoAnn Post Lilley, 88 of West Alexander, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at home. She was born November 18, 1930 in Claysville, the daughter of the late Samuel Earle Post and Mary Nellie Canan Post. JoAnn was a 1948 graduate of Claysville High School and was employed at Hancher’s Truck Stop, Bobby Brooks, Culberson Candy, Millers Rest Home and Hillsview...

William "Mr. Bill" Backstrom

William "Mr. Bill" Backstrom

Jul 5, 2019

William J. "Mr. Bill" Backstrom, 80, of New Castle, formerly of Finleyville, was reunited with the love of his life at Heaven's gate on July 5, 2019. He was born May 13, 1939, to the late Leonard E. and Jessie (Hamilton-Mathies) Backstrom. He served in the Army during the Korean War/conflict and ended his career as the personal driver for...

Shane Thomas Noel

Shane Thomas Noel

Jul 5, 2019

Shane Thomas Noel, 31, of Claysville, died Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born February 23, 1988, in Washington, a son of Carl Noel and Beth Livingood. Mr. Noel attended McGuffey High School and worked as a pipeline laborer for Wilkie Contracting. A very compassionate person, he would do anything for anyone in need. He enjoyed spending time with friends...

Pearl Ann Amos

Pearl Ann Amos

Jul 5, 2019

Pearl Ann Amos, 83, of Washington, died Friday, July 5, 2019, in Transitions Health Care, Washington. She was born August 8, 1935, in Washington, a daughter of the late Carl Engle and Margaret Fonner Engle. Mrs. Amos loved going to Walmart and the Meadows Casino, and enjoyed playing bingo.  She also enjoyed spending time with her many friends at Century...

Betty Lou Gregor

Betty Lou Gregor

Jul 4, 2019

Betty Lou Gregor Betty Lou Gregor, 68 of Washington, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born December 12, 1950, in Washington, the daughter of the late Harry Henry Hilpert and Matilda Plumeret Hilpert. Betty enjoyed crocheting, dogs and was an animal lover. Surviving are four sons, Michael Hilpert, Richard “David” Hilpert, Brian (Bobbi Jo) Novak,...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Stout

Robert "Bob" Wayne Stout

Jul 1, 2019

Robert Wayne “Bob” Stout, 72, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Waynesburg Hospital. He was born May 2, 1947, in Moundsville, West Virginia, a son of the late Arthur Sephes Stout and Katherine Thelma Miller Stout. Mr. Stout was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge, both in Waynesburg, and was president of the...

David H. Kelley, Sr.

David H. Kelley, Sr.

Jul 1, 2019

David H. Kelley, Sr., 90, of Washington, died Monday, July 1, 2019, in his home. He was born October 11, 1928, on the Kelley farm in Buffalo Township, a son of the late James Kelley, Jr. and Mabel Roupe Kelley.  He was the youngest and last surviving of eight boys. On February 27, 1946, Mr. Kelley enlisted in the Army...

Milton F. "Rusty" Jeffers, Jr.

Milton F. "Rusty" Jeffers, Jr.

Jun 30, 2019

Milton F. “Rusty” Jeffers, Jr. 70, of Houston, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Donnell House. He was born April 26, 1949, in Washington, the son of the late Milton F. Jeffers Sr. and Josephine Mull Jeffers. Rusty was a 1967 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and a U.S. Air Force Veteran, where he was stationed at Travis Air...

Ida Mae Gray Wise

Ida Mae Gray Wise

Jun 29, 2019

Ida Mae Gray Wise, 83 of Chartiers Township, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Greenery. She was born February 16, 1936 in West Finley, the daughter of the late Merle Eugene Gray and Bernice E. Little Gray. Ida Mae worked at the Washington Hospital as an anesthesia Assistant and retired after 47 years of service. After retiring she worked...

Alma Jean Macgregor

Alma Jean Macgregor

Jun 29, 2019

Alma Jean Stimmel MacGregor, 95, of Claysville passed away at home Saturday, June 29, 2019 after a long illness. Jean was born in Lock Four to the late Albert E Stimmel and the late Alma Smith Stimmel. She graduated from South High School, Pittsburgh, in 1941, earned an Associate Degree in Business from the former Robert Morris College, and went...

Raymond C. Cumer Sr.

Raymond C. Cumer Sr.

Jun 29, 2019

Raymond C. Cumer Sr.,85 of Chartiers Township, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Elmcroft of Bridgeville. He was born January 31, 1934 in Washington, the son of the late Alex J. Cumer Sr. and Edith Perrine Cumer. Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served for four years on the USS Albany. He received the Good Conduct...

Kenneth E. Bonnell

Kenneth E. Bonnell

Jun 29, 2019

Kenneth E. Bonnell, 73 of Washington, died June 29, 2019 at Premier Health Center. He was born March 23, 1946 in Washington, the son of the late Charles Baumgardner and Betty Loar Baumgardner. Kenneth graduated from Trinity High School and enjoyed watching sports. On June 1, 1968, he married Rebecca “Becky” Wood, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Scott...

Marilyn Marie Robey

Marilyn Marie Robey

Jun 27, 2019

Marilyn Marie Robey, 71 of Washington, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Washington Hospital. She was born May 13, 1948 in Waynesburg, the daughter of the late Paul Millikin and Wilda Phillips Millikin. Marilyn was a 1966 graduate of Waynesburg High School. In 1971 she graduated from Penn Commercial with accounting degree and in 1976, she graduated from CCAC...

Howard L. Stimpson

Howard L. Stimpson

Jun 25, 2019

  Howard L. Stimpson, III, 68, of Washington, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg.   He was born on April 26, 1951, in Renovo, PA, a son of the late Howard L. Stimpson, Jr., and Mildred L. Stroupe Stimpson.   A veteran of the United Stated Army, having served during the Vietnam War, he was inducted...

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