James Andrew Vehar, Sr.
Jul 9, 2017
James Andrew Vehar, Sr., 81, of Washington, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care, after being in declining health for several months. He was born Mary 28, 1936, in Strabane, a son of the late Jacob Vehar and Avana “Jenny” Krovina Vehar. Mr. Vehar graduated from Chartiers High School and served in the...
James John Gazvoda, Sr.
Jul 9, 2017
James John Gazvoda, Sr., 86, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Acuity Specialty Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born June 23, 1931, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Frank and Helen Vavrik Gazvoda. Mr. Gazvoda graduated from Washington High School. A Korean War Era veteran, he served in the Army with the 601st Ordnance Battalion, earning...
John "Jack" Richard Moore
Jul 5, 2017
John “Jack” Richard Moore, 83 of Washington, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Washington County Health Center. He was born June 10, 1934 in Manifold, the son of the late Joseph R. and Leila Moore. Jack graduated from Washington High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Airforce from 1953 to 1957 during the Korean Conflict. He retired...
Johnnie Jay Jones
Jul 4, 2017
Johnnie Jay Jones, 57 of West Finley died unexpectedly, July 4, 2017 in an auto accident. He was born June 18, 1960, in Washington, the son of Carol Ann Bell Jones of Claysville and the late Ronald Jones. Johnnie attended McGuffey Schools and retired from Local 286 Labor Union. He was a member of Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church. Johnnie...
Olan Ray Keener, Jr.
Jul 4, 2017
Olan Ray Keener, Jr., 90, of Washington, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Canonsburg. He was born December 5, 1926, in Taylortown, Greene County, a son of Olan Ray Keener, Sr., and Sylvia Stewart Keener. Mr. Keener served in the Coast Guard from May 1949, until September 1952, and the Coast Guard Reserves from...
Mary Lee Wilson
Jul 3, 2017
Mary L. Wilson, 92, of Washington, died on Monday, July 3, 2017, in her home. She was born on November 4, 1924, in Burgettstown, a daughter of the late Wilbur Lee and Virginia Pettit Moore. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Grace Bible Church, West Middletown. Mary loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed doing word searches and puzzles....
Charles Edward Riggs, Iii
Jul 3, 2017
Charles Edward Riggs, III, 29, of Washington, died unexpectedly in his home, on Monday, July 3, 2017. He was born on May 26, 1988, in Waynesburg, a son of James Robert Riggs, of Washington, and Kathy Fox Brewer, of Waynesburg. He attended Trinity Schools. Mr. Riggs did residential construction for Remodeling by Riggs. Charles adored his family, and loved spending...
Lori Nicole Lahew
Jul 3, 2017
Lori Nicole Lahew, 35 of Washington, formerly of Hagerstown, MD, lost her battle with addiction, Monday, July 3, 2017. She was born November 9, 1981 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Ross G. Lahew and Susan Diane Wagener Lahew of Washington. Lori worked at Subway in Eighty-Four for several years. Her life was her twin boys and she loved her...
Larae June Shade
Jun 30, 2017
LaRae June Shade, 89 of Washington, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Donnell House. She was born June 3, 1928 in Higgins, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond Kissinger and Martha Hentz Kissinger . LaRae worked for Penn Reel, a clothing factory and Mancuso Printing. She was a member of Avery United Methodist Church. LaRae loved spending...
Marjorie Blanche Kirschner
Jun 29, 2017
Marjorie Blanche Kirschner, 88 formerly of Washington, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2017 at St. Norbert’s Personal Care Home in Overbrook. She was born June 25, 1929 in Independence, the daughter of the late Clarence MeNeely and Juanita Cooper MeNeely. Marjorie was a graduate of Avella High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Washington Alliance Church....
Anna Margaret Angerer Brautigam
Jun 29, 2017
Anna Margaret Angerer Brautigam, 99 of Hickory, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Golden Living Center. She was born November 3, 1917 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late John Adam Angerer and Margaret E. Diehl Angerer. Anna was a seamstress and worked on custom drapery. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Midway. On October 23,...
Louis Lustik
Jun 25, 2017
Louis Lustik, 84, of Washington, died on June 25, 2017, in his home. He was born on November 1, 1932, in Washington, a son of the late Rudolph and Stephana Glanko Lustik. Mr. Lustik attended Trinity High School, and worked as a laborer at Jessop Steel for twenty-nine years. He was a member of the Jessop Club, the Benevolent and...
Cody Dale Wood
Jun 25, 2017
Cody Dale Wood, 26 of Hickory passed away from injuries sustained in ATV accident on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born September 20, 1990 in Washington, the son of Jane E. Bissett (Rich) Lucas of Hickory and the late Dale A. Wood Jr. Cody was a 2009 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and attended CCAC for two years...
Debra Lynne Wagers
Jun 24, 2017
Debra Lynne Wagers, 63, of Washington, passed away peacefully, June 24, 2017, at home, surrounded by family, following a ten-year fight with cancer. She was born in Killeen, TX, a daughter of the late Donald and Helena Hetrick Brown. Debbie was a 1971 graduate of Trinity High School. She was a hard worker, who worked many years on the Wagers’...
Thomas "Tom" Angelo Santelli
Jun 23, 2017
Thomas “Tom” Angelo Santelli, 61 of Prosperity, died Friday, June 23, 2017 at home. He was born December 20, 1955 in Washington, the son of the late Thomas Guy Santelli and Adeline “Addie” Carr. Tom was a 1973 graduate of Trinity High School and served in the U.S. Army with 101st Airborne and received the National Defense Service Medal. He...
Violet Mckinney
Jun 22, 2017
Violet Kopko McKinney, 87, formerly of Washington, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born May 24, 1930, in Washington, a daughter of the late Mary Kopko (John Sr.) Shuba and Alexander Washinski. She attended Trinity Area Schools and worked for Schneider’s Restaurant, Imperial Cleaners, and as a housekeeper/aid for the Letoli and...
Brandon S. Bernett
Jun 21, 2017
Brandon Scott Bernett, 34, of Boynton Beach, FL., formerly of Washington, passed away suddenly on June 19th, 2017. He was born on April 25, 1983, the son of Andrea Marion (Phil) Sullivan of North Huntington, PA., and John Scott (Kim) Bernett. He graduated from Washington High School in 2001. Brandon was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and a state qualifying...
Willard "Harold" H. Boswell
Jun 20, 2017
Willard H. “Harold” Boswell, 91, of Washington, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in the Donnell House, following a brief illness. He was born on October 29, 1925, in Washington, a son of the late Minnie Malik. Harold entered the United States Navy, serving as a Torpedoman’s Mate Second Class, during World War II. For his service, he was awarded...
Howard William Byrd
Jun 20, 2017
Howard William Byrd, 63 of Washington, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at home. He was born May 30, 1954 in Washington, the son of the late Russell “Bus” Byrd and Myrtle Grimm Byrd. Howard attended Washington High School and worked in maintenance at Penn Commercial Technical Institute for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family. Surviving...
Joyce Lorraine "Nene" Butterfield
Jun 19, 2017
Joyce Deems “Nene” Butterfield, 74 of Washington, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Manor Care in McMurray. She was born January 11, 1943 in Waynesburg, the daughter of the late, Merle Deems and Mildred Deems Tustin. Joyce was a 1961 graduate of Trinity High School. She worked at Superior Valve for 20 years, before retirement. She loved spending time with...
