Frank Patrick Levato
Apr 17, 2015
With profound love, deepest respect, and admiration, the family of Frank Patrick Levato acknowledges his passing on April 17, 2015. “Franko”, of Washington, Pennsylvania, was born in Carolina, West Virginia, May 18, 1924. He is survived by his adoring wife of 68 years, Yolanda “Yo” Costanzo Levato. He lived his life simply as a shining example of kindness, strength, and...
Robert Thomas Sterling
Apr 17, 2015
Robert Thomas Sterling, 48, of Avella, died Friday, April 17, 2015, in his residence. He was born December 29, 1966, in Washington, a son of Robert “Tom” Sterling and Kathleen “Kitty” McCurry Sterling of Washington. Mr. Sterling graduated from Avella High School in 1984. In 1987, he joined the Marines and served until his honorable discharge in 1992. He was...
Audine Carolyn Beno
Apr 15, 2015
Audine Carolyn Beno, 71, of Washington, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in UPMC – Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was born January 27, 1944, in North Carolina, a daughter of the late James and Naomi MeNeely King. Mrs. Beno attended Avella High School and worked as a materials coordinator for Columbia Gas. Passionate about horse racing, she not only owned horses but...
Brian Keith Dille
Apr 15, 2015
Brian Keith Dille, 46, of Washington, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015. He was born August 24, 1968, in Washington, a son of the late Samuel P. Dille. Mr. Dille was a 1986 graduate of McGuffey High School and attended Pittsburgh Art Institute. He was currently employed at Pleiger Plastics and previously worked for various riverboat towing companies, West Penn Wire,...
James Joseph Falosk, Sr.
Apr 12, 2015
James Joseph Falosk, Sr., 88, of Washington, died April 12, 2015, in the Washington Hospital. He was born March 25, 1927, in Washington, a son of the late Julius and Julia Pertz Falasco. Mr. Falosk attended Washington High School and was co-owner of Julia’s restaurant. During World War II, he served in the Navy and earned the Pacific Theater Ribbon,...
Elizabeth Ellen Logsdon
Apr 11, 2015
Elizabeth Ellen Logsdon, 91 of Clearwater, Fl, formerly of Washington, died unexpectedly, April 11, 2015 at home. She was born January 21, 1924 in Barnesville, OH, the daughter of the late Cecil A. Huntsman and Metta Darling Von Scio Huntsman. Elizabeth worked in housekeeping at the Washington Hospital for 4 years and Dr. Assid for 27 years. She was a...
Gwendolyn Claire Meyers
Apr 8, 2015
The burning embers, which are now my heart, were set ablaze on April 8, 2015, when my beautiful mother, Gwendolyn C. Meyers died of cancer after courageously battling a series of mini-strokes. Born in her beloved Johnstown, PA on July 9, 1923, the daughter of George and Lavina Barnhart, mom’s deep-abiding faith and commitment to her family, husband, Frank L....
Mark Edward Livingood
Apr 8, 2015
Mark Edward Livingood, 51, of Washington, died unexpectedly, April 8, 2015, at the Washington Hospital. He was born June 22, 1963, in Canonsburg, the son of Romaine Loughry Wright of East Finley and the late Richard Livingood. Mark graduated from Penn Commercial and was a medical coder and biller. He enjoyed camping and spending time with family. On May 28,...
Cecil Ray Miller Sr.
Apr 6, 2015
Cecil Ray Miller Sr., 84 of Washington, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Washington County Health Center. He was born September 20, 1930 in Washington, the son of the late Edward and Viola Craig Miller. Cecil was a member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church and a member Keystone Coon Hunters Club. Mr. Miller was a dairy farmer his whole...
James Gallo, Sr.
Apr 6, 2015
James Gallo, Sr., 80, of Washington, died Monday, April 6, 2015, in his home. He was born June 24, 1934, in Washington, a son of Anthony Gallo and Saveria Fragale Gallo. Mr. Gallo was a 1952 graduate of Trinity High School, where he was a member of the wrestling team. In September 1952, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he...
Barbara Ann Slater
Apr 6, 2015
“Former coal miner and Waynesburg Farm Owner” Barbara Ann Slater, 74, of Washington, died on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on May 24, 1940, in Rochester, PA, a daughter of the late Cornelius O. and Barbara F. Katekovich Slater. A 1958 graduate of Freedom and New Sewickley High School,...
Ryan Michael Sheppard
Apr 5, 2015
Ryan Michael Sheppard, 30, of Washington, died Sunday, April 5, 2015. He was born September 23, 1984, in Washington, a son of John and Donna Edwards Sheppard, of Washington. Mr. Sheppard was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked as a union ironworker. He was an avid golfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, and liked fishing and tinkering with car stereos....
Patricia Ann Miller
Apr 5, 2015
Patricia Ann Comer Miller, 83, of Washington, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, in Transitions Health Care, Washington. She was born February 21, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of the late Walter Roy Comer and Elsie Leona Howell Comer. Mrs. Miller attended Claysville High School and worked as an aide with Visiting Nurses Association. Surviving are her husband, Boyd E. Miller,...
Virginia Rebecca Miller
Apr 3, 2015
Virginia Rebecca Miller, 87 of Washington, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at home following a lengthy illness. She was born August 3, 1927 in Avella the daughter of the late John J. Zebrasky and Virginia West Zebrasky. She graduated from Avella High School and a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church. Virginia was a homemaker and enjoyed working around her house...
Celia Jean Cunningham
Apr 3, 2015
Celia Jean Cunningham, 90 of Washington, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Donnell House. She was born July 21, 1924 in Hanlin Station, PA, the daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine O’Palka Bania.. She worked at Woodville State Hospital as an aide for 20 years. Celia enjoyed reading, bingo, traveling and was a Pittsburgh Sports Fan. She worked...
Christopher Lee Reaves
Apr 2, 2015
Christopher Reaves, 53, of Washington, passed away on April 2, 2015. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of James and Glenda Reaves of Decatur, Alabama, who survive. Also surviving are three sisters, Shannon Conway and Amy Reaves, both of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, and Stacey Bennett of Clinton, Mississippi; four nephews; and one niece. Mr. Reaves enjoyed Pittsburgh...
Penny Lynn Closser
Mar 29, 2015
Penny Lynn Closser, 53, of Avella, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2015, in the Washington Hospital Emergency Room. Penny was the first born of twin daughters to J. Everett, Jr., and Shirley Ann King Kelley, of Avella. She was born on November 8, 1961, in Washington. Mrs. Closser attended Avella High School, but...
Sandy Louise Sacco
Mar 28, 2015
Sandy Louise Sacco, 54, of Washington, died on Saturday, March 28, 2015, in the Donnell House. She was born on January 28, 1961, in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sally Wood Sacco. Catholic by faith, she was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School. Sandy worked as a chef for the Red Fox Restaurant. Surviving, are a...
Robert J. Hinch
Mar 28, 2015
MSGT Robert J. Hinch, Sr. (Retired USAF) It is with great sadness that the family of Robert J. Hinch, Sr., 70, of Washington, must inform of his passing peacefully, at home, on Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was born on June 13, 1944, in LaFollette, TN, a son of the late Odis E. and Edna F. Raglin Hinch. When he...
Sandra Marie Roberts
Mar 28, 2015
Sandra Marie Roberts, 59, of Washington, died on Saturday, March 28, 2015, in the Washington Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1955, in Washington, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mildred Fryer Pasqualla. A 1973 graduate of Bentworth High School, she was a member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Glyde. Mrs. Roberts worked at Development Dimensions International,...
