William W. "Bill" Conkle
Dec 9, 2015
William W. “Bill” Conkle, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, in Donnell House. He was born October 18, 1930, in Hickory, a son of the late William W. Conkle and Margaret Berlinn Conkle. Bill attended Canonsburg schools, and moved to Washington in 1951. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean War in Pusan, Korea,...
Richard Franklin Kearney
Dec 7, 2015
Richard Franklin Kearney, 83, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at Presbyterian Senior Care, Southminster. He was born November 7, 1932 in Clarke County, Iowa, the son of the late Gilbert Ross Kearney and Edna Bernice Williams Kearney. Richard served in the U.S. Army, where he received the National Defense Service Medal. Richard began his Saddlehorse career in his home state...
Eleanor Marie Roth
Dec 6, 2015
Eleanor Marie Devenney Roth, 82, of Washington, died on Sunday, December 6, 2015, in the Washington Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1933, in Washington, a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Hazel Rizor Devenney. She was a homemaker. On July 23, 1955, she married Lawrence Anthony Roth, who died on November 19, 2006. Surviving are a son,...
Steven Bradley Ward
Dec 6, 2015
Steven Bradley Ward, 34, of Washington, died unexpectedly, from complications of a stroke, in Allegheny General Hospital, on Sunday, December 6, 2015, surrounded by immediate family. Steven was born on December 2, 1981, in Washington, to parents George and Linda Ewing Ward, of Washington. A 2000 graduate of Washington High School, Mr. Ward graduated in 2004 from Waynesburg College with...
Iris Bradley Roup
Dec 4, 2015
Iris I. Bradley Roup, 89, of Washington, died on Friday, December 4, 2015, in Transitions Healthcare. She was born on January 10, 1926, in Washington, a daughter of the late Andrew Thomas and Hazel Laura Dunn Bradley. Iris attended Washington High School, and was a homemaker. On October 27, 1947, she married Charles J. Roup, Sr., who died on May...
Faye Foflygen
Dec 3, 2015
Faye Louise Reese Foflygen, 90, of West Finley, died Thursday, December 3, 2015, in Hawthorne Woods, Washington. She was born August 6, 1925, in West Finley, a daughter of Ross and Sylvia Sprowls Reese. Mrs. Foflygen graduated from Claysville High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing bingo, going to her camp, and the family farm where...
Doris J. Presto
Dec 2, 2015
Doris J. Presto, 82, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in the Washington Hospital. She was born December 23, 1932, in Lone Pine, a daughter of the late Vernon Lewis Rice, Sr., and Myrtle Mary Gardner Rice. Mrs. Presto graduated from Trinity High School and worked at RCA, Kroger, Clark School, Washington Elementary Educational Park, and Fashion Bug in...
Harry James Ellifritz, Sr.
Dec 2, 2015
Harry James “Skip” Ellifritz, Sr., 67, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in the Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born October 15, 1948, in Washington, a son of the late Frederick H. Ellifritz and Orpha B. Sprowls Ellifritz. Mr. Ellifritz attended Trinity High School and worked as a mechanic at Birch’s Exxon. He loved anything to...
Merle Woodrow Frank
Nov 30, 2015
Merle Woodrow Frank, 67 of Washington, died Monday, November 30, 2015 at home. He was born November 8, 1948 in Washington, the son of Richard Allen Frank Sr. and Lucille Columbia Johnston Frank. Merle graduated from Trinity High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal...
Mary Elizabeth Andrews
Nov 30, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Andrews, 90 of Washington, died Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Donnell House. She was born March 5, 1925 in Arden, the daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Allen Dunfee. Mary was a member of Friendship Community Church and enjoyed flea markets, antiquing and spending time with her family. She was a private duty caregiver. On January...
Carol Ann Burgess
Nov 29, 2015
Carol Ann Burgess, 73, of Washington, died on Sunday, November 29, 2015, in Transitions Health Care. She was born on October 20, 1942, in Washington, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary McGary Bert. She attended Washington High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Burgess was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Carol...
James William Dodd Sr.
Nov 28, 2015
James William Dodd Sr., 79 of Houston died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Greenery Specialty Care Home. He was born October 3, 1936 in Canonsburg, the son of the late John William Dodd and Hazel Scott Dodd. James worked as the manager at Route 19 Auto Salvage for over 33 years and later owned and operated an Automotive Glass...
Anna L. Bleen
Nov 28, 2015
Anna L. Bleen, 97, of Washington, formerly of Taylorstown, died Saturday, November 28, 2015, in Washington County Health Center. She was born October 21, 1918, in Washington, a daughter of August N. Zappi, Sr. and Congetta Filosi Zappi. Mrs. Bleen attended Greenwood School in Taylorstown. She worked for Hazel Atlas #2 and then later at Interstate Foodland. A fan of...
Darlene Bober
Nov 25, 2015
Darlene Bober, 72, of Washington, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 25, 2015, in her home. She was born November 15, 1943, a daughter of the late Frank and Artalissia “Betty” McCartney Beatty. After the death of her father, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Andrew Lovrencic. Mrs. Bober graduated from Trinity High School and was a homemaker. She was...
Jerry "Bossman" Allen, Sr.
Nov 24, 2015
Jerry “Bossman” Allen Sr., 77, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 3, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Lester Allen and Olive Obney Rogers Allen. Mr. Allen owned and operated Jerry’s Auto for many years. He was a member of various local clubs. Surviving are his wife...
Neal R. Wescott
Nov 23, 2015
Neal R. Wescott, 58, of Washington, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 23, 2015. He was born February 19, 1957, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James G. and Rose Marie Wescott of McMurray. Mr. Wescott graduated from Peters Township High School and lived in the Washington area all of his life. He presently worked as a Whirlpool serviceman...
Judson W. Caldwell, Sr.
Nov 23, 2015
Judson W. Caldwell, Sr., a.k.a. Jud, 82, went to be with his Savior and Lord on the evening of November 23, 2015, following a lengthy illness due to a stroke on March 22, 2008. He was born on September 14, 1933, to his parents, Robert Vance Caldwell, Sr., and Hazel Fern Riggs Caldwell, both of whom are deceased. Judson graduated...
Frank N. Zito
Nov 21, 2015
Frank Nicholas Zito, 78, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born June 14, 1937, in Farrell, a son of the late Salvadore and Inez Guanciale Zito. He was raised in New Kensington, graduating from New Kensington High School in 1955. He earned as bachelor's of science degree in education from...
Robert L. Marra
Nov 20, 2015
Robert L. Marra, 68, of Meadowlands, died Friday, November 20, 2015, in Donnell House. He was born December 8, 1946, in Washington, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine Comfort Marra. A 1964 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, Mr. Marra was appointed by Governor Richard Thornburg as Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission at the...
Walter James Nixon
Nov 19, 2015
Walter James Nixon, 62, of California, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, in his home. He was born March 30, 1953, in Washington, a son of Beatrice Imogene Williams Harps of Carnegie and the late Homer Nixon. Mr. Nixon was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a security guard at Mayview State Hospital. Surviving...
