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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Lois Nan Strawn

Lois Nan Strawn

Jul 17, 2015

Lois Nan Antill Strawn of Washington died July 17, 2015 at Presbyterian Southmont Senior Care Facility. She was born in Washington, July 23, 1926 to the late Edward and Lula Allen Antill. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Lois was a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church in Washington. At the age of 14, along with her...

Robert Leonard Hathaway, Jr.

Robert Leonard Hathaway, Jr.

Jul 14, 2015

Robert Leonard Hathaway, Jr., 71, of Washington, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in his home. He was born on July 5, 1944, in Washington, a son of the late Robert L. Hathaway, Sr., and Ruth May Siebert Hathaway. A graduate of Washington High School, he was a member of Faith Community Church. Mr. Hathaway worked for Matthews Foundry, as...

Gary Walter Hulbert Sr.

Gary Walter Hulbert Sr.

Jul 14, 2015

Gary Walter Hulbert Sr., 71 of Washington, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was born September 11, 1943 in Bainbridge, NY, the son of the late Walter Hulbert and Ruth E. Weeks Hulbert. He served in U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. Gary graduated from Deposit Central High School in Deposit, NY and was a self employed electrician and...

Sara Diane Hinerman

Sara Diane Hinerman

Jul 13, 2015

Sara Diane McAnany Hinerman, 73, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at Kade Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1942 in Westland, the daughter of James McAnany and Edna Louise Campbell McAnany. Sara graduated from Hickory High School in 1959 and retired from PNC Bank in Washington after 20 years. She loved community theatre and...

William J. Moore

William J. Moore

Jul 13, 2015

William J. Moore, 85 died unexpectedly, Monday, July 13, 2015 at home. He was born March 13,1930 in Lone Pine, the son of the late William J. Moore and Dorothy Bell Moore. He worked at Brockway Glass for 18 years and Rolling Green Golf Course for 20 years. He was a member of Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church and enjoyed camping...

William Theodore Schumacher

William Theodore Schumacher

Jul 12, 2015

William Theodore Schumacher, 78, of Washington, formerly of Claysville, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Canonsburg Hospital, having been in declining health. He was born on February 12, 1937, in Pittsburgh, a son of Harry and Anna Heinemann Schumacher. Mr. Schumacher had worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction, for more than 30 years at Victor Dosse Contracting....

Jerry Lee Nelson

Jerry Lee Nelson

Jul 11, 2015

Jerry Lee Nelson, Sr., 77, of Washington, died on Saturday, July 11, 2015, in UPMC, Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on January 12, 1938, in West Finley, a son of the late, Clarence Ray and Flossie Archer Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a 1956 graduate of West Alexander High School. Jerry worked at Lou Elliot’s Amoco, drove a Washington City...

Audrey Wolfe

Audrey Wolfe

Jul 10, 2015

Audrey Wolfe, 95, of Washington, died on July 10, 2015, in Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born August 16, 1919, in Washington, a daughter of Leo Addison Wolfe and Helen Hallam Wolfe. Audrey graduated from East Washington High School in 1936, and worked in the office at National Annealing Box. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where...

David John Rocks

David John Rocks

Jul 9, 2015

David John Rocks, 60, of Imperial, passed unexpectedly, and went to be with The Lord on July 9, 2015. The son of the late Sophia and George W. Rocks, he was born in Washington, on March 13, 1955. A graduate of Washington High School, he was formerly employed by the Greater Washington Area Parks & Recreation Commission. For the past...

Lois Jean "Jeani" Bruno

Lois Jean "Jeani" Bruno

Jul 9, 2015

Lois “Jeani” Bruno, 80 of Washington, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Washington Hospital. She was born September 15, 1934 in Washington, the daughter of the late Louis E. Heiner and Mary Tatusko Heiner. Jeani graduated from Immaculate Conception High School and worked for Bell Telephone before becoming a homemaker and was also a Licensed Practical Nurse later in...

Ethel Marie Murphy

Ethel Marie Murphy

Jul 9, 2015

Ethel Marie White Murphy, 90, of Washington, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, in Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington. She was born June 15, 1925, in Barnesboro, a daughter of the late Albert White and Marie Strange White. Mrs. Murphy graduated from Verona High School and was a cashier at Ames Department Store. She was a member of Washington Alliance Church. On February...

Betty Jane Tucker

Betty Jane Tucker

Jul 9, 2015

Betty Jane Tucker, 84 of Washington, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Transitions Health Care. She was born March 2, 1931 in Smith Township, the daughter of the late Charles Melvin McGinnis and Margaret Mary Schultz McGinnis. Betty was a nurse’s aide at the Washington County Health Center for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening; puzzle books and feeding the outdoor...

John M. Lowery, Sr.

John M. Lowery, Sr.

Jul 7, 2015

John M. Lowery, Sr., 54, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He had been ill since 2007. He was born July 12, 1960, in Washington, a son of the late John and Genevieve Anderson Lowery. Mr. Lowery worked for many years at Miller Centrifugal, retiring in 2007. He loved sports, muscle cars, fishing, and,...

Jill Webb Moon

Jill Webb Moon

Jul 7, 2015

Jill Alene Webb Moon, 52, of Washington, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Donnell House. She was born September 8, 1962, in Washington, a daughter of Dr. Michael L. Webb, Sr., and Jean Elizabeth Morgan Webb of Washington. Mrs. Moon graduated from Trinity High School and Ohio Valley School of Nursing, Wheeling. She worked as a registered nurse at St....

Shirley M. Gump Doman

Shirley M. Gump Doman

Jul 6, 2015

Shirley M. Gump Doman, 79 of Washington, died Monday, July 6, 2015 at home. She was born January 22, 1936 in Washington, the daughter of the late Earl Gump and Margaret Williams Gump. Shirley worked at RCA as an assembly worker and was a homemaker. She was a member of South Canonsburg Church. On March 17, 1959, she married Harold...

Edith Helen D'Ignazio Reis

Edith Helen D'Ignazio Reis

Jul 6, 2015

Edith Helen D’Ignazio Reis, 87 of Washington died Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Donnell House. She was in declining health for several years. She was born October 10, 1927 in the Mt. Oliver section of Pittsburgh, the daughter of Italian immigrants, Matteo and Concetta Montrasti D’Ignazio. Edith was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and camping. She was a member...

James Wilbur Laird

James Wilbur Laird

Jul 6, 2015

James Wilbur Laird, 77, of Washington, died Monday, July 6, 2015, in Washington County Health Center. He was born December 28, 1937, in Washington, a son of the late John W. Laird and Catherine Solinger Laird. Mr. Laird was a social member of Core-Houston American Legion Post 907, Taylorstown. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching old movies. Surviving are two...

Margaret Ann Bonner

Margaret Ann Bonner

Jul 6, 2015

Margaret Ann “Margie” Bonner, 98, of Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep, in the Donnell House, on Monday, July 6, 2015. She was born on May 27, 1917, in Wolfdale, the daughter of Harry and Hazel Penn Jordan. Mrs. Bonner had been a homemaker for most of her life, and had also worked as a teacher’s aide in Florida,...

Janet Alice Popovich

Janet Alice Popovich

Jul 6, 2015

Pastor Janet Alice Popovich, 68 of Burgettstown, died unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2015 at home. She was born June 1, 1947 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Joseph Surmick and Anna Orschler Surmick. She graduated from South Hills High School in 1965 and attended Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and the Shiloh Bible Institute. Janet was formerly a beautician before becoming...

Oreta "Rita" Greer Thomas

Oreta "Rita" Greer Thomas

Jul 4, 2015

Oreta Mae “Rita” Greer Thomas, 80, of Washington, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Transitions Health Care, following a brief illness. She was born April 20, 1935, in Washington, a daughter of the late Wilson Greer and Goldie Spease Greer. A homemaker, Mrs. Thomas was an avid bingo player and enjoyed crocheting and spending time with family and friends. She...

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