Nora M. Ropele
Nov 11, 2023
Nora M. Ropele (Craggs) passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in her loving granddaughter’s home, surrounded by her family in Washington, PA, under the care of Amedisys Hospice. Nora was born on August 19, 1940, in Brownsville, PA to the late Charles “Chuck” Sr. and Nell Staley Craggs. She graduated from Bethlehem Joint High School in 1958. She graduated from...
Dorothy Lee Meeks
Nov 11, 2023
Dorothy Lee “Tootie” Meeks, 88, of Washington, died on November 11, 2023, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born on April 17, 1935, in Chartiers Township, a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Bloser Plunkett. Dorothy was Methodist by faith, and had worked as an accounting clerk. Tootie was happy when she found a good yard sale...
Genevieve Ann Sonson
Nov 9, 2023
Genevieve Ann Sonson, age 91, lived a beautiful life led by love, unwavering faith and steadfast courage. Genevieve raised her family in Washington, and Poquoson, VA, before permanently residing in Fort Myers, FL where she passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 13, 1932, in Richeyville to Victor...
Susan L. Jenkins
Nov 9, 2023
Susan L. Jenkins, 71, of Washington, died November 9, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born February 24, 1952, in Washington, the daughter of the late Lloyd Clemens and Elda Marie Newman Farley. Susan was a stay-at-home mom who loved raising her children and was very close with her grandchildren. She later worked for and retired from housekeeping at...
Dennis Pierre Preteroti
Nov 8, 2023
Dennis Preteroti, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 8, 2023, at 77. He was born on September 11, 1946, in Washington County, a son of the late Frank and Germaine Buquet Preteroti, and he spent his entire life surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Dennis leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and cherished...
Beverly Jane Strauss
Nov 6, 2023
Beverly "Janie" Jane Strauss, nee` Watzek, 75, of Washington, PA, peacefully transitioned to her next life on November 6, 2023. Janie was born on October 27, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles A. and Hazel C. Watzek, and was one of eight children. She graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio in 1966. In May of 1974 she married...
Albert Duane Rasel
Nov 4, 2023
Albert Duane Rasel, 86, of Washington, died November 4, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. He was born July 23, 1937, in Lone Pine, the son of the late Albert Dean and Edith Sowers Rasel. Mr. Rasel proudly served in the US Army and Reserves, having served faithfully and honorably, and was retired on July 23, 1997, with the rank of...
Karen Ann Mruk
Nov 4, 2023
Karen Ann Mruk, 72, of Martinsburg, WV and Meadowlands, passed away on November 4, 2023, in her home. She was born on October 14, 1951, in Canonsburg Hospital, and was the oldest child of the late John Stephen Mruk, Jr. and Katherine Reboich Mruk, of Meadowlands. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Martinsburg, WV, she also attended Our...
John Albert Wurtzer
Nov 2, 2023
John Albert Wurtzer August 18, 1937 – November 2, 2023 John Albert Wurtzer, 86, passed away peacefully at Celebration Villa, in Bridgeville, on November 2, 2023. He was born in Charleroi, on August 18, 1937 and was delivered by his grandmother Emma Rumbaugh. John spent most of his life in the Washington area where he attended Washington Public Schools. On...
David Mark Stockdale
Oct 31, 2023
David Mark “Dusty” Stockdale, 72, of Prosperity, died October 31, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born February 13, 1951, in Washington, the son of the late John Doyle and Mildred Kimberland Stockdale. A 1969 graduate of McGuffey High School, he continued his education at Penn State and the Washington Hospital School of Nursing. Dusty was a dairy farmer...
Anna Margaret Rea Schofield
Oct 30, 2023
Anna Margaret Rea Schofield, 97, formerly of Hickory, died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Bethel Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Hickory, a daughter of the late Joseph Vincent Rea and Roxanna Briggs Bissett Rea. She was a member of the Washington Alliance Church, Sanitarium Road, Washington, for over 50...
Betty E. Rutan
Oct 29, 2023
Betty E. Rutan, 83, of Washington, died October 29, 2023, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 2, 1940, in Waynesburg, the daughter of the late Timothy Ross and Dorothy Ruth Beach Anderson. Betty was a waitress at Curinga’s Restaurant for thirty-eight and a half years, until they closed. On August 23, 1974, Betty married Donald W....
David "Pete" Powell
Oct 27, 2023
David McCarrell “Pete” Powell, 85, of Prosperity, died Friday, October 27, 2023, in The Washington Hospital. He was born March 7, 1938, in West Finley, a son of the late Lemon "Slim" Powell and Agnes Elliott Powell. Mr. Powell attended Trinity High School and worked in a steel mill prior to retiring. He was Baptist by faith. He was a...
Mary Jane Boardley
Oct 27, 2023
Mary Jane Romano Boardley, 89, of Washington, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, in Whitetail Springs Memory Care Facility. She was born October 2, 1934, in Washington, a daughter of the late Frank Romano and Freda Toland Wilson of Washington. Mrs. Boardley loved crafts, crocheting, being outdoors, her animals, and, most especially, spending time with her family. She was...
Phyllis Dale Doria
Oct 26, 2023
On Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, Phyllis Dale Doria, peacefully left this world to be reunited with her parents, her husband, Earl Joseph Doria, and her daughter, Amy Sue Doria. Phyllis was born on Sept. 7, 1930, in Washington, PA, the daughter of Clarence Oliver (C.O.) and Hilda Ashbaugh. She spent her entire life in Washington and had many jobs over...
Marie Cecilia Ullom
Oct 25, 2023
Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died October 25, 2023, in her home. She was born November 1, 1937, in Westland, the daughter of the late Joseph Stewart and Elizabeth S. Conner Cass. Marie was a homemaker, and previously worked as a packer for Taggart Valley Glass Company, was a nursing assistant at Mayview State Hospital, and a personal care...
Diane Faith Chadwick
Oct 24, 2023
Diane Faith Chadwick, 82, of Washington, died on October 24, 2023, in the Donnell House. She was born on November 27, 1940, in Washington, a daughter of the late James M. Ramey and Madeline A. Miller Frazee. Diane was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship where she sang in the choir. Diane worked as a banquet server at the Holiday...
Valerie Jean Mendrola
Oct 23, 2023
Valerie Jean Mendrola, 60, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, in Washington Hospital due to complications of lung disease. She was born on June 11, 1963, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Gerald P. “Jerry” Gona and the late Bonnie Lewis Gona, beloved stepdaughter of Mary Ann McKenna Gona. Left behind to cherish her memory are her...
James "Jim" L. Stienstraw, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
James L. “Jim” Stienstraw, Jr., 60, of Canonsburg, died on October 23, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1963, in Washington, a son of the late James L. Stienstraw, Sr. and Dolores Fedor Stienstraw. A graduate of Washington High School, he went on to earn a bachelor degree from Clarion University. He was catholic by faith. A jack of...
Frances "Fran" Louise Havlin
Oct 23, 2023
Frances L. “Fran” Havlin, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2023, in Evergreen Assisted Living, where she currently resided. Born on December 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Lillian Ruth Hicks Ashmore of Taylorstown. Fran was an only child. Fran attended Trinity High School where she was a majorette,...
