Shirley Ruth Allen
Dec 7, 2023
Shirley Ruth Allen, 88, of Taylorstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, in the Donnell House surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 10, 1935, Shirley was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend. She was known for her love for baking, watching hummingbirds while sitting on the porch, and spending...
Judith Ann Dicks
Dec 6, 2023
Judith Ann Dicks, of Washington, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Premier Washington Health Center in Washington. Judith was born January 28, 1943, in Washington, the daughter of Walter K. and Betty Mae Roach Bedillion. She was their only child. Judith graduated from Trinity High School in the class of 1961. Judith married Rev. William G. Dicks on July...
Florence Marie "Judy" King
Dec 4, 2023
Florence “Judy” Marie King, 82, of Washington, died December 4, 2023, in Transitions Health Care, Washington. She was born March 20, 1941, in Washington, the daughter of William and Mary Fabiano McGary. A homemaker, Judy previously worked at Brockway Glass. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed crocheting, working puzzles, puzzle books, and games. But more than anything, she loved...
Jacqueline K. Lacks
Dec 3, 2023
Jacqueline K. Lacks, 59, of Washington, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, in The Washington Hospital. She was born June 16, 1964, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Delores Lunsford Brown of Washington and the late Nelson T. Brown. Mrs. Lacks graduated from Canon-McMillan High School. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and watching the Food Network. She also enjoyed music....
Herschel D. Knox
Dec 2, 2023
Herschel D. Knox, Jr., 77, of Washington, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023, in the Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Washington on November 21, 1946, a son of Herschel D. Knox, Sr., and Maxine Miles. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Mary Loughman. Mr. Knox lived his entire life in Washington...
Betty W. Hodgens
Dec 1, 2023
Betty W. Hodgens, 85, of Washington, died December 1, 2023, in her home. She was born October 17, 1938, a daughter of the late Lindsey and Thelma Waychoff, of Buffalo Village. Mrs. Hodgens was employed by Teamsters Local 585 for twenty-five years. She was the President of T.C.W.H. #585 Credit Union for eighteen years. She volunteered at Washington Hospital, and...
Ruth Ann Durbin
Dec 1, 2023
Ruth Ann Durbin, 80, of Waynesburg, died December 1, 2023, in Greene County Hospital. She was born May 1, 1943, in Washington, the daughter of the late William Henry and Anna Elizabeth Ellifritz Shrader. Ruth attended Trinity High School and was a housekeeper for Beverly Enterprises. She enjoyed crocheting and riding four wheelers in the country. She loved flowers, gardening,...
Lois Jean Navrotski
Nov 30, 2023
Lois Jean Navrotski, 84, of Washington, died Thursday, November 30, 2023, in The Washington Hospital. She was born June 19, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of the late John Sieracki and Jennie Kurdy Sieracki. Mrs. Navrotski worked at Superior Valve and at the Meadows Casino in the food court. She was a member of Holy Trinity National Catholic Church and...
Betty A. Degiovanni
Nov 29, 2023
Betty A. Marra Verderber DeGiovanni, 87, of Washington, died November 29, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born June 22, 1936, in Washington, the daughter of the late, John and Olga Lindberg Marra. A 1954 graduate of Trinity High School, she was “The Spirit of Beauty” her senior year. She worked at JCPenney, and Columbia Gas in customer service...
Richard D. Dean
Nov 29, 2023
Richard D. Dean, 82, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Donnell House in Washington, after a period of illness. He was born February 28, 1941, to the late Nelson and Marie Dean of Freedom, PA. Mr. Dean was the longtime owner and founder of Dean’s Water Service in Washington. He enjoyed family, traveling, dining...
Robert Charles Boring
Nov 28, 2023
Robert Charles Boring, 73, of Washington, died November 28, 2023, in his home. He was born March 18, 1950, in Johnstown, the son of the late Winford and Pearl Boring. Robert graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and worked for the Department of Labor. He was Lutheran by faith. Robert enjoyed photography and...
Martha J. Kirschner
Nov 27, 2023
Martha J. Kirschner, 86, of Washington, died November 27, 2023, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington. She was born March 26, 1937, in Washington, the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Mae Martin. A graduate of Washington High school, she was a homemaker and a nanny for many years for local families. Martha was a member of First...
Wilma Jean Westfall
Nov 27, 2023
Wilma “Jean” Moore Westfall, 85, of Washington, Pa., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2023, in the Donnell House. She was born December 18, 1937, in Daybrook, W.Va., a daughter of the late Francis Marion and Audie Mae Eddy Moore. Jean was a member of the North Buffalo Presbyterian Church and a 30-year charter member...
Gerald P. "Jerry" Gona
Nov 27, 2023
Jerry Gona, 84, of Washington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2023, with his wife of 43 years by his side. He was born on June 30, 1939, son of the late Mildred and Sam DiPippa. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Ann McKenna Gona, and his children, Gloria (Frank) Mihellis, Michael (Heather) Gona,...
Charles "Chuck" Clifford Steadman, Sr.
Nov 25, 2023
Charles Clifford “Chuck” Steadman, Sr., 72, of Washington, died on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in his home, surrounded by loving family. He was born on July 15, 1951, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Charles William and Ann Crawford Steadman. Chuck enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the young age of seventeen, following in the footsteps of...
Jane Davis Popeck
Nov 25, 2023
Jane Davis “Mrs. Po” Popeck, 84, of Washington, died November 25, 2023, in The Washington Hospital. She was born March 23, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of the late Ralph M. Davis and Lois Caldwell Davis. A graduate of Washington High School, Mrs. Popeck worked as a store revisionist for Hallmark Cards and was a member of Fairhill Manor Christian...
Barbara Louise Riggle
Nov 25, 2023
Barbara Louise Riggle, 91, of Washington, died on November 25, 2023, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born on November 5, 1932, in North Bethlehem Township, a daughter of the late Isaac Raymond and Margaret Stathers VanVoorhis. Barbara was a member of Washington Alliance Church. She enjoyed sewing, church quilting, crafts and serving the Lord. Most of all,...
Marie Edna Schurr
Nov 24, 2023
Marie Edna Schurr passed peacefully on the morning of November 24, 2023 with her oldest son, Nicholas Pascuzzi by her side. She was diagnosed with advanced cancer in October, and spent her final few weeks with Nick and his wife Amy. Marie had many friends and family members visit or contact her during this time. She was her usual upbeat...
Shirley Ruth Alberta
Nov 23, 2023
Shirley Ruth Alberta, 82, of Washington, died on November 23, 2023, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born on April 19, 1941, in Washington, a daughter of the late Edgar Bennett and Helen Marie Rhodoback Agnew. Shirley attended the Trinity School district and was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the International Order...
Sarah Ruth Miles
Nov 21, 2023
Sarah Ruth Miles, 87, of Washington, died peacefully November 21, 2023, in Presbyterian Senior Care, Southmont. She was born September 14, 1936, in Washington, daughter of the late Thomas & Sarah Elizabeth Sickles, and graduated from Trinity High School. Mrs. Miles was employed at GC Murphy's, but she excelled at being a homemaker. She could often be found in the...
