Robert Boyd Taylor, Sr.
Dec 2, 2009
Robert Boyd Taylor, Sr., 73, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in the Donnell House, Washington. He was born March 7, 1936, in Lone Pine, a son of George and Elizabeth Frazee Taylor. On March 9, 1953, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps, and for his service was awarded the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations...
George John Murin
Nov 29, 2009
George John Murin, 53, of Washington, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, 2009. He was born in Washington on November 10, 1956, a son of John A. and Ann Gersna Murin. Mr. Murin worked as a security guard for NSA Security forces, and had been a firefighter for the City of Washington for 23 years, where he retired as an...
Dorothy Jean (Judy) Miller
Nov 28, 2009
Enjoyed her church and family. Dorothy Jean (Judy) Miller, 81, of Claysville, died Saturday, November 28, 2009, in Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington. She was born July 4, 1928, in Bingin, Ark., a daughter of the late Floyd and Gracie Anderson Epton. Mrs. Miller was a member of Dutch Fork Christian Church. She formerly served as the clerk of elections in Independence...
Phyllis June Hayden
Nov 26, 2009
Phyllis June “Tuffy” Hayden, 66, of Washington, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, in her residence, following a lengthy illness. She was born December 11, 1943, in Washington, a daughter of Harold “Jack” and Ruth Ann Fender Hayden. Mrs. Hayden was a graduate of Trinity High School and was Protestant by faith. She was owner of Jack’s State Line Inn. Mrs....
Elaine Angela Johnson
Nov 25, 2009
Elaine Angela Johnson, 61, of Washington, passed away peacefully at her home, with her girls by her side, on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born April 7, 1948 in Washington, a daughter of Katherine Scott Avolia and the late Angelo Avolia. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Washington High School in 1966. Upon graduation she...
Elsie M. Paul
Nov 25, 2009
Elsie Marie Paul, 89, of Washington, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 25, 2009, in Washington County Health Center. Born July 11, 1920, in Washington, to Ellery Guy and Wannetta Polan Greathouse, she was raised by Marie “Pidgie” Forgie. Mrs. Paul was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. For over 30 years, she was the caregiver to...
James K. Bigley
Nov 25, 2009
James K. Bigley, Sr., 85, of Claysville, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, in Kade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 26, 1924, in Butler, a son of Edward Elton and Margaret Bigley. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Bigley owned and operated Bigley Electric for 20 years and also was a miner...
Elizabeth T. Testas
Nov 22, 2009
Elizabeth Theresa Testas, 94, of Washington, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, in Humbert Lane Health Care Center. She was born November 1, 1915, in Bavington, a daughter of Albert and Gemma Sartori Sterckle. Mrs. Testas was a member of St. Ann Church in Bulger and also attended St. Hilary Church in Washington. She loved spending time with family, grandchildren and...
Albert F. Devenney, Sr.
Nov 22, 2009
Albert F. Devenney, Sr., 90, of Washington, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the home of his son, following a brief illness. He was born September 7, 1919, a son of the late William and Martha Devenney. Mr. Devenney was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His life was dedicated to his family and his country. He...
Mikel Rudy
Nov 21, 2009
Robert Mikel Rudy, 27, of Washington, died Saturday, November 21, 2009, in UPMC-Montefiore, Pittsburgh, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident five years ago. He was born February 26, 1982, in Washington, a son of Robert Mikel Rudy, Sr., and Donna Lynn Loar Rudy, both of Washington. Mr. Rudy graduated from Washington High School in 2000 and...
Richard C. Knodle
Nov 20, 2009
Richard C. Knodle, 83, of Washington, died on November 20, 2009, after a brief illness. Born November 22, 1925, in Washington to Fred R. Knodle and Casimir Dwyer Knodle. Attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and High School; Graduated June 1944 and was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Parish and a member of the Holy Name Society. A United States...
Helen Marie Navoy
Nov 18, 2009
Helen Marie Navoy, 89, of Washington, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in her residence. She was born June 8, 1920, in Washington, a daughter of Tony and Stella Parcha Shawinski. Mrs. Navoy was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1937 and the recipient of the school’s first Spirit of Friendship Award, and of Duffs Business College. She was...
Ruth I. Morris
Nov 18, 2009
Ruth Irene Morris, 92, of Washington, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Washington County Health Center, following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1917, in Washington, a daughter of Charles and Odessa Bedillion Miller. Mrs. Morris was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship. She enjoyed being with family, gardening, and playing cards, bingo and darts. For 20 years,...
Kristen Anne Beckman
Nov 17, 2009
Kristen Anne Beckman, 54, of Pittsburgh PA died on November 17, 2009. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Paul and Mary Beckman, she is sister to Paul, Karla, Michelle and Mark; a sister-in-law to Steve, Bonnie, Kevin, Laurie, Donald, David and Joanne; aunt to Kimberly, Carrie, Kevin, David, Maria, Aidan, Jessie, Annie and Benjamin; Kristen wed Eddie Heal in 1982,...
Barry Rand Rush
Nov 16, 2009
Barry Rand Rush, 61, of Alexander, North Carolina, died Monday, November 16, 2009, in Charles George Veterans Administration Medical Center, Asheville, North Carolina. He was born August 23, 1948, in West Middletown, a son of Geraldine Rush of Union City and the late John Rush. Mr. Rush graduated from Avella High School. He served in the Marine Corps from June...
Pearl K. (Peggy) Crothers
Nov 16, 2009
Pearl K. “Peggy” Crothers, 81, of Washington, died Monday, November 16, 2009, in Humbert Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 3, 1928, in Midway, a daughter of the late William David and Pauline Speach Crothers. Ms. Crothers lived most of her life in Washington. For 25 years she worked at Washington and Jefferson College, where she was...
Shirley Jean Reynard
Nov 16, 2009
Church member, volunteer was Brownson House secretary. Shirley Jean Reynard, 77, of Washington, died Monday, November 16, 2009, in Washington Hospital. She was born July 13, 1932, in Canonsburg, a daughter of George M. and Marjorie Howard Reynard. Ms. Reynard was a high school graduate and attended Penn Commercial for two years. She was a member of Meadow Lands United...
Charles Leroy Williams
Nov 16, 2009
Charles Leroy Williams, 62, of Eighty-Four, died Monday, November 16, 2009, in the Washington Hospital, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1947, in Amity. Mr. Williams attended Washington schools. He was a carpenter and owner/operator of Chuck’s Home and Mobile Makeover for eight years. Mr. Williams was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, enjoyed...
Betty Jane Martin Piatt
Nov 15, 2009
Betty Jane Martin Piatt, 81, of Washington, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, in the Washington Hospital. She was born November 29, 1927, in Grafton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Floyd D. and Orpha L. Stansberry Martin. Mrs. Piatt was a homemaker who had once worked at Duncan Miller Glass and Hazel Atlas #2. She enjoyed being with family,...
Caryssa Jo Ann Phillips
Nov 14, 2009
Caryssa Jo Ann Phillips of Washington, died Saturday, November 14, 2009, in UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 18, 2009, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Dustin Shane Phillips and Brittany Ellis. Surviving are sisters Kayleigh DeBlasio, Skylar, Aubrey, Josalyn, and her twin, Cassidy Phillips; grandparents Robin Iams, Keith Ellis, and Wiley and Karen Phillips, all of Washington; great-grandparents...
