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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Donald Broggi

Donald Broggi

Apr 14, 2010

Donald James Broggi, of Washington, Pa died peacefully at his home with his family, following a protracted struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 80 years old. Born August 6, 1929 in Gallatin, Pa, one of three children, to James and Mabel Sickles Broggi, he was an avid sports enthusiast who loved baseball, football and boxing. He also maintained lifelong passions...

Delbert Wayne Armstrong

Delbert Wayne Armstrong

Apr 9, 2010

Delbert Wayne Armstrong, 70, of Washington, died Friday, April 9, 2010, in his residence. He was born October 26, 1939, in Washington, a son of Robert Earl and Garnet Edna Noble Armstrong. He was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church. On August 1, 1958, he married Peggy Joan Beckner, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Diana Lynn Armstrong Prowitt...

Marcella Morgan Gantz

Marcella Morgan Gantz

Apr 8, 2010

Marcella E. Morgan Gantz, 87, of Wheeling, West Virginia, formerly of Washington, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born January 31, 1923, in Horning, Pennsylvania, daughter of Stephen Isaac and Susan Wisneski Morgan. Mrs. Gantz was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. Retiring from Citizens Library in 1990, she enjoyed volunteering at the library after...

Mary T. Proia

Mary T. Proia

Apr 7, 2010

Our beloved mother, Teresa Maria “Mary” Lombardo Proia, 84, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in the Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Mary resided with her daughter and family in Canonsburg. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Washington. She was born August 15, 1925,...

Victor George Bober

Victor George Bober

Apr 6, 2010

Victor George Bober, 68, of Washington, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was born April 19, 1941, in Washington, a son of Walter and Viola Garbinski Bober. Mr. Bober was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked as a utility man for Allegheny Power for 38 years. Mr. Bober was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors, gardening,...

Eleanor Rose Rossell

Eleanor Rose Rossell

Apr 5, 2010

Eleanor Rose Rossell, 79, of Washington, died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township. She was born October 6, 1930, in Duquesne, a daughter of Alexander Sandor and Rose Dudas Marakovszky. Mrs. Rossell was a graduate of Duquesne High School. She was a clerk at Jim's Stop and Shop in Prosperity of 20 years and was...

Abryanna Nicole Ellis

Abryanna Nicole Ellis

Apr 4, 2010

Abryanna Nicole Ellis died on the day of her birth, Sunday, April 4, 2010, in the Washington Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Ashley N. McKean of Eighty-Four and John E. Ellis of Washington; maternal grandparents, James McKean, Sr. of Bentleyville, Rob and Tracy Silver of Eighty-Four; paternal grandparents, James and Cindy Ellis, Jr. of Washington; maternal great-grandparents, Evelyn Molisee, Patricia...

Angelo J. Rech

Angelo J. Rech

Apr 2, 2010

Angelo J. Rech, 85, of Washington, died Friday, April 2, 2010. He was born January 12, 1925, in Arden, a son of Antonio and Angela Bof Rech. Mr. Rech graduated from Trinity High School and was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Washington. On May 5, 1943, he entered the U.S. Army, and for his service...

Ronald Eugene Houston

Ronald Eugene Houston

Apr 2, 2010

Ronald Eugene Houston, 63, of Washington, died peacefully in his home, Friday, April 2, 2010, with family members at his side, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 16, 1946, in Washington, a son of the late Charles Houston, Sr. and Grace Anderson Houston. Mr. Houston worked at Moly Corp and Robinson Pipe. He was Protestant by faith. Mr....

Lois Jean Cowden

Lois Jean Cowden

Apr 1, 2010

Lois Jean Cowden, 87, of Hickory, died Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Washington County Health Center, following a brief illness. She was born April 22, 1922, in Canonsburg, a daughter of William Woods Gladden and Mary Peacock Gladden. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, flowers, and being with her grandchildren. On November 1, 1941, she married Joseph A. Cowden,...

Rose Karns

Rose Karns

Apr 1, 2010

Rose Karns, 91, of Washington, died Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Southmont, Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born November 27, 1918, in Midway, a daughter of Peter and Dominica Crea Sergi. She had worked at the Military Post at Oakdale and at Western Center. Mrs. Karns was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Washington. Mrs. Karns was a...

Jeffrey Lee Lennox

Jeffrey Lee Lennox

Mar 28, 2010

Jeffrey Lee Lennox, 53, of Washington, died unexpectedly, Sunday, March 28, 2010, in his residence. He was born October 21, 1956, in Washington, a son of Mary Ewing Lennox of Washington and the late John M. Lennox. Mr. Lennox was a 1974 graduate of Trinity High School and owned his own construction company. He was Protestant by faith. Mr. Lenox...

Kimberly Sue Crow

Kimberly Sue Crow

Mar 27, 2010

Kimberly Sue Crow, 40, of Washington, died unexpectedly, Saturday, March 27, 2010, in the Washington Hospital. She was born October 11, 1969, in Washington, a daughter of Robert Crow, of Baltimore, Maryland, and the late Kathleen Elizabeth Kamenski. A graduate of Trinity High School in 1989, Ms. Crow was Christian by faith. She was a delivery clerk at Washington Hospital...

Alberta L. Hurley

Alberta L. Hurley

Mar 27, 2010

Alberta L. Hurley, 96, of Washington, formerly of Wadestown, West Virginia, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Kade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 25, 1913, in Amity, a daughter of William L. and Isa Catherine Dille Bamberger. Mrs. Hurley graduated from Morris Township High School in Prosperity and also from Penn Commercial. During World War II, she...

James Edward Thompson, Jr.

James Edward Thompson, Jr.

Mar 24, 2010

James Edward Thompson, Jr., 45, of Washington, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in his residence. He was born May 20, 1964, in Washington, a son of Wanda Kelley Hicks of Washington and the late James Edward Thompson, Sr. Mr. Thompson was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School and attended the Barbizon School of Modeling. He was a residential...

James Paul Costanzo

James Paul Costanzo

Mar 24, 2010

James Paul Costanzo, 87, of Apollo, formerly of Washington, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Donnell House, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 19, 1922, in Washington, a son of Antonio and Anna Pellagrino Costanzo. Mr. Costanzo was a businessman and bar owner. He was Catholic by faith and was a member of the Moose and American Legion...

Otto Frederick Hohing

Otto Frederick Hohing

Mar 21, 2010

Otto Frederick Hohing, 68, of Washington, passed away with loved ones present, on Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Washington Hospital. He was born May 5, 1941, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Otto A. Hohing and Lucile Sheakley Hohing. He grew up in Dormont, raised his family in Rogersville, Greene County, and lived in Washington until his passing. Mr....

Catherine Marie Peebles

Catherine Marie Peebles

Mar 21, 2010

Catherine Marie Peebles, 79, of Washington, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Donnell House, following a brief illness. She was born August 8, 1930, in Industry, a daughter of Paul and Helen Visnick Aralica. Mrs. Peebles managed a convenience store for 30 years and enjoyed crocheting. She was Presbyterian by faith. On June 24, 1948, she married Wells Edward Peebles,...

Mary Martha Daley

Mary Martha Daley

Mar 21, 2010

Mary Martha Daley, 50, of Washington, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, in St. Margaret’s Hospital, UPMC, Pittsburgh, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 29, 1959, a daughter of the late George H. Urista, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth White Urista. Mrs. Daley attended Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. She enjoyed crocheting and doing word search puzzles. Mrs. Daley was...

Ralph Edwin Piatt

Ralph Edwin Piatt

Mar 21, 2010

Ralph Edwin Piatt, 70, of Washington, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at the Washington Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born December 21, 1939, in Greene County, a son of Edwin Whylie and Carrie Ruth Catherine Ealy Piatt. Mr. Piatt was the past president of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors. In 1968, he earned Land Survey Registration. In...

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