Melvin Duane Shoup
Feb 14, 2023
Melvin “Mel” Duane Shoup, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on February 14, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 28, 1943, in Canonsburg, son of the late Melvin H. and Grace Larkin Shoup. A 1960 graduate of Trinity High School, he was a member of Christian Bible Fellowship,...
Sharon Kay Johnson
Feb 13, 2023
Sharon Kay Johnson, 63, of Washington, died February 13, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born January 9, 1960, in Washington, the daughter of the late George A. and Kathryn Hampson Johnson. A 1977 graduate of Trinity High School, she earned an Associates degree from West Virginia Northern Community College. She spent her career as a Registered Nurse, retiring...
Roy Ernest Mcknight
Feb 12, 2023
Roy Ernest McKnight, 90, of Washington, died on February 12, 2023, in his home. He was born on December 1, 1932, a son of the late James H. and Thelma Pestel McKnight. A graduate of Washington High School, he was Protestant by faith. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as an officer in the Army...
Mary Emily Oliverio
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Emily Oliverio, 91, of Washington, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the Washington Hospital due to complications of covid. She was born April 20, 1931, in Washington, the daughter of the late John and Mary Kalina. Mary attended Trinity High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church – St. James Parish. She retired from the Observer Reporter...
George E. Vanriper Iii
Feb 11, 2023
Rev. George E. VanRiper III, 88, of Washington, died on February 11, 2023, in his home. He was born on July 25, 1934, in Sunbury, PA, a son of the late George E. Van Riper, Jr. and May Amy VanRiper. Rev. VanRiper earned an Associate Degree in Theology from Easter Bible Institute and Zion Bible Institute. He was a member...
David A. Carroll
Feb 10, 2023
David A. Carroll, Sr., 61, of Washington, died on February 10, 2023, in the Donnell House. He was born on June 9, 1961, in Washington, a son of the late Lillian Levers Carroll. A graduate of Washington High School, he was Protestant by faith. Mr. Carroll had worked as a truck driver. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, David enjoyed fishing,...
Ruth E. Bernett
Feb 10, 2023
Ruth E. Bernett, 93, of Washington, died February 10, 2023, in Washington Hospital Emergency Department. She was born June 18, 1929, in Latrobe, the daughter of the late William and Pearl Weaver Dunn. A graduate of Hurst High School in Westmoreland County, she later continued her education at Waynesburg University and became an LPN. Ruth worked at Washington County Health...
Andrew Richard Murin
Feb 9, 2023
Andrew Richard Murin, Jr., 69, of Washington, died February 9, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. He was born November 23, 1953, in Washington, the son of the late Andrew Murin, Sr. and Helen Hammercheck. Andrew was a coal miner, and Catholic by faith. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Andrew is survived by a brother, Robert Murin; nieces,...
John Joseph Stanko
Feb 7, 2023
John Joseph Stanko, 96, of Washington, died February 7, 2023. He was born July 7, 1926, in Conemaugh, Cambria County, a son of the late Harry Stanko and Mary Hanchak Stanko. Mr. Stanko served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea, followed by service in the Merchant Marines. He was retired from the Department of the Interior,...
Angeline M. O'Shell
Feb 6, 2023
On February 6, 2023, Angeline M. O’Shell went to rejoin the love of her life. Angie was born on July 17, 1935, in Ganister, PA, to Matthew and Mary Hanzir Verbonitz. On May 8, 1954, she married Thomas R. O’Shell, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williamsport, PA. After retiring from the Internal Revenue Service, she and her husband enjoyed...
Jimmie D. Ritter
Feb 5, 2023
Jimmie D. Ritter, Sr., 74, of Washington, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1948, in Washington, a son of the late Mildred Comstock Ritter. Jim attended Trinity High School and worked as a millwright for 32 years at Jessop Steel before retiring in 2005. He was an...
Jonathan L. Simms
Feb 5, 2023
Jonathan L. Simms, 61, of Washington, died on February 5, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on June 12, 1961, a son of Jo Ann (Claffey) Simms and the late William A. Simms. Jonathan was a 1979 graduate of Trinity High School. He was the owner/operator of Jonathan L. Hair Salon. Jonathan enjoyed collecting Marilyn Monroe...
George A. Meyer
Feb 4, 2023
George A. “Skeeter” Meyer, 86, of Cokeburg, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Premier Washington Health Center. He was born on August 31, 1936 in Washington, a son of the late Frank A. and Elizabeth M. Stauffer Meyer. A proud West Ender, Skeeter spent many, many years in Washington before relocating to Cokeburg. He was a 1954 graduate...
Cana Rochelle Carter
Feb 3, 2023
Cana Rochelle Carter, 51, of Boynton Beach, FL, died on February 3, 2023, in Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. She was born on August 17, 1971, in Washington, a daughter of Richard “Brice” Carter and Glenna J. Grego Carter. Cana was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, and had attended Immaculate Conception Church when she...
Allen B. Coffield
Feb 3, 2023
Allen B. Coffield, 85, of Avella, died February 3, 2023, in his home. He was born June 19, 1937, in Moundsville, WV, the son of the late Clarence E. and Doris I. Allen Coffield. A 1956 graduate of Moundsville High School, he retired from B.F. Goodrich/ TCI, where he was an Assistant Manager. He had also worked at Firestone, in...
Michael John Veltri, Sr.
Feb 2, 2023
Michael John Veltri, Sr., 75, of Washington, died on February 2, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on May 7, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late Salvatore and Saveria Matergan Veltri. A 1966 graduate of Trinity High School, he was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Veltri worked for the United States Postal...
John D. Mcdonald
Feb 1, 2023
John D. McDonald, 71, of Claysville, died on February 1, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1951, in Washington, a son of the late George Albert and Mary Pauline Keener McDonald. John was a graduate of McGuffey High School. He was retired from Albano’s Produce, where he worked as a truck driver. Mr. McDonald was a...
Carl R. Fleissner Ii
Feb 1, 2023
Carl R. “Bus” “Bussie” Fleissner II, 81, of Washington, died on February 1, 2023, in Canonsburg Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1941, a son of the late Carl R. and Nelle E. Davis Fleissner. A graduate of Washington High School, he was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church. Carl was also a lifelong member of First Christian...
Helen V. Berry
Jan 30, 2023
Helen V. Berry, 88, of Washington, died January 30, 2023, in her home. She was born January 10, 1935, in Waynesburg, the daughter of the late Carl and Clarice Dillie Jones. A graduate of Clay Battelle High School, Blacksville, WV, she worked in food service and retired from St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Florida. Helen was a member of Abundant...
Kevin Edward Coit
Jan 29, 2023
Kevin Edward Coit, 65, of Bentleyville, died peacefully January 29, 2023, due to Pulmonary Fibrosis, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Kevin was an organ donor and as his final gift, donated tissue and organs to Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE). He was born on November 27, 1957, in Washington, the youngest of six children, born to the late...
