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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Catoline Doloris Reichert

Catoline Doloris Reichert

Jul 22, 2004

Assistant manager at Krause's Caroline Doloris Reichert, 74, of Washington, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, in Donnell House, Washington. She had been ill since January. She was born May 10, 1930, in Meadow Lands, a daughter of Steven and Kathryn Randolph Stasiowski. Mrs. Reichert was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic...

John A. Mcdonald

John A. Mcdonald

Jul 19, 2004

John A. McDonald, 63, of Muse, died Monday, July 19, 2004, in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Washington County on September 26, 1940, a son of the late George and Margaret Orum McDonald. Mr. McDonald was retired, having worked as a Construction Truck Driver most recently for Golden Triangle and previously for 35 years at...

Carol Ann Wright

Carol Ann Wright

Jul 19, 2004

Carol Ann Wright, 50, of West Finley, died Monday, July 19, 2004, in Canonsburg General Hospital. She had been ill since 1993. She was born August 10, 1953, in Meadow Lands, a daughter of Ann Yareb Furmanek of Meadow Lands and the late Joseph Furmanek. She was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Mrs. Wright was a member of Friendship...

Marlene Violet Shaughnessy

Marlene Violet Shaughnessy

Jul 17, 2004

Marlene V. Shaugghnessy, 72, of Washington, formerly of Florida, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 in Washington Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on March 13, 1932, a daughter of William and Lillian Campbell Chenowith. She had worked many years as a manager of various food concessions. She is Methodist by faith. Surviving are a son,...

Beula Davis

Beula Davis

Jul 17, 2004

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Francis " Buck " Dongiovanni

Francis " Buck " Dongiovanni

Jul 16, 2004

WWII veteran owned His & Hers Hairdresser Francis "Buck" DonGiovanni, 80, of Washington, died Friday, July 16, 2004, in his home. He had been ill for a month. He was born December 4, 1923, in Vandergrift, a son of Vito and Florence Scrima DonGiovanni. Mr. DonGiovanni was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Houston. After graduating from...

David Daniel Comer

David Daniel Comer

Jul 16, 2004

David D. Comer, 19, of Washington, died Friday, July 16, 2004 in UPMC hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Washington, on March 10, 1985, a son of Elizabeth "Liz" Comer of Washington and Stephen Stimpson of South Carolina. Mr. Comer was a 2003 graduate of Washington High School. He had...

Della Caldwell Tarr Sprowls

Della Caldwell Tarr Sprowls

Jul 14, 2004

Arizona resident formerly of Washington Della Caldwell Tarr Sprowls, 85, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Washington, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born February 14, 1919, in Washington, a daughter of Samuel Sr. and Della Grimes Caldwell. Mrs. Sprowls was a member of First Christian Church in Washington and East Mesa...

Joseph Lewis Mast

Joseph Lewis Mast

Jul 14, 2004

WWII veteran was retired electrician Joseph Lewis Mast, 86, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, in his home. He had been in declining health the last few years. He was born August 14, 1917, in Washington, a son of Elmer and Gertrude Galbreath Mast. Mr. Mast was Protestant. During World War II, he served in the Eighth Air Force...

Mary Leona Camp Filby

Mary Leona Camp Filby

Jul 12, 2004

Patton School crossing guard Mary Leona Camp Filby, 77, of Washington, died Monday, July 12, 2004, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. She was born December 11, 1926, in Crothers Station (Taylorstown), a daughter of Charles R. and Thelma Mildred Newell Camp. Mrs. Filby attended Trinity High School and was Protestant. She was employed by Trinity Area School District for 25...

Carol Ann Byers

Carol Ann Byers

Jul 11, 2004

Homemaker was member of Slovak Club Carol Ann Byers, 59, of Washington, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, in Washington Hospital. She had been ill since November 2003. She was born February 8, 1945, in Washington, a daughter of the late Lloyd Clemens and Elda Marie Farley. Mrs. Byers was Protestant. She was a homemaker and a member of Slovak Club....

Samuel Wayne Findling, Jr

Samuel Wayne Findling, Jr

Jul 11, 2004

Samuel Wayne Findling Jr., 47, of Meadow Lands, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, in Donnell House, Washington, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 11, 1957, in Washington, a son of Mildred Fiumara Findling and Samuel W. Findling Sr. Mr. Findling graduated from Canon-McMillan High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was Protestant. Surviving are a son,...

Caleb Parker

Caleb Parker

Jul 5, 2004

Caleb Matthew Parker, 31, of Canonsburg, formerly of Heber City, Utah, died Monday, July 5, 2004, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Oakland, following a five week illness. He was born on January 30, 1973, in Provo, Utah, a son of C. Ron and Rebecca Marks Parker of Heber City, Utah. Mr. Parker was a Pharmacy Technician and had...

Paul Hoy

Paul Hoy

Jul 1, 2004

WWII vet was longtime employee of Washington Steel Paul Hoy, 83, of Washington, died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004, in Donnell House, Washington, following a lengthy illness. He was born November 11, 1920, in Waynesburg, a son of David and Anna B. Rush Hoy. For more than 50 years, Mr. Hoy was a member of Third United Presbyterian...

Joanne Idella Anderson

Joanne Idella Anderson

Jun 30, 2004

Joanne Idella Anderson, 68, of Washington, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, in Kindred Hospital, Beaver County, following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 2, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of Lawrence E. and Virginia D. Wolfe Lytton. Mrs. Anderson was a home maker, enjoyed her grandchildren, baking, bowling and shopping. She was a member of the Carpenters...

Gary James Peel, Sr.

Gary James Peel, Sr.

Jun 28, 2004

Miner for Consolidation Coal Gary James Peel Sr., 58, of Old Plank Road, Washington, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, in Washington Hospital. He was born January 13, 1946, in Washington, a son of the late James H. and Dorothy Grimm Peel. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. Mr. Peel worked as a coal miner...

Timothy Ray Bird

Timothy Ray Bird

Jun 28, 2004

Timothy Ray Bird, 45, of West Alexander, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2004, at the Washington Hospital. He was born February 16, 1959, a son of the late Robert Bird, Sr., and Betty J. Pierson Bird of Washington. He was a member of the Apostolic Faith Assembly in Wellsburg. Mr. Bird was a graduate of Trinity High School and...

Elmay B. Mcvehil

Elmay B. Mcvehil

Jun 26, 2004

Elmay B. McVehil, 80, of Slidell, Louisiana, formerly of Washington, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at home. She was born on November 11, 1923, in Washington, a daughter of Loring Lonzo and Anna May Wheeler Medlen. Mrs. McVehil had worked in both the Washington and Canonsburg area’s for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse having last worked for Dr....

Ida N. Caldwell

Ida N. Caldwell

Jun 26, 2004

Ida Noreen Caldwell, 88, of Washington, formerly of Prosperity, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 in the Canonsburg Hospital following a three year illness. She was born on February 6, 1916 in Buffalo Township, a daughter of Elmer N. and Della Mae Doman Mounts. She was a home maker, enjoyed quilting and gardening, and had attended Bethel Presbyterian Church for many...

Wayne L. Cowden

Wayne L. Cowden

Jun 24, 2004

World War II veteran was member of Hickory Lions Club Wayne L. Cowden, 77, of Washington, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, in Donnell House, Washington. He born October 10, 1926, a son of R. Thompson and Mina E. Rumbaugh Cowden. Mr. Cowden was a member of Hickory United Presbyterian Church, where he was active as a trustee,...

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