Kenneth D. Varner, Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Kenneth D. “Kenn” Varner, Jr., 74, of Washington, died on June 10, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1948, in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Kenneth D. Varner, Sr. and Laura Ellen Adams Varner. Kenn was a 1966 graduate of Trinity High School. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Varner...
Alfred "Bad Boy" Lamar Moss, Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
Alfred Lamar “Bad Boy” Moss, Sr., 72, of Washington, died on June 10, 2023, in Donnell House. He was born on December 7, 1950, in LaGrange, GA, a son of the late Clifford Moss, Sr. and Virginia McGhee Moss. Alfred enjoyed talking on the CB radio, where his handle was “Bad Boy”, and working on cars. Surviving are three children,...
Karen I. Thompson
Jun 9, 2023
Karen I. Thompson, 79, of Washington, died on June 9, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1944, in Washington, a daughter of the late Andrew Carnegie and Marian Carroll Iseman. A graduate of Washington High School, she was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church. Karen was a loving and devoted wife and mother, who dedicated...
Derek Hartzog
Jun 8, 2023
Derek Hartzog, 32, of Washington, died on June 8, 2023, in the Washington Hospital, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on February 19, 1991, in Washington, a son of Daniel J. and Kristy S. Salansky Hartzog, of Washington. A McGuffey High School graduate, Derek went on to earn an Associate Degree in the electrician program...
Joyce Ellen Skoczylas
Jun 8, 2023
Joyce Pendergast Skoczylas, 72, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2023, at the Washington Hospital. She was born June 7, 1951, in Washington, to John E. and Emma Jane Pendergast. Joyce was a 1969 graduate of Trinity Area High School and worked in the hospitality industry, most recently at the Washington County Health Center. Her children and grandchildren...
Peggy Ann Bice
Jun 7, 2023
Peggy Ann Bice, 71, of Fredericktown, passed away peacefully at home, June 7, 2023, surrounded by her husband and daughters, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born April 29, 1952, in Washington, a daughter of the late Donald William White, Sr. and Betty Jean Morrison White. Peggy was a 1970 graduate of Trinity High School. She worked for...
Carl Duane Bedillion
Jun 3, 2023
Carl Duane “Speedy” Bedillion, 80, of Washington, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 31, 1942, in Washington, a son of the late George Raymond “Jake” Bedillion and Dorothy Mae Yeager Bedillion. Carl attended Trinity High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the International...
Louise Marie Taggart
Jun 2, 2023
Louise Marie Taggart, 93, of Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, in her home. She was born May 6, 1930, in Greenville, Michigan, a daughter of the late Paul and Macy Snyder. Louise graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in education. She joined the U.S. Marine Corps immediately following graduation and proudly served for...
Ronald J. Pritts
May 31, 2023
Ronald J. “Bozie” Pritts, 70, of Washington, died May 31, 2023, in his home. He was born October 20, 1952, in Connellsville, the son of the late Merle and Frances Gillott Pritts. A graduate of Chartiers Houston High School, he was employed by Ball Glass for 20 years. On July 28, 1973, Ronald married Dorothy J. Kapis, who died July...
Esther Ethelynn Sanders
May 31, 2023
Esther “Ethelynn” Sanders passed away on May 31, 2023, at Golden Heights Personal Care Home in Irwin, Pennsylvania. She was born January 8, 1923, in Washington, the daughter of the late Roman and Esther Johnson Cooper. She was married June 23, 1953, to Alonzo Sanders who passed away on October 14, 2017. Ethelynn is survived by a brother Roland Cooper,...
Helen Mitchell Taggart
May 31, 2023
Helen Mitchell Taggart went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, while a resident at Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. Helen was born December 25, 1920, in Greene County to W. Scott and Bernzelle Mitchell. She graduated from Waynesburg High School and Penn Commercial. Helen then worked for Duncan Miller Glass in cost accounting. Helen was...
Ann M. Murin
May 30, 2023
Ann M. Murin, 89, of Washington, died May 30, 2023, in Strabane Woods of Washington. She was born May 1, 1934, in Washington, the daughter of the late George and Agnes Tomecko Gersna.- Ann attended Trinity High School and was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Church. Ann was very active with her family and loved spending time with her...
Joyce Ann Walker
May 30, 2023
Joyce Ann Walker, 74, of Washington, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in The Washington Hospital. She was born October 7, 1948, in Washington, a daughter of the late Earl Brown and Lillian Jenkins. Mrs. Walker worked as a custodian at Walmart, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her children regarded her as the best mother in the world. She...
Alexander A. Umshares
May 30, 2023
Alexander A. “Alex” Umshares, 94, of Washington, died May 30, 2023, in his home. He was born May 19, 1929, in Washington, the son of the late Anthony and Mary Ann Yaros Umshares. A graduate of Washington High School, Alex pursued his teaching career, earning a bachelor’s degree from California State College and a master’s degree from West Virginia University....
Dorothy Jane Milligan
May 28, 2023
Dorothy Jane Milligan, 78, of Washington, died May 28, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center. She was born August 8, 1944, in Washington, a daughter of the late Barney Wise and Ruth Bopp Wise. A graduate of Washington High School, Mrs. Milligan worked as a nurses’ aid at ARC for 18 years. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, reading, playing Yahtzee,...
George T. Bable
May 28, 2023
George T. Bable, 94, of Bulger, died May 28, 2023, in his home. He was born August 7, 1928, in Midway, the son of the late James Lawrence and Helen Hartman Bable. A graduate of Midway High School, George retired from the Defense Logistics Agency. He was a member of Washington Wesleyan Methodist Church. George enjoyed word search books, gardening,...
Helen Irene Ammons
May 27, 2023
Helen Irene Ammons, 75, of Claysville, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, in her home. She was born March 18, 1948, in Washington, the daughter of the late William Dewey Montgomery and Hannah Rebecca Schrader. Helen attended McGuffey High School and was a clerk at the Claysville Truck Stop for ten years. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing word search puzzles....
Bill Mccoy Singer, Jr.
May 23, 2023
Bill M. Singer, Jr., 73, of Washington, died May 23, 2023, in his home. He was born January 30th, 1950, in Washington, the second son of Bill M. Singer, Sr. and Lois Jean Bane Singer. A Trinity graduate and Army veteran, he was retired from over the road truck driving for Shaffer Trucking. Bill loved his dogs and was a...
William Shawn Durila
May 23, 2023
William “Shawn” Durila, 58, of Washington, died May 23, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born January 15, 1965, in Washington, the son of the late Robert Edward and Helen Mildred Mullins Durila. Shawn was a member of the Edwin Scott Linton American Legion, Post 175, and the Pulaski Club. He loved camping with his family at Big Bear Lake,...
Edward James Kerr
May 21, 2023
Edward James Kerr, 83, of Washington died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 21, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1940, in Clarion, the son of the late Verner James Kerr and Ellen Maria Shearer. Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from the military with 30 years of...
