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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Naomi Meneely
Sep 1, 2002
Washington woman was caretaker of adults, children Naomi "Gram" Meneely, 79, of Jefferson Avenue, Washington, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2002, in Donnell House, Washington. She was born October 4, 1922, in Independence, a daughter of Clarence and Wanetta Cooper Meneely. Miss Meneely was Protestant. She lived with Stanley and Nettie Painter for several years on a farm...
Agnes Flynn Lauther
Aug 31, 2002
Longtime glassworker was member of IC Church Agnes Flynn Lauther, 86, of Washington, died at 2:12 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2002, in Washington Hospital following a two-year illness. She was born May 27, 1916, in Washington, a daughter of James Francis and Elizabeth Conley Flynn. Mrs. Lauther was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, where she was a member...
Donald Eugene Murphy
Aug 29, 2002
Worked for McVehil Plumbing, Heating Donald Eugene Murphy, 60, of Washington, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2002, in Donnell House, Washington, following a two-year illness. He was born July 27, 1942, in Washington, a son of Marjorie McDaid Murphy of Washington and the late Donald I. Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and...
Barbara Ann Chappel
Aug 29, 2002
Member of Meadow Lands Methodist Church Barbara Ann Chappel, 50, of Washington, died Thursday, August 29, 2002, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh, following a lengthy illness. She was born February 8, 1952, in Washington County, a daughter of James Franklin and Sara Ann Hoefler Chappel. Miss Chappel was a member of Meadow Lands Methodist Church and a 1971 graduate of Trinity...
Donavon Racheed Sutton
Aug 29, 2002
Donavon Racheed Sutton, newborn son of Akili Racheed Sutton and Dana Ann Dix, both of Washington, died Thursday, August 29, 2002, in Washington Hospital. Surviving are a brother, Roy Allen Johnson, at home; maternal grandmother, Linda Darlene Dix of Canonsburg; and paternal grandparents, Tonna J. Parker of Washington and Robert R. Sutton of Fredericktown. SUTTON - Services for Donavon Racheed...
William E. Davis
Aug 23, 2002
Arms Club bartender was W&J graduate William Eugene Davis, 45, of Washington, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2002, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh. He had been ill since February. He was born January 14, 1957, in Washington, a son of William O. Davis of Washington and the late Ruth Nancydel DeBolt Davis. Mr. Davis attended West Washington United Methodist...
J. Lenore Fisher
Aug 23, 2002
Member of Fourth Presbyterian Church J. Lenore Fisher, 74, of Washington, died at 5 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2002, in Washington Hospital, following a one-month illness. She was born June 19, 1928, in Hickory, a daughter of Leonard Eugene and Gwendolyn Conkle Neil. Mrs. Fisher attended Washington High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Fourth Presbyterian...
Roseann Gibbs
Aug 22, 2002
Member of Church of Christ Roseann Gibbs, 47, of Washington, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002, in her home, following a three-year illness. She was born February 16, 1955, in Beaver County, a daughter of the late Ronald and Violet Padgett Clark. Miss Gibbs attended Beaver Falls High School, graduated from Miami Jackson High School and attended Miami...
Linda Darlene Kosek Garrett
Aug 22, 2002
Ceramic teacher at Thomas Campbell Apartments Linda Darlene Kosek Garrett, 59, of Washington, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002, in her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born July 20, 1943, in Washington, a daughter of Goldie Woods Mounts Taylor of Washington and the late Harold Mounts. Mrs. Garrett attended Washington High School. She was a member...
Frank A. Morris
Aug 21, 2002
40-year employee of Columbia Gas Frank A. Morris Sr., 83, of Washington, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002, in the Washington Hospital emergency room. He was born March 16, 1919, in Graysville, a son of William and Pearl Polen Morris. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Columbia Gas for more than 40 years. During World War II, Mr. Morris served...
Mary K. Bedillion
Aug 20, 2002
Washington homemaker was dairy worker Mary Kathleen Bedillion, 76, of Washington, died at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2002, in Washington Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born March 7, 1926, in Washington, a daughter of Daniel Melvin Varner and Elizabeth Iona Miller Varner Miller. Mrs. Bedillion was a homemaker and was Protestant. She first worked for Jones Ice...
Kenneth L. Sadler
Aug 18, 2002
Avella resident attended Kingdom Hall Kenneth L. Sadler, 44, of Avella, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 18, 2002. He was born October 4, 1957, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Delores Coppa of St. Cloud, Fla., and the late Dale Sadler. Mr. Sadler attended Kingdom Hall in Follansbee, W.Va. He made his home with Robert Blaha of Avella. Surviving are four...
John A. Leposky
Aug 18, 2002
Jessop Steel retiree was member of IC Church John A. Leposky Jr., 62, of Waynesburg, died at 12:18 a.m. Sunday, August 18, 2002, in Washington Hospital. He was born January 20, 1940, in Uniontown, a son of the late John A. Sr. and Anna Bednarik Leposky. Mr. Leposky was a graduate of Uniontown schools and had worked more than 37...
Emma K. Stickle
Aug 17, 2002
Washington homemaker was Johnstown native Emma K. Stickle, 85, of Washington, died Saturday, August 17, 2002, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, following a 10-year illness. She was born March 2, 1917, in Johnstown, a daughter of Edward and Ada Hose Favorite. Mrs. Stickle was a homemaker. On March 12, 1936, she married Arthur L. Stickle, who died April 29, 1996....
Ilean V. Bails
Aug 16, 2002
Worked at glass and can companies Ilean V. Bails, 82, of Washington, died Friday, August 16, 2002, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington. She was born July 20, 1920, in Washington, a daughter of Clarence and Katherine Daugherty McClelland. Mrs. Bails worked for Hazel Atlas 2, Continental Can and Brockway Glass. On March 8, 1949, she married Merle R. Bails, who...
Charles A. Chapman
Aug 15, 2002
Served with U.S. Army 18th Infantry Charles A. Chapman, 82, of South Franklin Township, died at 2:17 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2002, in Washington Hospital, following a six-month illness. He was born June 24, 1920, in Washington, a son of Russell and Floa Littell Chapman. Mr. Chapman was a laborer for Robinson Pipe for more than 18 years and was...
Clarence H. Anderson
Aug 15, 2002
Dedicated Steeler fan Clarence H. Anderson Jr., 83, of Prosperity, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2002, in Washington Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born October 26, 1918, in Morgantown, W.Va., a son of Clarence H. Sr. and Desi Dell Smith Anderson. Mr. Anderson had worked for more than 30 years as an aide at Mayview State...
Lois L. Crawford
Aug 14, 2002
Member of Christian Church of North America Lois L. Crawford, 79, of Washington, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2002, in her home, following a five-month illness. She was born July 7, 1923, in Washington, a daughter of Allie O. and Ida E. Spence Powell. Mrs. Crawford was a homemaker and had once worked for Kmart. She was a...
Charles D. Hildreth
Aug 13, 2002
Mine mechanic for Dilworth Mine Charles D. "Hildy" Hildreth, 54, of Hopewell Township, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 13, 2002, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 20, 1947, in Washington, a son of Thomas and Sara Burgh Hildreth of Washington. Mr. Hildreth was a 1965 graduate of Trinity High School. He previously worked as a machinist for RCA and later...
Stephen Paul Kita
Aug 11, 2002
Retired from Millcraft Products Stephen Paul Kita, 58, of Washington, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2002, in his home, following a three-year illness. He was born June 4, 1944, in Manifold, a son of the late James and Alice Wargo Kita. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Kita was employed for 29 years by Millcraft Products in Washington. Mr....
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