Iva Arlene Yilit
Apr 9, 2023
Iva Arlene Yilit, 87, of Avella, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born on June 16, 1935, in Finleyville, a daughter of the late George and Odessa Wessel Adams, the third oldest of five sisters, and six brothers. For many years, Iva worked as a homemaker, and a “wonder...
Dorothy Ann Harrison
Apr 9, 2023
Dorothy Ann Zeman Harrison, 80, of Washington, died on April 9, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was born February 5, 1943, in Canonsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Michael Thomas Zeman, Sr. and Genevieve Rose Wasnik Zeman. She was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, class of 1961, and Duff’s Business Institute in Pittsburgh. On May 8, 1971, she...
Shirley Ann Barnhart
Apr 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Barnhart, 86, of Washington, died on April 9, 2023, in her home. She was born on February 3, 1937, a daughter of the late John and Bessy Anderson Phillips. Shirley enjoyed crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, and shopping, especially at the Dollar Store. She loved taking care of her dog, Sadie. On August 17, 1962, she married the...
James K. Mccoy
Apr 9, 2023
James K. McCoy, 73, of Washington, died April 9, 2023, in Transitions Health Care, Washington. He was born August 24, 1949, in Washington, the son of the late John A. and Stella Kendall McCoy. A graduate of Trinity High School, he retired from Superior Valve, where he was a machine operator. Mr. McCoy served in the Army during the Vietnam...
Mary L. Hoover
Apr 7, 2023
Mary L. Chamberlain Hoover, loving mother and partner, and long-time resident of Meadowlands, died April 7, 2023. She was born in Altoona, on April 19, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Alma Wilt Chamberlain. Mary attended Hollidaysburg High School and worked in sales. She attended IC Catholic Church. Her hobbies included calligraphy, photography, and crafting. Her partner of...
Gerald Frank Hay
Apr 6, 2023
Gerald Frank “Barrell” Hay, 73, of Washington, died on April 6, 2023, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1950 in Washington, a son of the late Russell Clair and Louise Moore Hay. Mr. Hay was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. For his service he was awarded the National...
Ruby Jean Bable
Apr 6, 2023
Ruby Jean Bable, 88, of Bulger, passed away on April 6, 2023, in her home. She was born on December 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Burman Matt and Bertha Carolina Belk Burton. Ruby attended Brownsville High School, and graduated from God’s Bible School, in Cincinnati, OH. She was a member of McDonald Bible Methodist Church. Mrs. Bable taught...
Shirley Mae Chambers
Apr 5, 2023
Shirley Mae (Sprowls) Chambers, 90, of Claysville, passed away April 5, 2023. She was born September 19, 1932, in East Buffalo Township, one of ten children of the late Glen and Sylvia Mounts Sprowls. A 1950 graduate of Trinity High School, she also earned a degree from Penn Commercial Business & Technical School. Shirley worked as an administrative professional for...
William L. Poland
Apr 2, 2023
William L. Poland, Sr., 85, of Washington, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. He was born July 25, 1937, in Washington, to the late Webb and Betty Poland. Mr. Poland was a veteran of the US Navy. Bill loved to hunt, fish, bowl, pitch horseshoes, and listen to Bluegrass music. He...
Derrick J. Puskarich, Sr.
Apr 2, 2023
Derrick J. Puskarich, Sr., 68, of Washington, died on April 2, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Michael and Helen Bednar Puskarich. Derrick graduated from Trinity High School in 1972. He retired from Caterpillar where he had worked as a machinist and supervisor. Mr. Puskarich was a member...
Andrew F. Szallar, Jr.
Apr 2, 2023
Andrew F. “Andy” Szallar Jr., 81, of Washington, died April 2, 2023, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born March 7, 1942, in Washington , the son of the late Andrew F. and Elizabeth Schumaker Szallar. A graduate of Fort Cherry High School, he worked at Mayview, Scott Metals, and retired from Consol Mine in 1982. Andy...
David Richard Bunner
Apr 1, 2023
David Richard Bunner, 81, formerly of Washington and Greensburg, died April 1, 2023, peacefully. He was born June 29, 1941, in Washington, the son of the late Frederick and Thelma Cahill Bunner. A graduate of Washington High School, he received a Business degree from David Lipscomb College, Nashville, TN, and made his career in sales. David was a member of...
Geraldine E. Roble
Apr 1, 2023
Geraldine “Jerrie” E. McCurdy Roble, 78, of Washington, died April 1, 2023, in South Hills Wellness Center. She had been living with her daughter Charlotte for the past 2 years and under Hospice care for the past year. She was born December 16, 1944, in Hempstead, NY, the daughter of Kenneth Alva and Margaret Rose Wilbert McCurdy. A graduate of...
Alan L. Harps
Apr 1, 2023
Alan “Howie” Harps, 72, of Washington, died April 1, 2023, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born September 20, 1950, in Washington, the son of the late Paul and Shirley Frye Harps. A 1968 graduate of Trinity High School, Alan worked for Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, and was a bartender. Mr. Harps was an Army Veteran, serving during...
Jon Edward Greer
Mar 27, 2023
Jon Edward Greer, 59, of Washington, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at home after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 3, 1963, to Shirley and the late Theodore Greer. A 1981 graduate of Trinity High School, he earned a degree in HVAC Repair from Triangle Tech. Jon moved to Florida, working in the HVAC field in numerous...
Samuel C. Bear Ii
Mar 27, 2023
Samuel C. Bear II, 73, of Canton Township, died suddenly and unexpectedly while he was reading a Model Railroading magazine on March 27, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1949, in Phoenixville, PA, the second son of the late Samuel C. Bear and Sarah Opal Hightower Bear. His early years were lived in the family home in Pennsauken, New...
Hazel Darlene Miller
Mar 27, 2023
Hazel Darlene Miller, 78, of Washington, died March 27, 2023, in her home, with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born July 10, 1945, in Washington, the daughter of the late John Samuel and Florence Evelyn Black McAdams. She graduated from Trinity high School in 1963. Shortly thereafter, she worked for Pittsburgh Paints, Inc. as their...
Matilda Spino
Mar 25, 2023
Matilda "Lil” Spino, 92, of Washington, died peacefully on March 25, 2023, at Standish Assisted Living. Matilda, named by her godfather, was born on April 17, 1930, in Dearborn, MI, a daughter of the late Emilio and Inez Alvarez Morais. Matilda was a graduate of Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI. Lil was a woman of God, and a member...
Peter Paul Rogacki
Mar 23, 2023
Peter “Pete” Paul Rogacki, 81, of Rostraver Township, passed away on March 23, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1941, to the late Peter and Monica (Kibicki) Rogacki in Harrison Township, PA. Mr. Rogacki was retired from Allegheny Ludlum in Brackenridge, PA, where he worked as an electrical specialist. Pete enjoyed reading Clive Cussler books, being outdoors, and spending...
Darlene Gail Breese
Mar 22, 2023
Darlene Gail Breese, 71, of Claysville, lost her courageous 21-year battle with cancer. She died on March 22, 2023, in the Donnell House. She was born June 26, 1951, in Washington, a daughter to the late William L. and Nora Alice Ackley Kerr. A graduate of Washington High School, where she was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church growing...
