Ronald E. Cline
Jan 16, 2025
Ronald E. Cline, Sr., 81, of Avella, passed away on January 16, 2025, unexpectedly at his home. He was born July 31, 1943, son of George and Mary Cline of Avella. Ron graduated from Avella High School on June 2, 1961. Shortly after turning 18, he was hired by J. & L. Steel in Aliquippa, PA, on September 13, 1961....
Raymond L. Ruschel
Jan 13, 2025
Raymond L. Ruschel, 78, of Washington, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. He was born March 6, 1946, in Washington, a son of the late Raymond Ruschel and Nancy Brownlee Ruschel. Raymond was a graduate of Trinity High School. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1988 as a Master-At-Arms. He proudly served as a Hospital...
Janis Elaine Armstrong
Jan 12, 2025
Janis Elaine Martin Armstrong January 7, 1947 – January 12, 2025 It is with deep love that we announce the passing of Janis Elaine Martin Armstrong, who left this world surrounded by family on January 12, 2025, following a courageous 18-month battle with ALS. Born on January 7, 1947, at Washington Hospital, Janis was a beacon of joy and warmth...
Virginia R. "Jennie" Aloia
Jan 12, 2025
Virginia R. “Jennie” Aloia, 101, of Washington, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing, Canonsburg. She was born July 23, 1923, in Washington, a daughter of the late Albert Schwingel and Bertha Laurrell Schwingel. Jennie was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Church School. She retired from Ball Glass, after 35 years of employment. Jennie...
Wayne Verno
Jan 10, 2025
Wayne Verno passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2025, with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born February 16, 1935, in Washington, a son of the late Tom and Ida Marraccine Verno. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Grandel. He was the last of...
William "Fred" Kaste
Jan 8, 2025
William Frederick “Fred” Kaste, 88, of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Presbyterian SeniorCare, Southmont in Washington. He was born September 29, 1936, in Coal Center, a son of the late Raymond and Naomi Kraeer Kaste. Fred attended Chartiers-Houston schools, but the family moved his senior year, and he graduated from Union High School in 1955. He was...
James Barry Johnson
Jan 8, 2025
Barry was born October 7, 1954, the son of the late Jim Johnson and Carolyn Wiltrout Johnson. He was the older brother of Robin Johnson Neel (Brad) and Dana Johnson Lyle (Greg). Barry passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School where he excelled in baseball and football. In 1976, Barry married the...
Linda Lee Jeffers Maze
Jan 8, 2025
Linda Lee Jeffers Maze, 83, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Townview Health and Rehab Center, Canonsburg. She was born May 18, 1941, in Washington, a daughter of the late James Jeffers and Martha Minor Glendenning. She was raised by her grandparents, the late James and Mary Jeffers. Linda graduated from Washington High School in 1959. She...
Donald W. Phillips
Jan 6, 2025
Donald W. Phillips, 86, of Washington, formerly of East Finley Township, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, in Washington Hospital. He was born January 19, 1938, in Claysville, a son of the late Harry E. Phillips and Wilma M. Dague Phillips. Donald attended Claysville High School. He retired from McAnallen in 1997, where he was employed as a carpenter. He...
Nancy L. Moore
Jan 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy L. Moore, 77, on January 4, 2025. Born on February 8, 1947, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Nancy was a wife, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Nancy was a woman of grace and resilience, known for her kindness, sense of humor, wisdom, and love of her...
Donald E. Taylor
Jan 4, 2025
Donald E. Taylor, 84, of Washington, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 4, 2025, with his wife and daughters by his side holding his hands. He was born the tenth child of eleven children to John H. Sr. and Nyla F. Paul Taylor on December 9, 1940. Don was Methodist by faith, while not an avid church goer, he did listen...
Margaret Ann Lukancich Piszczek
Jan 4, 2025
Margaret Ann Lukancich Piszczek, 75, of Amwell Township, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born August 23, 1949, in Washington, a daughter of the late William Lukancich and Margaret Crawford Lukancich. Margaret was a graduate of Burgettstown High School. She was employed as a social worker at ARC for many years and had previously worked for Bobby Brooks...
Bonnie Louise Wagers
Jan 2, 2025
Bonnie Louise Wagers, 77, of Amwell Township, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born January 29, 1947, in Washington, a daughter of the late Cletus and Betty Jolly Dillie. Bonnie made loving and caring for her family her life’s work. She treasured family times together, loved gardening and her flowers, as...
Edmund Francis Sliman Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
Edmund Francis Sliman Jr., 78, of Bridgeville, formerly of Washington, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from idiopathic fibrotic lung disease, in his new home in Bridgeville. He was born July 20, 1946, in Washington, a son of the late Edmund Francis Sliman Sr. and Julia Gurney Sliman. Edmund was a 1964 graduate of Trinity High School. He earned a...
Gary Lee Mckinney Sr.
Dec 30, 2024
Gary Lee McKinney, Sr., 65, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Washington Hospital. He was born March 28, 1959, in Washington, a son of the late Kenneth and Violet Kopko McKinney. On October 18, 2023, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sheila “Diane” McKinney, after thirty years together. Gary attended Trinity High School. He worked for many...
Michael Patrick Scott
Dec 26, 2024
When the bravest, strongest, most loved and adored soul is taken too soon, the emptiest hole is left in the hearts of those who loved him fiercely. On December 26, 2024, Michael Patrick Scott lost his battle with PTSD. Born on May 4, 1980, Mike was the son of Gary and Melody Scott of Claysville, and brother to Marc (Lisa)...
Johann Cecelia Shade
Dec 20, 2024
Johann Cecelia Shade, 87, passed away on Friday morning, December 20, 2024, at her daughter's home in Washington, with her family around her. She was born April 23, 1937, in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late John and Bertha Reilly Gibson. Johann is survived by her loving husband, Thomas J. Shade, whom she married on November 19, 1960. She...
Barbara Jo Craig Noble
Dec 17, 2024
Barbara Jo Craig Noble, 87, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in her home. She was born May 9, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Ohio County, a daughter of the late William Edwin Craig and Annabella Maude Curtis Craig. Barbara grew up in Claysville and was a graduate of Claysville High School in 1955. After graduation,...
Mary Lee Ranko
Dec 16, 2024
Mary Lee Ranko, 88, of Washington, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, in Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, Southmont, Washington. She was born November 23, 1936, in West Finley at home, a daughter of the late Charles Hughes and Ruby Sprowls Hughes. Mary was employed by USPS as a mail carrier in rural Waynesburg. She was Presbyterian by faith. When the Washington...
Cindy Dale Adams
Dec 15, 2024
Cindy Dale Adams, 72, of Washington, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born July 1, 1952, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence “Dale” Adams and Loeita Boyce Adams. Cindy was employed locally in the food and restaurant industry for many years. She was an active member of Champion Christian Center. Cindy lived at ARC Human Services...
