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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Wallace "Sam" Leon Mclaughlin

Wallace "Sam" Leon Mclaughlin

Feb 28, 2023

Wallace “Sam” Leon McLaughlin, age 89, passed away February 28, 2023, at the Donnell House in Washington, PA. He was born March 15, 1933, the son of the late William John and Dorothy Lydia Patterson McLaughlin. He grew up in Prosperity along with his older brother John "Jack" McLaughlin and older sisters Marvel McLaughlin Hutchison and Marge McLaughlin Clutter, who...

Michelle R. Clark

Michelle R. Clark

Feb 27, 2023

Michelle R. Clark, 55, of Washington, passed away February 27, 2023, with her son and fiancé by her side. She was born on November 14, 1967, in Washington, a daughter of the late Mary Garrett Clutter. An active member of the Christian Church of North America, she found great comfort in her faith. Michelle volunteered her time doing missionary trips...

Ryan W. Mcconnell

Ryan W. Mcconnell

Feb 26, 2023

Ryan W. McConnell, 46, of Waynesburg, died on February 26, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1976, in Washington, a son of William H. and Leslie J. Andrews McConnell, of Prosperity. A graduate of McGuffey High School, he had worked at Hunter Trucks as the parts manager since 2010. Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, but...

Janet Louise Holmes

Janet Louise Holmes

Feb 26, 2023

Janet Louise Stimmel Holmes, 76, of Avella, died February 26, 2023, in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born October 10, 1946, in Brownsville, the daughter of the late William H. and Margaret G. Lyons Stimmel. A 1964 graduate of Beth-Center High School, Janet continued her education at California University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1967. She taught second grade at Trinity...

Olive E. Barney

Olive E. Barney

Feb 23, 2023

Olive E. Barney, 90, of Scenery Hill, died peacefully, on February 23, 2023, in her home, surrounded by loving family. She was born on September 18, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Conway Hatfield. A graduate of Trinity High School, she was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Mrs. Barney worked as the secretary...

June A. Huseman

June A. Huseman

Feb 22, 2023

June A. Huseman, 95, of Washington, died peacefully in her home on February 22, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on October 23, 1927, in Washington, a daughter of the late Helen June Ward Lang. June attended Hart Avenue Church of the Nazarene. Earlier in her life, June enjoyed to play bingo. Later, she enjoyed relaxing...

Gale Ann Keener

Gale Ann Keener

Feb 22, 2023

Gale Ann Keener, 87, of Washington, passed away February 22, 2023, in Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living, Washington. She was born May 6, 1935, in Washington, the daughter of the late James Conn and Mary Kuhn. Gale attended Washington High School, had a real estate license, was a notary, worked at several banks and car dealerships in the area, and finally...

Barry Keith Garrett

Barry Keith Garrett

Feb 21, 2023

Barry Keith Garrett, 68, of Bridgeport, OH, died on February 21, 2023, in his home. He was born on February 1, 1955, in Washington, a son of the late Robert and Mae Stage Garrett. A graduate of Washington High School, he was Christian by faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Barry was a retired truck driver,...

Mary Jane Smith

Mary Jane Smith

Feb 20, 2023

Mary Jane Dalton Smith, 92, of Washington, died February 20, 2023, in Premier Washington Health Center, Washington. She was born January 25, 1931, in Washington, the daughter of the late Frank Vernon and Mildred Burns Dalton. A graduate of Washington High School and Penn Commercial, she was a legal secretary. Mary Jane retired from Peacock Keller Law Firm after 44...

Norma Jean Gower

Norma Jean Gower

Feb 17, 2023

Norma Jean Gower, born April 12, 1933, passed away on February 17, 2023. Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to Archie and Grace Kinder, she grew up in Malden and graduated from Centerville High School and Penn Commercial Business School. She married Wendel Gower on June 2, 1957, who predeceased her. Norma Jean worked for Mellon Bank in Washington, was the wife...

Randall D. Digiandomenico

Randall D. Digiandomenico

Feb 17, 2023

Randall D. “Randy” DiGiandomenico, 65, of Washington, died February 17, 2023, in his home. He was born December 20, 1957, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Albert DiGiandomenico and Luella Snively DiGiandomenico. Randy earned his registered nurse certification from Belmont College, St. Clairsville, Ohio. He worked as a registered nurse at the UPMC Children’s Hospital Dialysis Clinic....

Peggy Louise Day

Peggy Louise Day

Feb 15, 2023

Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and cousin, Peggy Louise Day, passed away from this earth at the age of 81, on February 15, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 8, 1941, in Washington, a daughter of the late Russell Lowell and Jean Andrew Shrontz Jr. Peggy was...

Mary Rebecca Marasco

Mary Rebecca Marasco

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Rebecca Marasco. 96, of Washington, died on February 15, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. She was born on March 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Angeline Maria Marasco. A 1944 graduate of Washington High School, she was a member of Friendship Community Church, and also attended Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church. For forty-one years, Mary worked for...

Melvin Duane Shoup

Melvin Duane Shoup

Feb 14, 2023

Melvin “Mel” Duane Shoup, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on February 14, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 28, 1943, in Canonsburg, son of the late Melvin H. and Grace Larkin Shoup. A 1960 graduate of Trinity High School, he was a member of Christian Bible Fellowship,...

Sharon Kay Johnson

Sharon Kay Johnson

Feb 13, 2023

Sharon Kay Johnson, 63, of Washington, died February 13, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born January 9, 1960, in Washington, the daughter of the late George A. and Kathryn Hampson Johnson. A 1977 graduate of Trinity High School, she earned an Associates degree from West Virginia Northern Community College. She spent her career as a Registered Nurse, retiring...

Roy Ernest Mcknight

Roy Ernest Mcknight

Feb 12, 2023

Roy Ernest McKnight, 90, of Washington, died on February 12, 2023, in his home. He was born on December 1, 1932, a son of the late James H. and Thelma Pestel McKnight. A graduate of Washington High School, he was Protestant by faith. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as an officer in the Army...

Mary Emily Oliverio

Mary Emily Oliverio

Feb 11, 2023

Mary Emily Oliverio, 91, of Washington, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the Washington Hospital due to complications of covid. She was born April 20, 1931, in Washington, the daughter of the late John and Mary Kalina. Mary attended Trinity High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church – St. James Parish. She retired from the Observer Reporter...

George E. Vanriper Iii

George E. Vanriper Iii

Feb 11, 2023

Rev. George E. VanRiper III, 88, of Washington, died on February 11, 2023, in his home. He was born on July 25, 1934, in Sunbury, PA, a son of the late George E. Van Riper, Jr. and May Amy VanRiper. Rev. VanRiper earned an Associate Degree in Theology from Easter Bible Institute and Zion Bible Institute. He was a member...

David A. Carroll

David A. Carroll

Feb 10, 2023

David A. Carroll, Sr., 61, of Washington, died on February 10, 2023, in the Donnell House. He was born on June 9, 1961, in Washington, a son of the late Lillian Levers Carroll. A graduate of Washington High School, he was Protestant by faith. Mr. Carroll had worked as a truck driver. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, David enjoyed fishing,...

Ruth E. Bernett

Ruth E. Bernett

Feb 10, 2023

Ruth E. Bernett, 93, of Washington, died February 10, 2023, in Washington Hospital Emergency Department. She was born June 18, 1929, in Latrobe, the daughter of the late William and Pearl Weaver Dunn. A graduate of Hurst High School in Westmoreland County, she later continued her education at Waynesburg University and became an LPN. Ruth worked at Washington County Health...

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