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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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Donald C. Grim
Jan 21, 2023
Donald Carl Grim, 77, of Canonsburg, passed away on January 21, 2023 in his home. He was born on April 28, 1945 in Washington, a son of the late Charles L. Grim and Clarice J. Richmond McWreath. A graduate of McGuffey High School, Mr. Grim proudly served his country as a marksman with Battery A, 6th Battalion, 9th Artillery, 7th...
John A. Manning
Jan 20, 2023
John A. (Lonnie) Manning, Jr. died Friday January 20, 2023 in his home, following a lifelong disdain of bad movies and disco music, as well as a touch of pancreatic cancer. His beloved daughter Lauren was at his side at the time of his passing. Lonnie was the first born child of Jack and Wilma Manning of Washington. He was...
Frank A. Riggle
Jan 18, 2023
Frank A. Riggle, 75, passed away at his home on January 18, 2023, after several health issues. He was born the son of the late John Lawrence & Viola Bogan Riggle. He worked for Union Camp & International Paper until it closed in 2004. He worked a few more jobs until he retired. He enjoyed everything outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing....
Edna "Ann" Phillips
Jan 18, 2023
Edna "Ann" Phillips, 95, of Washington, died on January 18, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lenore Pabst Wagner. A graduate of Washington High School, she was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church. Ann had worked as a sales clerk for J.C. Penney. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Brad Herrington
Jan 17, 2023
Brad Herrington, 31, of Amity, passed away on January 17, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born May 14, 1991, in Washington, a beloved son of Judy Kerns Herrington, and the late Gregg Herrington. A graduate of Trinity High School, he went on to earn his Computer-Aided Design (CAD) degree from Penn Commercial, and also a degree in Creative Writing...
Dorothy Mae Zawacki
Jan 16, 2023
Dorothy Mae “Dottie Mae” Zawacki, of Claysville, died January 16, 2023, in her home. She was born March 27, 1955, in Washington, the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Hall McMullen. A graduate of Trinity High School, she also attended Washington High School. Dorothy, along with her husband, owned Zawacki Swap Shop in Washington. She also worked at Holiday...
Rebecca J. Sprowls
Jan 15, 2023
Rebecca J. (Becky) Sprowls, of Washington, PA, passed away January 15, 2023. Becky was born March 11, 1943, in Claysville, PA. She was the only child of the late Harry D. Walker and the late Geraldine C. Harsha. On November 8, 1957, she married Kenneth L. Sprowls, who passed away April 6, 2016. They shared 58 wonderful years together. Her...
Mable Cecilia Haynes
Jan 14, 2023
Mable Cecilia Haynes, 58, of Westerville, OH, died January 14, 2023, in East Liverpool City Hospital. She was born November 10, 1964, in Washington, a daughter of the late Raymond and Truth McVay. A graduate of Trinity High School, she earned a master’s degree from West Virginia University in Forensic Science. Mable was employed by Allegheny County Coroner’s Office. She...
Paul Edward Fawcett
Jan 14, 2023
Paul Edward Fawcett, 59, of Washington, died on January 14, 2023, in his home, surrounded by family, following a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1963, in Washington, a son of the late Walter and Billie Schrader Fawcett. A graduate of Bentworth High School, he was a member of the Bible Chapel in McMurray....
James Edward Murin
Jan 14, 2023
James Edward Murin, 85, of Washington, died on January 14, 2023, in his home. He was born on December 23, 1937, in Bertha Mine, PA, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Dudeck Murin. A graduate of Union High School in Burgettstown, James was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. James worked for thirty years as a steel...
George L. Dean
Jan 13, 2023
George L. Dean, 90, of Washington died on January 13, 2023, in his home. He was born on March 5, 1932, in Uniontown, a son of the late William and Olive Dean. A graduate of Washington High School, he was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church. George was a Korean War veteran of the United States Air Force, having served...
Frances Louise Reese
Jan 13, 2023
Frances Louise Ellis Reese, 90, of Washington, died on January 13, 2023, in Donnell House, following a brief illness. She was born on July 21, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Lodge Ellis. A graduate of Trinity High School, Frances went on to earn a degree from Penn Commercial. Following graduation, she worked for the...
Deeathra G. Fuqua
Jan 11, 2023
Deeathra “Dee” Gale Fuqua, 78, of Washington, died January 11, 2023, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. She was born December 13, 1944, in Bluefield, WV, a daughter of the late Claudine Whitlow Hodnett Manns. Dee was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church, where she was also the secretary. She had a lengthy career as a nurse, working at the Washington Hospital...
Jacqueline M. Carson
Jan 10, 2023
Jacqueline M. Carson, 92, of Washington, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Perry M. Morrow and Grace G.H. Morrow. Mrs. Carson was a member of Avery United Methodist Church, Washington. She sang in its choir and loved music. Mrs. Carson was a honorary member of Cokeburg Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society and served as...
Melinda "Suzy" Marshall
Jan 10, 2023
Melinda “Suzy” Marshall, 63, of Washington, died on January 10, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on April 21, 1959, in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Evelyn “Evalina” Hoffman. Suzy was a faithful and devoted member of the Washington Congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mrs. Marshall retired after twenty years, from Washington Hospital, where...
Donna Jean Oliver
Jan 10, 2023
Donna Jean Gove Oliver, fondly known as Grandma Donna and Donna Jean, 80, of Washington, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Oakland. She was born July 6, 1942, in Woodsville, NH, to the late George and Rachel Gove. She was raised in Dillon, SC. Donna Jean met her husband Ernest in grammar school....
Linda Faye Sensky
Jan 8, 2023
Linda Faye Sensky, 74, of Washington, died on January 8, 2023, in the Greenery. She was born on April 18, 1948, in Greene County, a daughter of the late James Franklin and Lillian Ealy Yeager. Linda worked for twenty-two years at MCA Administrators. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and Jigsaw puzzles, but her greatest joy was the time she spent...
Violet Ann Bruno
Jan 7, 2023
Violet Ann “Babe” Szwed Bruno Violet A. “Babe” Bruno, 88, of Washington, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in the home of her caregivers, Gary and Tracy McDonald of Waynesburg. She was born on December 2, 1934 in Washington, one of four daughters, to the late Michael and Josephine Mahilak Szwed. A graduate of Washington High School, Mrs. Bruno retired...
Shirley R. Mastnock
Jan 6, 2023
Shirley R. McLaughlin Mastnock, 87, of Washington, died January 6, 2023, in the Donnell House. She was born June 6, 1935, in Uniontown, WV, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Myrl Lemaster McLaughlin. Shirley grew up on a farm in Greene County and went to school near Cameron, WV. A graduate of Richhill Township High School, she attended Penn...
Diana L. Randall
Jan 4, 2023
Diana L. Randall, 65, of Washington, died on January 4, 2023, at home. She was born on July 31, 1957, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late George Lindeman and Lois Lindeman. A graduate of South Hills High School, she also attended the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Diana enjoyed scenic drives around Pennsylvania with her husband, knitting, reading, and...
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