James Folkens
Nov 8, 2021
James Folkens, 74, of Washington, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, with family by his side. Jim was born May 5, 1947, in Sewickley, beloved son of the late Albert and Madelyn (Risbin) Folkens Jr. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Knights of Columbus and an Oblate of St. Benedict affiliated with St. Vincent Archabbey. “May his soul...
David Austin Allum
Nov 7, 2021
David Austin Allum, 72, of West Finley, died on November 7, 2021, in his home. He was born on January 5, 1949, in Greene County, a son of the late Austin and Dorothy White Allum. A graduate of McGuffey High School, he attended Fairmount United Methodist Church. David was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during...
Valerie Danyell Miller
Nov 6, 2021
Valerie Danyell Miller, 46, of Amwell Township, died November 6, 2021. She was born November 21, 1974, at the USAF Hospital in Clovis, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Gordon Miller, Sr., and Carla Pryor Miller. Some of her childhood was spent in Bradenton, Florida, and she lived in Washington County from her teen years to present. Valerie graduated...
Janet Carroll Zink
Nov 5, 2021
Janet Carroll Zink, 81, of Washington, died on November 5, 2021, in her home. She was born on March 9, 1940, in Westland, a daughter of the late Harlan G. and Almaretta Strimel Shober. She was Protestant by faith. Janet worked for The Pitt Corp. as a packer, inspector, and machine operator. She enjoyed playing the piano, dancing, bowling, baking,...
Mary Jane Sprowls
Nov 4, 2021
Rev. Mary Jane Chase Sprowls 105 1/2, of Shenandoah, VA, formerly of Claysville, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on November 4, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Franklin Chase and Cassandra Elizabeth Grandon Chase. On April 20, 1936, she married Harold "Brick" Robert Sprowls, who died July 25, 1999. Mrs. Sprowls was...
Philip M. Gilpin
Nov 3, 2021
Philip M. "Phil" Gilpin, 82, of Washington, died November 3, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born May 11, 1939, in Washington County, the son of the late Hugh and Kathryn Morgan Gilpin. Phil was a construction worker his whole career, finally retiring from Golden Triangle. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed working on cars, woodworking,...
Nancy Bell Hoy
Nov 1, 2021
Nancy Bell Hoy, 82, of Washington, died November 1, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born August 10, 1939, in Washington, the daughter of the late Harry and Fame Iseman Bell. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Trinity High School and a homemaker. She was a life-long member of First Christian Church of Washington, Worthy Advisor of the...
Johnathon "John" Ray Longstreth
Oct 29, 2021
Johnathon Ray "John" Longstreth, 23, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2021. He was born on September 11, 1998, in Washington, a son of Stephen L. "Steve" Longstreth and Marian T. Kudla Longstreth, of Washington. A 2017 Graduate of McGuffey High School, John had pursued a degree in business finance, at Slippery Rock University. He attended Abundant Life...
Clifford L. Wier
Oct 27, 2021
Clifford L. Wier, 81, of Avella, died October 27, 2021, in the VA Hospital, Oakland. He was born March 7, 1940, in Claysville, the son of the late William Clifford and Beulah Plants Wier. Clifford attended schools in Claysville and retired from Stone Container in Wellsburg. He was a member of Avella Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping....
Sandra Lee Howard
Oct 26, 2021
Sandra Lee Howard, 75, of Washington, died October 26, 2021, in UPMC- Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born August 21, 1946, in New York City, NY, the daughter of the late Ameo and Vyiona Campbell Celli. Sandra attended Canon- McMillan High School. She was employed as a car valet at Trump Plaza. She loved shopping in secondhand stores, reading, writing...
Shauna Michelle Schnore
Oct 25, 2021
Shauna Michelle Schnore, 36, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2021, in her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 7, 1985, in Van Nuys, CA, the daughter of James Schnore, of McKeesport and Valarie Schnore Amos, of Washington. Shauna graduated from Burgettstown High School and worked as an auditor for a mortgage company. She loved...
Judith Ann Mccarrell
Oct 25, 2021
Judith Ann McCarrell, 75, of Washington, died on October 25, 2021, in her home. She was born on August 29, 1946, in Washington, a daughter of the late Irvin and Margaret Fish Yoders. A 1964 graduate of Washington High School, Judith was a member of the First Christian Church in Washington. A woman with a passion for singing, Mrs. McCarrell...
Beverly Louise Bell
Oct 24, 2021
Beverly Louise Bell, 89, died on October 24, 2021, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington, where she had resided for the past five years, enjoying bingo, winning stuffed animals, and participating in many other activities. She was born on September 24, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of Gertrude C. Brower Bell and Lewis B. Bell, who, along with her brother Donald, preceded...
Elaine Foflygen Fullgraf
Oct 24, 2021
Nurse's Aide at Western Center. Elaine Foflygen Ackley Fullgraf, 79, of Claysville, died on October 24, 2021, in the Washington Hospital. She was born on May 14, 1942, in Washington, a daughter of the late Priscilla (stepfather Russell) Chuey and Kenneth Foflygen. Elaine had worked as a nurse's aide at Western Center for more than thirty years, and also at...
George Yilit
Oct 22, 2021
George Yilit, 88, of Avella, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2021, in Washington Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born October 27, 1932, in Monessen. He was the second eldest of the boys, son of Milarod and Anna Yilit. George was a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953-1955. After his service, he worked...
Greg Alan Tarolli
Oct 20, 2021
Greg Alan Tarolli, 51, of Washington, died on October 20, 2021 in the Washington Hospital. He was born on February 21, 1970, in Washington, a son of the late Jack and Cheryl Roth Tarolli. Greg was a graduate of Peters Township High School. Mr. Tarolli worked as a machinist for Dynamet Corporation and was owner/operator of Steel City Custom Fab....
Catherin Ann Noble
Oct 20, 2021
Catherin Ann Noble, 60, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in The Washington Hospital. She was born April 15, 1961, in Washington, a daughter of Mary Noble of West Finley and the late Charles Henry Lang. Ms. Noble graduated from Trinity High School and was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church. She liked animals and enjoyed going to...
Roberta Jeanne Nicolella
Oct 18, 2021
Roberta "Bobbie Jeanne" Nicolella, 73, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Washington, died on October 18, 2021, in Fairfax Hospital, Virginia. She was born on December 25, 1947, in Washington, a daughter of the late Robert Joseph Nicolella, Sr., and Virginia Ruth Chicone Stathas. Bobbie Jeanne was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School. Ms. Nicolella worked for thirty years...
Michael John Crumrine Ii
Oct 18, 2021
Michael John Crumrine II, 38, of Washington, died on October 18, 2021, in the Washington Hospital, due to complications from COVID-19. He was born on January 6, 1983, in Washington, a son of Michael John Crumrine, of Washington and Corina L. Bercosky Crumrine (Dave Richards). Michael was a 2001 graduate of Trinity High School. He worked for Perryman Corporation for...
Ronald Guy Hartsock
Oct 17, 2021
Ronald Guy Hartsock, 75, of Canonsburg, died on October 17, 2021, in the Canonsburg Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa, a son of the late Guy and Ida Ladehoff Hartsock. Mr. Hartsock worked as an insurance agent, and was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. On May 2, 1968, he married Dolores "Dee" McKee,...
