Romona Kay Wier
Feb 8, 2022
Romona Kay Wier, 55, of Avella, died February 8, 2022, in the Washington Hospital. She was born January 2, 1967, in Washington, the daughter of the late James Ray and Ardith Delayne Polen Wier. Romona graduated from Avella High School and attended Vo-tech in the Medical Assistant program. She was a Volunteer Aide at Presbyterian Senior Care. Romona enjoyed crafting,...
Constance Theresa Hanning
Feb 7, 2022
Constance Theresa Hanning, 80, of New Galilee, died February 7, 2022, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Baden. She was born November 11, 1941, in Washington, a daughter of the late Domenic Alberta and Catherine Cimino Alberta. Mrs. Hanning was a graduate of Washington High School, worked in food service at Washington and Jefferson College, and was Roman Catholic by...
Nicholas "Nort" Yurkovich, Jr.
Feb 6, 2022
Nicholas "Nort" Yurkovich, Jr., 71, of Prosperity, died on February 6, 2022, in Washington Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1950, in Washington, a son of the late Nicholas Yurkovich, Sr. and Bertha Tender Yurkovich. A graduate of McGuffey High School, Mr. Yurkovich worked for ICI Construction. A man who loved the outdoors, Nort enjoyed working on tractors and...
George Swierczek
Feb 6, 2022
George “Mr. Walleye” Swierczek, 84, of Washington, died February 6, 2022, in Canonsburg Hospital from complications of Covid-19. He was born September 19, 1937, in Ambridge, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Pshik Swierczek. George graduated from Ambridge High School. He was a career Firefighter for the City of Washington until his retirement. George loved to fish...
Fern Belle Goodworth
Feb 5, 2022
Fern Belle Omachel Goodworth, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Concordia Hospice of Washington after an extended illness. Fern is the beloved wife of Douglas Goodworth, dear sister of Diane (John) Sproull and Edward (Jan Dillon) Omachel and sister-in-law Kathleen (Goodworth) Rose. She is the loving aunt to Lisa, Roberta, Brian, Bradley, and Brandon and also...
Elsie M. Dean
Feb 3, 2022
Elsie M. Dean, 88, of Washington, died on February 3, 2022, in her home, surrounded by family. She was born on December 30, 1933, in Washington, a daughter of the late James Rocco and Lillian Bedillion (Bill) Drylie. A graduate of Washington High School, Elsie was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder, deacon, and Sunday...
Leo A. Divincenzo
Feb 1, 2022
Leo A. DiVincenzo, 90, of Eighty Four, died on February 1, 2022, in Washington Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1931, in Washington, a son of the late Alfonso and Julia Marraccini DiVincenzo. Leo was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. Mr. DiVincenzo worked as a crane operator for Washington Steel, until his retirement in 1994. He loved...
Howard Lawrence Carl
Jan 28, 2022
Howard Lawrence Carl, 92, of Hickory, died on January 28, 2022, in Washington Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1929, a son of the late Walter Arnold and Addah Bell Carl. Howard was a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Mr. Carl worked as an installer and repairman for Bell of PA for forty-one years. A proud veteran of the...
Phillip K. Shook
Jan 26, 2022
Phillip K. “Oofy” Shook, 62, of Washington, died January 26, 2022, in his home. He was born July 6, 1959, in Washington, a son of the late John Shook and Margaret “Jane” Newman Shook. Mr. Shook attended Washington High School and worked for many, many years in maintenance at Washington & Jefferson College. He loved his family first and foremost,...
James Robert Evans, Sr.
Jan 25, 2022
James (Jim) Robert Evans, Sr., of Washington, died in his home on January 25, 2022, and went to be with the Lord. Born to the late Martin and Elizabeth (Mastnock) Evans on May 16th, 1929, James lived life to its fullest. He attended Trinity High School until he was drafted into the Korean War, and he was stationed in Germany...
Marie E. Krenzelak
Jan 22, 2022
Marie E. Krenzelak, 100, of Washington, died January 22, 2022, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born April 8, 1921, in Washington, the daughter of the late Antonio and Flora Pfeiffer Mousourakis. Marie was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School. She was employed by Ball Brothers Glass/ Craft, Washington Tin Plate, and the US Government making...
Christine Floyd
Jan 22, 2022
Christine Floyd was born on January 7, 1937 to Richard and Mamie Keyes, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and she finished her course at the age of 85, on January 22, 2022. She married James Edward Floyd II, on August 29, 1954. Fulfilling Christine's desire to be surrounded by the laughter of children, they were blessed with Christine Satterfield, Joann Floyd,...
Kevin Andrew Staley
Jan 21, 2022
Kevin Andrew Staley, 56, of Washington, died on January 21, 2022, in his home. He was born on November 21, 1965, in Washington, a son of Kerry R. Staley of Washington and Donna Duffey Vanderau, of Florida. Kevin was a 1983 graduate of Canon McMillan High School. Mr. Staley was the best at his profession, running Staley Tree Service, and...
Florence Lee Masteller
Jan 21, 2022
Florence Lee Cowden Masteller, 90, of Pittsburgh, died January 21, 2022, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. She was born October 5, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a daughter of the late R. Thompson and Mina E. Rumbaugh Cowden. Florence was a 1949 graduate of Trinity High School, and a 1950 graduate of Penn Commercial. She served her country in the United...
Matthew "Matt" D. Rizor
Jan 21, 2022
Matthew D. “Matt” Rizor, 38, of Washington, died on January 21, 2022, in Washington Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1983, in Washington, a son of Thomas D. and Stephanie L. “Stevie” Lacock Rizor, of Washington. A graduate of Trinity High School, Matt and had previously worked as a driver for ARC Human Services, where he really enjoyed helping...
James "Jim" Alvin Forney
Jan 20, 2022
Retired Area Building Contractor Korean War Era Veteran James A. Forney of the Bellmead Apartments/Presbyterian Senior Network, formally of Avella, was received by His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20, 2022 in the Donnell House, Washington, PA. He was born January 8, 1933 in Boalsburg, Centre Co., PA, a son of the late Daniel C. and Ila L....
Kenneth L. Henderson
Jan 19, 2022
Kenneth L. “Ken” Henderson, 91, formerly from Washington, died January 19, 2022, in the Robert A. Barnes Center, in Ohio. He was born August 1, 1930, in Washington, the son of the late Clarence W. and Vivian Maddox Henderson. Ken attended Washington High School. He was drafted into the Navy in 1952 and served until honorable discharge in 1956. He...
Clara "Pooch" Bell Goughenour
Jan 18, 2022
It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of Clara Bell “Pooch” Goughenour, at 93 years of age, on January 18, 2022, peacefully in her home. A bright flame will be missed by many, a fierce woman of strength and courage despite ongoing struggles and a lengthy illness battling cancer. Born on August 28, 1928, in Jefferson, Greene County,...
Shirley Anna Stenger
Jan 18, 2022
Shirley Anna Stenger, 68, of Valley Grove, WV, died on January 18, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1953, in Washington, a daughter of the late Leroy and Beulah Toland Davis. Shirley enjoyed camping, flea markets, garage sales, and traveling, especially to the beach. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, especially...
Cheryl Elaine Brown
Jan 16, 2022
Cheryl Elaine Brown, 59, of Washington, died January 16, 2022, in her home. She was born January 1, 1963, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Delores Lunsford of Washington and the late Nelson Thomas Brown. Cheryl was a homemaker who loved music and dancing and enjoyed nature. Her grandchildren were her life. Cheryl is survived by a son Russell Brown, of...
