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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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Amanda Mae Yater
Sep 21, 2021
Amanda Mae Yater, 37, of Washington, died September 21, 2021, in her home. She was born September 3, 1984, in Washington, a daughter of Betty Spease and Joseph Miller, of Washington, and the late Earl Henry Yater, Jr. Ms. Yater attended Washington High School and worked as a customer service representative in the oil and gas industry. She enjoyed camping...
Phyllis Ann Sargent
Sep 20, 2021
Phyllis Ann Sargent, 87, of Washington, died Monday, September 20, 2021, in her residence in Strabane Woods. She was born January 9, 1934, in Washington, a daughter of the late Ira DeWalt Wiles and Marye Alice Marra Wiles. Mrs. Sargent graduated from Trinity High School in 1952, and was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of Jefferson Avenue United...
Helen Mae Reed
Sep 20, 2021
Helen Mae Reed, 66, of Washington, died on September 20, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 12, 1955, in Cecil, a daughter of Helen McMillen Johnson, and the late Lewis Johnson. Mrs. Reed worked at Pine Lawn Nursing Home in Houston for thirty years as a healthcare aide, and also did home...
William G. Shadel
Sep 20, 2021
William Gustav Shadel, born April 2, 1942, son of the late Milo and Anna Sten Shadel, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1960, and a member of First Lutheran Church. He worked for Jessop Steel/ATI for 42...
Jonathan "Jon" W. Markley
Sep 19, 2021
Jonathan W. “Jon” Markley, 39, of Claysville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Jon was born on March 18, 1982, a son of Michael (Rebecca) Markley, of Washington, and the late Paula Ann Reilly-Markley. On November 28, 2003, he married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Riggle, of Prosperity. They made their home in Claysville for the past...
Beverly Lynn Hackney
Sep 19, 2021
Beverly Lynn Hackney, 63, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, in The Washington Hospital. She was born January 31, 1958, in Washington, a daughter of the late Raymond Clark Hackney and Evelyn Lucille Wood Hackney. Bev was a graduate of McGuffey High School and had worked at Club 40. She was a long-time member of South Franklin Ladies Auxiliary. Bev enjoyed...
Kermit L. Taggart
Sep 19, 2021
Kermit L. Taggart, of Washington, passed away peacefully in his home on September 19, 2021. He was born May 5, 1930, in Canonsburg and graduated from Canonsburg High School and Grove City College. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Kermit served proudly as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean...
Thomas Ronald Scholato
Sep 17, 2021
Memories You are gone, but thank you For all these soft, sweet things You have left behind In my home, In my head, In my heart … Former Washington School district board member Thomas Ronald Scholato, who died Friday, September 17, 2021, was remembered as a fierce champion for education reform and a passionate public servant. The impact of his...
Harry L Lee
Sep 13, 2021
Harry L. Lee, age 96, of Washington, PA died peacefully on September 13, 2021. Son of the late H. Lester Lee and Florence Lee of Cross Creek, PA. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Comito Lee of Washington, PA, brother to Lois Cowden of Avella, PA, Jean Russell of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and the late Ann Sullivan, late James...
Norma R. Frazee
Sep 13, 2021
Norma R. Frazee, 92, of Washington, died on September 13, 2021, in the Washington Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1929, in Deemston, a daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Catherine Rosella Yorty Miller. Mrs. Frazee had worked as a babysitter, and at G.C. Murphy and at the Lone Pine Market. She was a member of Highland Brethren...
Georgia Viola Robison
Sep 12, 2021
Georgia Viola Robison, 76, of Washington, died September 12, 2021, in Washington Hospital. She was born April 26, 1945, in Washington, the daughter of the late George and Estella Reeves Robison. Georgia graduated from Trinity High School, Irene’s Beauty Academy, and Bob Jones University with a bachelor’s degree in Child Development. She was co-owner of Robison’s Beauty Shop and worked...
George Nicholas Julos
Sep 11, 2021
George Nicholas “Nick” Julos, 67, of Washington, died September 11, 2021, in his home. He was born September 12, 1953, in Washington, the son of the late George and Mary Jane Elizabeth Kelly Julos. Nick was a 1971 graduate of Trinity High School and worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed westerns and horror movies, motorcycles, and loved spending time with...
Edward L. Tucker
Sep 10, 2021
Edward Lawrence Tucker, 72, of Washington, and Isla Mujeres, Mexico, died peacefully at home, on September 10, 2021, following a brief illness, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on September 25, 1948, in Washington, a son of the late Val and Shirley Fonger Tucker. A 1966 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Mr. Tucker earned his Bachelor...
Richard Emerson Kerns
Sep 9, 2021
Richard Emerson Kerns, 70, of Washington, died September 9, 2021, in UPMC-Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born April 19, 1951, in Washington, a son of the late Raymond S. Kerns and Betty J. Ross Kerns. Mr. Kerns loved working on cars and had worked as a lot attendant at Washington Auto Mall. He was a member of Church of Christ, Washington....
Edward C. Ullom, Sr.
Sep 5, 2021
Edward Carl Ullom, Sr., 76, of Washington, died September 5, 2021, in his home. He was born October 15, 1944, in Washington, a son of the late Raymond Ullom and Lois Bainer Ullom. A graduate of Washington High School, Mr. Ullom served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and the Navy and...
E. Joy Walker
Sep 4, 2021
Joy Walker, age 83, died September 4, 2021, at Sunrise Senior Living, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Joy was born August 1, 1938, in Clemenceau, Arizona to her late parents Clarence Edward and Gertrude Smith, preceded in death by her brother Tim and sister Jan, and survived by her brother Terry. She was the beloved wife...
Mary Virginia Church
Sep 2, 2021
Mary Virginia Rhoades Church, 91, of Washington, died on September 2, 2021, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1930, in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles Augustus and Eliza Murphy Rhoades. Mary attended Linden and Wylandville Grade School, and East Washington High School. She was a member of Avery United Methodist Church. Mrs. Church had...
Carol F. Fleming
Sep 1, 2021
Carol F. Fleming, 78, of Washington, died September 1, 2021, in her home. She was born June 9, 1943, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor Krah Freshwater. Carol retired from Ray Hough Printing Company in Muse, PA. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, now known as St. James Parish. Carol loved to watch cooking...
Mary A. Interval
Aug 30, 2021
Mary Antoinette Interval, 90, of Washington, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. She was born on April 22, 1931, to Joseph and Francis Ritchie Spalla. Raised in Canonsburg, she graduated from Canonsburg High School in 1949. On January 25, 1958, she married Anthony Interval, Sr. They made their home in Washington, PA. During her lifetime, Mrs....
John H. Devitis
Aug 29, 2021
John H. DeVitis, Jr., 77, of Hickory, passed away on August 29, 2021. He was born in Canonsburg to the late John “Sparky” and Jeannette DeVitis. Mr. DeVitis graduated from Fort Cherry School High School. He proudly served in the Vietnam War with the 630th Transportation Army Reserve Unit, Gabby Heights, Washington, PA. Mr. DeVitis went on to own DeVitis...
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