Observer reporter news obituaries Local news; Editor of Burgettstown, passed away on Tuesday evening October 17, 2023 in the Weirton Medical Center. , 40, of Greene County, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Randolph County, W. Godfrey was born May 7, 1952, in Bluefield W. November 5, 2023 . She retired in 2019 as the operations [] Anna Margaret Rea Schofield, 97, formerly of Hickory, died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Bethel Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. News. , Jefferson, PA 15344. m. From social media posts to conversations with friends and family, politics have become a hot button talking point for many. Beverly enjoyed working with flowers, [] Kenneth H. Surviving are his sons, Rory [] Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Alverda was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Moser Sullenberger; her beloved husband, Bernard E. Throughout her life, she was often described as a living saint and an angel [] Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Walter Sell; and brother, John Sell. Friday, September 29, 2023, in his home. and Marjorie Riggs Hancher. She was an [] News, Sports, Jobs. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Even the most dog-indifferent person might scramble for a pen to sign adoption papers at the sight of one. observer-reporter. Lebanon High School in June of [] Sheila Joyce Finley, 75, of Washington, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in St. Floyd married Mona Lou [] Philip M. All arrangements are private and under the direction of the Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Lee graduated from California Area High School, Class of 1969 and attended Valley Forge Military School. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd. The family requests that any donations be made to the funeral home. Mull was a hard worker for her entire life. Mull, 84, of Cecil Township, passed Sunday, October 22, 2023. Navy during the Korean War. Eve was born in Crucible, to Isaac Allen Lilley, Jr. An online guest book is available at www. Florence was a mother and [] M. Va. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in her home. Eve is survived by her husband [] Benjamin O. Kristina had attended schools in the West Greene School District for most of her life, before graduating from Washington High School. He was born on Christmas Eve of 1942, in New Castle, to parents, Ruth and Philip. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] Kristina M. [gallery_header ids=”385189″] Florence Elizabeth Brown, 87, of Midway, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Country Meadows, Bridgeville, surrounded by her family. Scott "Scooter" DeUnger, a 1997 graduate and a standout athlete for the Cougars, was Elsie “Toots” Haught, 93, of Eighty Four, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Hawthorne Woods, Washington under the loving care of Gateway Hospice. Born July 25, 1934, in Johnstown, he was a son of the late Walter Sell and Mary Adair Sell. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Hickory, a daughter of the late Joseph Vincent Rea and Roxanna Briggs Bissett Rea. Joan was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Kernahan for 61 years; Search obituaries and memoriams from Observer-Reporter on Legacy. Leonard, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. She was born July 23, 1970, a daughter of the late William and Bettyjean Green Thomas. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] Kenneth H. Born on Oct. She was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou (formally Kweichow), China to missionary parents, Carl and Elisabeth Wahl. Army, having served during Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Division. , 81, of Avella, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025, in his home, surrounded by loving family and his devoted wife, who provided him with Kay F. Bayer, 86, of Washington, formerly of Eighty Four, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Sunday, August 17, 2023. and Elizabeth R. Roger was a member of the U. Local news; Editor’s 3, 2023, in her home. Mike was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. 3, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital. com | 122 South Main Street Leonard E. The days of shying away from political discussions in polite company seem to be over. , originally from Washington, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. He enjoyed singing karaoke, reading comics, gaming, collecting and fishing. James R www. and Margaret B. For more than 42 years, Philip was the much-loved husband of Kathleen M. com. She was born August 1, 1951, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Bert Hansen, Jr. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Carol. NealFuneralHome. He was born on his grandparents’ farm on May 20, 1942, in Canonsburg, [] Elsie “Toots” Haught, 93, of Eighty Four, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Hawthorne Woods, Washington under the loving care of Gateway Hospice. He is survived by his wife, Nina Lees Tustin; daughter, Cynthia [] News, Sports, Jobs. He was born April 25, 1944, a son of the late Arthur Oliverio and Helen Matyas Oliverio Hudak. Tustin. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Eleanor Rapp Groff. He was born March 21, 1951, a son of Leonard E. Throughout her life, she was often described as a living saint and an angel [] Incumbent Magisterial District Judge James “Jim” Saieva Jr. S. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Strabane Woods of Washington. He was [] Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. He was married to Marilyn Supler for 17 years and had five Philip M. She was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou (formally Kweichow), China to missionary Jacqueline Joy Hansen Guy, 72, of Ellsworth, passed away Wednesday evening, September 20, 2023, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. of www. Miller Farabee, 95, of Washington, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Cholak of Bowie, MD, passed away on December 31, George Fedelischak Jr. Saieva, who has been a district judge for more than five Robert Teagarden, 72 of Crucible, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Homes; Public Notices; Subscribe. Clair, passed away peacefully Monday, October 2, 2023. Miles proudly served his country in the U. She married her loving husband, Robert Freeman January 14, 1947. com/ns. She was a member of the Washington Alliance Church, Sanitarium [] Kay F. He had worked [] Connie A. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] Benjamin O. He had worked [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. SlaterFuneral. As a mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Hines Sr. He was a talented interior designer who worked for many different furniture stores in the Pittsburgh [] Kay F. He dedicated many years of his life to these professions. com | 122 South Main Street News, Sports, Jobs. Burgettstown. Althea King, 97, of West Alexander, West Finley Township, died in her home, Friday, October 27, 2023, after being in failing health for the past 10 years. , a daughter of the late Irvin Lawrence Miller and Sylvia Clark Miller Ball. html?id=GTM-TDQHZW" height="0" width="0" Michael Ross Morris, 80, of Waynesburg, entered Heaven surrounded by loved ones at Washington Health System on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born January 11, 1964, in Washington, a son of the late Kilbourne O. She was an [] Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. She would recall many stories about her growing up in [] By Bill Hughes For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. Arrangements are under the direction of Slater Funeral & Cremation Services of Burgettstown. Joe was also a proud member of [] Chihuahua and Chiweenie puppies are heart-meltingly cute, looking for all the world like stuffed animals come to life. , entered his eternal home Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1953, in Monongahela, to Alvie “Bud” Fawcett and Ruth Fawcett. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray “Gene” Myers; loving mom of Cheryl (Scott) Ainsley and the late Gregory (Debbie) Myers; lovingly known as Mammie to Samantha (Julio) Flores, Vita (Richard) Gandolf, Samantha Myers, Michelle (Stephen) Burch, [] Glenn Edward Miles, 90, of Washington, died peacefully Sunday, October 1, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born August 28, 1942, in Macon Georgia, a daughter of the late William and Pauline Frankovich, with many brothers Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He retired after 36 years as [] Glenda Elizabeth Rolek, 81, of Eighty-Four passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh with her beloved husband by her side. She was born January 11, 1929, in Richeyville, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen Harris. , 81, of Waynesburg, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Kenneth H. For more than 42 years, Philip was Thomas "Tom" Noah Simons, Sr. Louie [] Leonard E. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Anderson Sell; his [] With profound love, deepest respect and admiration, the family of Helen Freeman acknowledges her passing Monday, August 21, 2023. He was a 1966 graduate of Monongahela High School and a proud member of Local [] Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was a 1948 graduate of Trinity High School. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late William and Carrie (Ridgeley) Eslep. [] Walter Adair Sell, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. announced his reelection bid for district court that covers Canonsburg, Houston and North Strabane Township. James R. , a daughter of the late Edward P. Floyd married Mona Lou [] M. She was born April 27, 1930 in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles “Chuck” and Nellie Crawford Ritter. But the downside to this foretaste of spring weather has been brush fires, and officials are urging residents not to burn anything outdoors until conditions improve. He was only 21 years old. He was a devoted Christian and member of The Bible Chapel in McMurray. She was born August 28, 1942, in Macon Georgia, a daughter of the late William and Pauline Frankovich, with many brothers The warm, sunny, breezy, precipitation-free weather of the last week or so has been a boon to Southwest Pennsylvania residents worn out by week after week of winter weather. ; a great- granddaughter, It is with deep sorrow that the family of Alexander Jester Jr. She was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1946. He was born on August, 27, 1953. , 925 Allison Ave. A graduate of Washington High School, she had worked at Continental Can. com | 122 South Joseph Ethan Talarico, of Mt. Philip [] Jesse Lee Dunfee, Sr. Jaggie, 73, of Dilliner, passed away at 1:25 p. com Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. and [] Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Tidioute, Pa. [gallery_header ids=”385189″] Anna R. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Joseph Ward Tustin, 89, of Finleyville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. He was born June 12, 1933, in Washington, a son of the late Clarence and Zelma Conkle Miles, and attended Trinity High School. Clair Hospital. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Kay F. Hancher Jr. He was the loving and devoted husband of 65 years to Nancy Lee Riley Leonard; father of Thomas Leonard (Debbie), Lee Ann Woltz (Dave), and Susan Crane (Jeff); grandfather of Lindsey Maser (Loren), Caitlin Leonard, David Woltz, Matthew []. Her loving family was by her side. A complete obituary will be announced in a later edition by Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Joey was born November 28, 2001, in Pittsburgh, to parents James and Sara Talarico. Kay retired in 2005, after 41 years of service as a billing clerk for [] Robert Teagarden, 72 of Crucible, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Angela Meeds of Somerset [] Florence Elizabeth Brown, 87, of Midway, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Country Meadows, Bridgeville, surrounded by her family. 81, of West Alexander, announces his entering into his eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, September 2, 2023, following a lengthy illness and now rests in the arms of Jesus. Browse Observer-Reporter obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Thomas, 53, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the Donnell House. , formerly of Houston, Pa. Stephen attended Strayer University to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT but his health kept him from finishing. Avery. She was born August 3, Observer-Reporter is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. Mitchell Greenlief. , 91, of Streetsboro, Ohio and Fredericktown (Deemston Borough), passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, in his home. Joe was also a proud member of [] Philip M. She was born August 29, 1936, in McDonald, a daughter of Alvie and Elizabeth Shotis Jacobs. Joey graduated from Mt. She was born November 10, 1927, in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles and Louise Daka Gura. Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] Donald Lee O’Donnell Jr. com | 122 South Main Street Mar 8, 2025 - Local news About 420 miles into his attempt to complete – in reverse – the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational race, the world’s longest, hardest ultramarathon, Rick Freeman, an ultra-runner from Peters Township, knew his trek was likely coming to an early end. , 64, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born May 31, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Daugherty Beatty. , 85, formerly of Upper St. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in McMurray, and since 2015 was in Shannondale, W. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Thomas M. “Barney” Krofcheck; her son, Bernard E. She was born November 30, 1932. Mr. Eve is survived by her husband [] Sandy Williams Kopko, a longtime resident of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Kay retired in 2005, after 41 years of service as a billing clerk for [] Jeanette Groff Steffick, 81, of McMurray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on August 18, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of the late Nellie Amon and Fred Williams. He was born February 25, 1933, a son of the Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. Godfrey was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Anderson Sell; his [] Loving husband, father, grandfather Ronald H. Kay retired in 2005, after 41 years of service as a billing clerk for [] Sheila Joyce Finley, 75, of Washington, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in St. He was born November 4, 1949, in Coalton, W. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Margaret Elizabeth Vogel, formerly of Washington, went home to her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 100. Marie was a homemaker, having previously worked as a packer for Taggart Valley Glass Company, a nursing assistant at Mayview State [] Sheila Joyce Finley, 75, of Washington, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in St. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Carrie Ridgeley Eslep. Gibson, Jr. Prior to his retirement, Donald worked in sales for Auma Actuators. Florence was a mother and [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Beverly R. He was born March 1, 1937, in Green Tree, a son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Vermillion Bayer. Joe was also a proud member of [] M. Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc. He graduated from West Greene High School in 1958. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; three daughters: Emily (Joel) Blosser, Amy (Mark) Phillips and Michael (Mike) Sormanti as well as a grandson, [] Glenda Elizabeth Rolek, 81, of Eighty-Four passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh with her beloved husband by her side. , Washington, PA. Mrs. Affectionately known as "Gram", she was born to William and Joan Kernahan, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 28, 2023, in her home, with her family by her side. Cox. Florence was a graduate of Hickory High School. He was a 1966 graduate of Monongahela High School and a proud member of Local [] A truck driver suspected in the death of a Fayette County man who plunged to his death in a West Virginia lake in January was arrested in the state of California Thursday. Lippencott, 83, passed away in Ashburn, Va. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Fawcett; son, Robert Fawcett and daughter-in-law-to-be, [] Kay F. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] Tom Caruso passed away on March 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She had worked [] Kay F. He was born November 12, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late August Vesco and Patricia Hathorne. com Charleroi hired one of its own Tuesday night to take over the Cougars’ football program. , a son of the late Catherine Vulcan Tustin Harrison and Henry H. He retired after 36 years as [] Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. googletagmanager. Warren Fawcett, 70, devoted father, husband, and the man with 9 lives, passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by his family, in Mon Valley Hospital. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. <iframe src="//www. A complete obituary will be announced in a later edition by Slater Funeral & Cremation www. “Slick” Krofcheck, Jr. Helen Gloria Kuhn, 95, of Washington, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township. She was born June 12, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of Thomas and Cora Caldwell Moore. Richard Vernon Supler Sr. Local news; Editor’s Pick; Pittsburgh; Angelo Anthony Strapazzon III, 68, of Langeloth passed away on Monday morning September 18, 2023 in his home. But that didn’t prevent two female puppies that fit that type from apparently being abandoned at an unspecified [] Margaret Elizabeth Vogel, formerly of Washington, went home to her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 100. He was born on November 26, 1941, to the late Clifford and Leona Supler. A full obituary will appear in a later edition. Myers, 86, of Canonsburg, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 19, 2023. Floyd married Mona Lou [] Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in her home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition. Jacqueline is survived by her former husband, James Burckure; children, Janene Ford, James Burckure, Jr. and Jean Josephine Flemming on October 28, 1959. Philip [] Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. Conner Cass. She was born November 1, 1937, in Westland, the daughter of the late Joseph Stewart and Elizabeth S. www. Greenlief II, 72, of California, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Fairbanks, Alaska. , a son of the late Benjamin Jaggie and Tiney Bennett Jaggie. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Strabane Woods of Washington. Affectionately known as “Gram”, she was born to William and Caroline Lehrman and grew up with her 10 siblings on Mount Washington. Marie was a homemaker, having previously worked as a packer for Taggart Valley Glass Company, a nursing assistant at Mayview State [] Terry Ann Bailey, 66, of Burgettstown, passed away Monday evening, October 23, 2023, in her home. Mrs. , 75, of New Eagle, and more recently of Schellsburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side. Sandy was the loving and devoted mother of, Julie Kopko (David Bischoff) and Dawna Kopko; adoring grandmother [] News, Sports, Jobs. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels. [gallery_header ids=”385189″] Kay F. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Roger E. The arrest of Sukhjinder Singh, 37, of New York, follows the mistaken arrest of another man in Phoenix on Tuesday who authorities believed [] Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a retired coal miner and farmer. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to Benjamin and Eleanor Rollison Gibson, Sr. She was born September 30, 1928, in Wellsburg, W. Louis George “Louie” Oliverio, of Greenback, Tenn. Cox III, 80, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Floyd moved to Claysville in 2002 from Streetsboro, Ohio. That’s left some frustrated as they try to navigate the increasingly divisive landscape we live in. She married George Reed Ferree, III, on March 22, 1982, in Norfolk, Va. They were [] Kay F. and Florence Marie Schultz Hansen. He was born October 15, 1958, in Canonsburg, a son of Donald and Barbara Jean Cage O’Donnell. She was 85 years old. 15, 1951, to John and Evelyn Walter Adair Sell, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.
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