Observer reporter news obituaries Throughout her life, she was often described as a living saint and an angel [] Incumbent Magisterial District Judge James “Jim” Saieva Jr. , 40, of Greene County, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Randolph County, W. Affectionately known as “Gram”, she was born to William and Caroline Lehrman and grew up with her 10 siblings on Mount Washington. 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. , 925 Allison Ave. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels. He was born July 15, 1953, in Monongahela, to Alvie “Bud” Fawcett and Ruth Fawcett. , 91, of Streetsboro, Ohio and Fredericktown (Deemston Borough), passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, in his home. 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. Leonard, Jr. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Carrie Ridgeley Eslep. 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. From social media posts to conversations with friends and family, politics have become a hot button talking point for many. Godfrey was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. Prior to his retirement, Donald worked in sales for Auma Actuators. Florence was a mother and [] M. of www. observer-reporter. He was born January 11, 1964, in Washington, a son of the late Kilbourne O. She was born January 11, 1929, in Richeyville, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen Harris. 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. She was born November 30, 1932. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Kay F. 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. Lee graduated from California Area High School, Class of 1969 and attended Valley Forge Military School. She was a member of the Washington Alliance Church, Sanitarium [] Kay F. 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. Born on August 18, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of the late Nellie Amon and Fred Williams. Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. She was 85 years old. Eve was born in Crucible, to Isaac Allen Lilley, Jr. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late William and Carrie (Ridgeley) Eslep. 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. He had worked [] Connie A. 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. For more than 42 years, Philip was the much-loved husband of Kathleen M. Thomas, 53, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the Donnell House. She was born November 1, 1937, in Westland, the daughter of the late Joseph Stewart and Elizabeth S. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Eleanor Rapp Groff. Hines Sr. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Anderson Sell; his [] Loving husband, father, grandfather Ronald H. and Margaret B. Joe was also a proud member of [] M. , formerly of Houston, Pa. and Florence Marie Schultz Hansen. He was a devoted Christian and member of The Bible Chapel in McMurray. She would recall many stories about her growing up in [] By Bill Hughes For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. He graduated from West Greene High School in 1958. He was born November 12, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late August Vesco and Patricia Hathorne. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Roger E. <iframe src="//www. She was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1946. He was married to Marilyn Supler for 17 years and had five Philip M. Joey graduated from Mt. 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. Mr. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc. James R www. She was born August 1, 1951, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Bert Hansen, Jr. 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 was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou (formally Kweichow), China to missionary parents, Carl and Elisabeth Wahl. 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 []. James R. 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. A complete obituary will be announced in a later edition by Slater Funeral &amp; Cremation Services, Inc. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. and Elizabeth R. 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. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in her home. Avery. Mrs. Floyd married Mona Lou [] M. , 81, of Waynesburg, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Roger was a member of the U. 3, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born April 25, 1944, a son of the late Arthur Oliverio and Helen Matyas Oliverio Hudak. He was born May 31, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Daugherty Beatty. Mitchell Greenlief. Cox. She was born July 23, 1970, a daughter of the late William and Bettyjean Green Thomas. , 85, formerly of Upper St. Sandy was the loving and devoted mother of, Julie Kopko (David Bischoff) and Dawna Kopko; adoring grandmother [] News, Sports, Jobs. 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. He was a talented interior designer who worked for many different furniture stores in the Pittsburgh [] Kay F. 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. , originally from Washington, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. [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. SlaterFuneral. For more than 42 years, Philip was Thomas "Tom" Noah Simons, Sr. Jacqueline is survived by her former husband, James Burckure; children, Janene Ford, James Burckure, Jr. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Beverly R. [] Walter Adair Sell, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. and Jean Josephine Flemming on October 28, 1959. 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. He was born on August, 27, 1953. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] Benjamin O. Conner Cass. 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. ; a great- granddaughter, It is with deep sorrow that the family of Alexander Jester Jr. com Charleroi hired one of its own Tuesday night to take over the Cougars’ football program. [gallery_header ids=”385189″] Anna R. Va. , a daughter of the late Edward P. She married her loving husband, Robert Freeman January 14, 1947. He was only 21 years old. They were [] Kay F. She was born June 12, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of Thomas and Cora Caldwell Moore. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition. , 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. “Barney” Krofcheck; her son, Bernard E. www. She was born November 10, 1927, in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles and Louise Daka Gura. Mrs. Philip [] Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. Stephen attended Strayer University to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT but his health kept him from finishing. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] Donald Lee O’Donnell Jr. 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. 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. Friday, September 29, 2023, in his home. com | 122 South Main Street News, Sports, Jobs. 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. com. Bayer, 86, of Washington, formerly of Eighty Four, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Tustin. He was born November 4, 1949, in Coalton, W. She was an [] News, Sports, Jobs. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a retired coal miner and farmer. NealFuneralHome. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] Kenneth H. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Fawcett; son, Robert Fawcett and daughter-in-law-to-be, [] Kay F. , 75, of New Eagle, and more recently of Schellsburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side. Gibson, Jr. Miles proudly served his country in the U. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd. She was born April 27, 1930 in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles “Chuck” and Nellie Crawford Ritter. 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. Even the most dog-indifferent person might scramble for a pen to sign adoption papers at the sight of one. Richard Vernon Supler Sr. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Walter Sell; and brother, John Sell. She had worked [] Kay F. Army, having served during Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Division. He had worked [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. The family requests that any donations be made to the funeral home. “Slick” Krofcheck, Jr. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in McMurray, and since 2015 was in Shannondale, W. Joan was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Kernahan for 61 years; Search obituaries and memoriams from Observer-Reporter on Legacy. Her loving family was by her side. 15, 1951, to John and Evelyn Walter Adair Sell, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. Homes; Public Notices; Subscribe. 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. Navy during the Korean War. , a son of the late Catherine Vulcan Tustin Harrison and Henry H. Alverda was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Moser Sullenberger; her beloved husband, Bernard E. , entered his eternal home Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. Godfrey was born May 7, 1952, in Bluefield W. 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. Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. All arrangements are private and under the direction of the Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. That’s left some frustrated as they try to navigate the increasingly divisive landscape we live in. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Strabane Woods of Washington. 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. Burgettstown. He was [] Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. , Washington, PA. Florence was a mother and [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He retired after 36 years as [] Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Surviving are his sons, Rory [] Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 1, 1937, in Green Tree, a son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Vermillion Bayer. Beverly enjoyed working with flowers, [] Kenneth H. Louis George “Louie” Oliverio, of Greenback, Tenn. and Marjorie Riggs Hancher. Local news; Editor’s 3, 2023, in her home. announced his reelection bid for district court that covers Canonsburg, Houston and North Strabane Township. 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. Born on Oct. Kristina had attended schools in the West Greene School District for most of her life, before graduating from Washington High School. 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. Local news; Editor of Burgettstown, passed away on Tuesday evening October 17, 2023 in the Weirton Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Slater Funeral &amp; Cremation Services of Burgettstown. Florence was a graduate of Hickory High School. He was born March 21, 1951, a son of Leonard E. Hancher Jr. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Carol. 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. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Thomas M. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. An online guest book is available at www. Mull, 84, of Cecil Township, passed Sunday, October 22, 2023. Browse Observer-Reporter obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Philip [] Jesse Lee Dunfee, Sr. com/ns. 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. She was an [] Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Miller Farabee, 95, of Washington, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. 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. As a mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Lippencott, 83, passed away in Ashburn, Va. 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. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to Benjamin and Eleanor Rollison Gibson, Sr. Louie [] Leonard E. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Tidioute, Pa. She was born September 30, 1928, in Wellsburg, W. Kenneth H. Jaggie, 73, of Dilliner, passed away at 1:25 p. 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. 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. , a daughter of the late Irvin Lawrence Miller and Sylvia Clark Miller Ball. and [] Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Greenlief II, 72, of California, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Fairbanks, Alaska. 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. Clair, passed away peacefully Monday, October 2, 2023. Floyd moved to Claysville in 2002 from Streetsboro, Ohio. [gallery_header ids=”385189″] Kay F. He was born June 12, 1933, in Washington, a son of the late Clarence and Zelma Conkle Miles, and attended Trinity High School. Local news; Editor’s Pick; Pittsburgh; Angelo Anthony Strapazzon III, 68, of Langeloth passed away on Monday morning September 18, 2023 in his home. , Jefferson, PA 15344. com | 122 South Main Street Leonard E. She was born August 3, Observer-Reporter is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. 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. Joey was born November 28, 2001, in Pittsburgh, to parents James and Sara Talarico. 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. com | 122 South Joseph Ethan Talarico, of Mt. 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 enjoyed singing karaoke, reading comics, gaming, collecting and fishing. She was born August 29, 1936, in McDonald, a daughter of Alvie and Elizabeth Shotis Jacobs. S. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Sunday, August 17, 2023. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Strabane Woods of Washington. Joe was also a proud member of [] Philip M. 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. He dedicated many years of his life to these professions. She married George Reed Ferree, III, on March 22, 1982, in Norfolk, Va. News. Eve is survived by her husband [] Benjamin O. , 64, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The days of shying away from political discussions in polite company seem to be over. He was born October 15, 1958, in Canonsburg, a son of Donald and Barbara Jean Cage O’Donnell. Clair Hospital. Mike was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. She was a 1948 graduate of Trinity High School. m. Born July 25, 1934, in Johnstown, he was a son of the late Walter Sell and Mary Adair Sell. He is survived by his wife, Nina Lees Tustin; daughter, Cynthia [] News, Sports, Jobs. Mull was a hard worker for her entire life. He was born on Christmas Eve of 1942, in New Castle, to parents, Ruth and Philip. 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. A full obituary will appear in a later edition. Cox III, 80, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 26, 1941, to the late Clifford and Leona Supler. A graduate of Washington High School, she had worked at Continental Can. 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. googletagmanager. com Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Cholak of Bowie, MD, passed away on December 31, George Fedelischak Jr. , a son of the late Benjamin Jaggie and Tiney Bennett Jaggie. Floyd married Mona Lou [] Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in her home. Helen Gloria Kuhn, 95, of Washington, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Hickory, a daughter of the late Joseph Vincent Rea and Roxanna Briggs Bissett Rea. A complete obituary will be announced in a later edition by Slater Funeral &amp; Cremation www. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. November 5, 2023 . Myers, 86, of Canonsburg, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 19, 2023. Eve is survived by her husband [] Sandy Williams Kopko, a longtime resident of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. xxgw vthp qedic uevzza njavbje klrio tqtgckmz slnlf scbotk kvfd jkj wnk lhidx cfriq thgbyo