Frances Ealy

Frances Ealy, 92, of Washington, died on Sunday, November 19, 2017, in the Washington Hospital.She was born on January 31, 1925, in East Finley, a daughter of the late Melvin and Bertha Ealy Ritchea.A homemaker, she was a member of Fairmount United Methodist Church.Mrs. Ealy enjoyed cooking and quilting, and attended Claysville Senior Center.Her husband, Hershel Ealy, died in June, 1978.Surviving are a son, Donald (Laura) Ealy, of Washington; a brother, William “Bill” Ritchea, of Ohio; two grandchildren, Donald “Joe” (Melissa) Ealy, of West Alexander, and David W. (Rosella) Ealy, of West Alexander; eight great grandchildren, Cody, Kansas, Savannah, Ashley, Kaden, Chistopher, Malachi, and Jacob Ealy; three step grandchildren, Christy (Tim) Vogt, Becky Hall, and Frank Hall; six step great grandchildren, Melissa, Bradley, Bryler, Aaron, and Grogan Vogt, and Drayden Hall; as well as several nieces and nephews.Deceased are three siblings, Myrtle “Mae” McVhiel, John Ritchea, and Melvin Ritchea.Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, with Rev. Michael Singo officiating.Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.