Herman S. “Stanley” Russell 73, of Washington passed away on October 30, 2017 in Washington Hospital following in a brief illness. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Alliance, Nebraska a son of the late Herman E. Russell and Frances Marth Russell. Herman served in the United States Army He enjoyed hunting, watching sports especially the Steelers. He loved his most favorite dog Chubby also, Chi-Chi and Misty Sue. On June 15, 1990 he married his wife of twenty-seven years Teresa J. Varner. Also surviving are son, Stanley “Squeak” (Mary) Russell of Florida; daughter Joann Russell of Washington; son Christopher Russell of Washington; sisters, Diane (Bill) Davidson of Canonsburg, Evelyn (John) Conti of Washington; brother William (Katie) Russell of Arizona; sisters, Linda (Raymond) Ruffalo and Zelda (Jay) Gault both of Avella; brother David (Barbara) Russell of Washington; sister Lillian (Kevin) Donaldson of Taylorstown; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews. Deceased are a brother Wayne Russell. At the request of the family all services will be private and in the care of William G. Neal Funeral Home ltd, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301