Madge Staley

Madge Staley, 75, of Washington, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in the Canonsburg Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1944, in Carnegie, a daughter of the late John Gesslyn and Maude Lane Ellington McClain. A 1962 graduate of Union High School, in Burgettstown, she was raised Methodist, with a strong emphasis on the importance of family. Madge was a Girl Scout leader for ten years, and she enjoyed crocheting, reading, working on the family tree, her participation in the Parent Faculty Club, and the Trinity Band Boosters, and spending time on her computer.  However, her greatest source of pride was her grandchildren, who loved her dearly, and will miss her beyond words. On February 19, 1966, in the Eldersville United Methodist Church, Madge married Russell Clark Staley, Jr., who died on September 8, 2011. Surviving are two daughters, Susan (Michael) Gural, and Kimberly (Jay) Chadwick, both of Washington; five grandchildren, Joshua Clark Gural, twins, Bradley Michael and Christopher John Gural, Alexis Lane Chadwick, and Alexander Jay Chadwick; as well as many nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, Ronnie McClain, Marty McClain, and Terry McClain; a great nephew, C.J. McClain, who was killed in action, while serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; and her dog, Abby. Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from 4 until 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2020. At the request of the deceased, interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222