Maxine Hagar Christopher

Maxine Hagar Christopher left this life to go home on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born in Washington on May 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Paul Max Hagar and Enid Patricia Good Hagar. On January 9, 1960, she married Harold DeWayne Christopher, who was born and raised on a farm in Eighty Four.  He preceded her in death on December 24, 2011. After raising their children, Mrs. Christopher went to real estate school and worked with FFV for a while.  For approximately three years, she worked as an operator with Washington Answering Service in Houston.  Next, for 8 ½ years, she worked as a dispatcher, scheduler and driver for GG&C Cab and Bus Company.  Her last job before retiring was as a dispatcher for Green’s Cab Company of McDonald and Fort Cherry Ambulance. Mrs. Christopher had many friends which she met while co-owner and operator of The Gathering Place located in the Christopher Building in Washington, along with other rental properties she and her husband and family member owned and operated. Being raised on a farm, her favorite place was always outside with nature.  Her later life was brightened by her love of birds and flowers and all things she could do with or observe of these.  Mrs. Christopher was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel. Surviving are three children, Michele L. Christopher of Washington, Jason DeWayne Christopher (Carla) of Washington and Alicia M. Bellew (Brian) of Ohio.  The family has been blessed with seven grandchildren, Tiffanie James (Christopher), Kyle Huff (Brittney), Jonah Christopher, Noah Bellew, Ethan Bellew, Arabella Bellew, and Brian Bellew; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Eva Jean Sabatasse (the late Harry) of Burgettstown, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Melinda Lee Christopher, who returned to the Lord approximately four hours before her birth on April 2, 1962; a very special brother, Robert Lane Hagar (Rose Ann); and two sisters, Delores Lorraine Baldwin (Herbert) and Janice Elder. The later days of her life were blessed by having the gift of sharing the companionship and care of David G. Smith, a wonderful gentleman from Avella. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, August 10th, with brother Allen Jeffries officiating.  Burial will follow in West Middletown Cemetery.