Payton Lea Crouse, 6 weeks old, baby daughter of Jesse Michael Crouse and Amber Lynn Kesner Crouse, of Washington, passed away peacefully October 6, 2023, in UPMC Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. Though Payton’s life was brief, she stole the hearts of many. In addition to her parents, surviving are grandparents, Dale (Tonya) Crouse, Kimberly (Kenny) Crouse, Terri (Kenny) Tucker, Wayne Blaker, and Terry (Asha) Kesner; great-grandparents, Paul (Diane) Whitmer, Nancy Robertson, Joe (Mary Kay) Robertson; great-great grandmother, Betty Shanor; aunts, Sara Crouse, Haley Kesner, Emma Blaker, and Kylie Blaker; and many great-aunts and great-uncles. Preceding Payton in death were great-grandparents, Edward Senay, and Roy (Phyllis) Crouse. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. The service will be Thursday, October 12th at 10 am with Pastor Gary Whipkey officiating. Interment to follow in Claysville Cemetery.