Robert Charles Paxton, Sr.
Jul 19, 2023
Robert Charles Paxton, Sr., 84, of Canonsburg, died on July 19, 2023, in Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing, in Canonsburg. He was born on October 10, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Orville C. and Marian Dayton Paxton. A 1956 graduate of Washington High School, he was a member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church, where he sang...
Bessie Louise Mcelhaney
Jul 18, 2023
Bessie Louise McElhaney, 80, of Washington, died July 18, 2023, in her home. She was born October 17, 1942, in Washington, the daughter of the late Lester and Maude Cole McVehil, and stepmom Mae McVehil. A graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Country Meadows, for over ten years. She attended Central Assembly of God...
Larry James Simpson, Sr.
Jul 15, 2023
“Larry” Lawrence James Simpson, Sr., 88, of Washington, died peacefully, in his home, on July 15, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1935, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Russell and Helen Davis Simpson. A graduate of Canonsburg High School, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Larry had worked for U.S. Steel, and was the owner/operator...
William P. Jessop, Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
William P. Jessop, Jr., 84, of Scenery Hill, passed away in the Greenery Center in Canonsburg. He was born June 16, 1939, a son of the late William P. Jessop, Sr., and Jean Ballentyne Jessop. William was a 1958 graduate of South Hills High School. He served with the United States Air Force. Following his service, he was a machinist...
Richard Jones Geisler, Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Richard Jones “Dick” Geisler, Jr., 76, of Washington, died July 13, 2023, in Donnell House. He was born August 28, 1946, in Sewickley, a son of the late Richard Jones Geisler, Sr., and Mary Agnes Smock Geisler. Mr. Geisler graduated from Trinity High School and worked as a maintenance mechanic at Washington and Jefferson College. He enjoyed crafts, woodworking, hunting,...
Larry Ronald Dinch
Jul 13, 2023
Larry Ronald Dinch, 62, of West Alexander, died July 13, 2023, in his home. He was born February 23, 1961, in Washington, a son of the late Edward Dinch and Margaret Bell. Mr. Dinch graduated from McGuffey High School in 1979, and worked as a carpet and tile installer for Pape Flooring. A veteran of the Army, he was honorably...
Martha Brownlee
Jul 11, 2023
Martha Brownlee, 87, of Washington, formerly of Avella, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of the late James E. Thorne and Delores Schultz Thorne Miller. The family later moved to Mason, West Virginia where she graduated in 1954 from Wahama High School. Marty was a homemaker who loved to cook and...
Rosemary Dittman
Jul 10, 2023
Rosemary Dittman, 74, of Washington, died July 10, 2023, in Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington. She was born March 12, 1949, in Washington, the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine Fischer Lindley. A 1967 graduate of Washington High School, she worked in the bookstore at Washington & Jefferson College. Rosemary was catholic and attended Immaculate Conception Church – Saint James...
Ralph E. Armstrong
Jul 9, 2023
Ralph E. Armstrong, Jr., 70, of Washington, died peacefully, on July 9, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 17, 1953, in Washington, PA, a son of the late Ralph E. Armstrong, Sr. and Mary Leasure Armstrong. A graduate of Washington High School, Ralph went on to earn both a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, and Master’s Degree in...
Barbara Elizabeth Woleslagle
Jul 9, 2023
Barbara Elizabeth “Barb” Woleslagle, 84, of Washington, died on July 9, 2023, in Washington Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1939, a daughter of the late James and Alice Vargo Kita. A graduate of Trinity High School, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Barb loved helping others, as evidenced in her work as a Nurse’s Aide....
Nancy Mae Staley
Jul 6, 2023
Nancy Mae Staley, 64, of Prosperity, died July 6, 2023, in her home. She was born July 21, 1958, in Washington, the daughter of the late Samuel Lee Staley, Jr., and Clara Simms Staley. Nancy attended Trinity High School and worked as a cook at the Meadows Casino for more than 10 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren,...
Forda Reagan White
Jul 3, 2023
Forda Reagan White, 83, of Washington, formerly of Hickory, passed away July 3, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1939, in Canonsburg, the youngest daughter of the late Helen (Papanek) Reagan and the late Ford Reagan. After graduation from Canonsburg High School in 1957, Forda worked for Joy Manufacturing, in Pittsburgh, as a secretary. On April 24, 1960, she...
James J. Falosk, Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
James J. “Jim” Falosk, Jr., 75, of Washington, died peacefully, on July 3, 2023, in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on November 11, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late James J. Falosk, Sr. and Sara Hughes Falosk. Jim was a graduate of McGuffey High School. Mr. Falosk was the owner/operator of Falosk Machine, Inc. An...
Kenneth Lewis Lindley, Sr.
Jun 30, 2023
Kenneth Lewis Lindley, Sr., 80, of Washington, died on June 30, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born on January 16, 1943, in Washington, a son of the late Kenneth Lee and Teresa Munchie Lindley. Kenneth was a graduate of Trinity High School. A hardworking man, Mr. Lindley worked for thirty years as a steelworker for Jessop Steel. He loved...
William Wasuchno, Jr.
Jun 28, 2023
William Wasuchno, Jr., 59, of Washington, died on June 28, 2023, in his home. He was born on February 2, 1964, in Canonsburg, a son of Kathleen Tobin Wasuchno, and the late William Wasuchno, Sr. A graduate of McGuffey High School, William had worked for Dorcey Plumbing and Heating in Hyattsville, MD as an HVAC technician. William enjoyed Harley Davidson...
Mary Sue Dennison
Jun 28, 2023
Mary Sue Dennison, 57, of Claysville, died on June 28, 2023, in her home. She was born on July 16, 1965, in Finleyville, a daughter of the late James and Mavis Boustead. A graduate of Ringgold High School, Mary had worked as a bartender at the Hunting Lodge in Finleyville, for twenty years. She had also worked at Honeybaked Ham....
Amy Jo Kennedy
Jun 24, 2023
Amy Jo Kennedy, 48, of Washington, died on June 24, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1974, in Washington, a daughter of the late Ralph James Kennedy and Kathy Jean Phillips. Amy loved riding motorcycles and doing crafts, but her greatest joy was spending time with friends and family. Surviving are three children, Kyle Ray...
Barbara Elaine Watson
Jun 21, 2023
Barbara Elaine Watson, 76, of Washington, died June 21, 2023, in UPMC, Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born March 8, 1947, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Frank Woodford and Dolly Talkington Sands. A graduate of Magnolia High School, New Martinsville, WV, and West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education. Barb worked as...
Alma Pearl Scott
Jun 19, 2023
Alma Pearl Scott, 92, of Washington, died June 19, 2023, in Transitions Healthcare of Washington. She was born August 18, 1930, in Waynesburg, the daughter of Patsy and Dulcie Swisher Milliken. Alma attended Rogersville High School. She helped with odd jobs and cleaning at the Christian Church of North America, where she was a member of the congregation and the...
Teresa K. Turner
Jun 19, 2023
Teresa K. Turner, 48, of Washington, died on June 19, 2023, in Donnell House. She was born on May 24, 1975, in Washington, a daughter of Eddie E. Moss and Linda Kelley. Teresa had attended Burgettstown High School. Mrs. Turner worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for McMurray Hills Manor. She enjoyed throwing darts and playing cards. Her greatest...
