Richard Joseph Orsky, Jr.
Aug 3, 2022
Richard Joseph Orsky, Jr., 52, of Washington, died on August 3, 2022, in his home. He was born on December 18, 1969, a son of the late Shirley Ann Ward Orsky and Richard Joseph Orsky, Sr. Richard was a graduate of Trinity High School. He had worked for Eaton Electrical. An avid sports fan, who especially enjoyed boxing, football and...
Kenneth Wilbert Jackson
Jul 30, 2022
Kenneth Wilbert Jackson, 86, of Claysville, died on July 30, 2022, in Canonsburg Hospital. A graduate of Claysville High School, he was a member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Mr. Jackson worked for 25 years as a coal miner for Beth Energy Mines. Following his retirement, he drove a school bus for McGuffey School District. Kenneth coached Little League and...
James Robert Black
Jul 30, 2022
James Robert Black, 64, of Washington, passed away at home, early Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. James, or "Jamie" to friends, was born on September 13, 1957, in Washington, to Charles Richard and Mona Black. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1975, and attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where he majored...
Geraldine Mae Smith
Jul 29, 2022
Geraldine Mae Melone Smith, 96, of Washington, died on July 29, 2022. She was born November 1, 1925, a daughter of Raymond and Wenona Gary Melone. She was married on October 30, 1943, to James Hodgens Smith, Jr. who died on April 18, 1995. Mrs. Smith attended Chartiers Township Schools. She was a lifetime member of Chartiers Cross Roads Presbyterian...
Karen Jane Sulc
Jul 28, 2022
Karen Jane (Engle) Sulc, 78, of Washington, died July 28, 2022, in the Donnell House. She was born December 31, 1943, in Washington, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Margaret R. Fonner Engle. Karen graduated from Washington High School and worked for Collection Service Center and American Auto Auction. She was a member of St Hilary Roman Catholic...
Vonda Kay Hannen
Jul 27, 2022
Vonda Kay Hannen, 79, of Prosperity, died July 27, 2022, in her home. She was born July 15, 1943, in Washington, the daughter of the late Leo and Cheerful Turner Rush. Vonda was retired from Grace Bible School, where she was a van driver, and was a member of Grace Bible Church. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed...
Raymond W. Plants
Jul 26, 2022
Raymond W. Plants, 89, of Washington, died on July 26, 2022, in his home. He was born on May 28, 1933, in Washington, a son of the late Berdell and Florence Smith Plants. Raymond was a member of the Church of God, in Wheeling, WV. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War...
Timothy Wayne Keener, Sr.
Jul 26, 2022
Timothy Wayne Keener, Sr., 67, of Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Washington, died on July 26, 2022. He was born on December 13, 1954, in Washington, a son of Gale Ann Conn Keener, of Washington, and the late Donald L. Keener. Timothy was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. Mr. Keener was a veteran of the United States Air...
George H. Block Iii
Jul 25, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that those who loved him mourn the passing of George H. Block III, on July 25, 2022. George was born October 31, 1935, in the town of Lawrence, a son of the late George H. Block, Jr. and Audrey McConnell Block. He lived most of his adult life in Eighty Four. Later, he moved in...
Michael Joseph Sprowls
Jul 24, 2022
Michael J. Sprowls, of Washington, formerly of Monroeville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on July 1, 1962, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Rebecca "Becky" Walker Sprowls, and the late Kenneth L. Sprowls. Michael is survived by his brothers, Keith (Ginger) Sprowls, of Point, Texas, and Jeff Sprowls,...
John C. Garrett, Jr.
Jul 24, 2022
John C. Garrett, Jr., 62, of Bentleyville, died July 24, 2022, in the Donnell House, with his children by his side. He was born June 21, 1960, in Beaufort, South Carolina, the son of the late John C. Garrett Sr. and Munyeen Goshorn Moore. John worked as an industrial roofer/supervisor. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and riding...
Wilbert L. Melvin, Jr.
Jul 24, 2022
Wilbert L. “Wil” Melvin, Jr., 86, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Washington, died Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born September 21, 1935, to the late Wilbert L. Melvin, Sr. and Virginia Crile Melvin. Wil graduated from Washington High School and lived the majority of his adult life in the Washington, PA area before moving to Florida after his retirement....
Nadine L. Teagarden
Jul 24, 2022
Nadine L. Finley Teagarden, affectionately known as DeeDee, 84, of Claysville, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Beth, surrounded by the love of her family and having been in failing health for the last year. She was born October 7, 1937, to the late Ernest and Reita Treadway Finley. She graduated from West Alexander High...
Nancy J. Schwaiger
Jul 22, 2022
Nancy J. Schwaiger, 75, of Canonsburg, died Friday, July 22, 2022, in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born March 30, 1947, in Renovo, a daughter of the late Robert Williams and Virginia Kidwell Williams. Mrs. Schwaiger was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon, taught Bible School, and volunteered with the church’s food bank....
Patricia A. Phillips
Jul 21, 2022
Patricia A. Phillips, 89, of Washington, died on July 21, 2022, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born on October 31, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of the late William and Ellen Ammons Stephenson. A 1950 graduate of Trinity High School, she was a member of Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Phillips was retired from Fairmont Supply...
Kevin Jeffrey Nestor
Jul 21, 2022
Kevin Jeffrey Nestor, 63, of Washington, died July 21, 2022, in his home. He was born July 19, 1959, in Washington, the son of the late Darwin and Geraldine (Diesel) Nestor. Kevin attended Canon McMillan High School and was a self-employed artist and sign maker. He was a born again Christian, an avid fisherman, enjoyed music and was very involved...
Zelda Pirt
Jul 21, 2022
Zelda Pirt, 63, of Washington, died July 21, 2022, in her home. She was born September 10, 1958, in Washington, the daughter of the late Stanley R. and Janet Morris Varner. Zelda was a graduate of Trinity High School and was retired from Bob Evans, where she was a cook. She enjoyed reading and playing games on her cell phone....
Mary D. Salada
Jul 18, 2022
Mary Donovan "Ginny" Salada, 87, arrived in this world on April 8, 1935. She had a great journey, met, loved and married Arnold, and her journey became even better. Ginny departed on July 18, 2022, leaving behind sisters, Pat Donovan and Martha Ashmore. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are entrusted to...
Terry Lee Pettit
Jul 17, 2022
Terry Lee Pettit, 60, of Washington, died July 17, 2022, in North Strabane Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Canonsburg. She was born November 2, 1961, in Washington, the daughter of the late John Allen Pettit and Constance Joanne McConnell Pettit. Terry was a 1979 graduate of Trinity High School and attended Indiana University of PA. She worked as a cashier and...
Zeta Carol Shrontz
Jul 17, 2022
Zeta Carol Shrontz, 82, of Washington, died on July 17, 2022, in Washington Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1939, in Laboratory, a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Olive Williams Shrontz. A member of Wolfdale Bible Chapel, Zeta volunteered at ARS of Washington and Greene Counties. Zeta was a very social and outgoing person who loved to...
