David "Dave" R. Keener, Jr.
Apr 6, 2022
David R. “Dave” Keener, Jr., 43, of Washington, died on April 6, 2022, in his friend’s home. He was born on September 13, 1978, in Washington, to father, David R. (Christine) Keener, Sr., of Canonsburg, and mother, Christine Dunn, of McMinnville, TN. A graduate of McGuffey High School, David went on to earn his electrician degree from Penn Commercial Business/Technical...
John Scott Lusk
Apr 5, 2022
John Scott “Jack” Lusk, Sr., 86, of Washington, died on April 5, 2022, in the Washington Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1935, in Monongahela, a son of the late Clarence and Madehla Morton Lusk. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Lusk served from June 2, 1956, until his Honorable Discharge, with the rank of Sergeant, on...
Anna Ruth Miller
Apr 3, 2022
Anna Ruth Miller, 82, of Washington, died April 3, 2022, in Washington Hospital. She was born August 24, 1939, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Georgie Tennant Dean. Anna was raised by her stepparents, Charles and Marion Orndoff. Anna graduated from West Greene High School, where she was a majorette. She was a cashier at K-Mart...
Patrick S. Higgins
Apr 1, 2022
Patrick S. “Pat” Higgins, 76, of Washington, died Friday, April 1, 2022, in The Washington Hospital. He was born January 6, 1946, in Washington, a son of the late Wilburt and Meyrle Wade Higgins. Mr. Higgins graduated from Washington High School and worked in the shipping department at All Clad. He was a member of L.O.O.M 22 and enjoyed going...
David W. Ricker
Mar 28, 2022
David W. Ricker, 75, of Dallas, TX, died March 28, 2022, in Faith Presbyterian Hospice, Dallas, Texas, due to complications from a head injury. He entered Heaven's gates free from pain and suffering. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Washington D.C., the son of the late Charles Schofield and Eva Hobbs Ricker. After high school, David attended Montgomery...
Judy Taylor Wiley Smith
Mar 28, 2022
Judy Taylor, Judy Wiley, Judy Smith, our Mom, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, after succumbing to the pain and indignities of Alzheimer’s disease. Judy Taylor was born in Canonsburg on October 10, 1934, the sixth child of Frank and Margaret Taylor. Her family was well-known in Canonsburg as they owned Taylor Pharmacy. The five beautiful girls, Etta, MaryLou, Doris,...
Robert John Bentz, Sr.
Mar 26, 2022
Robert John Bentz, Sr., 91, died peacefully on March 26, 2022, in the Donnell House, following a brief illness. He was born on June 4, 1930, in Snowden, PA, a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Manko Bentz. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. A lifelong farmer, Bob enjoyed farming, and riding his John...
Kevin David Anesetti
Mar 25, 2022
Kevin David Anesetti, 58, of Washington, died on March 25, 2022, in his home. He was born on September 27, 1963, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert and Shirley Pendergrass Anesetti. Kevin was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School. Mr. Anesetti worked as a groundskeeper at Lone Pine Country Club. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, but...
Patricia Ruth Beecham
Mar 23, 2022
Patricia Ruth Hugi Beecham, 83, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, with her family at her side. She was born May 28, 1938, in Northwood, Iowa; a daughter of the late Delmer Christian and Ruby Grace (McDonald) Hugi. Mrs. Beecham was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School, where she was in the Senior Trio, District Chorus, A...
Fred Thomas Cario
Mar 21, 2022
Fred Thomas Cario, 67, of Washington, a man that many referred to as “the smartest man I know,” died March 21, 2022, in his home. He was born on February 3, 1955, in Washington, the son of the late Richard Albert and Nancy Jean Waugh Cario. Fred graduated from Immaculate Conception High School, where he wrestled. He attended Immaculate Conception...
Steven "Jav" T. Javornicky, Jr.
Mar 20, 2022
Steven T. "Jav" Javornicky, Jr., 62, of Canonsburg, died on March 20, 2022, in his home. He was born on June 27, 1959, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Steven T. Javornicky, Sr. and Irene Pabian Javornicky. Steven was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School. Mr. Javornicky retired after 40 years, working for North Strabane Township's road crew...
Barbara June Arblaster
Mar 19, 2022
Barbara June Clutter Arblaster, 90, of Washington, died March 19, 2022, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. She was born on August 6, 1931, in Washington, the daughter of the late Willis H. and Beulah Harvey Clutter. Barbara graduated from Trinity High School and attended Cleveland Bible College for two years, before becoming a secretary for Hazel Atlas #1. She was a...
Cheryl Lee Gump
Mar 19, 2022
Cheryl Lee Gump, 74, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on March 19, 2022, in Weirton Medical Center, surrounded by her beloved daughters. She was born on May 3, 1947, in San Mateo, CA, a daughter of the late Lloyd Roger and Shirley Lorraine Coburn Johnson. A 1967 graduate of Buchser High School, in Santa Clara, CA, she was Baptist by...
Mark M. Hadrych
Mar 17, 2022
Mark M. Hadrych, 63, of Finleyville, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born August 26, 1958, in Poland, a son of the late Ignatius Hadrych and Kazimiera Jankowski Hadrych. Mr. Hadrych proudly served in the United States Marines. He was employed by Washington County in bridge maintenance for many years. Mr. Hadrych tinkered with everything and...
Patricia Ann Knisely
Mar 16, 2022
Patricia Ann Knisely, 78, of Washington, died on March 16, 2022, in Premier Health Care. She was born on February 19, 1944, in Joffre, a daughter of the late Ido and Mary Besnack Maroni. A 1963 graduate of Burgettstown High School, Patricia was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Knisely played the accordion, was in a band, and...
Eldon "Whitey" Hull
Mar 15, 2022
Eldon “Whitey” Hull, 85, of Washington, died March 15, 2022. He was born March 3, 1937, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Harold and Opal Campbell Hull. A proud veteran, Mr. Hull served in the Army (1955-1958) in Alaska and in the Marines (1960-1964) in Hawaii. He was a member of Edwin Scott Linton American Legion Post 175 and...
Donald Paul Peiffer, Jr.
Mar 14, 2022
Donald Paul Peiffer, Jr., of Washington, died March 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 21, 1950, in Lebanon, PA, the son of the late Donald Paul Peiffer, Sr. and Lydia Betta Peiffer. Donald graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School and continued his education at Widener University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education,...
Robert "Bob" J. Mitchell
Mar 13, 2022
Robert J. "Bob" Mitchell, 80, of Carnegie, formerly of Washington, died on March 13, 2022, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 29, 1941, in Washington, a son of the late John E. Mitchell, of Patton, PA, and Dorothy Fontenoy Mitchell, of Clearfield, PA. Bob grew up in Tylerdale, and graduated in 1959 from Washington...
T. Eugene Weddle
Mar 11, 2022
Eugene Weddle, 101, of Washington, died March 11, 2022, in his home. He was born December 18, 1920, in Washington, the son of the late Jesse and Laura Morris Weddle. Eugene graduated from Trinity High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from Brockway, where he was an electrician. He was a charter...
Eilene Nancy Romano
Mar 11, 2022
Eilene Nancy Were Romano, 93, of Washington, died on March 11, 2022, in Donnell House, Washington, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1928, in Elam, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel and Rosa Perry Were. A woman whose faith was extremely important to her, Eilene was a devoted member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church....
