John Earl Wirtz, Jr.
Oct 2, 2021
John E. "Goldie" Wirtz, Jr., 74, of Washington, passed away due to COVID, on October 2, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on November 11, 1946, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John E. Wirtz, Sr. and Mary Blissell Wirtz. John was a graduate of Fort Cherry High School. Mr. Wirtz had been employed at...
Kimberly I. Studt
Oct 1, 2021
Kimberly I. (McCain) Studt, 66, of Allegheny Township passed on to her eternal home on October 1, 2021, while at her home. She was born August 16, 1955, and grew up in Leechburg, PA. From an early age, Kim professed faith in Christ as her Savior and lived out that faith throughout her life. Kim knew she wanted to be...
James A. Lytton
Sep 30, 2021
James A. Lytton, 64, of West Alexander, PA, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 2, 1956, in Long Beach, CA, the son of the late Edgar and Frances Lytton. Jim owned and operated a machine shop for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Jim...
Charles Paul Johnson
Sep 29, 2021
Charles “Crowbar” Paul Johnson, 68, of Washington, died September 29, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born July 27, 1953, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Charles and Nancy Boyle Johnson. Charles served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS NOXUBEE, during the Vietnam Era, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was a machinist...
Lisa Gale Phillips
Sep 29, 2021
Lisa Gale Phillips, 62, of Washington, died September 29, 2021, in the Donnell House. She was born August 10, 1959, in Washington, the daughter of Glenn and Sarah Sickles Miles, of Washington. Lisa graduated from Trinity High School and was employed by Trinity School District for 14 years as a Teacher’s Aide. She enjoyed gardening, camping, and taking care of...
Alan George Collins, Sr.
Sep 28, 2021
Alan George Collins, Sr., 71, of Washington, passed away on September 28, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on December 10, 1949, in Washington, a son of the late John Lee and Mohannahas Naomi Collins. He attended Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh. Mr. Collins worked as a direct care aide. He was a veteran of the United...
James "Jim" Roberts
Sep 27, 2021
James Craig “Jim” Roberts, 60, of Prosperity, died unexpectedly on September 27, 2021. He was born April 1, 1961, in Washington, a son of Charles and Dolores Stimmel Roberts of Washington. A 1979 graduate of McGuffey High School, Mr. Roberts worked at Ross Mould for 34 years. During his employment, he was the president of Local Union USW146T for many...
Jolene Michelle Anderson
Sep 26, 2021
Jolene “JoJo” Michelle Anderson, 27, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly, September 26, 2021. She was born April 14, 1994, in Washington, the daughter of Carla Ann Efaw Swoger, of Covington, GA, and the late Tommy James Abna, and stepfather, the late Michael Douglas Anderson. Jolene attended Trinity High School and was a Certified Nursing Assistant, at Townview Heath & Rehabilitation...
John Martin Zoeller
Sep 26, 2021
John Martin Zoeller lived 57 years, 1 month, and 17 days before passing away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was a farmer who spent most of his life making a success of his family farm in Prosperity. He did everything he started at 100%. He worked hard and he loved hard. John was deeply committed to his family...
Joyce Ann Rice
Sep 26, 2021
Joyce Ann Rice, 80, of Washington, died September 26, 2021, in North Strabane Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. She was born June 8, 1941, in Washington, the daughter of the late Howard and Rose Anderson Johns. Joyce was a graduate of Trinity High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, working crossword puzzles, playing cards, and watching tv. Joyce is...
Henry E. Alexy
Sep 25, 2021
Henry E. Alexy, 91, of Chartiers Township, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, in his home. He was born October 9, 1929, in Washington, a son of Charles A. Alexy and Marie Pape Alexy. A veteran of the Army Reserves, Mr. Alexy was honorably discharged on June 25, 1960, as a corporal. He worked at Hazel Atlas for five years, Continental...
Dianna Louise Durbin
Sep 24, 2021
Dianna Louise Elliott Durbin, 81, of Washington, died September 24, 2021, in Washington Hospital. She was born August 26, 1940, in Washington, the daughter of the late Harold B. and Wilma Doris Croker Elliott. Dianna worked for many years at Womeldorf Trucking, Overnight Trucking and most recently AAA. She was an avid bowler and former president of Washington Bowling Association....
Shirley Mae (Temple) Hopkins
Sep 24, 2021
Shirley Mae Temple Hopkins, 86, of Washington, died September 24, 2021, in Premiere Washington Health Center. Shirley was born June 6, 1935, in Washington, the daughter of the late Charles Clifford and Verna Ackley Martin. She attended Trinity High School and was retired from Washington Steel. Shirley enjoyed shopping and loved spending time with friends and family. She was a...
Frank E. Flannigan, Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
Frank Edward Flannigan, 52, of Washington, died September 23, 2021, in The Washington Hospital. He was born September 30, 1968, in Washington, a son of the late Frank Flannigan and Marylou Tustin. Mr. Flannigan graduated from Washington High School and worked as a fast-food delivery driver. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and he loved wrestling – it...
Kimberly Ann Chadwick
Sep 22, 2021
Kimberly Ann Desmond Chadwick, 58, passed away September 22, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born January 16, 1963, in Washington, a daughter of Samuel and Dorothy Desmond of Washington, who survive. She was a 1981 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School where she attended grade school through high school graduation. Not long after graduation, she went to work...
Amanda Mae Yater
Sep 21, 2021
Amanda Mae Yater, 37, of Washington, died September 21, 2021, in her home. She was born September 3, 1984, in Washington, a daughter of Betty Spease and Joseph Miller, of Washington, and the late Earl Henry Yater, Jr. Ms. Yater attended Washington High School and worked as a customer service representative in the oil and gas industry. She enjoyed camping...
Phyllis Ann Sargent
Sep 20, 2021
Phyllis Ann Sargent, 87, of Washington, died Monday, September 20, 2021, in her residence in Strabane Woods. She was born January 9, 1934, in Washington, a daughter of the late Ira DeWalt Wiles and Marye Alice Marra Wiles. Mrs. Sargent graduated from Trinity High School in 1952, and was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of Jefferson Avenue United...
Helen Mae Reed
Sep 20, 2021
Helen Mae Reed, 66, of Washington, died on September 20, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 12, 1955, in Cecil, a daughter of Helen McMillen Johnson, and the late Lewis Johnson. Mrs. Reed worked at Pine Lawn Nursing Home in Houston for thirty years as a healthcare aide, and also did home...
William G. Shadel
Sep 20, 2021
William Gustav Shadel, born April 2, 1942, son of the late Milo and Anna Sten Shadel, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1960, and a member of First Lutheran Church. He worked for Jessop Steel/ATI for 42...
Jonathan "Jon" W. Markley
Sep 19, 2021
Jonathan W. “Jon” Markley, 39, of Claysville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Jon was born on March 18, 1982, a son of Michael (Rebecca) Markley, of Washington, and the late Paula Ann Reilly-Markley. On November 28, 2003, he married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Riggle, of Prosperity. They made their home in Claysville for the past...
