Steven Wayne Fonner
Aug 2, 2021
Steven Wayne Fonner, 54, of Washington, died August 2, 2021, at Washington Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born November 21, 1966, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Ruth D. Jones Glunt (Randy) of Washington, and the late Roger W. Fonner. Steven was a 1984 graduate of Trinity High School and worked as a machinist for Lincoln Manufacturing, Meadowlands....
Michael Paul Romano
Aug 2, 2021
Michael Paul Romano, 40, of Washington, died unexpectedly on August 2, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1981, in Washington, a son of Sherri A. Twardon Romano, of Washington, and the late Kenneth Eugene Romano. A 1999 graduate of Trinity High School, Michael went on to earn his Associate Degree in business at Penn Commercial. Mr. Romano worked as...
Harriet Y. Jackman
Aug 1, 2021
Harriet Y. Jackman, 81, formerly of Washington, passed away August 1, 2021, in Indiana. She was born April 11, 1940, in Washington, the daughter of the late Harry “Gib” and Mildred Rundquist Yoders. She was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School and was a homemaker. On September 5, 1958, Harriet married Edward Ray Jackman, who survives. Also surviving is...
Sandra Lee Martin
Aug 1, 2021
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Crawford Martin, 61, of Washington, died on August 1, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1960, in Washington, a daughter of Martha Lee Smith Crawford, of Washington, and the late Glover Crawford. A 1978 graduate of Trinity High School, Sandy went on to earn her certification as a Dental Assistant from Mon...
John Daniel Saffel, Sr.
Jul 30, 2021
John Daniel Saffel, Sr., 79, of Washington, died Friday, July 30, 2021, in Transitions Health Care. He was born December 30, 1941, in Middleborn, West Virginia, a son of the late Clem Saffel and Alice Long Saffel. Mr. Saffel was a painter, maintenance man and “jack of all trades.” He loved his dog, Lady, and enjoyed listing to the scanner,...
John William Durila
Jul 29, 2021
John William Durila, 86, of Washington, died July 29, 2021, in the Veterans Administration Hospital – Aspinwall. He was born September 29, 1934, in Independence Township, a son of John Durila and Rebecca Dinch Durila. Mr. Durila graduated from Trinity High School in 1953, and joined the Marines on October 29, 1954, serving until his honorable discharge on October 28,...
Robert Dennis Szolek
Jul 29, 2021
Robert Dennis Szolek, 61, of Washington, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Donnell House. He was born October 17, 1959, in Washington, a son of the late Robert J. Szolek and Alberta Reese Szolek. Mr. Szolek attended Trinity High School. He worked as a “jack-of-all-trades” in home renovation. Mr. Szolek was an avid sports fan, especially of the Steelers and...
Ruth Marie Laws
Jul 28, 2021
Ruth Marie Burrell Laws born December 14, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2021 at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving husband, Georgie of 70+ years, and her family. Georgie and Ruthie met as teenagers attending the same Sunday School Class at The Salvation Army, Washington, PA. where Ruth’s parents, Hedley...
John L. Engle
Jul 28, 2021
John L. “Jack” Engle, 68, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Washington, died on July 28, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on October 30, 1952, a son of the late William Engle, Eleanor Clemens, and stepfather Ivan Clemens, who raised him. Jack was a graduate of Trinity High School. He proudly served with the United States Air...
Mary Jane Braden
Jul 28, 2021
Mary Jane Braden, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was born June 9, 1936, in Washington, a daughter of the late DeWalt Wiles and Marye Marra Wiles. A graduate of Trinity High School, Mrs. Braden earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education at Slippery Rock University, and taught at North Franklin Elementary School and WEEP (Washington Elementary Education...
Judith Ann Broggi
Jul 28, 2021
Judith Ann Broggi, 80, of Washington, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born into a large Irish family in Connellsville on February 1, 1941, daughter of the late Raymond Augustine Black, an electrical engineer, and Florence Pauline Ferrie, an accomplished teacher. She had 4 siblings, including a brother...
Michael J. May
Jul 24, 2021
Michael “Mike” J. May, 58, of Washington, died July 24, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 7, 1963, in Washington, the son of the late James R. May, Jr. and Elizabeth Kovacicek Haskey. Mike was a graduate of Washington High School. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, WWE Wrestling, cooking shows, and fishing, and he...
Donna May Bryner
Jul 24, 2021
Donna May Bryner, 73, of Washington, died July 24, 2021, at Washington Hospital, after several years of declining health. She was born November 7, 1947, in Washington, the daughter of the late Carl and Nellie I. Berdine Whipple, Sr. Donna May graduated from Trinity High School and worked many years at Wolfdale PX Market, later known as Town & Country...
Melody Jean Cunningham
Jul 24, 2021
Melody Jean Workman Cunningham, 53, of Washington, died on July 24, 2021, in the Grove at Washington. She was born on September 5, 1967, in Washington, a daughter of the late Harry “Cecil” Workman and Mary Harps-Clark. A 1986 graduate of McGuffey High School, Melody also earned her certification as a nurse’s aid from Western Area Career and Technology Center....
Margaret Ann Pasierbek
Jul 22, 2021
Margaret Ann Pasierbek, 82, of Washington, unexpectedly passed away, surrounded by her family, July 22, 2021, at St. Clair Hospital. She was born January 2, 1939, in Bethel Park, the daughter of the late Lucille Pushnick Cochin. Margaret retired from Western Center as an Aide. She was Christian and attended New Life in Christ Church. Margaret enjoyed her time at...
Rosario "Rosa" Mcmullen
Jul 20, 2021
Rosario “Rosa” McMullen, 57, of Prosperity, died July 20, 2021, at Washington Hospital. She was born May 9, 1964, in Spain, the daughter of Frank D. and Maria DelCarmen Csetter, of Washington. Rosa graduated from McGuffey High School and worked as a home care aide. She was a member of the American Legion, Claysville. She loved gardening flowers and baking,...
Kimberly Ann Wise
Jul 18, 2021
Kimberly Ann Wise, 49, of Monroeville, died on July 18, 2021, in her home. She was born on July 11, 1972, in Washington, a daughter of the late Minnie Wise. A member of John Wesley United Methodist Church, Kimberly was a graduate of Washington High School. Ms. Wise worked as a caregiver for ARC Human Services. A very athletic woman,...
Janet Darlene Hull
Jul 17, 2021
On Saturday, July 17, 2021 Janet Darlene Hull, 77, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness and to the sorrow of her family and friends. Janet was born on November 13, 1943 in Washington, PA, the devoted daughter of Kenneth J. and Anna H. Hull. Janet graduated with high honors from both Trinity High School in Washington...
David Lee Johnson
Jul 17, 2021
David Lee Johnson, 76, of Washington, died July 17, 2021, at Shadyside Hospital, surrounded by his wife and family. He was a 1963 graduate of McGuffey High School and retired after 36 years at the US Post Office. David served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a loving, caring, patient, and compassionate man. He...
Theresia "Carol" Bedillion
Jul 16, 2021
Theresia “Carol” Bedillion, 86, passed away on July 16, 2021, in Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living, in Washington. Born October 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Chuck and Magdalina Havelka. On May 28, 1954, she married Robert Reed Bedillion, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2016. Carol retired from Kade Nursing Home, where she was the Activities Director....
