Maureen Helen Cooper
Aug 1, 2024
Maureen Helen Cooper, 93, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Austin R. Cooper Sr. She was the loving mother to her four boys, Austin (Valerie) Cooper Jr., James (Beth) Cooper, Mark Cooper and Peter (Debra) Cooper. Maureen was born November 26,...
Geraldine "Gerri" Estanich Koch
Jul 31, 2024
Geraldine “Gerri” Estanich Koch passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in her home. She was born October 6, 1946, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William L. Estanich and Geraldine Olenic Estanich. Gerri went to St. John's High School in Uniontown and graduated in 1964. She then attended Point Park Jr. College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She had a...
Samuel John Mancina
Jul 31, 2024
Samuel John Mancina, known to his friends as “Sam” or “Butch”, age 75, of Houston, PA, passed away on July 31, 2024, in UPMC Washington Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Washington, PA, the son of Salvatore and Donna Mancina. Sam was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict from 1968 to...
Rob Bedillion
Jul 30, 2024
Robert “Rob” Lee Bedillion, 66, of Washington, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in his home. He was born November 25, 1957, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert Reed Bedillion and Theresia “Carol” Havelka Bedillion. Rob was a 1976 graduate of Trinity High School. In January 2024, he retired from Sabina Manufacturing in Carnegie, where he was employed...
Robert Marshman Jr.
Jul 29, 2024
Robert Marshman, Jr., of Washington, went to live in eternal peace with God on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born July 8, 1958, a son of the late Robert and Alice Marshman. After attending Washington High School, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. He was a graduate of Shiloh Bible Institute. Robert was employed by TruGreen Lawn Care...
Richard "Midnight" Ross
Jul 28, 2024
Richard “Midnight” Ross, 86, of Washington, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, following a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. Born May 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Guy and Gertrude Ross of Scenery Hill. Richard was a Trinity High School graduate. He served his country in the Army, followed by a 33-year career driving tractor trailer for...
James E. Simpson
Jul 28, 2024
James E. Simpson, 90, of Washington, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday evening, July 28, 2024. He was born January 1, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Emmett E. and Sydney Dilworth Simpson. Jim was preceded in death by his twin brother, Joseph, who died the day after birth. Surviving are a sister, Janet Dingman of Virginia Beach,...
Richard Allen Earnest
Jul 27, 2024
Richard Allen Earnest, 81, of Marianna, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 28, 1942, in Washington, a son of the late George Earnest and Iva White Earnest. Richard was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, and was awarded the Marksman Badge, Good Conduct Medal and...
Kathleen Ann Lightner
Jul 25, 2024
Kathleen Ann Lightner, 60, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at home in Washington, PA. She was born in Akron, OH, the youngest child of John A. and Joan Hazlett Verderber. Kathleen graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1981. After graduation, she received an associate's degree of business administration from the Sawyer School of Business. The majority of...
James L. Medlen
Jul 24, 2024
James L. Medlen, went to heaven on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after a long illness with his family by his side. He was born November 8, 1953, a son of James W. Medlen and Mary Moore Medlen of Washington. Surviving are four sisters, Mary Etta Saffell (Dennis, deceased), Nancy Medlen Carpenter (Donald), Alberta Jackson (Roy) and Tammy Medlen; a brother,...
Michael R. Flynn
Jul 24, 2024
Michael R. “Mickey” Flynn, 82, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in his home, with family and friends by his side. He was born August 9, 1941, in Washington, the son of the late Michael and Isabelle Flynn. Mr. Flynn was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of St. James Parish. Mickey attended Washington High...
Edna "Ruth" Sickles
Jul 22, 2024
Edna “Ruth” Sickles, 93, of Washington, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, in her home. She was born March 5, 1931, in Good Intent, a son of the late Moffard Sickles and Margaret Hayes Sickles. Ruth had attended Prosperity schools. She worked for Brockway Glass for 37 years, until its closing, and Ramada Inn for 19 years. Ruth was an...
James Francis Zelenka
Jul 22, 2024
James Zelenka, 74, of Washington, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife. He was born on November 7, 1949, in Washington, PA, to Andrew and Edith Ferguson Zelenka. He resided in Washington, PA, his whole life. Jim served his country in the Navy from 1967-1971. Following his military service, he was...
Leila Joan Barnhart
Jul 22, 2024
Leila Joan Barnhart, 89, of Beallsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Donnell House in Washington, with family by her side, after a brief stay in the hospital. Leila was born January 31,1935 to the late Elizabeth R. Huffman and Charles F. Pettit. She grew up in Greene County, where she had to quit school to...
Joseph W. Shape
Jul 21, 2024
Joseph “Joe” W. Shape, 65, of Claysville, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born August 28, 1958, a son of Sarah E. Shape and the late John I. Shape. Joe was a 1976 graduate of McGuffey High School. He was a former United States Marine Corps Reservist. Joe had many different job skills and had last been employed...
John L. Lyons
Jul 13, 2024
John L. Lyons, 66, of Washington, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Premier Washington Health Center, Chartiers Township, following a six-year illness. He was born June 13, 1958, in Washington, son of Linda Bell Garrett, who survives. John was a 1977 graduate of McGuffey High School. He was a volunteer fireman with South Franklin Township Fire Department and was...
Gary Louis Bails
Jul 12, 2024
Gary Louis Bails, 71, of Avella, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, in Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He was born August 30, 1952, in Washington, a son of the late Merle Bails and Ilean Bails. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. He was employed by Millcraft Mining Service as a machinist for 35 years. Gary...
Michael E. Cohen
Jul 12, 2024
Michael E. Cohen, 68, formerly of Washington, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence in Greensburg, PA. He was born November 9, 1955 in Washington, a son of the late Dorothy Ruth (Reed) Cohen and Johnnie Corruthers. Michael was a graduate of Trinity High School. He worked for many years in the construction industry. Michael attended church...
Kristen Leigh Earnest-Deems
Jul 10, 2024
Kristen Leigh Earnest-Deems, 55, of Marianna, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born December 21, 1968, in Washington, a daughter of Richard Earnest and the late Patricia Sowers Earnest. Kristen was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School, Waynesburg College and West Virginia University, receiving both a bachelor's degree and master’s degree. She was employed in the behavioral...
Wayne A. Cekola
Jul 9, 2024
Wayne A. Cekola, 80, of Washington, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born August 10, 1943, in Monessen, a son of the late John J. Cekola and Elma Pinasko Cekola. Wayne graduated from Monessen High School, Class of 1961, and was a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Pittsburgh. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served...
