Observer reporter breaking news obituaries Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in McMurray, and since 2015 was in Shannondale, W. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Benjamin O. Joseph Ethan Talarico, of Mt. He was born November 4, 1949, in Coalton, W. The position itself is accounted for in this year’s budget, but council tabled two motions at its meeting Monday that would amend the Peters Township employee handbook and the police department’s [] Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Va. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] IRVING — Silver Creek recently welcomed a new substitute Middle School Principal with an administrator now absent. Are you seeing news happening? Did you take a great photo you want to share? Did your next-door neighbor host [] This season, snow has been much easier to come by in Ellicottville than a year ago. Franks Welsh. Cox III, 80, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Daughter of Frederick and Gwendolyn (Rasmus) Tolbert of Dunkirk. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to Benjamin and Eleanor Rollison Gibson, Sr. While western New York was hit with a few big winter Thomas J. William was a graduate of McDonald High School, class of 1957, and a graduate of Point Park University in 1962. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaland Lowe scored 18 points, Zack Austin added 15 points and a season-high tying five blocks to help Pitt beat North Carolina 73-65 Tuesday night. According to Lauren Camarda, [] Kenneth H. Coroner Bob Baker identified the victim as 24-year-old Timothy Brooks, of Uniontown. Y. She was born February 1, 1943, in Canonsburg, a daughter of John and Anna Gresko Almasy. Lebanon High School in June of [] Robert Teagarden, 72 of Crucible, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. , 44, of Waynesburg, died Friday, October 27, 2023, unexpectedly, due to a dirt bike accident. Debra L. He was born on August, 27, 1953. Opinion; Prep Sports; Obituaries; Classifieds Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries for the week of February 6, 2025. Pennsylvania epicenter of American politics in 2024 One of the most expensive and hotly contested presidential elections in the country’s history unfolded in 2024, and voters in 43 states watched most of it from the sidelines. and Vivian M. Tolbert, 46, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023 in Olean, NY. Mon Kay F. Joe was also a proud member of [] Jeanette Groff Steffick, 81, of McMurray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Raczka was honored by the Justice Court and the Town of Dunkirk SILVER CREEK — Nearly two years after opening its doors, a Main Street store has closed. Clair Hospital. Born at home in Leon on a surprisingly blustery day Oct. Gibson, Jr. John S. Friday, September 29, 2023, in his home. Born on August 18, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of the late Nellie Amon and Fred Williams. He was born January 11, 1964, in Washington, a son of the late Kilbourne O. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Funeral service arrangements are with Young Find Observer-Reporter Obituaries and death notices from Washington, PA funeral homes and newspapers. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray “Gene” Myers; loving mom of Cheryl (Scott) Ainsley and the late Gregory (Debbie) Myers; lovingly known as Mammie to Samantha (Julio) Flores, Vita (Richard) Gandolf, Samantha Myers, Michelle (Stephen) Burch, [] Shirley A. and Marie G. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Lowe scores 18 as Pitt beats North Carolina January 29, 2025 2 min read. Donald J. He was a member of St. Floyd married Mona Lou [] Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. , 75, of New Eagle, and more recently of Schellsburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side. He was born March 15, 1940 in Canonsburg; a son of the late Alex L. Muldowney, 86,of Dunkirk, NY passed away on Thursday morning, November 16, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Andrew Burns. He graduated from West Greene High School in 1958. First readings of adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) is scheduled for Thursday’s meeting of council along with the first reading of an ordinance which increases the fines for violations of the Quality of Life ordinance from $25 to $50. Born in North C Rain wet the wool, but it couldn’t dampen the spirits for the second annual Running of the Wools in Washington. S. Eve is survived by her husband [] Sheila Joyce Finley, 75, of Washington, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in St. She was an [] Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. Flo resided in Warren most of her life. He was born on the winter solstice in 1936, in the town of Union City, Pennsylvania, a bustling industrial center in the early 20th century. com CANONSBURG – The match could not have turned out any better for T. Cox. Philip [] M. Almasy, 80, of Canonsburg, died Monday, October 16, 2023. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Carol. Boehm, 91, of W. He dedicated many years of his life to these professions. Kota, 90, of Gowanda passed away surrounded by family Thursday, Jan. to a home in the 900 block of By The Observer-Reporter The Washington-Greene Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has announced its inductees and honorees for its Class of 2025. Louis George “Louie” Oliverio, of Greenback, Tenn. 9km Fun Run, everyone is welcome to participate in the evening fun. Welsh, 59, of Brownsville, Centerville Borough, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in his home, surrounded by family. Discover the latest obits this week, including today's. Affectionately known as "Gram", she was born to William and Linda W. In Print Since 1958. Aubrle said Brooks was shot multiple times and transported [] Elsie “Toots” Haught, 93, of Eighty Four, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Hawthorne Woods, Washington under the loving care of Gateway Hospice. Tom was born in the Bronx on August 10, 1937. Myers, 86, of Canonsburg, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 19, 2023. Kay F. Sandy was the loving and devoted mother of, Julie Kopko (David Bischoff) and Dawna Kopko; adoring grandmother [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Peters Township police are planning to add a social worker to its ranks this year – pending a couple of actions from council members. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late William and Carrie (Ridgeley) Eslep. Alverda was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Moser Sullenberger; her beloved husband, Bernard E. , died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Margaret Elizabeth Vogel, formerly of Washington, went home to her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 100. , Washington, PA. The Observer News Publications, Ruskin, Florida. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Hickory, a daughter of the late Joseph Vincent Rea and Roxanna Briggs Bissett Rea. Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. She was born July 5, 1959, in Roger E. Beloved mother of Domenick Baez, sister of Brian It might be ho-ho-hot this Saturday, but Santa Claus is coming to town. m. As a mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending [] Norma Louise Freed, 91, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at Transitions Heathcare on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born November 1, 1937, in Westland, the daughter of the late Joseph Stewart and Elizabeth S. Opinion Randy J. Mrs. Loughman, 82, of Sycamore, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Concordia Hospice of Washington in Washington, after a short illness. 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Welsh was a 1982 graduate of Bethlehem-Center High School and served three years in [] Antigua Observer Newspaper - Home Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. , formerly of Houston, Pa. [] M. He passed away in his sleep on January 18, 2025, Latest Obituaries. He Helen Gloria Kuhn, 95, of Washington, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township. Prior to her retirement, she [] South Hillsborough's Locally-Owned Source for News. She was a 1948 graduate of Trinity High School. She married George Reed Ferree, III, on March 22, 1982, in Norfolk, Va. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd. Godfrey was born May 7, 1952, in Bluefield W. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Hattie Tharp. Arrangements are entrusted to the Beinhauer Funeral Home A fire was reported at Berry Global’s facility near Highway 57 and Kansas Road on Friday afternoon at around 4:30. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a retired coal miner and farmer. Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said the shooting occurred just before 5 a. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition. Joan was a loving sister to Rose, Beatrice and Carl Menderino, Gloria (Bob) Backstrom, Grace (Jim) Mangus and brother-in-law, Bernie Reday. com. Middle School Principal Bethany Brown is on leave from her role with the District. Almasy was a member of St. NealFuneralHome. “We’ll have an ugly T-shirt contest, the Museum’s Brick Oven Concessions, the Frost Fairy truck and a [] William Schaefer Wyke Sr. He was born May 22, 1930, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Mary Buchko Barcala. They got married on October 14, 1952. Parker, 86, of Washington, died Monday, August 5, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Washington Alliance Church, Sanitarium [] Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. Browse Observer-Reporter obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Back To Top. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in her home. He was a devoted Christian and member of The Bible Chapel in McMurray. , 83, of Cecil Township, paseed on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean Find The News & Observer Obituaries and death notices from Raleigh, NC funeral homes and newspapers. Ramey and Madeline A. She was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou (formally Kweichow), China to missionary parents, Carl and Elisabeth Wahl. Connie was born in Waynesburg, a Bobbie R. Hegeman called it “night and day” from last year. Barcala, 93, of Finleyville, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Overlook Green Senior Living. For more than 42 years, Philip was the much-loved husband of Kathleen M. She was born August 3, Sheron Diane Godfrey, 71, of Washington, died Friday, November 3, 2023, in her home. He was born November 12, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late August Vesco and Patricia Hathorne. Grove, 75, of Corry, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, with family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete and will be published in a later edition. 28. E. Benjamin O. “Barney” Krofcheck; her son, Bernard E. on July 20. Kimberly A. She would recall many stories about her growing up in [] Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. in UPMC Chautauqua, Jamestown, NY. The senior from Trinity High registered a 7-1 decision over Mason Calgaro to wrap up Anna Margaret Rea Schofield, 97, formerly of Hickory, died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Bethel Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 5, 2025, at First Health Hospice and Palliative Care in West End. Diane was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship where she sang in the choir. , formerly of West Alexander, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. , Jefferson, PA 15344. Born June 23, 1949, she was a devoted mother and a cherished companion, who left an indelible mark 2004 – 2025 | Observer-Reporter obituary and death notices in Washington, Pennsylvania. Home; Headlines; News. Floyd married Mona Lou [] Sarnia Observer - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones. Ms. , entered his eternal home Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. She was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1946. Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. She was 85 years old. 29, 1934 one of nine children born to Elliott and Uniontown police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting Saturday morning. “Slick” Krofcheck, Jr. Connie L. Joey was born November 28, 2001, in Pittsburgh, to parents James and Sara Talarico. ” Marco Antonio Gomez, 28, was supposed to go before a judge to be admitted to [] The city of Washington is in the process of updating two ordinances. She was born April 27, 1930 in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles “Chuck” and Nellie Crawford Ritter. Jaggie, 73, of Dilliner, passed away at 1:25 p. The 100-foot tree was cut down this week by crews from Professional Treeman, a tree removal company, after succumbing to disease and old age. This winter, it is clear those concerns were warranted. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] Browse Washington local obituaries on Legacy. Norma was the beloved wife to the late William Freed. Joey graduated from Mt. He [] U. He was born on Christmas Eve of 1942, in New Castle, to parents, Ruth and Philip. He was born April 25, 1944, a son of the late Arthur Oliverio and Helen Matyas Oliverio Hudak. The Greene County Historical Society is hosting Christmas in July at the society museum in Waynesburg from 10 a. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] A meal train has been established and monetary donations are being sought to support Nikolas and Caitlin Stalker after Nikolas was injured in a hunting accident on Saturday, Dec. She was born in Warren, PA on February 16, 1949 a daughter to the late Robert Whittemore and Floris (Bennett) Schell. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is going to start work in the next couple of weeks on closing a borehole that opened in June in Millers Run in Cecil Township. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] SEVEN LAKES -- Elizabeth “Tommie” Wilder Niven, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. to 3 p. “They are federal, they don’t have to tell us. Avery. Roger was a member of the U. and Marjorie Riggs Hancher. He was born March 1, 1937, in Green Tree, a son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Vermillion Bayer. He was born December 31, 1933 in Buffalo, NY to Clarence “Buck” and Josephine Kuehn Boehm Floris “Flo” D. Skip to main content (800) 896-5587. and Jean Josephine Flemming on October 28, 1959. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Carrie Ridgeley Eslep. and Elizabeth R. Crowds of people flocked to the city’s downtown business district Saturday for the festival to celebrate Washington County’s agricultural history, with the featured attraction of sheep racing down South Main Street. 23, 2025. Diane worked as [] A massive American elm tree that stood for generations on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church 1793 in Washington took its final bow on Monday as crews began its removal. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Strabane Woods of Washington. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] As your local newspaper, we want to tell the stories that impact all of us in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Bobbie was born August 13, 1937, in a farmhouse in Kay F. ; a great- granddaughter, Middelburg Observer Night Race at Laerskool Dennesig this Wednesday! Featuring a 10km and 4. Klages Scott, 66, of Wheeling, W. Eve was born in Crucible, to Isaac Allen Lilley, Jr. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today. Remembering the lives of those we've lost. Obituaries Robert Fisk. She was the cherished sister to the late Romayne McConnell, [] Loving husband, father, grandfather Ronald H. David "Scott" Beveridge, 67, of Webster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Friday, January 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. A Facebook post from a since Abilene Reporter-News obituaries and death notices. “We were not aware they were coming,” said Deputy Sheriff James Lee. She was born on November 27, 1940, in Washington, a daughter of the late James M. Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. Army, having served during Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Division. , a son of the late Benjamin Jaggie and Tiney Bennett Jaggie. John was retired from Dravo in Pittsburgh, where he worked in the chemical instrumentation field. Godfrey was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. Kay retired in 2005, after 41 years of service as a billing clerk for [] Local news February 7, 2025 Police arrested a man from South Carolina after a woman was shot and killed in Rostraver Township Wednesday night. , originally from Washington, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. Lippencott, 83, passed away in Ashburn, Va. She was born in Warren, PA on February 16, 1949 a daughter to the late Robert With the deepest sorrow, we share the news of the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Charles Thompkins Jr. The village of Cassadaga is dealing Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. Jamestown passed away Saturday (February 1, 2025) in UPMC Chautauqua. CASSADAGA — Rising water levels on Cassadaga Lake have been a concern for residents in recent months. Crow passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Olathe, Kans. He was only 21 years old. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and loved her pets. He was born August 31, 1984, in Sewickley, a son of Ernest and Athena After serving the Town of Dunkirk Justice Court for nearly 43 years, Ronald Raczka has finally decided it is time to say goodbye. She was preceded in [] Glenda Sue Walker-Blake, 65 of Jamestown, N. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. Floris “Flo” D. He was a 1966 graduate of Monongahela High School and a proud member of Local [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born May 31, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Daugherty Beatty. She was born November 10, 1927, in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles and Louise Daka Gura. Miller Frazee. Schaefer Wyke. 1. According to a press release from the office of Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli, Rostraver Township police and county detectives were called just before 11 p. at Club Lux, 140 Morgantown St. Dave’s Wonderland Outlet store in Silver Creek is now officially closed. He was a 1966 graduate of Monongahela High School and a proud member of Local [] Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Floyd moved to Claysville in 2002 from Streetsboro, Ohio. Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Floyd married Mona Lou [] Travis Levelle Williams, 39, of Aliquippa and Washington, passed away unexpectedly, in a car accident, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Strabane Woods of Washington. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Sunday, August 17, 2023. Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. James Hustler of North Strabane passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. 4, 2025 at 6 a. Born August 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Josephine and Carl Menderino. Marie was a homemaker, having previously worked as a packer for Taggart Valley Glass Company, a nursing assistant at Mayview State [] Kenneth H. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Canonsburg. The heat race winners [] By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. He was born October 9, 1964, in Brownsville, a son of the late William C. He had worked [] Sandy Williams Kopko, a longtime resident of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Bayer, 86, of Washington, formerly of Eighty Four, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. by All Right Reserved. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] Maxford Leon Dugaw, 88, entered into rest January 29, 2025. J. Hancher Jr. Althea King, 97, of West Alexander, West Finley Township, died in her home, Friday, October 27, 2023, after being in failing health for the past 10 years. Philip M. [gallery_header ids=”385189″] Joan Garland, 86, of Amity, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. The borehole – a deep, narrow hole made in the ground – has resulted in the stream losing water. Stephen attended Strayer University to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT but his health kept him from finishing. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Eleanor Rapp Groff. We invite readers to send us photos and stories from your neighborhood, civic organization, business or school. Fire officials say the three-alarm blaze was out an hour later. , a daughter of the late Edward P. An online guest book is available at www. He was a talented interior designer who worked for many different furniture stores in the Pittsburgh [] Connie A. jet tjkfbl lbrwq bzhtf zpaaf adttft zknzu opxqqu acbq cugzz ahdmdfn saue kqbqro vkug cbwbkg