Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

Ruth Eleanor Hand Iams passed away November 24, 2021.  She was born February 15, 1937, in Claysville, a daughter of Howard Hand and Elaine Kerns Hand.  She married Isaac L. Iams on August 2, 1953 and moved to the family farm where together they raised their family.  They were dairy farmers from1955-1963 and then turned to Beef Farming.  She...

Nov 20, 2021

Martin Lee "Marty" Mowl 67 of Washington passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021 in his home.  He was born on April 23, 1954 in Washington, a son of Donald S. Mowl and Mary Mowl.  He was a proud member of the VFW and Arden Club where he was a lifelong member and  participant on their dartball team.  Marty...

Nov 10, 2021

Marcie Jo Fowler 49 of Washington formerly of New Jersey died Wednesday November 10, 2021 in Premiere Washington health Center.  She was previously in a nursing home in New Jersey since May 18, 2018 until Feb 28, 2020, when she moved to Premiere in Washington. She was born on November 1, 1972 in Riverview memorial Hospital in Red bank...

Oct 27, 2021

Frank E. Kubichar Jr, 61 of Washington died Wednesday October 27, 2021. He was born in San Jose California on January 15, 1960 a son of the late Frank E. Kubichar Sr. and Sarah Jean Guthrie Kubichar Wright of Lone Pine.  He enjoyed his youth with all of his buddies in Lone Pine, playing on the baseball and softball...

Oct 16, 2021

Albert C. Koger Jr. 73 of Washington died Saturday October 16, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh.  He was born in Allegheny County on May 26, 1948, a son of the late Albert C. Sr. and Teresa Kramer Koger.  He worked at McKees Rock Auto Wreckers for 40 years and then for Neville Metals from 2004-2011 when he retired. ...

Aug 30, 2021

Norma Lois Beecham died Monday August 30, 2021 in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray, PA.  She was born November 14, 1928 in Ten Mile, daughter of the late J. Sanford Gibson and Ida Martin Gibson.  She was the 8 th child born of 9.  Norma graduated from Trinity High School in 1947 and from Allegheny School of Nursing in 1971. ...

Aug 27, 2021

Gregory Kurt Wietasch 25 of Gibsonia, formerly of Amity died Thursday August 27, 2021 in UPMC Prebyterian.  He was born in Washington on April 14, 1996, a son of O. Kurt Jr., and Kimberly Cox Wietasch.  He was a graduate of Trinity High School and then went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Slippery Rock University, majoring in Safety...

Aug 26, 2021

Edward Theodore Sawicky, Jr.,,53, died Thursday August 26, 2021 in the Presbyterian Senior Care, Southmont, Washington, PA.  He was born on June 23, 1968 a son of Edward Theodore Sawicky, Sr of Marianna, PA and Mavanee Elmore Sawicky of Masontown, PA.

Ed attended Bethlehem Center and Mon Valley Catholic Schools.

He was baptized Catholic. He...

Aug 25, 2021

Alice Marie Heather 72 of Washington died Wednesday August 25, 2021 in the Washington Healthsystem.  She was born in Washington on March 02, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles L. and Grace Frazee Crawford.  She was a 1967 graduate of Trinity High School.  She worked as a cook for Washington County Aging Services.  She was a member of...

Aug 22, 2021

Melanie Dawn Crowe, 43, passed away early Sunday morning, August 22, 2021.

She is survived by her daughter, Riley Crowe (Robert Smith); brother, Joseph Kurilko, Jr. (Laura); sisters, Melissa Smoody and Marcie Legler (Patrick Lyons); nephew, Jackson Legler; aunts, Josephine Konrad (Joe Konrad) and Marie Camp (Roger Camp); cousins, Roger Camp (Kate Camp), Gary Camp (Kristin Camp),...

Aug 9, 2021

Marlene Lynn Woods, 70, Of Washington passed away August 9, 2021.  She was born August 4, 1951 to the late Floyd and Margaret Malarkey. She worked at California College as a cook.  She loved doing for others, always spending time and helping the kids, enjoyed bingo and crafts.  She enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending time at her happy...

Aug 4, 2021

Jonas E. (Doodle) Harvey, 86, of Marianna, passed away August 4, 2021.  He was born September30, 1934 in Oakland Maryland to the late Jonas and Elsie Wilson Harvey.   He served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  Jonas worked for US Steel, Maple Creek Mine until his retirement in 1990.  He was a member of the...

Jul 4, 2021

Pearl Marie Edgar, 80 of Washington formerly of Marianna died Sunday July 4, 2021 in her home.

She was born in Claysville on May 21, 1941 a daughter of the late Worley and Irene Sutton Gray.

She attended Claysville Schools.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was...

Jul 2, 2021

Herbert  H. Lindberg 81, of Amity died in his home on Friday July 2, 2021.  He was born in Washington,  PA  on August 5, 1939, a son of the late Gust and Marie Lindberg.  He was a 1957 graduate of Trinity High School.  Mr. Lindberg proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1965.  He was...

Jun 25, 2021

Donald L. Smith,  90. Of Washington died in his home on Friday June 25, 2021.  He was born in Washington on February 28, 1931, a son of the late Alfred E. and Anna Gaus Smith.  He was a 1949 graduate of Trinity High School.  Mr. Smith proudly served in the United States Army from October 1952 where he received...

Jun 19, 2021

Mona Rae Mercante, 83, of Marianna passed awaySaturday June 19, 2021. She was born August 14, 1937 in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Ray and Sara Sowers. She attended West Bethlehem Schools. Mona married the late Robert A. Mercante Sr. on May 31, 1956 and devoted her life to her family as a homemaker and business owner. The...

Jun 13, 2021

Richard P."Rick" Bucenell  74 of Marianna died Sunday June 13, 2021 in Washington Healthsystem.  He was born March 3, 1947 in Waynesburg, a son of the late J. Vincent and Sophia Grudinski Bucenell.  He was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School.  Rick worked for Bethlehem Mines #58 until the fire and then went on to work at Shop...

Jun 8, 2021

Deborah Lee Rohanna 71 of Washington formerly of Waynesburg died on June 8, 2021.  She was born in Ironton, Ohio on December 1, 1949, a daughter of the late William Kenneth and Maudie Lynn Lafferty Stewart.  She will always be celebrated for her strong will, kind nature, and her lifelong achievements.  Deborah in all her days was ever ready...

May 21, 2021

Ruth M. Phillips, 89, of Marianna, PA, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on the 21st day of May, 2021 in Harleysville, PA. Ruth was born January 15, 1932 in Marianna, PA, the daughter of Harry and Margaret Ansell. Ruth attended West Bethlehem High, where she met her future husband, the Rev. Carl H. Phillips.  She faithfully supported...

May 20, 2021

Richard S. Mowl Jr. 73 of Washington died Thursday May 20, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born in Washington on December 28, 1947 a son of the late Richard S. and Lena Smith Mowl.  He was a 1965 graduate of Trinity High School. He then went on to proudly serve in the United States...