Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Mark E. VanKirk 63 of Scenery Hill died Tuesday July 04, 2023 at home.  He was born in Mt. Lebanon on May 06, 1960, son of Ronald C. and Janet L. Lindley VanKirk.  He was a 1978 graduate of South Fayette High School.  He spent his entire working career at Ritchey Metals Co.  He was a member of Bethlehem...

Jun 29, 2023

Ronald Crile 69 of Waynesburg, formerly of Marianna died Thursday June 29, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian.  He was born on October 31, 1953 in Washington, son of the late Joseph Braden and Mary Leona Jenkins Crile.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie S. Mountain Crile. son Joseph and wife Brittany Crile, siblings Charles (Bonnie) Hines, Bruce (Ruth) Cile,...

Jun 27, 2023

Barbara E. Harvey 83 of Marianna died Tuesday June 27, 2023in her home.  She was born in Marianna on November 20, 1939, daughter of the late Carl and Clara Rush Lancaster. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School. Barbara attended Marianna United Methodist Church in her younger days.  On January 5, 1957 she married Jonas Harvey with...

Jun 20, 2023

Patricia Joanne Stewart Bonnell 89, of Washington died Tuesday June 20, 2023 in Premiere Washington County Health Center.  She was born in Maidsville, WV on December 16, 1933 a daughter of the late Donald T. and Edith E. Fluharty Stewart.  She was a 1952 graduate of Carmichaels High School, and then went on to Penn Commercial Business School in...

Jun 15, 2023

Lea A. Work 50 of Washington died Thursday June 15, 2023 in her home.  She was born July 17, 1972 in Washington daughter of the late Franklin "Ike" Joseph Hickman and Linda Devolia Hickman.  She attended Washington High School.   Lea attended Arise Christian Fellowship in Washington.  She enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School, especially the little class.  She loved...

Jun 7, 2023

Judy Lynn Brodnick 82 of Washington passed peacefully the morning of June 7, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Judy was the daughter of Violet B. and Orval Ralph Eckels.  She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School and then went on to Beauty school in Charleroi.  Judy was a hairdresser for 50 years, working from a shop in her...

May 25, 2023

Lorraine Nowlin Palmer Rodriguez, 65 of Washington transitioned home on Thursday May 25, 2023 in Washington Healthsystem.  She was born in Waynesburg on October 22, 1957 daughter of the late Lonnie and Charlene West Nowlin.  She was formerly of Marianna and attended Bethlehem Center Schools and then graduated fromW.A.C.T.C..  She worked as an LPN for over 20 years at...

May 9, 2023

Robin L. Mohler 66 of the Greenery for the last 17 years died Wednesday May 9, 2023.  She was born in Washington on February 27, 1957 daughter of the late James and Norma J. Nestor Sprowls.  She was a 1975 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School.  Robin worked various jobs, longest as Manager at G.C. Murphy's, at Sarris, and after...

May 7, 2023

Donna Michele Davis, 73 of Washington, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023in UPMC Presby  after a brief illness.Donna was born on November 27, 1949 to Clyde and Elizabeth"Betty" Boehm.She atteded St. Mary's Catholic school in Pittsburgh and  graduated from Langley High School in 1967.  Following graduation she met the man of her dreams, Larry Davis, whom she...

May 6, 2023

Richard Edgar Altland Jr., 55, of Marianna, PA, passed away suddenly on May 6th,2023.

Rich "Big Dog" was born on July 4th ,1967 to Late Richard and Nancy Altland in Spring Grove, PA. After Rich Attended Spring Grove high school, he held several different jobs, He finally followed his dream of being a truck driver, Received his...

Apr 25, 2023

Robert M."Murf" Murphy 48 of Marianna died unexpectedly Tuesday April 25, 2023 in his home. He was born in Aliquippa on July 24, 1974. He was a 1993 Bethlehem Center High School graduate and then went on to Triangle Tech. He served in the United States Navy for 10 years and was a member of Steele-Lillie American Legion...

Mar 28, 2023

George Ellwood Bird 70 of Marianna died Tuesday March 28 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian.  He was born in Washington on March 4, 1953, son of the late Franklin and Martha Kathleen Phillips Bird. He was a graduate of Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV. He also was a graduate of Shiloh Bible Institute in Washington.  He had various careers...

Feb 28, 2023

Elizabeth Roberta Shimrock 95 of Marianna died February 28 2023 in the Donnell House, Washington.  She was born in Marianna on December 8, 1927 daughter of the late John and Antoinette Molish Golsky.  She was a graduate of West Bethlehem High Schol.  Elizabeth worked as a secretary for Bethlehem Mines.  She was a lifelong member of the former  Sts...

Feb 25, 2023

Julie M. Martin 57 of Marianna died February 25, 2023 in her home.  She was born January 3 1966 a daughter of the late Jeff Owen and Nancy J. Hendrix Monk.  She was a 1984 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School.  Julie worked as a cardgiver for TRIPIL.  She loved to laugh and and bring joy to those around...

Feb 17, 2023

Ruth H. "Beckie" Briggs 85,of Amity died Friday February 17, 2023 in Washington Healthsystem, Washington.  She was born in Pittsburgh on January 31, 1938, daughter of the late Samuel and Lydia Verne Mowry Hampton.  She was a 1957 graduate of Waynesburg High School.  Beckie was a homemaker most of her life.  She also worked for Nichol's Ambulance Service  and...

Feb 16, 2023

Diana Lynn Barnhart, 67 of Cameron, WV. Passed away February 16, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 5, 1955 daughter of Harvey W. Lechner Sr. and Eveleyn E. Lechner.  Diana graduated from Ringold High School. She lovd the Pittsburgh Steelers, WWE wrestling, watching her grandchildren and playing Fortnite.  On June 27, 1981 she...

Feb 10, 2023

Eda Niverth of Marianna PA, passed on peacefully in her home on February 10, 2023 with family and friends by her side. Eda shared 99 years in this life, most of them in beautiful Marianna. Eda was born on January 4th, 1924. She was born and lived most of her life in the house in which she passed. She was...

Feb 3, 2023

Daniel Carl Rowe, 87 of Marianna went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 3, 2023.  He was born in McKeesport on October 10, 1935, only son of the late Daniel Carl Rowe Sr. and Lena Anderson Rowe.   He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years from 1954-1974 before retiring as Master Sergeant.  ...

Jan 28, 2023

Mary May "Louise" Tenney 65 of Washington died Saturday January 28, 2023 in the Washington Hospital Washington Healthsystem.  She was born in Greene County on July 9, 1957, daughter of the late John Lindsay and Myrtle Louise Leona Moore.  She worked as an LPN at Presbyterian Senior Care where she retired in 2002.  She loved to travel, her grandchildren...

Jan 25, 2023

Ellen Joann Bamberger 69 of Washington died Wednesday January 25, 2023 in Presbyterian Senior Care Southmont.  She was born March 25, 1954 to the late Harley and Janet Golubosky Green. She was a graduate of Washington high School.  She worked for over 20 years on Automotive services, lastly at Frank's Auto Supermarket. Ellen enjoyed baking, cooking, and reading.  She...