All Obituaries

Charlotte Jean Popeck Haught, 89, of Washington, PA passed away May 7, 2022 in the Washington Hospital, from Covid related complications.  She was born in Washington on July 13, 1932, to the late Charles (Josephine Zastawniak) Popeck of Washington and the late Bertha Brosky of Carnegie, PA.  After being abandoned by her birth mother at 10 days old, Charlotte was raised by her paternal grandparents, the late John and Josephine Popeck of Washington. Charlotte was a graduate of...

Marion M. Berryhill, a former high school teacher and beloved member of the Waynesburg community, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 25, 2022, in Washington Hospital. She was 90 years old. On April 12, 1932, Marion was born in Greenock, Scotland to Willy and May McInnes McCall. Mrs. Berryhill came to the United States with her husband, Charles A. Berryhill, who survives. Marion corresponded with Charles for two months prior to meeting him for the first time at a train station in...

John Oliver Martin, Sr., 80 of Washington passed away Friday April 15, 2022 in Washington Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1942 in Washington a son of the late Lawrence L. and Nora J. Jones Martin, Sr. He enjoyed building model cars, playing cards and shooting pool. He was employed by his brother’s company, Martin Painting, as a painter. Surviving are four children Patricia Martin of Washington, Lisa Elliott of Taylorstown, John Oliver (Tracy) Martin, Jr. of Washington and...

Alice M. Plute Alice M. Plute, of Canonsburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. She was born in Castle Shannon, a daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine Machesky Plute. She was a graduate of Cecil High School. Alice was Roman Catholic. She loved to travel and going to the casino. RCA Employed her as an inspector for 37 years. Although she never married, she was especially fond of her many nieces and nephews. Surviving are nieces, Jamie...

Cora M. Dunn, 90, a resident of Townview Health Center passed away Sunday April 10, 2022 following a lengthy illness. She was born February 22, 1932 in Sterling Michigan, a daughter of William F. and Mary McGilvary Mersino. Following high school, Cora was employed as an operator with Bell Telephone Company. She was a lifetime member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church where she loved music and sang in the church choir.   She enjoyed bowling, doing crossword and word...

James R. Drakeley, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Evergreen Personal Care Facility.   James was born July 18, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Aloysious and Theresa Drakeley of Wildwood, New Jersey.  He spent the majority of his life in Washington, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation from high school, James eagerly enlisted in the United States Army to proudly serve his country.  He attended Rutgers University in New Jersey, and...

Dorothy J. Skowvron Zieba, 93, formerly of Houston passed away Friday March 25, 2022. She was born February 3, 1929 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late John and Mary Skowvron. Dorothy was very proud of her Polish heritage.  She and her husband Miro traveled to Poland on several occasions. She was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church.  Being one of the oldest members of the parish, she was instrumental in planning the Thanksgiving...

Patricia J. Brodak, 65, of Canton Township passed away on Saturday March 19, 2022. She was born December 7, 1956 in Washington a daughter of the late Joseph and Delilah Sanner Brodak. She was a graduate of Trinity High School and then earned her Licensed Practical Nurse and furthered her education and earned an Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse at Waynesburg University. Patricia enjoyed gardening and loved to cook.  She was very artistic and loved painting and making Victorian...

James Arthur Glendenning, 78, of Canton Township passed away on Friday March 18, 2022. He was born August 26, 1943 in Taylorstown a son of the late Randall and Ethel Iams Glendenning. Mr. Glendenning was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship and enjoyed reading the bible and discussing the Scriptures. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was very active in youth baseball.  He played softball and baseball for several years and was drafted by minor league baseball.  He also loved to go...

Donald Emerson Watkins, 87, of Eighty-Four passed away Friday March 18, 2022 in Transitions in Washington, PA. He was born March 16, 1935 in Marianna, PA a son of the late Alva Freemont and Emma Letty Watkins. He was an Honorably Discharge Veteran of the United States Army having served from 1958 to 1964. Mr. Watkins’ primary employment for forty years was as a USDA Inspector.  He later enjoyed working as Service Representative for John Sisson Motors Mercedes-Benz...