All Obituaries

 Joanne Thomas passed away Saturday December 4,2021 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born October 16, 1935 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to James and Estelle ( McCasky) Farrell. She was preceded in death by her husband David Thomas Sr. ,who passed away December 12, 2020.  She leaves behind six children, Susan (Matt) Pope of Port St. Lucie Fla. , David (Sheri) Thomas Jr. of San Clemente California, Patricia (Nick) Muncie of Claysville Pa, Daniel (Melissa Martin) Thomas of...

Lois Spear, 54, of Avella passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 24, 2021 in her home. She was born September 7, 1967 in LaPlata, Md a daughter of John Edward and Charletta Martin Spear, Jr. Giant Eagle Grocery Store employed her as a baker in their Uniontown store. She enjoyed making jewelry, was a true crime Youtube video fan and loved her furred and feathered friends. Surviving are two sisters Jennifer Stanley and Lillian Spear both of Avella and her Fiance’ James Lane...

Dolores “Dolly” M. and Samuel F. Mayberry III, of Canton Township passed away on Thursday November 18, 2021. Dolores was born on December 29, 1929 the daughter of Louis and Eva Kanzius Aquilino.  Samuel was born August 29, 1932 in Norristown the son of Samuel F. and Mary Kauffman Mayberry, Jr. After graduating from Canonsburg High School in 1947, Dolores worked as a secretary in Pittsburgh, Houston, and Washington Hospital from where she retired. After graduating high...

Thelma C. “Tum” Paletta, 91, a lifelong resident of Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 16, 2021 in her home. She was born on April 18, 1930 in Washington the daughter of the late Frank and Elvira Jeninette Paletta. Thelma was a member of St. James Parish in Washington and attended mass at St. Hilary Church. She was a self-employed hairdresser at one time and was well known for giving her friends and neighbors Pixi-Cuts. She loved to go to the casinos and...

Abbey Renee Rhoades, 35, of South Franklin Township passed away Monday November 15, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born September 9, 1986 in Washington the daughter of Jack R. Rhoades, Jr. of Washington and the late Sharon A. Steele, Rhoades. Abbey loved music, the outdoors, camping, fishing and swimming.  She also enjoyed gardening and chicken farming; and the bartering that went along with that. She enjoyed volunteering as a food bank worker in...

Barbara Findling, 89, of Washington passed away Monday November 15, 2021 in Premier Health Center in Washington. She was born August 5, 1932 in Burgettstown the daughter of the late Frank William and Margaret Deporter Hodge. Mrs. Findling enjoyed playing Bingo and bowling in a league with her husband. She lived her entire life in the Washington area. She was employed as a cook at various places in the Washington area, most recently at Denny’s from where she retired. On June 13,...

          Paul Joseph Kulla, 64, of Washington passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 13, 2021. He was born August 31, 1957 in Washington the son of the late Joseph F. and Ann M. Lukas. Mr. Kulla was a member of St. James Parish in Washington and attended mass regularly at St. Hilary Church and Immaculate Conception Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, enjoyed wood working, and was a long time Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scout Troop...

Bernadine Sanney, 62, of Claysville passed away Sunday October 3, 2021 in Washington Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1959 in Washington a daughter of the late Bernard and Thelma Ruetschi Kelly. Mrs. Sanney was a graduate of McGuffey High School Class of 1977. She was a Christian who loved the Lord and attended United Christian Church in Washington.  She loved flowers and especially liked to receive flowers from her grandson.  She also enjoyed puzzle books, and shopping and...

Allan S. Hutter, 60, of Washington passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 in The Washington Hospital. He was born May 16, 1961 the son of the late Robert and Laura Gagnon Hutter. Allen was raised Catholic and was a graduate of Trinity High School.  He enjoyed fishing and listening to the Wash High and Trinity Football games, but Sunday was all about the Steelers. Surviving are the loves of his life, his wife of thirty-seven years, October 1, Rebecca Eckles Hutter; two sons Jason...

William R. Stemple, Jr., 66, of Washington passed away Sunday September 12, 2021. He was born October 14, 1954 in Washington a son of the late William R. Stemple, Sr. and Shirley Glee Stockdale Stemple who resides in Washington. Mr. Stemple was a member of Christian Bible Fellowship in Washington. He enjoyed computers and gaming, movies and watching professional wrestling. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons Chris (Rebecca) Paradise of Washington and William (Kristy)...