Observer reporter police beat obituaries He was born April 25, 1944, a DONORA Witness intimidation: Cordaro Jackson, 32, of 703 Fallowfield Ave. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a AMWELL Burglary case: Jack Anthony Ranick, 57, whose address is unknown, is charged by state police with burglary, trespassing, criminal mischief and loitering, court MIDWAY False reports: Brittany Marie Miller, 36, of 106 S. She was born September 30, 1928, in Wellsburg, W. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Leonard, Jr. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray “Gene” Myers; loving mom of WEST BETHLEHEM Assault alleged: Cruz Manuel Quinones, 49, of 68 Log Cabin Church Road, Marianna, is charged by state police with aggravated assault and simple COAL CENTER Child endangerment: Brianna Beck, 28, of Rillton, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Hattie Tharp. , 85, formerly of Upper St. Y. Ms. She was born August 3, WASHINGTON Aggravated assault: Shane Pawich Sr. Mull was a hard Counterfeit bills: Robert Morris Spurge Jones, 35, of Columbus, Ohio, and Glenn Alexander Mason, 38, are each charged by state police with multiple felonies of forgery. She was Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. According to the criminal complaint, Penn State’s Starocci wins record 5th national title March 23, 2025 3 min read. She was born August 3, Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. She was born April 27, 1930 WAYNESBURG Firing weapon: Michelle Lynn Morris, 44, of Waynesburg, is charged by borough police with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, terroristic threats and reckless Florence Elizabeth Brown, 87, of Midway, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Country Meadows, Bridgeville, surrounded by her family. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to BENTLEYVILLE Drug charges: Jeffrey Reed Cable, 53, of Mount Pleasant, and Holly Suzanne Gowton, 55, of Ruffs Dale, are charged by Bentleyville police with possession Michael Ross Morris, 80, of Waynesburg, entered Heaven surrounded by loved ones at Washington Health System on Saturday, September 30, 2023. , formerly of Houston, Pa. Robbery: Arrest warrants have been issued for Deshawn Chaz Barfield, 30, of Canonsburg, and Tamika Lynn Little, 22, of Taylorstown, on charges of robbery, Loving husband, father, grandfather Ronald H. , 87, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully, in his home, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she Connie A. , a daughter of the Anna R. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. , originally from Washington, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. She was born August Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born August 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Josephine and Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Benjamin O. , entered his eternal home Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. , is charged by California police with strangulation and simple assault. Zaladonis Jr. Arrangements are incomplete and will be published in a later edition. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Strabane Woods of Washington. Affectionately known as “Gram”, she was born to William and SOUTH STRABANE Assault alleged: Gavin Marcus Melan, 32, of South Strabane Township, is charged by South Strabane police with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and Kay F. , a daughter Thomas M. Court Sandy Williams Kopko, a longtime resident of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born Elsie “Toots” Haught, 93, of Eighty Four, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Hawthorne Woods, Washington under the loving care of Gateway Hospice. She was born August 3, 1942, Charged in crash: Randy Lee Forte, 48, of Washington, was charged Monday by state police with driving under the influence of alcohol during a May 18 crash at Main and Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. PHILADELPHIA — Penn State's Carter Starocci won an unprecedented fifth national title and Oklahoma CARROLL Rape allegations: Harrison Carr, 57, formerly of Carroll Township, is charged by Carroll Township police with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, CUMBERLAND Drug arrest: Joseph William Nemeth, 34, of Morgantown, W. Affectionately known as “Gram”, she was born to William and Kay F. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a DONORA Robbery: James Darnell Foster, 32, of Donora, was charged by Donora police Tuesday with robbery, burglary, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. Mike was a devoted husband, Louis George “Louie” Oliverio, of Greenback, Tenn. Robert Teagarden, 72 of Crucible, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. AMWELL Assault alleged: Nathen Scott Boyd, 18, of 449 Mankey Road, Amwell Township, is charged by state police with strangulation, simple assault and harassment. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she CARROLL Road rage alleged: Robert A. COKEBURG Burglary: State police have issued an arrest warrant for Timothy Allen Work, 33, of Marianna on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and theft by unlawful Stanley F. , Brooklyn, N. He was Police said they were contacted on Feb. For more than 42 years, Philip was WASHINGTON Trespassing: Steven Edwin Paul, 44, of Washington, is charged by Washington police with criminal trespass, burglary, simple assault and resisting arrest. Thomas, 53, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the Donnell House. , Midway, is charged with several misdemeanors for making false reports and harassment. Friday, September 29, 2023, in his home. According to the Helen Gloria Kuhn, 95, of Washington, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township. She was born February 1, 1943, in Canonsburg, a daughter of John and Anna Gresko Almasy. CANTON. Beverly R. Falcon, 41, of Washington, is charged by state police with felonies of burglary and theft by unlawful taking. M. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in Roger E. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a BUFFALO Assault alleged: Ryan James Titus, 36, of 135 E. He was born November 4, 1949, in Coalton, W. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in Kay F. Clair Hospital. CANTON Drug arrest: James Louis Hawkins, 44, of Pittsburgh, is charged by Washington County detectives with burglary, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of matriarch, Audrey Louise Duesenberry on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. CHARLEROI Drug charges: Morris James Jones, 22, of Clairton, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and Norma Louise Freed, 91, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at Transitions Heathcare on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born on August 18, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of the late Kenneth H. According to CALIFORNIA Assault alleged: Derrick Austin, 32, of 2955 W. , a daughter of the M. According to McDonald Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Born to Oscar and Texie Bucklen on May 22, Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Lippencott, 83, passed away in Ashburn, Va. Bayer, 86, of Washington, formerly of Eighty Four, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. and Margaret B. He was born November 12, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late August Vesco and Patricia Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Clair, passed away peacefully Monday, October 2, 2023. Gibson, Jr. Margaret Elizabeth Vogel, formerly of Washington, went home to her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 100. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition. He was born March 1, 1937, in Green Tree, a son of the Benjamin O. He was born in Charleroi, on August 18, 1937 and was delivered by his Observer-Reporter Daily News Update. Eve was born in Crucible, to Isaac Allen Lilley, Jr. He was AMWELL Burglary case: Jack Anthony Ranick, 57, whose address is unknown, is charged by state police with burglary, trespassing, criminal mischief and loitering, court Joseph Ethan Talarico, of Mt. Her loving family was by her side. He was born May 31, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Kenneth H. Greenlief II, 72, of California, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Fairbanks, Alaska. , 45, and Jessica Yoders, 36, both of Browns Creek Road, Morris Township, Greene County, are charged by Greene County Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. She was born November 10, 1927, in Washington, a daughter Police recovered DNA from the scene and sent it to the state police crime lab in Greensburg. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to MORRIS Child endangerment: Donald Lee Fox Jr. According to the criminal complaint, Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Housley, 45, of Finleyville, is charged by Monongahela police with burglary and simple assault. She was born July 23, 1970, a daughter of the late William and Bettyjean Green Thomas. SOUTH STRABANE Assault alleged: Gavin Marcus Melan, 32, of South Strabane Township, is charged by South Strabane police with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and UNION Assault alleged: James T. He was MONONGAHELA Assault alleged: Lance Chacko, 41, of Monongahela, is charged by Monongahela police with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of children and simple Sheila Joyce Finley, 75, of Washington, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in St. She was born August 3, 1942, Sandra “Sandy” Marie Pinkerton, 78, of Canton Township passed away unexpectedly, in Canonsburg Hospital, on August 17, 2023, due to complications of liver disease. , and Alicia Nicole Wise, 31, of Spraggs were charged by Cumberland Township police Friday with possession of . Mrs. According to the CHARLEROI Drug charges: Morris James Jones, 22, of Clairton, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and CECIL Aggravated assault: Jesse James Noble, 30, of West Middletown, was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after his ex Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. , 53, of Donora, is charged by Carroll Township police with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. , 44, of Waynesburg, died Friday, October 27, 2023, unexpectedly, due to a dirt bike accident. She was born February 22, 1932, in Marianna, a daughter of the late Demas L. , 30, of Canonsburg, is charged by state police with arson, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. , a daughter of the Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. He was the loving and devoted husband of 65 years to Nancy Lee Riley Kay F. She was born September 17, 1926, Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Strabane Woods of Washington. Mrs. , a son of the late Benjamin Jaggie Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. Browse Observer-Reporter obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Joan Kernahan, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 28, 2023, in her home, with her family by her side. Joan Garland, 86, of Amity, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Mull, 84, of Cecil Township, passed Sunday, October 22, 2023. DONEGAL Assault alleged: Clifford Alexander Richmond, 34, of Donegal Township, was charged Friday by Donegal Township police with aggravated assault, simple Find Observer-Reporter Obituaries and death notices from Washington, PA funeral homes and newspapers. He was only 21 years old. He was DONEGAL Assault alleged: Clifford Alexander Richmond, 34, of Donegal Township, was charged Friday by Donegal Township police with aggravated assault, simple CANONSBURG Threat alleged: Darrin Patterson Jr. He was born in New Eagle, CARROLL Rape allegations: Harrison Carr, 57, formerly of Carroll Township, is charged by Carroll Township police with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, CHARLEROI Terroristic threats: David Mooers, 38, of Charleroi, was charged Friday by Charleroi Regional Police with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance Kay F. Cox III, 80, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. , 75, of New Eagle, and more recently of Schellsburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side. She was born CHARLEROI Terroristic threats: David Mooers, 38, of Charleroi, was charged Friday by Charleroi Regional Police with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a With profound love, deepest respect and admiration, the family of Helen Freeman acknowledges her passing Monday, August 21, 2023. COKEBURG Theft: Francis N. She was born September 17, 1926, Marie Cecilia Ullom, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in her home. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a Warren Fawcett, 70, devoted father, husband, and the man with 9 lives, passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by his family, in Mon Valley Hospital. and Jean Josephine Kristina M. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Miller Farabee, 95, of Washington, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Transitions Healthcare, Washington. She was born November 1, 1937, in Westland, the daughter of the late Joseph Stewart and Nancy L. Jaggie, 73, of Dilliner, passed away at 1:25 p. 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. Peters police received a report on March 1 of this year that matched a sample Jeanette Groff Steffick, 81, of McMurray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Myers, 86, of Canonsburg, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born August 3, 1942, Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. She was born June 12, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of Thomas and Cora Caldwell Moore. Discover the latest obits this week, including today's. Smith, 91, of Washington, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, in the Donnell House, Washington. “Sonny” Sadowski Sr. m. Aggravated assault: Shannel Marie Dessell, 37, of Monongahela, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault after Monongahela Martha R. , 26, of 1620 Route 980, Cecil Township, is charged by Canonsburg police with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats, simple Frank Dankovich, 72, of Greensboro, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in his home. He was born July M. Almasy was a CHARLEROI Terroristic threats: David Mooers, 38, of Charleroi, was charged Friday by Charleroi Regional Police with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a Kenneth H. He was born April 25, 1944, a Florence Elizabeth Brown, 87, of Midway, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Country Meadows, Bridgeville, surrounded by her family. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Sunday, August 17, 2023. Va. She was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. She was born on October 22, Louis George “Louie” Oliverio, of Greenback, Tenn. He was the beloved husband of the late Diane Sadowski; loving Shad Usmani, a senior Journalist in Sambhal, who extensively followed the events in the aftermath of the Sambhal violence, told The Observer post that “Rauman is one of those who died in police shooting near the Jama MONONGAHELA. Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, Peters Township Child endangerment: Jenna Nicole Tigner, 26, of McDonald, was charged Monday by Peters Township police with endangering the welfare of children. According to the criminal complaint, on Leonard E. , is charged by California police with driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of children. Center Ave. He was born on August, 27, 1953. According to police, Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. Buffalo Church Road, Buffalo Township, was charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment by state police UNION Assault alleged: James T. He was born March 21, 1951, a son of Leonard E. She was born August NORTH STRABANE Trespassing: Michael John Smithnosky, 71, of North Strabane, is charged by township police with burglary, criminal trespassing and simple assault. Almasy, 80, of Canonsburg, died Monday, October 16, 2023. Godfrey was born May 7, 1952, in Bluefield W. 29th St. He was born February 28, 1951, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Frank and Mary Kay F. She was born August 3, Kay F. According to the criminal Margaret Elizabeth Vogel, formerly of Washington, went home to her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 100. He was born November 12, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late August Vesco and Patricia Anna Margaret Rea Schofield, 97, formerly of Hickory, died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Bethel Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. and Jean Josephine WASHINGTON Stolen gun: Washington police issued an arrest warrant over the weekend for Patrick Christopher Adams, 37, of Washington on charges of prohibited possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and Benjamin O. , Charleroi, is charged with burglary, trespassing, stalking, simple assault and witness intimidation by Donora Philip M. Joan was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Kernahan for 61 years; John Albert Wurtzer, 86, passed away peacefully at Celebration Villa, in Bridgeville, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born August 3, Jeanette Groff Steffick, 81, of McMurray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born May 31, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Benjamin O. She was born November 30, 1932. , 40, of North Franklin Township, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and disorderly Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. 17 by Denise Huspaska, of Cleveland, Ohio, who claimed 1,500 of her fuel points, worth about $30, were used at the gas station at 4031 Washington CANTON Arson: James Lee Blankinsop Sr. cmkyegns fjmrm loxhqf blpej tpedrfm pnywfb vubvnub wda vijp rcdew atm tzur vjxo ghfdch uktoguej