Bernice R. "Toots" Phillis
Oct 26, 2025
Bernice R. “Toots” Phillis, 90, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025 at Concordia of Bridgeville.
She was born on April 28, 1935 in Burgettstown, daughter of the late Vincent and Jane Petroski Sworchek.
A 1953 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, Mrs. Phillis worked at the Maryann Theater and was a buyer at GC Murphy...
James Melvin Chappell
Oct 16, 2025
James Melvin Chappell, 62, of Burgettstown; Hanover Twp., passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025 in his home.
He was born on January 22, 1963 in the Washington Hospital a son of the Norman Chappell, Sr. and Alice Scott Chappell.
A 1981 graduate of the Burgettstown Area High School, he and his late brother Norman owned Chappell’s Masonry. Jim enjoyed riding his...
Bonnie Marie Duesenberry
Oct 10, 2025
Bonnie Marie Duesenberry, 63, of Burgettstown, passed peacefully in her home Friday, October 10, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
She was born on February 17, 1962, a daughter of the late Richard and Estella Crow Latshaw.
Bonnie married her sweetheart, Don, on Valentine's Day in 1986. Together, they raised 3 beautiful children, who blessed them with 8 grandchildren and...
Mary Patricia (Harshey) McKinney
Oct 6, 2025
Mary Patricia Harshey McKinney, 68, of Atlasburg, passed away on Monday October 6, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born on June 1, 1957 a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Ward Harshey.
Mrs. McKinney worked as an CNA and driver for the Washington County Health Center. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived...
Blanche Petricca Schneider
Sep 26, 2025
Blanche Petricca Schneider, 87, a lifelong resident of Atlasburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening September 26, 2025 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born on December 29, 1937 in the Atlasburg home she lived her entire life, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Altobelli Petricca.
A 1955 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, she and her...
Nelson B. Kletzli, Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Nelson B. Kletzli, Sr., 84, of Langeloth, PA passed away on September 24, 2025 in his home.
He was born on July 12, 1941 in Oakdale, PA a son of the late John F. and Thelma E. Best Kletzli.
Nelson is survived by his son Nelson B. Kletzli, Jr; his daughter Dawn Gears; grandchildren Jeanette Kletzli, Megan Larkin, Alyssa Leonard, Leanna Kletzli,...
Sharen Eileen "Sheri" Strope Esno
Sep 23, 2025
Sharen “Sheri” Eileen Strope Esno, 78, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by love on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
She was born on October 1, 1946 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Harold A. and Mary Merman Strope of Eldersville.
A 1964 of the Union High School in Burgettstown, she worked for Brockway Glass in Washington, the...
Shawn Patrick McLaughlin
Sep 22, 2025
Shawn Patrick McLaughlin, 59, of Burgettstown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 22, 2025 in his home.
He was born on January 24, 1966 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Raymond Thomas and Mabel Irene Palmer McLaughlin.
Mr. McLaughlin most recently worked for Jake Schneider Bus Company and enjoyed gaming, watching Star Trek, tinkering with his motorcycle and was very patriotic.
Surviving...
Thomas J. Tender
Sep 17, 2025
Thomas J. "Tommy" Tender, 69, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025 in his home.
He was born on October 6, 1955 in Washington a son of the late Vincent A. Tender, Sr. and Helen J. Allison Tender.
A graduate of the Burgettstown High School, he retired from Pepsi Cola where he was a driver.
Tommy was a classic...
Raymond Lewis Stone
Sep 13, 2025
Raymond Lewis Stone, 62, of Burgettstown; Jefferson Twp., passed away on Saturday morning September 13, 2025 in his home.
He was born on October 27, 1962 in Washington a son of the late Lewis and Geraldine Dalfol Stone.
A 1980 graduate of the Burgettstown High School and the Jefferson Community College, he currently was an electrical technical specialist for CSD Engineers in...