Carl Eugene ‘Gene’ Barnhart, 83, of Claysville died peacefully in the presence of his immediate family on September 19, 2020, after battling a long illness. He was born on the McAdoo farm in Independence Township, Washington County PA on September 12, 1937, son of the late Glenn William Barnhart and Helen Ruth Barnhart. Gene is preceded in death by his sister Mary Post (Barnhart) surviving is her husband Sam Post. He was a 1955 graduate of Claysville High School and later...

Donna K. Gavatorta 76, of Burgettstown, died Saturday, August 22nd in Washington Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1943, daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Guzell. She was the beloved wife of Steve Gavatorta and loving mother to her son Stephen Paul Gavatorta. Mrs. Gavatorta had been employed by the Burgettstown Area School District for over 30 years. Surviving is her husband Steve Gavatorta of Burgettstown, son Stephen Paul Gavatorta of Tampa, and brother Harry (Jacqueline)...

Josephine “JoAnn” A. Wade, 81, of Washington PA., died on July 28, 2020, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home on December 13, 1938, in Waynesburg PA., daughter of Anthony P. and Helen T. (Rastovsky) Scandale. JoAnn attended Immaculate  Conception High School graduating as valedictorian class of 1957. After High School, she attended  Chaffey College and Washington and Jefferson. In 1961, she married her first husband John E. Yezeski...

Lorraine Elizabeth Provance of Washington Pa. passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Premier Health Center in Washington Pa. She was born on November 30, 1944, in Washington, daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha Provance. Lorraine attended Claysville High School. In 1961 she married Richard Bristor, and together they had one son Richard Wayne Bristor II. Lorraine is survived by her son Richard his wife Mary Theresa and daughter Cynthia Lynn and brothers Frank of Wheeling WV., Claude of...

Samuel Robert (Bob) Price 82 of Prosperity died on Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born May 13, 1938, in Greene County, son of the late Samuel R. Price and Georgie L. Ealy Price. Samuel started his career working for W.T. Grant Company then worked for Mounts Equipment doing refrigeration repairs. He then joined the Army Reserves and was activated during the Cuban Missile Crisis where he reminded stateside. After returning from the Army he was employed by Sears Roebuck as a service technician...

Bruce A. Lindley 63, of East Finley, passed away suddenly at his home on July 12, 2020. Bruce was born on November 23, 1956, the son of the late Dallas Lindley and Hazel Dorsey Lindley Hillberry who survives. Bruce was a graduate of McGuffey High School in 1974. He then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 thru 1978. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Claysville and was employed at Perryman Co. of Houston, Pa. Left to cherish Bruce’s memory are his wife of 43...

Gary Stephen Reed 61, of Joffre PA. passed away peacefully in his home on June 23, 2020. He was born on June 26, 1958 son of the late Elizabeth and Richard Reed. Gary enjoyed watching The Dan Patrick Show every chance he could. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years Noreen Reed, Two daughters Tonya Reed and Kristina (Edward) Gent, and 6 grandchildren. Gary’s family would like to thank Gallagher Hospice for all their support and care. All services will be private at the request of the...

Geraldine Carol Stone (Dalfol) 80 of Burgettstown passed away peacefully at home. She was born on January 31, 1940, the daughter of John and Angeline Dalfol. Geraldine attended Burgettstown Area High School after graduated she worked at Burg High School as a cafeteria cook and retired in 2003. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She was a proud grandma of 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Geraldine spent her time doing crossword puzzles and helping at Richey’s Bar where...

Dennis "Denny" Ray Frye, 62, of Valley Grove, WV passed away June 5th, 2020 after a tough battle with cancer. He was born June 19th, 1957 to the late Robert "Okey" Frye and Olive Maxine Frye (Armstrong) at their home in West Alexander, PA. Denny began working at a young age in the family store, Frye's Stateline Grocery. He served in the Marine Corp from 1974-1977 as a radio operator. He was married to Donna Dunn for 16yrs and was the proud father of 2 children. Denny...

James Christopher Sprowls, 59, of Claysville, died on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at UPMC Montefiore. He was born September 15, 1960, the son of the late Dick and Sally Campsey Sprowls. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School and received a Bachelor's in Accounting from Robert Morris University. Chris was a self-employed appliance retailer for his family's business. He was involved with Faith in Action, a member of CLIMC, Indian Run Golf League, past President of the Claysville...