Kurtis P. Cox, of Claysville, PA, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 24, 2021, in his home. He was 65,  born on March 11, 1956, in Washington, PA. He attended Washington high-school. Kurt had owned multiple businesses in his lifetime but his most recent business, Cox signs, was his most cherished, and also dedicated himself to his old cars and family. A unique soul, Kurt was very loving, caring, talented, creative, funny, and enjoyed helping his family and friends. Kurt will be...

Richard Lloyd Bowland, 66 of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, December 27th, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents John and Valera Bowland on May 30th, 1955 in Washington, Pennsylvania. He worked many years at holiday inn in the maintenance department and also spent many years as a caregiver for his eldest son Robert. He truly enjoyed being a father, grandfather and the simple things in life. He enjoyed casinos, a good cigar, music and fixing odds...

Pete Maropis, 96, passed away peacefully in his Burgettstown home on December 16, 2021, with his loving wife and best friend for the past 69 years, Marguerite, at his side. Pete was the son of Speros and Argero Maropis who migrated to the U.S. in the early 19th century from the island of Crete, Greece. Pete was born in Langeloth, PA, on September 27, 1925. He was a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1943, distinguishing himself academically as well as in athletics. Following graduation,...

Sarah L. Long, 87 years old, passed away at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Sarah (Sally) was the daughter of the late Amy M. Harding and James Mapstone. She was born on January 28, 1934, in Williamsport, Pa.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph W. Long of Lock Haven Pa.  Sally and Joe eventually moved to Claysville Pa. where they resided for the majority of their lives. Sally was a graduate of the University of...

Robert ‘Bob” Glenn Barnhart, 78, died peacefully on December 13th, 2021 after battling a sudden illness.  He was born in Washington County, PA on August 4th, 1943, son of the late Glenn William Barnhart and Helen Ruth Barnhart (McAdoo). Bob was predeceased by his sister Mary Post (Barnhart) and brother Carl Barnhart. Bob was a 1961 graduate of McGuffey High School, the very first class to graduate from the new school.  While attending McGuffey High School, he was...

Richard (Rick) Matalik, 54, of Canonsburg died unexpectedly on December 13, 2021, in St. Clair Hospital. He is the beloved son of Bob and Freddie Matalik of Burgettstown.  After graduating from Burgettstown High School in 1986, Rick went on to technical school at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He very much enjoyed his work as an aircraft mechanic/inspector and all of the friends and co-workers that he met along the way.   Over his 20+ year career that he enjoyed so much, he...

James A. Reedy, 78, of Burgettstown PA, passed away after a two-month illness in Allegheny General Hospital on December 8, 2021. James was born on August 10, 1943, son of Claire Reedy and Hilda G. Wagner. He was a 1961 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. After High School, he married Sally Reedy the love of his life and best friend for 60 years. James became a Mechanical Foreman at Testa Machine Company, where he had worked for over 30 years. He enjoyed going on walks, being a jack of all...

Joan Elizabeth (Harless) Hunt, 85, of Washington, formally of West Alexander, died on December 13, 2021 at Premier Health Center. Born September 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Willard Othel Harless and Zona Harris.  Joan was then adopted by the White family and raised on a farm in Dallas, WV. There she graduated from Sand Hill School and later worked in the school's cafeteria.  She married the late Glenn Goodwin Hunt on June 20, 1969.  Surviving are a brother,...

Adelene R. Gehrke, 92, of Bulger formerly from Slovan, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021. She was born on January 10, 1929 daughter of the late Fred and Josephine Bratony Perko. She graduated from Union High School. After High School, she became a homemaker. Adelene was married to the late William Gehrke of 65 years, together they had two daughters. Adelene enjoyed polka dancing, creating art, and being a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by daughters Susan...

Judith (Judy) Ann Carr, 78, of Taylorstown, PA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born Judith Sampson on February 28, 1943, in Washington, PA. She was the daughter of the late Celia Dalton Sampson. She was the best MOM EVER!!! She was an amazing wife, gram, grandma, and friend. She opened the door to all the neighborhood kids and provided a safe place that many called home. Her genuine love for people impacted everyone she met for the better. Mom...