Maxine Elizabeth White Francis, 95, passed away early Monday, July 5, 2021, at her home in West Alexander Pa. She was born on April 5, 1926, in West Alexander, daughter of the late Curtis and Dorothy McKain White.   On March 1, 1947, Maxine married the late John Clyde Francis of Beham Pa.  She was a graduate of the West Alexander High School class of 1944. She was a life-long member of the West Alexander United Methodist Church, also a member of Winning Circle Sunday...

Donna C. Stout, 75, of West Alexander passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1946, in Washington and grew up in East Finley, daughter of the late Brady and Janet Logue. She has a twin brother, Don (Becky) Logue, sister, Mary Jo (Frank-deceased) Spina, and Robert Logue (deceased).   Donna was a graduate of McGuffey High School in 1964 and was an active member of the West Alexander Fire Department for 43 years. She was one of the...

Gerald (Jerry) Lee Shaner, 94, of Claysville PA passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021. He was born on November 21, 1926, he was born in Wheeling WV, son of the late Scott and Ethel Shaner. In 1945 he married Edith Mae Riggins (deceased). Gerald worked for Wheeling Stamping as a millwright. He enjoyed playing musical instruments for anyone that wanted to listen on the benches of Claysville. He is survived by his children, Gerald Lee Shaner Jr., Sandra Hemelrick, and Scott Shaner...

Frank Spina, 82, of (East Finley) Claysville, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1938, in Monessen, and grew up in Belle Vernon, son of the late Joesph and Mary Spina. Frank was a graduate of Bellmar High School and worked for Sears for 28 years. He was also a Braillist (brailing for blind children) who worked for the Intermediate Unit I at the Laboratory School for 10 years. On June 16, 1973, he married Mary Jo (Logue) Spina who...

Sylvia Virginia (Popp) Bittner, age 92, of Burgettstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Sylvia was born on December 16, 1928, in Avella, PA, and graduated from Union High School, Burgettstown, PA. Sylvia lived a long and full life; she loved to travel, listen to polka music, enjoyed cooking with her husband, playing bingo at the Burgettstown Senior Citizens Center, and spending time with those she loved. She will be dearly missed. On October 24, 1971, Sylvia married the love of...

Patrick F. Walton Sr. passed away at Washington Hospital on June 15, 2021. Pat was born on February 20, 1938, in Triadelphia, West Virginia. Son of the late Margaret Fry and Jack Rooks Walton. Pat served in the Navy for four years, he was on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. After serving in the navy Patrick worked at Ford Motor Company at the Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, Tri-State Engineering, and Fife Moving & Storage. He loved sports, lately, Nascar racing was his...

Ross S. Welch (Scott), of Yorkville OH formerly of Taylorstown, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, June 7, 2021. Son of the late Donald and Dorothy Mae (Scott) Welch, he was born on September 19, 1955, in Washington PA. Scott was a member of McGuffey High School Class of 1973 and a long-time member of the Taylorstown Christian church. He previously worked at Brockway Glass Company and Wheeling Hospital. His warm personality and fun sense of humor touched the lives of many and could...

Pamela “Penny” Louise McKee (Riggans), 64 of Slovan, PA passed away peacefully on  May 28th, 2021 knowing she was loved tremendously by her family and friends.   She was born in Washington, PA on June 14th, 1956, daughter of the late Peter T. and Mary (Luckjohn) McKee.   Penny was a graduate of Avella High School and had worked the past 18 years at Breezy Heights in Avella, PA. Penny enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Her...

Walter (Woogie) Budash, 64, of Bulger, formerly of Atlasburg passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021 knowing how much he was loved by his family and friends.  He was born May 27,1956, son of the late Walter and Alice Jeswilkowski Budash. Woogie was a graduate of Burgettstown High School and a member of the Cherry Valley Sportsman’s Club, and the Raccoon Valley Sportsman’s Club. Woogie was known for his friendly smile, good heart, and his ability to tell a joke and keep...

  Jerry W.  Seaman of Claysville was called home by his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.   He passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at home with his wife by his side.  He was born on March 7, 1944, in Washington, PA.  Jerry was the son of the late Wilbert and Catherine Scott Seaman. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to his high school sweetheart, Linda Kay Hodgens, who survives.   He is a 1963 graduate of McGuffey High School and graduated...