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...

John William Helsley 80, passed away on May 27, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born on July 9, 1939, in Jacobsburg Ohio son of the late John E. Helsley and Vera Hicks Helsley. John is preceded in death by the love of his life for 48 years Mary M. Satten Helsley. He was a member of the local union 286. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. John is also preceded in death with an infant daughter and three sisters. He is survived by a daughter Charlene (Ray) Ondrick of...

Mary Jean Speer was born May 28, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of George and Hannah Johnston and wife of the late Herbert F. Speer. She was a graduate of Midway High School and attended Mount Mercy College. Mary Jean was employed by Woodville State Hospital and West Penn Hospital as a food purchaser and food service supervisor. She was a past secretary of the Catholic Daughters at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church in Burgettstown, PA. She was a member of the Burgettstown Grange...

Leona M. Riggle King, of “The Purple Lady” of Claysville passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at The Donnell House in Washington after a brief illness. Leona was 92 and 5 months, born January 2, 1928 in Moundsville WV, the daughter of the late Elwood Burley Riggle and Pearl Hall Snyder Riggle. She attended Sandhill Grade School and Sherrard High School and was a Homemaker all her life. On October 24, 1945 she married the love of her life, Robert F. King. Together they had four...

Patricia Ann Brounce, 74 of West Alexander passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at her daughter’s home. Patty was born March 24, 1946, daughter of the late George and Jessie Seich. She was a 1964 graduate of Monongahela High School. On July 3, 1964, she married James T. Brounce (Son of the late James M. & Jean L. Brounce). Patty enjoyed working for Union Railroad for twenty-eight and a half years. She served in many positions including Transportation Clerk and Human Resources...

George W. McCreight Sr. 81 of Burgettstown passed away April 25, 2020. Born September 7, 1939, son of the late George D. and Angeline McCreight. George graduated from Union High School in 1957 and after continued his work at J&L Steel, where he later retired. He was a member of the Frazier Simplex Gun Club, he won the state and national championships in 1958 and was honorable discharge from the Army National Guard in May 1963. George was also a 50-year member of the Richard Vaux Lodge...

James Ray Chase, 85, of Claysville passed away on April 25, 2020. Born March 21, 1935, in Taylorstown he was the son of the late Walter and Genevieve (Gheen), Chase Barnett. Jim was a 1954 graduate of Avella High School. He married Mary Kowcheck Chase on September 5, 1964. They celebrated 55 years together this past fall. Jim was retired from J&L Steel (L.T.V). He worked at Walmart after retiring from the steel mill. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had an honorable...