Wilford "Rocky" McDonough, 88, of Claysville, PA passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, in his home. He was born March 13, 1934 in Charleroi, PA, a son of the late Wilford and Olive McDonough.  One of his greatest achievements was to obtain his GED on June 2, 1983, the same year both his sons graduated from McGuffey High School.  He worked as a well tender in the oil fields around Taylorstown and Claysville. He was a U.S. Navy and Pennsylvania Army National Guard...

Charles Lester VanGorder, 71, of Langeloth, PA, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.  He was born on August 23, 1951, in Midway, PA, son of the late James and Elvira VanGorder.  Loving husband of Deborah VanGorder.  Charles served in the United States Marine Corps for 25 years before retiring. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking and watching football he was also a member of the VFW American Legion.   Charles was a great husband, father,...

Robert Louis Maltony, Sr. 92, passed away on January 16, 2023, peacefully at home with his loving family at his side. Bob was born March 7, 1930, in Burgettstown, a son of the late Louis and Erma Maltony. He was a graduate of Burgettstown Union High School. He was a man of many ambitions and held a variety of jobs including Starvagg’s, Petrucci’s Market, WM Sanitation, Jake Schneider Bus Co., and Our Lady of Lourdes as a custodian. He retired from J&L Steel in 1985. He...

Carole Ann (Bunny) Strope, 80, passed away on January 8, 2023, at Celebration Villa of Lakemont Farms after battling a lengthy illness.  She was born on September 25, 1942, in Wheeling, WV daughter of the late Valentine and Margaret Zebrasky. Carole worked for John J. Kane Regional Center, helping run the eye clinic as an ophthalmic technician. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and watching TV police drama shows.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother...

Kenneth (Kenny) Boone, 82, of Washington passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 15, 2023. Kenny was born in Washington, the son of the late Edwin Boone and Sara Renner Boone. Kenny is survived by the love of his life Susan and their four children. Kenny and Susan Cunningham Boone were married in 1965. Along with their four children and their spouses; Joyce Ingram (Joe), Joseph Boone (Rachel), Jeffrey Boone (Christine), and Joel Boone (Robert), Kenny and Susan have five...

Steve Gavatorta, Jr. 81, of Burgettstown, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, in The Wyngate Senior Living Community. Steve, better known by most as Spivey was born on April 13, 1941, son of the late Steve and Anita Gavatorta. He was the beloved husband of the late Donna K. Gavatorta and loving father to his son Stephen Paul Gavatorta. Spivey, a passionate entrepreneur, had been the owner of Steve’s Fruit Market for over 25 years. He was an outstanding cook, avid Lionel train...

Carol Ann Camp, 71, of Buffalo Twp. died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Washington Hospital. Born December 22, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Ellen Longstreath White.  Carol grew up in Pleasant Grove. She graduated from McGuffey High School in 1969. She married William Camp. They later divorced and she had a longtime friend Albert Chieffalo.  Carol worked for 37 years at Breese’s Personal Care Home in Claysville. She then worked at Washington...

Alice Bell Irey Hardway, 98, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Premier Washington Health Center. She was born on April 2, 1924 daughter of the late George and Beatrice Bell Irey. Alice attended Washington School District. After graduating High School she kept herself busy by working at many local businesses and she took pride in managing the Claysville Coffee Shop. She was a member of the West Alexander Legion Ladies Auxillary, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and...

Dorothy Mae Thornburg Coffman, 89, of Weirton WV, passed away on January 1, 2023.  She was born on February 2, 1933, in Erie Mine, PA daughter of the late Lee Thornburg and Irma Linda Mary Thornburg. Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of Union High School.  After graduating she started her waitressing career at the Farm Restaurant in Burgettstown, and the Holiday Inn in Weirton, WV where she later retired. She was a member of Colliers First Church of God in Weirton WV, she was also a...

Marguerite Maropis, 95, passed away in her Burgettstown, PA, home on December 29, 2022; she had been married to Pete Maropis for 69 years when he passed away just a year before at the age of 96. She was the daughter of Manuel and Mercedes Martinez, who migrated to the U.S. in the early 20th century from Aviles, Spain. Marguerite was born in Langeloth, PA, on January 10, 1927.  She was a graduate of Union High School, class of 1945.  Marguerite first met her beloved husband at a...