All Obituaries

George L. “Larry” Simms, 78 of Washington, passed away at home from natural causes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born February 1, 1948, in Canonsburg, PA, a son of the late George and Stella Cwynarski Simms. Mr. Simms was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and California University of Pennsylvania; and, served in the US Army where he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. He worked for more than 25 years as a coal miner before his retirement. He enjoyed all types ...

Charles “Chuck” Ellifritz, Sr., formerly of Delavan-Darien, WI passed February 25, 2026. He was born May 30, 1966 to Harry James and Sandra K. Allen Ellifritz . He is survived by his wife Jennette Ellifritz of Beloit, WI and three children Rebecca Ellifritz of Claysville, Charles Ellifritz, Jr. of Whitewater, WI. And Robert Ellifritz of Stoughton, WI; His grandchildren Jeffrey, Aiden, Serenity, William, Jaxon, Damien, Asher, and Axel;, his mother Sandra K. Allen Ellifritz of ...

Noah A. Jackson, 87, of Washington passed away peacefully in his home on Monday February 23, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1938 in Lumberport WV in Harrison County. Noah enjoyed taking care of his grandchildren and watching all sporting events and was a huge Steelers fan. He attended church at John Wesley Methodist Church in Washington. His wife Antoinette Whitlock preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons Hugh “Travis” Whitlock and Kevin Whitlock both of Washington, ...

Guiseppe (Joseph) Milioto, 83, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born on February 26, 1942, he was the son of Agostino Milioto and Theresa Sammartino Milioto. A proud graduate of Canonsburg High School, Class of 1960, Joe remained connected to his classmates throughout his life, serving on the reunion committee and enjoying frequent lunches with old friends. Joe began his career in 1966 at Pennsylvania Transformer, where he worked for more than ...

Thelma Lee Toland, 68, of Claysville passed away Thursday February 12, 2026 in Premier of Washington Health Center. She was born August 27, 1957 in Claysville a daughter of the late Fred Shrader and Nellie Toland. Thelma was employed as a nurse’s aid at Buck Springs Nursing Home in West Alexander. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, vegetable and floral gardening and working and spending time in the outdoors.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family. Thelma was ...

Jean Ellen Pittman, 82, of Washington peacefully passed on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 She was born on August 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Samuel and Lena Rossi Caruso. She was a 1961 graduate of Carnegie High School. She was employed by Intermediate Unit 1as a paraprofessional in special education at Washington Park and Clark School. Jean was a member of Educational Support Personnel and National Education Association. A devoted member of St. Hillary Roman Catholic Church she taught ...

Richard A. Schriskey, 78, of Washington Passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025. He was born December 12, 1946 in Washington the son of the late George and Frances Samida Schriskey. Richard was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He played softball for both the Industrial and Ten Mile leagues.  He also liked woodworking and playing the guitar. A graduate of Washington High School Class of 1965, he then served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970.  ...

Melissa Edmonds, 46, of Pittsburgh passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 22, 2025. She was born July 23, 1979 in Pittsburgh a daughter of Carmen Edmonds. Melissa was Baptist by faith. She enjoyed listening to music, and working on cars. Surviving is her grandmother Eloise Brooks who adopted her and raised her since the age of five months. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins with whom she enjoyed a special friendship. A memorial gathering will be held from 12:00 ...

Sheri Jo Sienkiel Rhodes, of Washington entered into Heaven’s Gates on Monday October 20, 2025. She was born April 12, 1967, a daughter of the late Edward and Saundra Sienkiel. A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with family, the grandkids and especialy her four-legged kids. Sheri is a graduate of Trinity High School Class of 1985. She is survived by her husband Greg, who she was together with for thirty-seven years, a daughter Shaina Glendenning (LeDean), two sons Gregory ...

Christopher L. Gray, 52, of Washington passed away Monday October 6, 2025 in Transitions Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born April 16, 1973 in Washington a son of the late Roger Lee and Linda West Gray. He was employed as a landscaper and worked most recently for Dan Weiss Landscaping.  Known to have a strong work ethic, he would sometime work six days a week. Chris loved all sports and especially enjoyed Steelers Football and Penn State. Spending time with ...