Mark A. Wells, 52, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his family by his side. He was born November 2, 1967 in Pittsburgh, a son of Gregory Prince of Cleveland, Ohio, the late Sandria Wells, and was raised by his grandmother, Betty Jean Newton of Pittsburgh. Mark was a 1985 graduate of Brashear High School and attended Job Corps in Pittsburgh. Mr. Wells served with the US Army from 1985 to 1986. He had worked as a custodian for the University of...

Frankie L. Yarbrough, 45, of Canonsburg, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 in his home following a courageous battle against cancer. He was born February 26, 1975 to Leona L. Yarbrough of Pittsburgh and the late Frank Poole Jr.  Also involved with his upbringing was Claudia Adams and her late husband Ricky. Mr. Yarbrough was a 1993 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. He was an entrepreneur with several business interests, including FYI Construction in Southpointe and Patts...

Helen R. Oklesson, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 82 in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born November 21, 1937 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Wallace and Goldie Jones Rathbone. Helen was a 1955 graduate of Chartiers High School. She worked for many years at Woodville and then Mayview State Hospitals. On February 14, 1959 she married Rudolph L. Oklesson who died May 25, 1978. Surviving are two sons, Rodney (Stacy) Oklesson of Argyle, TX;...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lee A. Robinson shares his passing on September 6, 2020.  Lee was the youngest of three children born on August 21, 1927 to O.B. and Florence McCalmont Robinson on the family farm in Hickory, where he resided until his death at the age of 93. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1945 and joined his father in the operation of their dairy farm. On October 23, 1947, he joined his loving wife, Billie J. Zollars Robinson in marriage at the Mt....

Joyce L. Clarke, 84, of Houston, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, in her home. She was born June 14, 1936 in Meadow Lands, a daughter of Roy and Mary Supek Coneby. Mrs. Clarke was a 1954 graduate of Chartiers High School. Joyce retired from the Washington Hospital where she had worked for 25 years in the lab as a phlebotomist. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Houston. Mrs. Clarke enjoyed baking, reading and playing solitaire. On December 21, 1955, she...

Nancy L. Powell, 69, of Houston, passed away on August 29, 2020, following a battle with cancer. She was born on April 8, 1951, in Washington, a daughter of the late William and Barbara Simpson Snarey. Mrs. Powell was a 1969 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and a proud member of the band. In 1970, she graduated from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She had worked as a cosmetologist at Athena’s and Troutman’s Beauty Salons.  She was hired by ADP as a payroll clerk...

Pete Paris III, 75 of Houston, died Monday, August 24, 2020 in the Canonsburg Hospital. He was born July 13, 1945 in Quantico, VA, a son of Peter and Mildred Novich Paris. Mr. Paris was a 1963 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Pete was a retired iron worker and a 50-year member of Iron Workers Local #3 in Pittsburgh. His memberships included the Houston Independent Club, American Legion Post #902 in Houston, VFW Post #191 in Canonsburg and the Bears Club in Meadow Lands. Mr....

Lynn W. Owlett, 87, of Houston, died Monday, August 24, 2020, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born February 9, 1933 in Keeneyville, a son of Benjamin and Bernice Stevens Owlett. Mr. Owlett was a 1950 graduate of Wellsboro High School. He had worked as a sales manager for Procter and Gamble for 32 years, retiring in 1992. Mr. Owlett was a member of The United Methodist Church in Keeneyville. He loved traveling, reading, his family and the Lord. On...

Robert E. Bailey, 88, of Avella, formerly Houston and Canonsburg, died peacefully in his home, Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born January 17, 1932 in Westland, a son of Otmer and Naomi Conn Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a 1949 graduate of Hickory High School. Bob was a car salesman, working for Tomsic Motors for 20 years then owning Houston Auto Sales for 10 years. He was strong in his faith and was an active member of the Friendship Community Church in Washington. Bob loved amateur auto...

Patricia A. Schweinebraten, 91, of Peachtree Corners, GA, formerly of Washington, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Village Park Senior Living Center. She was born December 20, 1928 in Imperial, PA a daughter of John L. and Nora Nelson Carroll. Pat was a 1945 graduate of Chartiers High School followed by Penn Commercial Secretarial School. She had worked as a secretary for the law firm of former Judge John McIlvaine, the Washington School Superintendent and for the management of Jessop...