George M. Hanes, 79, of Mars, formerly Claysville, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, in St. John Specialty Care Center, Mars. He was born March 20, 1944, in Bradford, a son of the late Lyle and Ella Raver Hanes. Mr. Hanes was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School, received his Bachelor’s degree from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 1966 and his Masters in Chemistry from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY in 1968. George was a chemistry teacher at...

Glenn O. Dyson, 80, of Canonsburg, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, in the Washington Hospital with his family at his side. He was born March 17, 1943, in Washington, a son of the late Delbert and Mildred Bedillion Dyson. Mr. Dyson was a 1962 graduate of Trinity High School and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Canonsburg. Glenn worked as a salesman for Corwin Jeep in Hickory for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sitting on the pool deck watching over the...

Kevin M. Holt, 52, of Westland, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 15, 1971, in Washington, a son of the late James and Kareen Hoff Holt. Kevin was a 1991, graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He was a trained electrician and machinist by trade, working at Lagonda Machine, Bailey Mine and Pleiger Plastics. Mr. Holt enjoyed riding his Harley and was an avid Steeler fan.  He planned to take his daughters to a Steeler game...

Walter J. Furmanek, 83, of Washington, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in UPMC Montefiore. He was born July 30, 1940, in Washington, a son of Walter Frank and Lucille Milavic Furmanek. Mr. Furmanek was a 1958 graduate of Trinity High School. He had worked at the Canonsburg Feed Mill as a truck driver until his retirement. Mr. Furmanek was a veteran having served in the Army. He attended Gospel Way Church in Canonsburg. Mr. Furmanek enjoyed gardening, cutting grass, and loved to be...

Martha C. Shuman, 76, of Cecil, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Concordia Hospice of Washington, Donnell House, with her family at her side. She was born May 25, 1947, in Washington, a daughter of the late Arthur and Flora Furbee Hay.  Mrs. Shuman attended Washington High School. Martha loved her grandchildren and followed all they did.  She also enjoyed socializing with her friends and maintaining her flowers. On January 29, 1976, she married Albert Lee...

Gertrude D. Knox, 91, of Canonsburg, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, in her home. She was born November 6, 1931, in Hill Station, Cecil Township, a daughter of the late Ezekiel Thomas and Hattie Belle Ankrom Davis. Mrs. Knox had worked at the former Bards Dairy Bar in Canonsburg and as an aid at Canonsburg Hospital and Mayview State Hospital. Gerti was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Houston. Mrs. Knox was a former Pythian Sister with the Knights of Pythias in...

Raymond A. Catalano, 85, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. He was born February 21, 1938, in Westland, a son of Giuseppe and Maria Foleno Catalano. Raymond was a 1956 graduate of Chartiers Township High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Edinboro University, his Master’s Degree in Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and his Doctorate in Zoology from Brigham...

Cynthia F. Williams, 64, of Washington, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, in the Washington Hospital. She was born July 4, 1959, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Alfonso Price and Mary Frances Williams. Cynthia was a 1977 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. She was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant working for many area nursing homes. Ms. Williams attended Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed watching her soap operas. Surviving are a son, Percy Dudley Jr. of Washington; seven...

Michael A. Grande, 76, of Washington, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 21, 2023, following a longtime battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born February 1, 1947, in Bacoli, Italy, a son of the late Maria and Gaetano Grande.  Mr. Grande served with the Italian Military from 1965 until 1972. Michael came to America to start a new life in 1972.   He was determined to create a better life for himself and one day his family. In 1976, he had his first child, Gaetano...

Vertresse C. “Vernie” Davis, 70, of Houston, died Monday, July 17, 2023, in the Canonsburg Hospital with family at his side. He was born September 11, 1952, in Washington, a son of Chummy Chandler Davis of Canonsburg and the late James L. Davis. Vernie attended Chartiers-Houston High School and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Canonsburg. He served in the US Navy from June of 1972 until June of 1975. Vernie had worked for PennDot for 30 years, retiring in 2012. He...