Obituaries
Mark Edward Armstrong
Jun 12, 1968 - Nov 19, 2021
Mark Edward Armstrong, 53, of Slovan, passed away Friday afternoon, November 19, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by the people who loved him.He was born on June 12, 1968 the oldest child of Linda Lou Watton Armstrong of Slovan with whom he made his home and the late Delbert Leroy Armstrong.After graduating from the…
Rebecca Jean Knight
May 16, 1948 - Nov 18, 2021
Rebecca Jean Knight, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday November 18, 2021.She was the daughter of the late Rosa and Clyde Swiger.Rebecca was a beautiful free spirited soul who was a great mom and grandmother who devoted her life to her family.Surviving are her three daughters, Sharon Dabb…
Margaret A. Englert
Mar 3, 1936 - Nov 8, 2021
Margaret A. Englert, 85, of Eldersville, passed away on Monday November 8, 2021 in The Donnell House, Washington.She was born on March 3, 1936 a daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Ann Ordoz Venegaz.After attending Our Lady of Lourdes and The Union High Schools in Burgettstown, she worked for Blue Star Potato Chip Factory,…
Samuel Morgan Thomas
Jun 2, 1947 - Nov 8, 2021
Samuel Thomas, 74, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully on Monday evening November 8, 2021 in his home with his loving wife and son by his side.He was born on June 2, 1947 a son of the late Charles E. Thomas, Sr. and Frances DeCook Thomas.A 1965 graduate of The Union High School in Burgettstown, he…
Charles C. Zilich
Jun 7, 1933 - Nov 4, 2021
Charles Carlo Zilich, 88, of Joffre, passed away on Thursday evening November 4, 2021 in his home.He was born on June 7, 1933 in Joffre a son of the late Anton and Katica Zupan ZilichA 1951 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, he attended Bethany College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in…
Mary Vega
Sep 8, 1928 - Oct 29, 2021
Mary Vega, 93, of Langeloth, passed away on Friday evening October 29, 2021 at Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington.She was born on September 8, 1928 in McDonald, Pa, daughter of the late John and Emma Goffart Lauff.A graduate of the Midway High School, she treasured spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grand children.Mrs. Vega…
David Avetta
Jul 24, 1940 - Oct 27, 2021
David L. Avetta, 81, of Atlasburg, formerly of Avella, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021, with his daughter by his side. He was born on July 24, 1940, a son of the late Leo and Louellen Vicheck Avetta. David was a graduate of Avella High School, earned a degree from Pennsylvania State…
John Eugene Boyer
Jul 2, 1943 - Oct 20, 2021
John Eugene Boyer, 78, of Burgettstown; Hanover Township, passed away on October 20, 2021 in the Weirton Medical Center.
Richard L. Walden
- Oct 20, 2021
Richard Lynn Walden, 66, passed away unexpectedly of a cardiac releated issue on Wednesday October 20, 2021 in the Washington Hopsital. Also known as "Chef Rick" or "Dumpy", Richard was born and raised in Burgettstown. After graduating from Union High School in 1973 and attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) until 1975, Richard worked at…
Grace Irene Bender
Nov 20, 1938 - Oct 9, 2021
Grace Irene Bender, 82, of Burgettstown passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday morning October 9, 2021, exactly 12 years to the day of her beloved husband's passing.She was born on November 20, 1938 in Hanlin Station, PA a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Kocics Chilensky.While raising her family she worked…

