Obituaries
John J. Spiotta
Feb 27, 1936 - Jan 1, 2026
John J. Spiotta, 89, of Burgettstown; Hanover Twp., passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026 in WVU Weirton Medical Center.He was born on February 27, 1936 in Slovan a son of the late Lorenzo Giuseppe and Anna DeSantis Spiotta.A graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, he retired from J&L Steel where he was…
Rebecca Rankin
Oct 11, 1955 - Dec 13, 2025
Rebecca Rankin, 70, of Cross Creek Twp., passed away on Saturday morning December 13, 2025 in McMurray Hills Manor, Canonsburg.She was born on October 11, 1955 in Canonsburg a daughter of the late Frank and Verna Sharp Guzel.A graduate of the Chartiers-Houston High School, she retired from the Washington County Health Center. She also worked…
James Vincent Hall
Apr 21, 1987 - Dec 11, 2025
James Vincent Hall4/21/87-12/11/25With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, James Vincent Hall, who was taken from us too soon on December 11, 2025, at the age of 38. James brought immeasurable joy and happiness to his family and all who knew him through his kind heart, generous spirit, and selfless acts of…
Jean Gilbert Castellino
Mar 8, 1926 - Dec 4, 2025
Jean Gilbert Pappas Castellino, 99, of Burgettstown, passed away at The Wyngate Senior Living Community, Weirton, WV where she had been a resident the past year.She was born on March 8, 1926 in Joffre, PA a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Christy Gilbert.After graduating from Union High School in 1944, Jean worked at…
Brian Paul Sandridge
Mar 19, 1965 - Dec 2, 2025
Brian Paul Sandridge, 60, formerly of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 2, 2025 in Lexington, South Carolina where he has resided since 2017.Brian was born on March 19, 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James and Carole Sandridge.He was a devoted husband and father, as well as a welder and fabricator, admired for his skill,…
Andrew H. "Andy" Rommes
Mar 4, 1940 - Nov 24, 2025
Andrew H. “Andy” Rommes, 85, of Bulger, passed away on Monday November 24, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.He was born on March 4, 1940 a son of the late Robert and Alice Willhoyte Rommes.Andy was a 1958 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown where he was a standout wrestler. Never afraid…
Eileen Lucille Campbell
Jan 4, 1944 - Nov 8, 2025
Eileen Lucille Campbell, 81, of Burgettstown; formerly of Paris passed away on Saturday November 8, 2025 in UPMC Washington Hospital.She was born on January 4, 1944, a daughter of the late John Barish, Sr. and Julia Orgovan Barish.A graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, she worked in the deli of Petrucci's Market and…
Joseph J. Sharkey, Jr.
Dec 1, 1960 - Nov 1, 2025
Joseph J. Sharkey, Jr, 64, of Atlasburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning November 1, 2025 in his home.He was born on December 1, 1960 in Pittsburgh a son of Joseph J. Sharkey, Sr. of Bethel Park and the late Toni Carilli Sharkey.Mr. Sharkey retired in 1991 from US Airways where he was a baggage…
Bernice R. "Toots" Phillis
Apr 28, 1935 - Oct 26, 2025
Bernice R. “Toots” Phillis, 90, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025 at Concordia of Bridgeville.She was born on April 28, 1935 in Burgettstown, daughter of the late Vincent and Jane Petroski Sworchek.A 1953 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, Mrs. Phillis worked at the Maryann Theater and was…
James Melvin Chappell
Jan 22, 1963 - Oct 16, 2025
James Melvin Chappell, 62, of Burgettstown; Hanover Twp., passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025 in his home.He was born on January 22, 1963 in the Washington Hospital a son of the Norman Chappell, Sr. and Alice Scott Chappell.A 1981 graduate of the Burgettstown Area High School, he and his late brother Norman owned Chappell’s…
