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Obituaries Jan. 25


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Washington homemaker enjoyed quilting

Helen Louise Bush, 94, of Washington, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, in Humbert Lane.

She was born January 3, 1920, in Wylandville, a daughter of William Lane and Iva Porter Lane.

Mrs. Bush was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and crocheting.

She was a member of Friendship Community Church, Washington.

On May 17, 1944, she married Ralph Bennett Bush, who died August 22, 1992.

Surviving are four sons, William “Ed” (Carol) Bush of Clarksville, Ralph B. (Kay) Bush Jr. of Houston, Larry E. Bush of Washington, Michael A. Bush of Wheeling, W.Va.; a daughter, Deborah S. Garrett of Washington; a sister, Virginia Logan of Waynesburg; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a daughter, Shirley Wolfe; three brothers, Harold, Robert and Carl Lane; three sisters, Grace Allen, Dorris Wilkes and Eleanor Reese; and a son-in-law, Samuel Garrett.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 27, with Pastor Rick Bruckner officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Garden, McMurray.

Additional information and guest book are available online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

Beloved wife, loving mother

Ellen Warnock Degnan, 93, of Whitehall, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late James Degnan; loving mother of James, Thomas (Maura), Victoria, Daniel (Janet), William (Catherine), Ellen (Ken) Albert and the late Jackie; treasured grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of three; caring sister of Evelyn (the late Frank) Enders, Pearl (Edward) Grassel, the late Betty (Bill) Jones and Bill (Shirley) Warnock.

Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Love, support and care were given to Mrs. Degnan and her family from the staff of Marian Manor in Green Tree.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Beinhauers, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, in St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemeter, McMurray. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

Worked for Black Box

Susan Jane “Susie” Deighan, 58, of Cecil, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

She was born September 13, 1955, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John Ralph Cummins Sr. and Leola Ann McEndree Cummins.

Mrs. Deighan enjoyed fixing things around the house and was very crafty. She loved her cats and enjoyed time with family and her grandsons. She liked genealogy, was proud of her Irish heritage and collected Irish memorabilia.

She was a homemaker and previously worked at Black Box as a data entry clerk.

Surviving are her husband, Dennis M. Deighan Sr. of Cecil; a daughter, Rebecca (Gary Sr.) Reckner of Calcutta, Ohio; a son, Dennis Michael Deighan Jr. of Cecil; a grandson, Troy John Reckner of Calcutta Ohio; and a step grandson, Gary Reckner Jr. of Calcutta, Ohio; two sisters, Carol Cummins of Penn Hills and Cindy Cummins of Crafton Heights; a brother, James Cummins of Virginia; her mother, Ann Cummins of Cecil; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, John Ralph Cummins Jr. on January 18, 2014.

Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m, the time of service, Wednesday, January 29, in Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, (Rt. 50) Cecil. Interment will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

Enjoyed family, grandchildren, camping

Roy E. Ealy Sr., 76, of Claysville (East Finley Township), died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014, in Washington Hospital, following a short illness.

He was born May 25, 1937, in East Finley Township, Washington County, a son of the late Brinton Sherwood Ealy and Mary Eleanor Cain Ealy Wilson and resided in East Finley Township all his life.

Mr. Ealy was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church.

He was a 1955 graduate of the former Claysville High School.

Mr. Ealy was a professional meat cutter most of his adult life. After serving his apprenticeship in Jeannette, he was employed from 1957 by the former American Foods in Washington and the former Green Valley Packing Co. in Taylorstown until leaving the profession in 1976. He was last employed as a bus driver for McGuffey School District from 1977 until retiring in 1999, and he was also a self-employed farmer most of his life.

He was a former member of East Finley Township Planning Commission and a current member of Fairmount Cemetery Board of Directors.

Mr. Ealy enjoyed his family, grandchildren, camping and held an interest in International and Farmall tractors.

On September 25, 1957, he married Janet Leerose Plants, who survives.

Also surviving are four sons, Roy E. Ealy Jr., husband of Linda Ealy of East Finley Township, Jeffrey Ealy, Sr., husband of Darlene Ealy, Michael, husband of Karen Ealy, both of Claysville, Stephen, husband of Margaret Ealy of Aliquippa; a daughter, Glenda, wife of Timothy Stimeling Sr. of Claysville; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer, wife of Jason Francis, Brinton, husband of Jen Ealy, Stephanie, wife of Joe Henderson, Heather, wife of Wayne Sheatler, Jeffrey Ealy Jr., husband of Megan Ealy, Jason, husband of Catherine Ealy, Carrie Ealy, Bradley, husband of Hannah Ealy, Jacob and Ashlynn Ealy, Timothy Stimeling Jr. and Lerose Stimeling; nine great-grandchildren, Madisyn and Sydney Francis, Faith, Lane and Clayton Ealy, Ellie and Devin Henderson, Wyatt and Gavin Sheatler; two sisters, Ruth, wife of Thomas Crouse of Prosperity and Daisy M. Mounts of Claysville; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, are his stepfather, Thomas Wilson; and a brother-in-law, William “Bill” Mounts.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Park Avenue Baptist Church, Washington, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, with Pastor Larry Leonard officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Park Avenue Baptist Church, 3750 Park Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc. Rogersville. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.

In the obituary of Edna M. “Gert” McConnell Engel, published Friday, a deceased son-in-law should have been listed as Tom Evans. Also, interment will be private.

Engineeer for G.E. in Bridgeville

John Richard Fraas, 80, of McMurray, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, in Family Hospice & Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born August 31, 1933, in McKeesport, a son of the late John Richard and Lois Marie Patton Fraas.

Mr. Fraas served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a 33rd degree mason and Shriner. He loved to travel and surf the Internet.

Mr. Fraas worked as an engineer for General Electric in Bridgeville, where he met his late wife, Dolores “Dee Dee” Fraas, who died Jan. 16, 2011.

Surviving are a cousin, Cynthia (James) Hatfield of Bethel Park, and an uncle, Walter (Peggy) Patton of Glassport.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m., the time of service, Monday, January 27, in Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, Cecil, with the Rev. Walter Patton officiating. Interment will be in Melrose Cemetery, Bridgeville.

Retired Calgon executive active in VFW

John Russell “Jack” Hallman Jr., 82, formerly of Upper St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014, after a brief illness.

He was born May 9, 1931, in Midway.

Mr. Hallman was the beloved husband for 47 years of the late E. Louise Yeaney Hallman.

Surviving are daughters, Gwen (Gary) Nolan of Columbia, Mo., Nancy (John) Scola of Upper St. Clair and Susan (Paul) Wuenstel of Green Tree; and six grandchildren, Betsy, Abbey, Sarah, Jack, Ted and Josh.

He proudly served his country in the Korean War.

He started out as a draftsman at Calgon Carbon Corp. while he attended night school at the University of Pittsburgh for a degree in economics and worked his way into the position of director of marketing at Calgon.

After retiring, Mr. Hallman enthusiastically assisted small business owners through the Service Corps of Retired Executives.

He was a devoted member of Fawcett United Methodist Church and an active, loyal member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764.

Funeral arrangements are by Beinhauers. Friends and family are welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211, from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, January 27. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m., immediately followed by a luncheon reception at VFW Post 764 on Valleybrook Road, McMurray. Everyone is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

Member of H.O.G. and A.B.A.T.E.

James L. Johnson, 67, of McDonald, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, in Washington Hospital.

He was born December 11, 1946, in Frederick, Md., a son of the late James Clinton and Ruth V. Catron Johnson.

Mr. Johnson worked in Plant Management at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and retired in 2008.

He was a member of the U.M.W.A., H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group), A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education) and the American Legion in North Beach, Md.

Mr. Johnson loved his dog Mercedes, enjoyed fishing and had a passion for riding Harleys.

His favorite snacks were Reese’s Cups and Lance crackers.

On May 6, 1989, he married Kimberly Whitfield, who died August 3, 2011.

Surviving are two daughters, Tina (Joseph) Havelka of McDonald and Tammy J. (Terry) Bain of Oakdale; a son, James D. (Dena) Johnson of McDonald; four grandchildren, Jess Bain, Matthew, Maddie and Samantha Johnson; and a great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Johnson.

Deceased is a brother, Thomas Johnson.

A memorial gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of service, Saturday, February 1, in Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 East Lincoln Avenue, McDonald. Memorials may be made to Greene County Humane Society, 183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.

Home builder served in Korean War

George E. McElhany, 84, of Eighty Four, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Peggy; father of Bill (Ony) McElhany, Beth Fusco and Lou (Chris) Chamberlin; granddaddy of Brittany (Josh) Young, Nicole (Derek) Manderick, Katelynd McElhany, Ethan Coyle, Hailee McElhany, Christopher Fusco, Ryan Fusco and Corinne and Cory Chamberlin; great-grandaddy of Marlee and Dalton Young and Avery Manderick; and brother of William (Delita) McElhany.

Mr. McElhany served during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy.

He graduated from Trinity University in 1963.

Along with his wife, he started his own home-building business, George E. McElhany Inc. In the early 1980s, the business name changed to McElhany Builders with his son, Bill, joining the business.

He was the most loyal, kind, caring and loving husband, dad and granddaddy.

Funeral arrangements are by Beinhauers. Friends welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 25, at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. Funeral service and interment are private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

Waynesburg resident

Anne Clotilde McGhie, 61, of Waynesburg, died January 23, 2014, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born June 20, 1952, in Manhattan, N.Y., a daughter of the late Russell Park McGhie and Helen Hundertmark McGhie.

Surviving are a sister, Janet McGhie of Waynesburg; a niece, Jessica Gifford; a nephew, Russell McGhie Radley; two great-nieces, Emalene and Chloe Gifford; and a great-nephew, Isaiah Gifford.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, is a brother, Russell C. McGhie.

Friends will be received from noon to 2:30 p.m., the time of service, Monday, January 27, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Additional information and guest book are available online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

Active member of NAACP

William E. “Sugar” Patmon, 75, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, in Canonsburg Hospital, following a brief illness.

He was born January 31, 1938, in Canonsburg, a son of Robert Henry Patmon and Charlotte Jean Vactor.

Mr. Patmon was a 1955 graduate of Canonsburg High School.

He had worked at United States Steel and Universal Cyclops in Bridgeville. He was employed by Canonsburg-Houston Joint Sewer Authority for 37 years, retiring as superintendent of the Canonsburg Sewage Treatment Plant in 1999. Following his retirement, he remained active by working at Shop ‘n Save in Canonsburg and as a security guard for Canonsburg Hospital, Washington County Health Center and G4S at Consol Energy in Southpointe for the last four years.

Mr. Patmon was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was an air controlman-radar operator and flight crew member assigned to the airborne early warning squadron. During his service, he attended the U.S. Naval radarman school, where he graduated first in a class of 42.

He was an active member of the NAACP, where he had served as treasurer and in various capacities as an advocate for minorities, which resulted in him being the recipient of the human rights award in 1977.

During the 1960s and 1970s, he was active in the local civil rights movement and hosted a teen coffee house in Canonsburg.

Mr. Patmon was an avid supporter of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in life and their sporting endeavors.

He was a Golden Gloves boxer in his youth. He continued to enjoy local sports and the casino.

On April 23, 1960, he married Donna LaMarr Adams, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory four children, LaVette M. Archie (Emanuel) of Canonsburg, Jayme D. Patmon of Washington, Daughn LaRae Patmon of Houston and William E. Patmon III (Joni) of Canonsburg; eight grandchildren, Eric, Shane and Jarred Freeman, Deaven Allen, Tailur Jones and Zhiere, Janae and Kylie Patmon; six great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Zhyen and Zaedyn Freeman, Avah Tisdale, Isaiah Calloway and Kaden Allen; a stepmother, Eva Anthony Patmon; two nephews and a niece that he raised like his own, Robert Owens of Canonsburg, Jason Lett of Avella and Gaye Patmon of Canonsburg; two brothers, Robert Patmon (Norma) of Manilla, Philippines, and Charles Patmon (Joyce) of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Charlotte McAllister (Ron) of Follansbee, W.Va., and Marilee Lett of Canonsburg; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and a community of people that loved him.

Deceased are a brother, Gaines Patmon, and a close cousin, Elgie Penn.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Canonsburg, where services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil. Full military rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and American Legion Post 902 combined honor guard. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

Made everyone smile and laugh

William H. “Smitty” Smith, 61, went to be with his Lord on January 22, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born January 29, 1952, in Canonsburg, a son of James and Ethel Bodnar Smith.

On January 20, 1972, he married Pam Williams, who survives. They had a loving 42-year marriage.

Also surviving are two daughters, who will always be his little girls, Shelley (Brad) Redlin of Adrian, Mich., and Jamie (Gary) Anderson of Clinton, Mich. He also had four beautiful grandchildren, who will love and miss their “Papa” very much, William Redlin, Chase Redlin, Haley Anderson and Hunter Anderson.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Smith graduated from Canon-McMillian High School and Washington Institute of Technology.

He owned and operated Smith’s Heating and Air Conditioning for more than 30 years.

Mr. Smith loved spending time with family, racing cars when he was younger, driving his 1967 Barracuda and taking it to car shows, fishing, hunting, shooting BB guns with his grandson Will, teasing all the grandkids and making everyone smile and laugh with his sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Smith; a sister, Sharon Gillentine; and a nephew, Brian Gillentine.

Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date, when his wife recovers from an illness.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, Michigan.

Finleyville resident

Barbara Ann Tubio, 80, of Finleyville, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, in HCR-ManorCare in Bethel Park.

She was born November 23, 1933, in North Charleroi, a daughter of Peter and Alice Geho Pauly.

Mrs. Tubio was retired as a financial secretary with the former National City Bank in Pittsburgh.

Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Ann Moisey and her husband, Daryl, of Finleyville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased are her husband, Andrew Tubio and a son, Manuel Tubio.

There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, in Finleyville.

Nichole A. Whitlock, 25, of Washington, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc. A full obituary will be published in a later edition.

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