Aug 3, 2022

Cherie J. Watson, 71, of Houston, passed away peacefully Monday, August 1, 2022, in her home.

She was born October 7, 1950, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Edward and Anna Madosky Bonczek.

Mrs. Watson was a 1968 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.

She retired from Mayview State Hospital, where she had worked as an aide.

Cherie was a member of the White Eagles and Polish National Union (PNU), both in Canonsburg, and American Legion Post #902 in Houston.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking, socializing and camping in Erie.

On May 8, 1974, she married James T. Watson, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Megan Watson (Justin Mitchell) of Washington; a son, Robert Watson (Rachael) of Canonsburg; two grandchildren, E’lynn Watson and Lennox Watson-Mitchell; two sisters, Tanya Few and Billie Bedillion (Dude), both of Canonsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are a daughter, Erica Watson; two sisters, Barbara Rieger and Myra Bonczek; and two brothers, Ronald and Edward Bonczek.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342.

Condolences may be left at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.