Observer reporter police beat obituaries archives near washington pa She was the cherished sister to the late Romayne McConnell, [] CALIFORNIA Burglary alleged: William John Hitman, 23, of Norristown, was charged by borough police with two counts each of burglary and criminal trespass, along with stalking, theft, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief and harassment. She was born November 30, 1932. Noah Nicholas Polites, 20, lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guardrail near 203 Amity Ridge Road at around 2:45 p. They got married on October 14, 1952. ; a great- granddaughter, Diane Faith Chadwick, 82, of Washington, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in the Donnell House. Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. Diane worked as [] Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. Officers were called at about 2 a. State police said Holly M. According to the criminal complaint, he threw a drill driver toward a woman [] CHARLEROI Terroristic threats: David Mooers, 38, of Charleroi, was charged Friday by Charleroi Regional Police with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] CANTON Arson: James Lee Blankinsop Sr. Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Devenney said the man was initially taken to UPMC Washington hospital, and flown to UPMC Presbyterian in [] CUMBERLAND Drug arrest: Joseph William Nemeth, 34, of Morgantown, W. She was born September 17, 1926, in Burnsville, West Finley Township, a daughter of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Phillips Clutter, had resided in West Finley [] Washington police are investigating after a man was shot in the city Sunday morning. She was born on November 27, 1940, in Washington, a daughter of the late James M. Diane was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship where she sang in the choir. officers were called to the 1200 block of Louis George “Louie” Oliverio, of Greenback, Tenn. Foster is accused in charging documents of [] Dean Morrison of Benesch, who is serving as a design consultant on the Catfish Creek culvert reconstruction project in Washington, shows off plans Tuesday night for work that will be performed on South Main Street at Park Avenue in 2026. Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to their home at about 3 p. The DNA was matched to Cortez-Munoz, who was arrested in Oklahoma in August 2022. According to Devenney, at about 10:50 p. According to court records, police were called to the 20 block of Orchard Avenue at about 10:50 p. , entered his eternal home Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. Sept. Zaladonis Jr. According to court records, police responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Lone Pine Road just before 9 a. The driver was transported to Washington Hospital as a precaution. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after 5 a. DONEGAL Assault alleged: Clifford Alexander Richmond, 34, of Donegal Township, was charged Friday by Donegal Township police with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. On Saturday, the high court agreed to hear the appeal by the Republican National Committee and Pennsylvania GOP challenging Judge Brandon Neuman’s ruling – which was recently affirmed West Greene presses hard, flattens Eden Christian February 17, 2025 3 min read. Aggravated assault: Shannel Marie Dessell, 37, of Monongahela, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault after Monongahela police said she resisted arrest when an officer approached her in the 300 block of West Main Street about a warrant on Dec. Floyd married Mona Lou [] CARROLL Road rage alleged: Robert A. MONESSEN Trespassing: Lorenzo Gardner, 18, of Monessen, is charged by Monessen police with criminal trespassing and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Wednesday, police served a search warrant for Hawkins’ room at the Days Inn on [] MONONGAHELA Assault alleged: Lance Chacko, 41, of Monongahela, is charged by Monongahela police with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of children and simple assault. Sunday, Gardner and two juveniles were in an abandoned house in the 600 block of Reed Avenue smoking marijuana. Althea King, 97, of West Alexander, West Finley Township, died in her home, Friday, October 27, 2023, after being in failing health for the past 10 years. 27 to serve bench warrants out of Beaver and Westmoreland DUNKARD Assault alleged: Anthony Jacob Sanders, 36, of Dunkard Township, is charged by state police with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct. Peters police received a report on March 1 of this year that matched a sample from a similar break-in in Abington Township, Montgomery County, that occurred last March. Excellence Massage and Spa, at 1000 Park Place, was shuttered Thursday after the North Strabane Police Department “received reports of criminal activity” and conducted “a lengthy investigation,” according to a news release. Oct. , 45, and Jessica Yoders, 36, both of Browns Creek Road, Morris Township, Greene County, are charged by Greene County Regional Police with endangering the welfare of children and reckless endangerment. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Washington, PA 15301; Phone: 724-222-2200; PETERS Stolen credit cards: Renato Henriquez Maldonado, 22, was charged Monday by Peters Township police with theft from a motor vehicle, access device fraud and receiving stolen property. CALIFORNIA Arson: Tina Koskoski, 55, of California, is charged by California police with arson and criminal mischief. Mrs. Godfrey was born May 7, 1952, in Bluefield W. Shot fired into home: Elizabeth Spotti, 43, of Canonsburg, was charged Tuesday by Canonsburg police with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. According to the criminal complaint, about 6 p. She was born on May 9, 1923 in Tungjen, in the province of Guizhou (formally Kweichow), China to missionary parents, Carl and Elisabeth Wahl. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Melan’s home in the 100 block of Morgan Drive at about 2:30 a. when she became unconscious and rammed into the metal bollard posts blocking Jeanette Groff Steffick, 81, of McMurray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. According to the criminal complaint, police were A North Strabane massage parlor has been shut down after police say employees allegedly performed sexual acts for customers. Avery. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Carrie Ridgeley Eslep. Saturday while he was walking in the 500 block of Fallowfield [] New life for old pavilion Bellmead Apartment clinic earns national recognition ‘Unseen hands’ Police beat March 2. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Carol. March 14 when she apparently looked down at her speedometer, causing her to strike the barrier leading to the CANONSBURG Trespassing: Phillip James Thaxton Jr. It was believed as many as 502 people were buried in the cemetery that bears the name Potters’ Field, a term for [] Norma Louise Freed, 91, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at Transitions Heathcare on Thursday, November 9, 2023. According to the criminal complaint, he threw a drill driver toward a woman [] DONORA Burglary: Peri Youngblood, 56, of Donora, was charged Sunday by Donora police with burglary, robbery, theft by unlawful taking, witness intimidation, terroristic threats and simple assault. Affectionately known as "Gram", she was born to William and Browse Observer-Reporter obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Saturday to the 800 block of McKean Avenue when Youngblood’s girlfriend reported he Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. According to Washington police, a woman driving south on North Main Street hit a metal post near its intersection with Walnut Street. Falcon, 41, of Washington, is charged by state police with felonies of burglary and theft by unlawful taking. Southwestern Pennsylvania does not come close to rivaling regions like northern Virginia or the corridor between Baltimore and Washington, D. , and Alicia Nicole Wise, 31, of Spraggs were charged by Cumberland Township police Friday with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Friday at the intersection of High Point Drive and Sloan Lane. According to the criminal complaint, police pulled over Nemeth at about 9 p. 27 to serve bench warrants out of Beaver and Westmoreland Peters Township Child endangerment: Jenna Nicole Tigner, 26, of McDonald, was charged Monday by Peters Township police with endangering the welfare of children. Thursday. C. Toll plaza crash: A driver was injured last week when she crashed into the California toll plaza on the Mon-Fayette Expressway. According to the criminal complaint, Hitman broke into two separate residences Saturday night while searching Norma Louise Freed, 91, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at Transitions Heathcare on Thursday, November 9, 2023. m. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] MONONGAHELA. The homeowner told police that Paul came through the back door, and [] WAYNESBURG Firing weapon: Michelle Lynn Morris, 44, of Waynesburg, is charged by borough police with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter It had been a long stretch of cold weather, some of the coldest we’ve experienced in years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] cdddacc[gallery_header ids="703338,703343,703349,703355,703360,703366,703370,703375,703382,703386,703393,703399,703405,703410"] Kenneth H. Police also charged Matthew Isaiah Paith, 23, of Washington, with prohibited possession of a firearm and trespassing. He was a devoted Christian and member of The Bible Chapel in McMurray. and Marjorie Riggs Hancher. He dedicated many years of his life to these professions. Police said he also WEST BETHLEHEM Assault alleged: Cruz Manuel Quinones, 49, of 68 Log Cabin Church Road, Marianna, is charged by state police with aggravated assault and simple assault. This online archive is for access and use only by individuals for personal use. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Spotti’s home in the 1300 block of Lucia Drive at about 3:50 a. He was born May 31, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Daugherty Beatty. Witnesses reported seeing Beck’s vehicle [] SOUTH STRABANE Assault alleged: Gavin Marcus Melan, 32, of South Strabane Township, is charged by South Strabane police with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and simple assault. Police recovered DNA from the scene and sent it to the state police crime lab in Greensburg. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Washington, PA 15301; Phone: 724-222-2200; NORTH STRABANE Trespassing and threats: Shaelynn Marie Saunoras, 31, of Washington, is charged by North Strabane Township with simple assault, trespassing and terroristic threats. Arrangements are incomplete and will be published in a later edition. According to the criminal complaint, police were called at about 3:30 p. more options Search more options. Brown, 30, of Pittsburgh, was charged by state police Saturday with aggravated assault, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, simple assault, driving under the influence, reckless driving and careless driving. and Clairinda Whyte Crouse. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Eleanor Rapp Groff. CALIFORNIA. Washington County; Greene County; Observer-Reporter Daily News Update. , for its number of federal employees, but the large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce that have been initiated by the White House and the potential cuts to programs like Medicaid will have an impact in the region. Miller Frazee. Norma was the beloved wife to the late William Freed. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the woman as 23-year-old Alyssa Hutchison. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in McMurray, and since 2015 was in Shannondale, W. , 53, of Donora, is charged by Carroll Township police with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Lippencott, 83, passed away in Ashburn, Va. According to the criminal complaint, at about 1:10 p. The woman was driving on West Cherry Alley near the courthouse entrance shortly after 2 p. Police said he had come home [] CANONSBURG. com ROGERSVILLE – West Greene's girls basketball team made sure Eden Christian will see women in white in their collective nightmares Monday night. Search Observer-Reporter Archives . police were called to Jones’ home in the 200 block of Grandview Drive. According to the criminal complaint, the youth, now 14, reported multiple assaults to police in October 2023. According to the criminal complaint, police were on their way to Mooers’ home Nov. Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. State police are investigating after a Washington police officer was involved in a two-vehicle crash while responding to a reported stabbing Wednesday night. According to the criminal complaint, at about 5 a. , originally from Washington, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. Hutchison was reportedly driving east [] A Washington man was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon in Amwell Township. COKEBURG Burglary: State police have issued an arrest warrant for Timothy Allen Work, 33, of Marianna on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a retired coal miner and farmer. Quinones was unconscious in the back [] MORRIS Child endangerment: Donald Lee Fox Jr. 23 police pulled Adams over on CHARLEROI Terroristic threats: David Mooers, 38, of Charleroi, was charged Friday by Charleroi Regional Police with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. Floyd moved to Claysville in 2002 from Streetsboro, Ohio. Holly Elish had accused state police Trooper Brian Rousseau of ordering her to undergo the strip search by []. Legal Notices; Sponsored Content; e-Edition; close. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before midnight Thursday police were called to Richmond’s home at 14 Sheppard Road after WASHINGTON Stolen gun: Washington police issued an arrest warrant over the weekend for Patrick Christopher Adams, 37, of Washington on charges of prohibited possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. According to the criminal complaint, the morning of Sept. , 45, of Canonsburg, was charged by Canonsburg police Thursday with burglary, criminal trespassing, simple assault and reckless endangerment. Saturday while he was walking in the 500 block of Fallowfield [] Washington City Council held the first reading Monday of an ordinance to refinance the city’s pension bond debt. , is charged by California police with driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of children. Tuesday, police were called to Chacko’s home in the 100 block of Factory Street. 6 after she ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. Police found the smell of smoke originating from the [] Aggravated assault charge: Bernard James McNally Jr. , 40, of North Franklin Township, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after he allegedly caused a scene Thursday afternoon in the Washington County Courthouse and fought with sheriff’s deputies, according to court documents. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] M. in the 4500 block of State Route 40, near the Dollar General store. and Elizabeth R. Councilman Ken Westcott, who chairs the finance department, explained that the city will embark on an action he referred to as “debt smoothing” for the city’s pension bond debt, which stands at about $1. By Joe Tuscano for the Observer-Reporter, newsroom@observer-reporter. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Morris’ apartment in the 100 block of West High Street at about 4:40 a. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the Riverwood Apartments in the 100 block of Wood Street for a fire alarm shortly before 1 p. Construction, which is expected to begin in spring 2026 and end later that fall, will [] Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. He graduated from West Greene High School in 1958. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] Additional security guards hired to help state constables protect polling locations across Washington County for Tuesday’s election were pulled at the last minute after county officials told the company that its workers could not be armed while working outside the precincts. Medlick, 44, of Jefferson, was driving south on Route 43 shortly before 9 p. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after 4 p. She would recall many stories about her growing up in [] Floyd Edwin Beatty, 85, of Claysville, passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Washington Hospital. He was born January 11, 1964, in Washington, a son of the late Kilbourne O. Bobby was born April 18, 1931, in Rogersville, a son of the late Walter F. COKEBURG Theft: Francis N. RiP Security of Fallowfield Township was poised to have 20 armed security guards working [] Margaret Elizabeth Vogel, formerly of Washington, went home to her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 100. 21 as [] CANTON Drug arrest: James Louis Hawkins, 44, of Pittsburgh, is charged by Washington County detectives with burglary, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance. Hancher Jr. Thursday Thaxton broke into a house in the 200 block of East College Street and threatened a resident with a tire WASHINGTON Trespassing: Steven Edwin Paul, 44, of Washington, is charged by Washington police with criminal trespass, burglary, simple assault and resisting arrest. Monday after Zaladonis allegedly No one was injured Wednesday when a car rolled onto its side in Washington at about 2:30 p. CARROLL Fleeing accident: Tacarra Washington, 36, of Duquesne, was charged Wednesday by Carroll Township police with accidents involving death or personal injury, failing to notify police of an accident and failure to stop and give information or render aid. According to the criminal complaint, at about 2:20 p. Aug. The move [] Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. Alverda was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Moser Sullenberger; her beloved husband, Bernard E. The Washington police department posted a statement from Chief Steve Devenney to its Facebook page. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before 7 a. According to the criminal complaint, police pulled Beck over shortly before 10 p. Information regarding access and use for institutions is available by contacting NewsBank at 800-762-8182 or email Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. Monday. MONONGAHELA Assault alleged: Lance Chacko, 41, of Monongahela, is charged by Monongahela police with misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of children and simple assault. According to the criminal complaint, police stopped Jones at about 9:45 a. Genealogists, take note: If your family tree includes someone who may have died while in residence at one of the iterations of the Washington County Home in Arden, there’s a new resource available. Police said Dessell kicked one officer in the chest and bit CANTON Arson: James Lee Blankinsop Sr. “Barney” Krofcheck; her son, Bernard E. Polites was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:01 [] NORTH FRANKLIN Assault alleged: Jonathan Ronell E. According to the criminal complaint, the now 16-year-old victim reported that Vorhes had contacted them in 2018. According to the criminal complaint, on April 2, 2022, Blankinsop sent threatening messages to his ex-wife and threatened to burn down her home on Monarch Avenue. Bobby graduated from Center Township [] CUMBERLAND Unlawful contact with minor: Nicolas Edward Vorhes, 31, of Cecil Township, was charged Thursday by state police with distributing explicit sexual material to a minor, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors. Floyd married Mona Lou [] The state Supreme Court is reviewing a Washington County judge’s order in the recent ballot-curing lawsuit, and it could soon make a ruling that has statewide ramifications. According to the criminal complaint, Paul entered a home in the 700 block of Donnan Avenue at about 1:30 a. “Slick” Krofcheck, Jr. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Sanders’ home in the 200 block of Titus Street about 9:30 p. PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist, extending his point streak to 17 games, and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to A winter’s woods walk with my rifle February 15, 2025 5 min read. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Washington, PA 15301; Phone: 724-222-2200; Robert “Bobby” Eugene Crouse, 92, of Rogersville, entered Heaven Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends, in the comfort of his home where he was born and raised. He was born April 25, 1944, a son of the late Arthur Oliverio and Helen Matyas Oliverio Hudak. Sunday. 23. Kay retired in 2005, after 41 years of service as a billing clerk for [] WASHINGTON Aggravated assault: Shane Pawich Sr. , 30, of Canonsburg, is charged by state police with arson, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. 17 Falcon and Timothy Work entered a home in the 100 block of Lincoln Street and stole about $20,000 of property, mostly tools and [] CHARLEROI Drug charges: Morris James Jones, 22, of Clairton, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and carrying a firearm without a license. At about 5:30 p. Sunday, Work entered a basement in the 100 block of Lincoln Street and stole power tools, an Xbox, two [] CHARLEROI Drug charges: Morris James Jones, 22, of Clairton, is charged by Charleroi Regional Police with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and carrying a firearm without a license. DONORA Robbery: James Darnell Foster, 32, of Donora, was charged by Donora police Tuesday with robbery, burglary, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and prohibited possession of a firearm. Norma was the beloved wife to the late William Kay F. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Strabane Woods of Washington. , 44, of Waynesburg, died Friday, October 27, 2023, unexpectedly, due to a dirt bike accident. He allegedly went to the home later that [] CARROLL Rape allegations: Harrison Carr, 57, formerly of Carroll Township, is charged by Carroll Township police with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, sexual assault and indecent exposure. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Washington, PA 15301; Phone: 724-222-2200; A Washington woman died Sunday night after a vehicle struck her motorcycle in Donegal Township. , formerly of Houston, Pa. Godfrey was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. Va. Thursday for expired registration. to the intersection of East Maiden and South Main streets, according to Washington police Chief Steve Devenney. 5 police were called to the 400 block of Murray Avenue. Joe was also a proud member of [] PETERS Threats: Vicki Lynne Jones, 67, of Peters Township, is charged by Peters police with terroristic threats, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and harassment. May 2. COAL CENTER Child endangerment: Brianna Beck, 28, of Rillton, Pa. He was born on August, 27, 1953. Text. Browse the archive by date. According to the coroner, the accident occurred at 7:44 p. , a daughter of the late Edward P. , the Washington County coroner’s office said in a news release. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Hattie Tharp. According to the criminal complaint, the [] Pastrnak continues point streak, leads Bruins past Penguins March 2, 2025 2 min read. , 41, of North Strabane, was charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, simple assault and resisting arrest after township police said he choked a woman during an argument Wednesday afternoon inside his Meadowview Drive residence in which he raised her in the air by her neck. Carr is accused of sexually assaulting [] Four sheriff’s deputies sprung into action Monday afternoon to save a woman who had apparently overdosed on drugs and crashed her vehicle near the Washington County Courthouse. According to the criminal complaint, Brown was a passenger in a single-vehicle crash in the State police have settled a federal lawsuit filed by a Bentleyville woman who claimed she was subjected to an invasive strip search following a routine traffic stop along Interstate 70 in Washington County nearly three years ago. 7 million. Louie [] Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. Police describe Maldonado as entering the country from Chile on a limited visa and failing to return to his home country. Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. Ramey and Madeline A. jhw ermwmcqs ykyp eul hxaze ealzm wegmn ave qmi alcl zvlhy hymte ezgp yfdeojr cqtv