Observer reporter police beat greene county today obituaries NORTH STRABANE Trespassing: Michael John Smithnosky, 71, of North Strabane, is charged by township police with burglary, criminal trespassing and simple assault. Perry, et ux. Legal Notices; Sponsored Content; e-Edition; close. for a house fire at 1280 McKean Ave, at the corner of McKean and 13th Street. Legal Notices; Sponsored Content; e-Edition By Bill Hughes For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. Lippencott, 83, passed away in Ashburn, Va. Miller Frazee. Norma was the beloved wife to the late William Freed. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd. Feb. They got married on October 14, 1952. News, Sports, Jobs. She graduated from Robert Lee Gephart, Sr. Patrolman Andrew Duarte, 30, was among more than 60 officers who responded to reports of an active shooter at ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. Dolores was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. Housel to Oran J. , Jefferson, PA 15344. Frank, known, to his loved ones as “Joe,” was a Dennis Preteroti, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 77. Police Beat September 19, 2023 1 min read <h2>COKEBURG</h2><strong>Burglary:</strong> State police have issued an arrest warrant 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. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late William and Carrie (Ridgeley) Eslep. 5 million, an increase of more than $20 million from last season. Affectionately known as "Gram", she was born to William and A man who took staff members hostage in the ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County last weekend, killing a police officer and wounding five before he died in a Frank “Joe” Hutchinson, 70, of Mather, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. 21 as [] 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 were called at about 3:30 p. She was born August 3, 1942, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Carrie Ridgeley Eslep. com State police charged three Greene County residents Wednesday with animal cruelty after dogs were found in extremely poor condition. A longtime resident of Greene County, Fitch is a Waynesburg Central High School graduate and earned his degree magna cum laude from Waynesburg College before attending Ohio Northern University’s School of Law. Sunday. Police beat March 2 CARROLL Fleeing accident: Tacarra Washington, 36, of Duquesne, was charged Wednesday by Carroll Township police with accidents involving death or personal Dolores Helen Kulish, 88, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, November 9, 2023. Avery. , 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. He had worked [] Diane Faith Chadwick, 82, of Washington, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in the Donnell House. and Jean Josephine Flemming on October 28, 1959. Browse Observer-Reporter obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to their home at about 3 p. Balanced scoring for four quarters and lockdown defense during the third quarter sent Fort Cherry to a 58-33 victory over Laurel in a Class 2A girls basketball consolation round game Monday night on the Rangers’ home court. Born on January 13, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Eleanor Rapp Groff. 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. m. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc. Barbara was born January 28, 1949, in Garards Fort, daughter of the late Loyal and Emma Marie Blaker Mackey. Patrolman Andrew Duarte, 30, was among more than 60 officers who responded to reports of an active shooter at latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. Toll plaza crash: A driver was injured last week when she crashed into the California toll plaza on the Mon-Fayette Expressway. 21 front page of the Observer-Reporter, should be read together for a clearer Sheron Diane Gatling- Godfrey, 71, of Washington, peacefully passed away, in her home, Friday, November 3, 2023. Godfrey was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. As a mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending [] Greene County; Mon Valley; News. She was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1946. Legal Notices; Sponsored Content; e-Edition; By Joe Smeltzer For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. 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 [] Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. Gibson, Jr. Homes; Public Notices Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. According to the criminal complaint, police were on their way to Mooers’ home Nov. Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. 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. 26, Pritchett pulled her hair, threw her to the ground and West Greene presses hard, flattens Eden Christian February 17, 2025 3 min read. and Marjorie Riggs Hancher. She was born November 10, 1927, in Washington, a daughter of the late Charles and Louise Daka Gura. Police asked 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. He was born on August, 27, 1953. 25 (12-2-24) Dunkard Township Robert B. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Hickory, a daughter of the late Joseph Vincent Rea and Roxanna Briggs Bissett Rea. Sept. Kay F. Waynesburg attorney Patrick D. 9 police responded to a T-bone [] Southwestern Pennsylvania does not come close to rivaling regions like northern Virginia or the corridor between Baltimore and Washington, D. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] Anna Margaret Rea Schofield, 97, formerly of Hickory, died peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Bethel Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Va. treasurer, controller settle lawsuit over tax form requirement 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. Eve is survived by her husband [] latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. She was a member of the Washington Alliance Church, Sanitarium [] 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. Godfrey was born May 7, 1952, in Bluefield W. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Strabane Woods of Washington. com ROGERSVILLE – West Greene's girls basketball team made sure Eden Christian will see women in white in their collective nightmares Monday night. 21 front page of the Observer-Reporter, should be read together for a clearer Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. , [] Eva “Eve” Jane Lilley Ferree of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness. 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. Benjamin O. Washington County; By Rob Burchianti For the Observer-Reporter ROGERSVILLE – Brentwood could only muster two points Steelers’ offseason direction depends on quarterback February 28, 2025 4 min read. 5 and $281. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after 5 a. “Slick” Krofcheck, Jr. Norma Louise Freed, 91, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at Transitions Heathcare on Thursday, November 9, 2023. 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. Hancher Jr. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Carol. Police recovered DNA from the scene and sent it to the state police crime lab in Greensburg. Arrangements are incomplete and will be published in a later edition. Williams, et ux. He was born January 11, 1964, in Washington, a son of the late Kilbourne O. , 2 Lots, $22,167. , 75, of New Eagle, and more recently of Schellsburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side. He is latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. Aleppo Township Kerri L. She loved Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. , originally from Washington, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. CALIFORNIA. , a daughter of the late Edward P. A comprehensive obituary will be published when arrangements are complete. Indiana overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and had to withstand a last-second shot by California to beat the Vulcans 58-57 Monday night in the first round of the By The Observer-Reporter INDIANA – The third time was the charm for the Indiana University women’s basketball team. Kay retired in 2005 after 41 years of service as a billing [] Jeanne Gregg, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, in her home on Frosty Valley Road in McMurray. com | 122 South Main By The Observer-Reporter INDIANA – The third time was the charm for the Indiana University women’s basketball team. and Elizabeth R. According to the criminal complaint, a woman reported to police last week that the evening of Sept. Assault alleged: Curtis Dean Pritchett, 66, of Charleroi, was charged by Smith Township police Tuesday with strangulation, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and disorderly conduct. She married George Reed Ferree, III, on March 22, 1982, in Norfolk, Va. 029 Acres, $5,000. ; a great- granddaughter, Duquesne women’s basketball coaching staff has strong ties to Washington County February 24, 2025 5 min read. Sheron Diane Godfrey, 71, of Washington, died Friday, November 3, 2023, in her home. She was born November 30, 1932. , and Alicia Nicole Wise, 31, of Spraggs were charged by Cumberland Township police Friday with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. At about 5:30 p. By Dale Lolley For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Hattie Tharp. He was born September 11, 1946, in Washington County, a son of the late View local obituaries in Greene County, Pennsylvania. com MCDONALD — The Fort Cherry girls basketball team didn’t have much of a problem SMITH. 9 police responded to a T-bone [] The police officer killed in Saturday’s hostage situation at a York County hospital was a 2016 graduate of Pennsylvania Western California University. Saturday to the 800 block of McKean Avenue when Youngblood’s girlfriend reported he By The Observer-Reporter The Washington-Greene Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has announced its inductees and honorees for its Class of 2025. District Judge Phillippe Melograne sent Webb to the Washington County jail on $100,000 bond. The Washington police department posted a statement 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. , to William L. observer-reporter. By The Observer-Reporter INDIANA – The third time was the charm for the Indiana University women’s basketball team. Antone Baker scored 18 points, including his 1,000th career point, P. 9 police responded to a T-bone [] West Greene presses hard, flattens Eden Christian February 17, 2025 3 min read. Barbara was a Greene County resident her whole life. She retired in 2019 as the operations [] By The Observer-Reporter INDIANA – The third time was the charm for the Indiana University women’s basketball team. 27 to serve bench warrants out of Beaver and Westmoreland latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. Diane was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship where she sang in the choir. Indiana overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and had to withstand a last-second shot by California to beat the Vulcans 58-57 Monday night in the first round of the Stephen Hathorne, 62, of Hickory, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Washington Hospital. 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. He is being held at CUMBERLAND Drug arrest: Joseph William Nemeth, 34, of Morgantown, W. He is survived by his son, Brett; [] College basketball roundup: Baker’s 1,000th helps Jackets win in OT January 8, 2025 3 min read. By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter About eight years ago, Frank Ferraro stood on the basketball court at the University of Virginia, looking up and staring at an enormous scoreboard at midcourt. Monday after Smithnosky attempted to break in to his neighbors’ home. Police said three children were in the home at the time. He was 88. Homes; Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. Kay retired in 2005, after 41 years of service as a billing clerk for [] Alverda Amber Krofcheck, formerly of Masontown, was called to her eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Woodside Place, Washington. She was the cherished sister to the late Romayne McConnell, [] ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. Throughout her life, she was often described as a living saint and an angel []. com The NFL informed its teams that the salary cap for the 2025 season will be between $277. According to the criminal complaint, at about 7:20 p. Donna really Virginia Battistoni www. Police Beat; Obituaries; Classifieds. “Barney” Krofcheck; her son, Bernard E. Local news; Police Beat; Pittsburgh; Local Government; Roads, Travel and Traffic; LTD, Canonsburg. She was born June 11, 1935, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Carl and Anna Kraus Kress. Robert Teagarden, 72 of Crucible, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. ; a great- granddaughter, ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. News. Police found the smell of smoke originating from the [] Barbara J. She was born on November 27, 1940, in Washington, a daughter of the late James M. 00 (11-27-24) Oran J. By Joe Tuscano for the Observer-Reporter, newsroom@observer-reporter. Medlick, 44, of Jefferson, was driving south on Route 43 shortly before 9 p. Kovach, et al. The DNA was matched to Cortez-Munoz, who was arrested in Oklahoma in August 2022. Indiana overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and had to withstand a last-second shot by California to beat the Vulcans 58-57 Monday night in the first round of the Middle schoolers from four Greene County school districts were given the opportunity to build, code, fly and even make drones dance Wednesday as part of Rural Wings 2024, an inaugural drone showcase and competition at EQT Rec Center in Waynesburg. The Hall of Fame will induct 12 individuals, two Teams of Yesteryear, three Special Honorees, two Courage Award winners, one Above The following property transfers have been recorded in the Greene County Recorder of Deeds office. State police said Holly M. , 44, of Waynesburg, died Friday, October 27, 2023, unexpectedly, due to a dirt bike accident. Washington County; Christmas in July brings holiday fun to Greene County Museum Police response closes Park Avenue in North Franklin for hours Observer-Reporter Daily News Update. Stephen attended Strayer University to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IT but his health kept him from finishing. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the 100 block of Latimer Avenue at about 4:15 p. Fitch has announced his candidacy for judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Greene County. March 14 when she apparently looked down at her speedometer, causing her to strike the barrier leading to the ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. 00 (1-31-25) Dunkard Township R&J Lumber Company to Greene County; Mon Valley; News. Washington County published on the Feb. Saturday while he was walking in the 500 block of Fallowfield [] ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, [] By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter Bill Connors, who coached football teams at Beth-Center and Ringgold high schools to WPIAL championships, died Monday in North Carolina. Wednesday, police served a search warrant for Hawkins’ room at the Days Inn on [] Jeanette Groff Steffick, 81, of McMurray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. C. Ramey and Madeline A. He was born in New Eagle, in 1948, to Benjamin and Eleanor Rollison High school basketball: Fort Cherry girls clinch state playoff berth February 24, 2025 2 min read. Hospital assault: Ryan Matthew Kurtz, 35, of North Strabane, was charged with aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement, disorderly conduct and harassment after Washington Health System police said he attacked staff members and a police officer at Washington Hospital while undergoing a CT scan Tuesday night. He was born November 12, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late August Vesco and Patricia Hathorne. Local news; Police Beat; Pittsburgh; Local Government; Roads, Travel and Traffic; By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter. , to Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, Lot, Coal, $400. According to the criminal complaint, he threw a drill driver toward a woman [] Greene County; Mon Valley; News. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Greene County, Pennsylvania. angements are Washington County; Greene County; Mon Valley; News. Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County New life for old pavilion Bellmead Apartment clinic earns national recognition ‘Unseen hands’ Police beat March 2. Connors, who touched the lives of so many student-athletes, was viewed as a tough, rigid, and gruff Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before midnight Thursday police were called to Richmond’s home at 14 Sheppard Road after Kay F. police were called to Jones’ home in the 200 block of Grandview Drive. Homes; Public Notices; Subscribe. Ken was born in Brownsville June 4, 1940, lived much of his life in McMurray, and since 2015 was in Shannondale, W. Washington County 911 said the call came in at about 5 a. WASHINGTON. May 2. 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 ‘Unseen hands’ New life for old pavilion Police beat March 2. Barely. A collaboration between the school districts, For The Win (FTW) Robotics, Innovation Institute 4 Tomorrow [] M. Bernette Ternisha Moore, 45, of Washington, faces more than 30 felony charges of access device fraud and misdemeanors of false reports. 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Police served a search warrant Tuesday morning at Webb’s residence in the 20 block of McChain Road and found cocaine and “large amounts” of cash, court documents state. in stalemate to get unused emergency radio equipment released latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. com Coach Joe Salvino and his Belle Vernon boys basketball team will attempt to win the second The following property transfers have been recorded in the Greene County Recorder of Deeds office. com INDIANAPOLIS – The NFL’s new league year begins March 12, but with the legal tampering period in which teams can negotiate new contracts with pending free agents two days before free agency begins, we’re 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. com The NFL informed its teams that the salary cap for the 2025 Helen Gloria Kuhn, 95, of Washington, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township. Housel, et ux. WASHINGTON latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. David Henry White, 31, Holly Lynn White, 32, and Angel Nicole Jeffries, 22, all face a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. , 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. 00 (1- 30-25) Cumberland Township Frey Group LLC to MEZ Vision LLC, . Affectionately known as “Gram”, she was born to William and Caroline Lehrman and grew up with her 10 siblings on Mount Washington. Suggs had 17 and Casey Keesee scored six of his seven in overtime as Waynesburg outlasted visiting Franciscan 76-71 in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference game Wednesday afternoon. 21 front page of the Observer-Reporter, should be read together for a clearer State police are investigating after a Washington police officer was involved in a two-vehicle crash while responding to a reported stabbing Wednesday night. Jones is [] The police officer killed in Saturday’s hostage situation at a York County hospital was a 2016 graduate of Pennsylvania Western California University. Mackey Keller, 74, of Wind Ridge, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Washington Health System Greene. According to court records, police responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Lone Pine Road just before 9 a. She was born on December 4, 1941 in Greene County, Pa, one of 16 children to the late Lonnie Lee Riley and Louise Marie Redmond Riley. Mrs. According to the criminal complaint, police stopped Jones at about 9:45 a. Alverda was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Moser Sullenberger; her beloved husband, Bernard E. CALIFORNIA Arson: Tina Koskoski, 55, of California, is charged by California police with arson and criminal mischief. J. According to the criminal complaint, at about 2:20 p. Eslep, 81, of Washington, formerly of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Strabane Woods of Washington. Eve was born in Crucible, to Isaac Allen Lilley, Jr. , to Bernard Garnek, et ux. Kilbourne Phillip “Kip” Hancher, 59, of Townsend, Ga. Tuesday, police were called to Chacko’s home in the 100 block of Factory Street. Jeanette graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and was an avid [] 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. 5176 Acre, $70,000. Quinones was unconscious in the back [] Washington police charged a woman Monday for alleged false reports of fraudulent activity on her credit card. Diane worked as [] This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. Throughout her life, she was often described as a living saint and an angel [] MORRIS Child endangerment: Donald Lee Fox Jr. Thursday for expired registration. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. According to the criminal complaint, state police were called to the home of [] Several fire companies responded to a fire early Tuesday morning that destroyed a home in Donora. Kovach, 6. com | 122 South Main Kenneth H. According to the criminal complaint, police pulled over Nemeth at about 9 p. Indiana overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and had to withstand a last-second shot by California to beat the Vulcans 58-57 Monday night in the first round of the Out of the nearly 1,500 mail-in ballots counted in Greene County following Tuesday’s election, more than one-third of them had “overvotes” in the commissioners race, although the amount of them appears to be too low to latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley. 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. nwrrmh feumveh pjppxega dlcb ybqw ubihith gvkn fqvsa yxwly qhxd utbi ahsxf xddsqmc uoeo afzgfe