The Obituary Section

Patrick R Stoddard

, Pennsylvania

Patrick R. Stoddard 70 of Washington died Wednesday April 1 2026 at home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with doublehit Bcell lymphoma. He was born December 6 1955 in San Diego a son of the late William Stoddard and Marlene Arbuckle Oliver. Patrick graduated from Culpeper High School and went on to work at Ryan Homes as a tradesman for 20 years. Later he would work for South Franklin Township as a laborer for 25 years. In his free time Patrick enjoyed painting and attending his grandkids sporting events. He was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. On February 16 1980 Patrick married Linda Reihner Stoddard. In addition to his wife Patrick is survived by a son Justin P. Stephanie Stoddard of Washington a daughter Jamie C. J.R. Pond of Washington a brother William Mary Stoddard of Culpeper VA a sister Joviann Mills of Culpeper VA grandchildren Merritt…

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Natalie Poskon

, Pennsylvania

Private services were held for Natalie Lynn Poskon 53 of Charleroi who passed away peacefully on Saturday March 28 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School and an alumna of Douglas Business School. She loved dogs listening to music lilac flowers clothes jewelry and hanging with friends. Natalie had a gentle spirit kind heart and a deep love for the Lord. She is survived by her stepmother Cynthia Poskon stepsister Wendi David McGrath of Belle Vernon and their children Mason and Kaileigh stepbrother John Janet Reed of Charleroi and their children Katie and Kellie stepsister Amy Ronald Belback of Forward Twp. and their children Avari Sarah and Ethan and numerous loving family members and friends. Private services were held for Natalie Lynn Poskon 53 of Charleroi who passed away peacefully on Saturday March 28 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was…

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Edward Rodebaugh

, Pennsylvania

Edward G. Rodebaugh Jr. 91 of Weedville PA formerly of Charleroi PA passed away peacefully on March 31 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie PA with his four children by his side. He was the son of Edward and Mary Rodebaugh. Ed was a graduate of Monessen High School and proudly served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Following his service he dedicated 40 years to WheelingPittsburgh Steel before retiring. Ed married the love of his life Dolores E. Urda and together they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. They were blessed with four loving children Debbie Rick Hansen Eileen Dave Pipik Eddie Caroline Rodebaugh and Tim Rodebaugh who was Paps devoted fulltime caregiver and with whom he made his home. He also leaves behind his faithful and loyal companion his dog Booty. Affectionately known as Pap Ed was a devoted family man who found great joy in hunting…

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Lorena Perry

, Pennsylvania

Lorena was born February 4 1938 in Rush Township PA to the late Harold C. and Mary S. Hollenbeck. She graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1957. Lorena worked for Ball Glass ARC and Salvetti Eye Surgical Center. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and greatgrandkids and attending all their activities. She was an avid sports and game show viewer. She was also a member of Claysville Methodist Church and a proud member of the Claysville American Legion. She is survived by her son John Cathleen Perry III daughter Deborah Chester Galaski grandsons John Terri Perry IV and Michael Natalie Perry granddaughters Diandria Ridgley and Adrielle Logan Gosson and greatgrandchildren Jack Abby Nora Savannah Scarlett Gwendolyn and Markus. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John L. Perry Jr. and daughters Doris Perry and Diane Rodgers. Friends and family will be received…

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Darlene Shemansky

, Pennsylvania

Darlene M. Shemansky 83 of Richeyville PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 1 2026. She was born in California PA on June 21 1942 a daughter of the late Edison and Marie Farabough Bair. A 1960 graduate of the California Area High School Darlene was later employed by the Nemacolin Country Club as the Groundskeeper. She retired after 30 plus years of service. Mrs. Shemansky was a faithful woman and a devout catholic. She was a member of the St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Richeyville a volunteer at the Richeyville Firehall and was involved with activities in the Center of the Woods. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed playing cards darts euchre and being outdoors gardening. Surviving are 4 children Denise Pavlovich Carol Johns Mike Antoinette Pepper Daren and Mark Shemansky Kim 9 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren siblings Loretta Crone and Edwin Bair several nieces…

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Paulette P. Dupain

, Pennsylvania

July 31, 2005

Paulette P. Dupain, 73, of Avella, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in UPMC Washington Hospital, following a brief illness.She was born on July 7, 1952, in Washington, daughter of the late Domenick and Velma L. Miller Bontempo.Paulette was a graduate of Avella High School. She spent most of her life caring for others, she worked for Mama’s House of Claysville, The Caring Mission of Washington and retired from ARC Human Services of Avella in 2023.She was known for her huge heart and extreme strength. Paulette loved spending time with her dog lucky and early phone calls or leaving voicemails singing “you are my sunshine”; which will be deeply missed by her family.Paulette enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sitting on the porch, reading, visits from her grandchildren and summer days watching her great grandsons Bryson and Braxton ride their dirt bikes; constantly asking “where are your helmets!”.She was the devoted wife…

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