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08/27/2026

Jason Herrod funeral service

James Allen Phillips, age 77 of Waynesburg, Pa., passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in the UPMC Washington Hospital ...
08/26/2026

James Allen Phillips, age 77 of Waynesburg, Pa., passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in the UPMC Washington Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born January 30, 1949 in Waynesburg, a son of the late James and Carrie (Phillips) Phillips. Mr. Phillips worked for several coal mines in Greene and Washington counties and was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America. He could always be found talking on the phone to someone, enjoyed listening to old country music, “Coffee or tea with Joannie and me” on WANB radio and watching country western movies. Mr. Phillips was protestant by faith and lived for spending time with his grandchildren. On November 6, 1967 he married Karen Sue (Patterson) who passed away on December 1, 2023.

Surviving is a son, Jamie Phillips; a daughter, Janet Kramer; grandchildren, Makenna Kozich (Brennan), Jacob Phillips, Miranda Phillips, Keri Phillips and many great grandchildren; a brother, James O. Phillips (Marie). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Deceased in addition to his parents and wife are a son, Jeffrey Phillips; grandson, Damon Walters; brothers, Denny Phillips, Danny Phillips Charles Phillips, Donnie Phillips, Vernon Phillips, Clarence Phillips, Homer Phillips and William Phillips, who died in infancy; a sister Viola Edna Phillips, who died at birth.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., 204 Dowlin Ave., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026 in the funeral home with Pastor Don Amon officiating. Interment will follow in Fairall Cemetery, Whitley Township, Pa.

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Jason Ray Herrod, age 41 of Waynesburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born February 7, 1985 in ...
08/26/2026

Jason Ray Herrod, age 41 of Waynesburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born February 7, 1985 in Waynesburg a son of Donald Ray Herrod (fiancée Amanda Weishner) and LouAnn (Viviano) Cline. Jason was a devoted husband, a loving father and a hard working man who always made sure his family was taken care of. He loved his children deeply and worked hard to provide for them no matter how long the days were or how tired he may have been. Jason was talented with his hands, creative, funny and took great pride in the work he did through his company “Herrod’s Handyman Services.” Always trying to be honest and do right by the people he worked for. He had a personality that was truly his own and left a lasting impression on those he knew and loved him. His passing leaves an emptiness in the hearts of his wife, children, family and friends that can never be filled. The love he gave, the memories he created and the pieces of himself that live on through his children, will ensure that Jason is loved, missed and remembered forever.

On August 3, 2022 Jason married the love of his life, Rayeanna Metzger. He is survived by five children, Jaycee Herrod of Carmichaels, Pa., Donald, Aaliyah, Brooklynn and Jacob Herrod, all at home; he leaves behind a brother, Justin Herrod, half sister, Casey Herrod, half sister, Tina Lightner (Kevin), half brother, Freddie; mother-in-law, Hazel Metzger and father-in-law Keith Jeffries; step father-in-law, Michael Swank; brothers-in-law, William Shipley and Zachary Lowery; sisters-in-law, Skylynn Metzger, Angel Jeffries and Cadence Swank. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Deceased by maternal grandparents, Lorraine and Bill Viviano; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Erma Herrod and cousins James Herrod and Michele Viviano.

Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., 204 Dowlin Ave., Carmichaels, Pa. 15320, 724.966.5100, Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director, where a funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Donald Wilson officiating. The family suggests donations be made to the funeral home.

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Todd Hamel, age 71, of Waynesburg, PA., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1955. He...
08/17/2026

Todd Hamel, age 71, of Waynesburg, PA., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1955. He was the son of Helma (Endler) Hamel and the late Ellsworth Hamel.

Teaching was at the heart of who Todd was. He shared his love of music as a music teacher, helped shape the future of education as a school technology administrator, and continued teaching as an adjunct professor at Waynesburg University. Whether he was teaching a student, helping a colleague, or showing a family member how to fix something, he had a gift for making people feel that they could figure things out. Todd was always reading, learning, and exploring. He loved playing games and he even built his own computers. He was, quite simply, the person everyone called when something broke — or when you broke something. Somehow, he could usually figure out how to fix it and tell you how to not break it again.

Beyond his love of teaching and technology, his greatest joy was his family. He treasured traveling and taking trips with his family. He loved going to the Outer Banks with his family each summer. He was an avid dog lover and had dogs all his life. One of his biggest achievements was the home he built from the ground up for his family with the help of his own father.

He was his daughter’s biggest fan, proudly watching her dance and perform in plays, musicals and later in life, cheering her on as she practiced and competed in karate – being that he was a black belt himself. He carried that same pride into the next generation, delighting in watching his granddaughter dance on stage and his grandson play soccer. There was nothing he enjoyed more than seeing the people he loved pursue the things that made them happy.

Todd was the loving husband to his wife Hope (Blaker) Hamel for 47 years an amazing father and grandfather to his daughter Alicia (Doug) Haas and his grandchildren Connor and Amelia Haas. He leaves behind his brother Wanye (Theresa) Hamel, sister Wendy Hamel, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mark and LuAnn Carlson, brother-in-law Bill Blaker, and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made in his name to the Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, Pa. 15370.

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Tina Marie (Bug) Riggi, 60, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at JW Ruby Hospital in Morgant...
08/03/2026

Tina Marie (Bug) Riggi, 60, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at JW Ruby Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Born June 7, 1966. Tina was the daughter of Goldie Riggi and a 1987 graduate of Carmichaels High School.

Tina never met a stranger. She loved and hugged everyone she met and was always the life of the party. She was involved with Special Olympics, enjoyed bingo and crafts, liked watching television, lovingly mothered her kitties, and adored every child she met—especially those in her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Goldie; her brothers Guy and James; her sisters Candy, Jackie, and Dena; and her nephews Maxim and Guy.

Tina is survived by her siblings: Rosalind Hopkins (Lewis) of Sewickley, Pa.; John Riggi (Josie) of Rice’s Landing, Pa.; Debra of Carmichaels, with whom she made her home; Phil Riggi (Roxann) of Canonsburg, Pa.; and Glenn Riggi (Connie) of Virginia Beach, Va. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Gloria Riggi and Barbara Riggi, both of Carmichaels.

She leaves behind many nieces and nephews: Camilla Campbell, Justin Pratt (Jenna), Nicole Lechner (Brent), Brandy Schooley (Jim), Andrea Green (CJ), Lewis Hopkins (Andrea), Jimmy Riggi, Phillip Riggi (Beth), Danielle Glaspie (Ron), Brianna Fuhrer (Steve), Allyson (Ryan), Carly Riggi (Josh), and Catarina Riggi (Taylor). Her great-nieces and great-nephews include Katelynn, Peyton, Steele, Kayne, Kathryn, Karaleigh, Talia, Liliana, Cian, Luca, Cassidy, Cian and Lola.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to her caregivers—Diane Beabout, Cara Schmidt, Alyssa Raber, Tracy Tennant, Tammy Metcalf and Andrea Hopton—for the wonderful care they provided. They would also like to thank the OSPTA Nursing Staff for their wonderful help and support.
Tina will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday in the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. A blessing service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026 followed by interment at Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cat Nip Acres in Tina’s memory. She loved her kitties.
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Funeral Service livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/live/fCQN5JohX9w?is=GEOHoUfaQvyboXKuAlberta Mae “Bertie” Nicholson, of...
07/25/2026

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Alberta Mae “Bertie” Nicholson, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 ½. She transitioned from this life in the same manner in which she lived her life on earth: with faith, grace and humility. Bertie was born February 9, 1927 in Jefferson, Pa. a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Elizabeth (Walters) Fischer. She graduated from Jefferson High School and spent her career as a bank bookkeeper, first in Florida, then as head bookkeeper in a bank in Uniontown. Bertie was an active member of the Carmichaels Methodist Church for more than 50 years, participating in United Methodist Women and the church choir, along with helping to support countless pierogi and Christmas cookie sales, and community dinners. In her earlier years, she was active in the Carmichaels Women’s Bowling League and the Carmichaels Civic Club. Until recently, she was still attending church, reading, working puzzles and hosting the weekly Wednesday ladies’ card club at her home.

She is survived by her children: Penny Davis (Ron) of Charleston, S.C., John Machesky of Connellsville, Pa., Kassy McGourty (Vince) of Clinton, N.J., and bonus children, Terri Paroda (Robert) of Bishopsville, Md. and Bill Nicholson (Kathy) of Rices Landing, Pa., 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Deceased are her first husband, John Machesky and second husband, Homer Nicholson; four siblings, Harry Fischer, Dorothy Seals, Florence Seals and Gertrude Lewoc and one granddaughter, Kaitlin Marie Machesky.

Family and friends are welcome from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in the Carmichaels Methodist Church, 104 W. South St., Carmichaels, Pa. 15320 where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Andrew Gump, PhD officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Carmichaels Methodist Church in memory of Alberta.

To send condolences or sign the online guestbook please visit www.lesakofh.com

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Cooley, age 49 of Crucible, Pa. passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 as the result of injuries sus...
07/23/2026

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Cooley, age 49 of Crucible, Pa. passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 as the result of injuries sustained in an accident. He was born July 25, 1976 in Waynesburg, Pa. a son of Patricia Ann (Harden) Cooley and the late Thomas B. Cooley. Tommy was a 1995 graduate of Carmichaels Area High School. He worked in construction for NexGen Industrial Services. Tommy was a very spirited person who loved fishing, it didn’t matter where, planting his gardens or hiking in the woods and taking in the nature around him. He would help anyone that needed it; was a jack of all trades and everything had to be perfect so it was just easier to do it himself. Tommy couldn’t sit still and always had to be “doing something” just like the energizer bunny he kept going and going. He lived to work so he could provide for his families wants and needs. There was nothing more important to him than family and good friends. On May 10, 2014 he married Jamie (Krupa) Cooley, who survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Chesa L. Krupa at home; siblings, Tracy Harden of Carmichaels, Pa., Debra Allen (Donnie) of Crucible, Crystal Kovalcheck (Joey) of Rices Landing, Pa. and Cynthia Cooley of Crucible; nephews, Coty Allen, Tristan Cooley, Shawn Ingram, Trevor Ingram, Michael Courie, Alex Crawford, Archie Crawford, IV, David Haky, Nicholas Pattison, Cameron Pattison, Joseph Pattison, Scott Carter and Hayes Cooley; nieces, Lilian Courie, Miley Urista and Jazlyn Pattison; also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Deceased in addition to his father is a brother Jerry Harden, who died in infancy.

Family and friends are welcome from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026 in the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. A service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening in the funeral home.

To send condolences or sign the online guestbook please visit www.lesakofh.com

Alberta Mae “Bertie” Nicholson, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 ½. She transitioned...
07/22/2026

Alberta Mae “Bertie” Nicholson, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 ½. She transitioned from this life in the same manner in which she lived her life on earth: with faith, grace and humility. Bertie was born February 9, 1927 in Jefferson, Pa. a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Elizabeth (Walters) Fischer. She graduated from Jefferson High School and spent her career as a bank bookkeeper, first in Florida, then as head bookkeeper in a bank in Uniontown. Bertie was an active member of the Carmichaels Methodist Church for more than 50 years, participating in United Methodist Women and the church choir, along with helping to support countless pierogi and Christmas cookie sales, and community dinners. In her earlier years, she was active in the Carmichaels Women’s Bowling League and the Carmichaels Civic Club. Until recently, she was still attending church, reading, working puzzles and hosting the weekly Wednesday ladies’ card club at her home.

She is survived by her children: Penny Davis (Ron) of Charleston, S.C., John Machesky of Connellsville, Pa., Kassy McGourty (Vince) of Clinton, N.J., and bonus children, Terri Paroda (Robert) of Bishopsville, Md. and Bill Nicholson (Kathy) of Rices Landing, Pa., 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Deceased are her first husband, John Machesky and second husband, Homer Nicholson; four siblings, Harry Fischer, Dorothy Seals, Florence Seals and Gertrude Lewoc and one granddaughter, Kaitlin Marie Machesky.

Family and friends are welcome from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in the Carmichaels Methodist Church, 104 W. South St., Carmichaels, Pa. 15320 where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Andrew Gump, PhD officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Carmichaels Methodist Church in memory of Alberta.

To send condolences or sign the online guestbook please visit www.lesakofh.com

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Edward (Eddie) Lewis Pratt, father, grandfather, US Marine, outdoorsman, and adventurer, passed away peacefully surround...
07/10/2026

Edward (Eddie) Lewis Pratt, father, grandfather, US Marine, outdoorsman, and adventurer, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family. He was born on March 14, 1952, and lived a life defined by service, resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering appreciation for the natural world.

Eddie proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting during a pivotal period in our nation's history. Throughout his military career, he participated in operations that remained largely undisclosed, carrying out his duties with honor, courage, and commitment. He was honorably discharged in 1977, concluding a chapter of service that reflected his deep sense of duty and patriotism. His devotion to “The Corps” was boundless throughout his life.

Following his military service, Eddie built a career at Cumberland Mine, where he earned the respect of colleagues through his strong work ethic, dependability, and dedication. After sustaining an injury that led to his retirement, Eddie embraced a new chapter of life focused on the things he loved most—family, exploration, and the great outdoors.

Eddie found joy in hiking mountain trails, camping beneath the stars, whitewater rivers and lakes, hunting in the wilderness, and discovering new places near and far. He possessed an adventurous spirit that never faded and a curiosity about the world that inspired those around him. Whether exploring a remote trail, sharing stories around a campfire, or simply enjoying nature's quiet beauty, Eddie felt most at home outdoors.

Eddie, although solivagant in nature, still cherished his family, past and present. He was the youngest of 9 children of Charles Pratt Sr., Elsie Marie Pratt. His sole surviving sister Faye was by his side during his passing. Additionally, survived by his two sons, daughter-in-laws and 4 grandchildren, as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Eddie’s life was one of service, perseverance, and adventure. He leaves behind many friends and family who share stories and memories to hold close. Though he will be missed, his spirit lives on in the forests he walked, the waters he paddled, the mountains he hiked and the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Semper Fidelis.

May we honor Edward's memory by embracing life's adventures, cherishing our loved ones, and facing each day with the courage and determination that defined his life.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Glade Cemetery, Carmichaels, Pa. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Greene County Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, Pa., Paul M. Lesako, Supervisor and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director.

To send condolences or sign the online guestbook please visit www.lesakofh.com

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