Apr 6, 2013

Johnetta “Peg” Sayre, 86, of Washington, died Friday, April 5, 2013, in her home.

She was born July 4, 1926, in Washington, a daughter of John and Gertrude Devore Armstrong.

Mrs. Sayre was a graduate of Trinity High School.

She was a homemaker who previously worked at Reichart Furniture and sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry.

Mrs. Sayre enjoyed reading, knitting, quilting and solving crossword puzzles.

She was a member of Third United Presbyterian Church.

On June 26, 1961, she married Arthur L. Sayre, who died April 19, 1988.

Surviving are two sons, John L. Sayre and Arthur L. “Larry” Sayre II, both of Washington; two daughters, Ruth Anna Barbour and Jonita M. Amonette (Terry), both of LaVergne, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Shannon Asbury, Schenley Chambers, Amber Sayre and Jacob and Noah Amonette; and three great-grandchildren, Jorden Sayre and Jayce and Jayd Henderson.

Deceased are two sisters, Betty Hull and Ruth Hayes, and a brother, Clarence “Bud” Armstrong.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, with the Rev. Thomas Bellhy officiating. Burial will follow in West Middletown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 60 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301; or to Autism Speaks, 8035 McKnight Road, Suite 301, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.