Bruce H. Watson
Bentleyville resident was avid gardener
Bruce H. Watson, 61, of Bentleyville, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, in Monongahela Valley Hospital Emergency Department.
He was born February 27, 1952, a son of the late Harley “Red” and Bernice Burger Watson.
Mr. Watson was a graduate of Bentworth High School and attended California University of Pennsylvania.
He retired from Consol Energy and was an avid gardener.
On June 28, 1975, in Bentleyville United Methodist Church, he married Karen S. Jones, who survives.
Also surviving are son Eric Watson of Bentleyville; daughter Wendy Valerio (Michael) of Wyckoff, N.J.; two grandchildren, Aiden and Olivia Valerio; two brothers, Jeff Watson (Linda) of Scenery Hill and Bob Watson (Marilyn) of Bear Rocks; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216 (www.heart.org). Arrangements in care of Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message and share photos.