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Pauline R. Blackhurst Trasoline

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Elks and Arms Club member, Steelers fan

Pauline R. “Snooks” Blackhurst Trasoline, 84, of Houston, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, September 17, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born November 20, 1928, in Washington, a daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Wardle Dolan.

Mrs. Trasoline was a 1946 graduate of Trinity High School and worked for the receiving department of GeeBee’s Department Store, Washington.

She was a member of Avery Methodist Church in Washington.

Mrs. Trasoline was a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 776, Washington, where she also was active in the auxiliary and enjoyed playing dartball. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a member of Arms Club, Washington.

In 1947, she married John “Jack” Blackhurst, who died in 1984. In 1990, she married Fred Trasoline, who died in 2006.

Surviving are three sons, Randy (Polly) Blackhurst and Dave (Elaine) Blackhurst, both of Houston, and Rick Blackhurst of Washington; a stepdaughter, Roncie (Russ) Sprowls of Claysville; a sister, Marion Samuels of Washington; nine grandchildren, Christy (Tom) Sterling, Michelle (Jesse) Leichty, Scott Blackhurst, Shawn (Cyndy) Blackhurst, Brandon (Laurie) Blackhurst, Travis (Ashley) Blackhurst and Michael, Courtney and Kelly Blackhurst; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a son, Kenny Blackhurst; and a brother, Fred Dolan.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Donnell House, care of Washington Health System, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Condolences may be expressed online and photos uploaded to www.familyremembers.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor and Lawrence K. Donovan, funeral director

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