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Obituaries March 17

Washington resident loved life

Susan Lee Livingood Bova, 47, of Washington, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Washington Hospital, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born June 27, 1966, in Washington, a daughter of Romaine (Charlie) Wright of East Finley, formerly of Washington, and the late Dick Livingood.

Mrs. Bova attended McGuffey High School and received a GED diploma. She was a 2007 graduate of Clayton College of Natural Health, with a bachelor of science degree in natural health, receiving highest honors. In 2009, she graduated from Clayton College of Natural Health with a master of arts degree in holistic wellness, receiving highest honors.

Mrs. Bova became a master medical massage therapist in 2004, received certification as a sport yoga instructor in 2009 and was certified with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in 2011.

She worked as a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service in 1987 and as an instructor at Penn Commercial in 2004. She also worked as an instructor at Stanford Brown in 2007 and at Pittsburgh Technical Institute from 2009 until her retirement in 2013.

A quick-witted person who loved life and being healthy, Mrs. Bova fought the terrible disease of cancer with everything she had.

She also loved music and enjoyed singing.

A social member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 927, she loved going to the VFW every Friday to play Texas Hold ‘Em with all of her friends, especially when she won first or second place. As she liked to put in her journal, “Holla!”

Mrs. Bova was a loving and generous wife, mother and “Yaya” (grandma).

She will be sadly missed by her husband, soulmate and best friend, Jesse Bova, whom she married July 3, 2000.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kayla Livingood and Cassandra Hirosky, both of Washington; a stepdaughter, Leandra Bova of Washington; three brothers, Mark (Laura) Livingood of Washington, Rick (Becky) Livingood of Claysville and Dane (Janet) Livingood of Prosperity; two stepbrothers, Charlie Wright Jr. of Washington and Dan (Penny) Wright of Claysville; two sisters, Donna McCartney and Beth Noel, both of Washington; three stepsisters, Sherry (Joe) Cardamore of Washington, Debbie (John) Keenan of Claysville and Tammy (Arlen) Bethel of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Rigo, Jazzlyn and Rozlynn; and many nieces and nephews.

She will also be sadly missed by her father-in-law, Thomas A. Bova Jr.; mother-in-law Jean O. Bova; brother-in-law Dan Bova; and sister-in-law Rose Bova.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 p.m., the time of services, Wednesday, March 19, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with Pastor Rick Livingood officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 331 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

Retired steel worker

Andrew C. “Poochie” Boyd, 82, of Canonsburg, formerly of Lawrence, died Friday, March 14, 2014, in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born February 17, 1932, in Lawrence, a son of the late Susan Boyd Gregory.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Boyd worked as a steel worker for Universal Cyclops and later worked for Patti Petite Cookie Factory.

Mr. Boyd was a social member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and SNPJ in Lawrence.

On May 2, 1970, he married D. Arlene Merkel Boyd, who survives.

He was the last of his immediate family.

Deceased, in addition to his mother, is his stepfather, Raymond Gregory.

Friends will be received from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, with the Rev. James O’Brien, pastor of Faith Chapel in Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Garden, McMurray.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Mr. Boyd’s name to America Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1207.

Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to view and leave condolences.

Natica Bruno, 84, of Waynesburg, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg.

Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Behm Funeral Homes Inc., Waynesburg. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition.

East Carnegie resident

Hazel Jane Brewer Johnson, 92, of East Carnegie, died Thursday, March 13, 2014.

She was the wife of the late Henry B. Johnson; mother of Henry “Butch” (Amy) Johnson, Arthur (Leslie) Johnson and the late Joseph Johnson and Betty Jane King; grandmother of 15 grandchildren; great-grandmother of several great-grandchildren; and sister of the late Leroy and Kenneth Brewer.

Also surviving are her special childhood friends, Dorothy Lipscomb and Edwina Branch, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Friends are invited to call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in Second Baptist Church, 324 Mansfield Boulevard, Carnegie, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18. Arrangements are entrusted to Leo J. Henney Funeral Home, Carnegie. Visit www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend

Constance Faye “Connie” Watson, 76, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of the late Jesse S. and Virginia M. Bungard Basinger, formerly of Lippencott.

Mrs. Watson was the beloved wife of George E. Watson, whom she married April 20, 1957. They had been loving and lifelong partners, raising three daughters, Debra Faye Watson, who passed away in January 1972, Tracy L. Walters and Mona Sue Lemley-Stull, both of Clarksville.

Also surviving are sons-in-law Ernie Walters and Sgt. Eric J. Stull; grandchildren Amanda L. “Rosebud” Tennant of East Pittsburgh, Carrie N. “Sunshine” Baker and husband Nathan “Chip” Baker of Brownsville, Travis Cody H. “Buddy” Lemley, Jarod William E. “Bookie” Stull, Zoey Erica M. “Zoebug” Stull, Nicole and Dan Pinchok and Cody Walters, all of Clarksville; great-grandchildren Zane J. “Brown-eyed Monkey” Tennant, Connor and Madison Pinchok, all of Clarksville, and Callie Reese “Callie girl” Baker of Brownsville; sister Mona Joyce Simmons; brothers Charles “Bud” Basinger, Ben and Karen Basinger and Bill and Doris Basinger, all of Lippencott; sisters-in-law Shirley Basinger and Phyllis Watson; several nieces and nephews; and many friends who were very special to her.

She leaves behind her “grand-furkids,” Emmie, Stryker, Daytona, Bristol and Jessey.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her oldest daughter, Debra Faye, and brothers Richard L. (Dick) Basinger, Harry (Wayne) Basinger and Edward A. Basinger.

She will be remembered by many friends and family for her cabbage rolls, potato salad, mush, Chex mix and especially her coffee that was always offered with love and a smile, no matter what day or time you knocked at the door.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916, in honor of her great-grandson, Zane.

Family and friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Behm Funeral Homes, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, with the Rev. Carl Leipold officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916, in honor of her great-grandson, Zane.

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