Joanne L. (English) Watson

Joanne L. Watson, 88 of Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2018 in her home.

She was born on November 28, 1929 in Champaign, Illinois to James Leslie and Ethel Shearer English who preceded her in death.

On August 18, 1950 she married Robert D. Watson who passed away on December 17, 2004.

She was a member of the South Hills Community Baptist Church. She also was an Eastern Star member. She had several interest including collecting cookie cutters since 1950, camping, painting and gardening.

She is survived by her children Allen Dale Watson (Valerie) of Library, Kathleen Ann DeThomas (Edward) of Washington Janet Lee Minehart (Mark) of Butler, Deborah Lynn Mayberry (Samuel) of Washington, Dianne Sue Tota (Ralph) of Ontario Canada and Daniel James Watson (Darla) of Washington,  nine grandchildren, twenty-five  great grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert English and one grandson Jonathon Zachary Watson.

Friends are welcome from  2~8 PM on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120 where a funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Washington County Humane Society.