Obituaries
September 13, 2019

Judith A. Watson – North Charleroi

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Judith A. Watson, 75, of North Charleroi, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Yukon, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Melissa Hoake Cochran. For many years, Judy worked at the former Health Mart in Monongahela. She also worked as a receptionist at various hospitals while living in Texas. After starting her family, she devoted her time to being a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed crocheting, painting and doing all sorts of crafts. She is survived by her husband, Donnie R. Watson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Randi Ferren of Dunlevy and Tracy and Nancy Ferren of Birmingham, Ala.; a stepdaughter, Tina Watson of Lake Jackson, Fla.; a sister, Katherine Cochran of Monongahela; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Samuel, MacKenzee and Sunny Ferren, Will Jones and Justin  McComb; a sister-in-law, Carol Cochran of Charleroi; and a special nephew, John Clark and wife Tammy. Preceding her in death were a brother, Robert, and four sisters, Eileen, Patricia, Linda and Barbara. At the request of the family, services will be private. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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