Obituaries
December 2, 2020

Marcella ‘Penny’ Wilson Washington – Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Monessen

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Marcella “Penny” Wilson Washington, 70, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Monessen, transitioned on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. She was the mother of Davina (Ben) McFarland and Jason Aldrich; and the sister of Ytera Jones and Jimmy, Claude and Daniel Wilson. She was also the niece of Claude Russell and leaves behind many other relatives and loving friends. There will be a private interment at Olive Branch Cemetery. Arrangements have been handled by ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES, 608-610 6th St., Monessen, PA 15062, 724-684-4114. Condolences for the family may be left at www.aldrichfuneralhomes.com.

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