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| Claysville American Legion Post 639 in 2024 |
Veterans throughout Washington County are holding services this Memorial Day weekend to honor the men and women who died while defending our great nation.
Sadly, we have lost over 1.7 million men and women to war since the birth of our nation and this figure doesn't include those who have died from disease and accidents. It's our duty as a nation to properly identify, locate, and honor our war dead.
As a son and grandson of veterans, a Marine Corp veteran, chaplain of the local American Legion, and chairman of the state and national law and order committees, and other veterans' organization, I have participated in many Memorial Day ceremonies over the years.
Memorial Day has been important to me ever since I was a young child; therefore, I would like to let Washington County residents know where and when their local Memorial Day services are being held this year. I hope everyone will take the time during this national holiday to participate in one of the following services that will be held this Sunday and Monday.
And if you get the chance, please be sure to thank one of the many veterans who have dedicated their time to conduct these annual services.
Washington County Memorial Day Services 2025
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| Claysville Cemetery |
11 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025 a Memorial Day Remembrance with Keynote Speaker Mr. Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steeler and decorated Vietnam Veteran. A solemn Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony will be held, accompanied by speeches, a moment of silence, a rifle salute by the U. S. Marine Corps League 1138 Honor Guard and the playing of Taps by Tom and Rob Beaver. Musical presentations will be performed by the Canon-McMillan High School Band and “Bella Voce” choir, the South Hills Keystone Chorus and by our Bagpiper, Ms. Kate Matthews.
This ceremony is opened to the public and all members of the community are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the cemetery main office at 724-746-4363 Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Amwell Township Community Memorial Day Service
- 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 on the lower lawn of the Lower Ten Mile Presbyterian Church in Amity. This will include a recognition of veterans. Refreshments will follow.
Bentleyville American Legion Post 165
Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 26, 2025, at the honor rolls in the following communities:
- 8 a.m. Somerset Township, 615 Vanceville Road, Eighty Four
- 8:30 a.m. North Bethlehem / Scenery Hill, 2128 E. National Pike, Scenery Hill
- 9 a.m. Cokeburg, 41 Washington Street, Cokeburg
- 9:30 a.m. Ellsworth, 21 South Main Street, Ellsworth
- 11 a.m. Bentleyville, 511 Main Street, Bentleyville
- A luncheon will follow at the Bentleyville American Legion Post 165, 500 Main Street, Bentleyville
- 8 a.m. Paris Cemetery
- 8:15 a.m. Chestnut Ridge Cemetery
- 8:30 a.m. Grandview Cemetery
- 8:50 a.m. Langeloth Honor Roll
- 9:10 a.m. Eldersville Honor Roll
- 9:30 a.m. Cross Creek Cemetery
- 9:45 a.m. Atlasburg VFW,1540 Smith Township State Road, Atlasburg
- 10:15 a.m. Slovan VFW, 65 Run Street, Slovan
- 10:35 a.m. Fairview Cemetery
- 10:50 a.m. Cherry Valley Honor Roll
- 11:10 a.m. Bulger Honor Roll
- 11:25 a.m. Joffre Honor Roll
- 11:40 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
- 11:55 a.m. Burgettstown American Legion, 1526 Main Street, Burgettstown
Cecil American Legion Post 793
- 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, a service will be held at the Cecil American Legion Post 793, 3323 Millers Run Road, Cecil.
Centerville American Legion Post 705
The following Memorial Day services
will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025. All times listed are approximate.
- 7:30 a.m. Flag-raising ceremony, American Legion Post 705, 1101 Old National Pike, Fredericktown
- 7:40 a.m. Westland Cemetery, 598 Ridge Road, Brownsville
- 8:10 a.m. Centerville Honor Roll, 675 Old National Pike, Brownsville
- 8:20 a.m. Taylor Cemetery, 600 Old National Pike, Brownsville
- 8:35 a.m. East End Honor Roll, also known as the Denbo Heights Honor Roll
- 8:50 a.m. Denbo Honor Roll, 970 Main Street, Denbo
- 9:05 a.m. Low Hill Honor Roll, 415 Low Hill Road, Brownsville
- 9:25 a.m. Deemston Borough Building, 1622 Morey Road, Fredericktown
- 9:50 a.m. Beallsville Honor Roll, 2825 Main Street, Beallsville
- 10 a.m. Richeyville Honor Roll, 27 Firehall Road, Richeyville
- 10:35 a.m. West Pike Run Honor Roll, 462 Pike Run Drive, Daisytown
- 11 a.m. Centerville American Legion Post 705, 1101 Old National Pike, Fredericktown, to lower the flag and offer a final salute
- Luncheon will follow at the legion hall
Charleroi American Legion Post 22
Memorial Day services will be held
Monday, May 26, 2025, at the honor rolls in the following communities:
- 9 a.m. Speers Hill, near 1001 Guttman Avenue, Charleroi
- 9:30 a.m. Fallowfield, 9 Memorial Drive, Charleroi
- 10 a.m. North Charleroi, 498 Lock Street, North Charleroi
- 11 a.m. Charleroi, near 1 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi
- 12 p.m. Dunlevy, Wharf Street, Dunlevy
Claysville American Legion Post 639
The following services will be
held on Monday, May 26, 2025. (There will be no services held this year
at the Claysville or Purviance cemeteries.)
- 6:30 a.m. Reveille at the Claysville American Legion Post 639, 208 Main Street, Claysville followed by breakfast
- 9 a.m. Memorial Day service at the legion hall. This program will feature General Logan’s orders, Flanders Field, the Gettysburg Address, laying of the wreath and folding of the flag.
- 10 a.m. Memorial Day Parade will start at the east end of Claysville and end at the Claysville United Methodist Church.
Donora American Legion Post 212
- Sunday, May 25, 2025: Cookout and games at the Donora American Legion Post 212, 513 Meldon Avenue, Donora, 12 p.m. to close.
- Monday, May 26, 2025: Services will be held at the following sites beginning at 12 p.m.:
o Donora
War Memorial, McKean Avenue, between Chestnut and Walnut streets
o St.
Dominic Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Donora
o Mon
Valley Memorial Park (Veteran’s Section), 49 2nd Street Extension,
Donora
o Delsandro
Memorial, 587 Meldon Avenue, Donora
o Luncheon
at the Donora American Legion Post 212, 513 Meldon Avenue, Donora
Finleyville American Legion Post 613
Services will be held at the
following locations on Sunday, May 25, 2025:
- 1 p.m. Stone Church Cemetery, Stone Church Road, Gastonville
- 1:15 p.m. St. Francis Cemetery, Venetia Road, Finleyville
- 1:30 p.m. Mingo Creek Cemetery, 598 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville
- 1:45 p.m. Finleyville Cemetery, Venetia and Churchill roads, Finleyville
- 2 p.m. Finleyville Community Center at 3547 Marion Avenue, Finleyville
- Food and drinks will be served at the Finleyville American Legion Post 613, 3533 Washington Avenue, Finleyville
Fredericktown American Legion Post 391
The following services will be
held on Monday, May 26, 2025:
- 8:40 a.m. Buckingham Cemetery, 374 Buckingham Road, Fredericktown
- 8:55 a.m. Fredericktown Hill Cemetery, Fredericktown
- 9:15 a.m. Vestaburg Honor Roll, First and Community streets, Vestaburg
- 9:30 a.m. Fredericktown WWII Honor Roll
- 9:45 a.m. Newtown WWI Honor Roll
- 10 a.m. Mildred Hill Cemetery in Millsboro
- 10:20 a.m. Clarksville Honor Roll, 343 Center Street, Clarksville
- 10:45 a.m. at the Riverfront in Fredericktown: a short parade and the placing of a wreath on the Mon River in honor of those lost at sea.
- 11 a.m. a ceremony at the Fredericktown Veterans Memorial Park, 513 Front Street, Fredericktown
- Refreshments following at the Fredericktown American Legion, 501 Front Street, Fredericktown.
Marianna American Legion 744
The following services are on Sunday, May 25, 2025:
- 8:30 a.m. Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ten Mile Road, Marianna
- 9 a.m. Franklin Cemetery, 51 Little Creek Road, Marianna
- 9:30 a.m. Dunkard Cemetery, Dunkard Church Road, Marianna
- 10 a.m. Highland Ridge Cemetery
- 10:30 a.m. Lone Pine Cemetery
- 11 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, 21 Church Road, Scenery Hill
- 11:30 a.m. Saints Mary and Ann Cemetery, Oak Spring Road, Marianna
- 12 p.m. Horne Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, Marianna
- 12:15 p.m. Russian Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, Marianna
- 12:45 p.m. Marianna American Legion Post 744, 1743 Main Street, Marianna
- 10:20 a.m. Robinson Township Honor Roll
- 10:30 a.m. Robinson Run Cemetery
- 11 a.m. Parade with services to follow at the McDonald American Legion, 221 E. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald
- 9:30 a.m. Primrose & Midway Honor Rolls
- 10 a.m. Center Cemetery in Midway
Monongahela American Legion Post 302
- 9 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, Parade and ceremony at Monongahela Cemetery, 800 Country Club Road, in the veteran’s lot at the top of the hill.
Roscoe American Legion Post 801
Memorial Day Services start at 9
a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, with services at the following locations:
- 9 a.m. Elco Civic Center, 400 Route 88, Elco
- 9:15 a.m. Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 525 Dally Road, Coal Center
- 9:30 a.m. Coal Center Honor Roll, 128 Water Street, Coal Center
- 9:45 a.m. Liberty Circle Honor Roll, Liberty and Fourth streets, California
- 10 a.m. Howe Cemetery, 453 Dally Road, Coal Center
- 10:10 a.m. Long Branch Honor Roll, Long Branch
- 10:20 a.m. Twilight Honor Roll, Twilight
- 10:35 a.m. Mt. Tabor Cemetery, 255 Mt. Tabor Road, Coal Center
- 10:45 a.m. Allenport Honor Roll, 1850 Main Street, Allenport
- 10:55 a.m. Stockdale Honor Roll, Locust and Bow streets, Stockdale
- 11:05 a.m. Memorial Park at the Roscoe American Legion Post 801, 520 Furlong Avenue, Roscoe
Washington American Legion Post 175
Memorial Day Services will be held
on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the following locations, beginning at 10 a.m.:
- American Legion Post 175, 168 Park Avenue, Washington
- Washington Cemetery, 498 Park Avenue, Washington
- Washington County Courthouse, 1 South Main Street, Washington
- Polish Cemetery in the Goat Hill section of Washington
- Jewish Cemetery, 130 Oak Spring Road, Washington
West Alexander American Legion & Auxiliary Post 656
The following will be held on
Monday, May 26, 2025:
- 10:30 a.m. Memorial Day Parade, West Alexander
- 11 a.m. West Alexander Cemetery, 80 Liberty Road, West Alexander
- Lunch at the West Alexander Fairgrounds, 116 Route 40, West Alexander
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| Claysville American Legion Post 639 Honor Guard |
Larry Maggi
maggil@co.washington.pa.us
