Photo courtesy of Frye Funeral Home, Inc.
Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Apr 4, 1950 – Jul 15, 2024
Ginny Lee Watson, 74, of Monongahela, died Monday, July 15, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born April 4, 1950 in Philipsburg, the daughter of William F. and Ruth Whitehead Burge.
Ginny was a 1968 graduate of Monongahela High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monongahela. She was employed for 35 years starting at Three Rivers Bank in 1983 and retiring from PNC in Monongahela in 2018. Ginny was a member of Early Birds, a women’s bowling league. She also loved the Pittsburgh Pirates.
She is survived by her husband, William C. Watson, with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on April 11, 2024; three children, Connie Watson of Monongahela, Jeff (James Logan) Watson of McKeesport, Bill (Jodi) Watson of Rostraver Township; granddaughter, Rachel Watson; great granddaughter, Brynn Watson; two sisters, Joan (Joseph) Evans, Doris Forsberg, all of Monongahela; two brothers, Bill (Toni) Burge of Monongahela, Dean (Stephanie) Burge of Finleyville; two sisters-in-law, Becky (Tom) Wild of Washington, Sally (Kurt) Kraus of Carlisle; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Burge; two sisters, Wendy Burge, Jean Fisher; niece, Rena Burge.
Friends will be received on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-7:30 in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held at 7:30 PM with Rev. Dr. Zayzay Kpadeh officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 or First United Methodist Church, 430 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
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Missing you so very much on this 1st Mother's Day without you, Mom.
Your loving daughter ❤
Connie Watson
May 11, 2025 | Monongahela, PA | Daughter
Cheering on HER Buccos (09/2012)
Win or lose, she was a Pirates Fan through & through Today she will root for HER Buccos & celebrate her 1st heavenly birthday. Let's Go Bucs! I love you, mom❤
Connie Watson
April 04, 2025 | Monongahela, PA | Daughter
Happy Heavenly 75th Birthday, mom. Words cannot express the void in my heart. There is not a single day that goes by that you are not thought of. I love you always & forever, my best friend & mom.
Connie Watson
April 04, 2025 | Monongahela, PA | Daughter
When I think of people who have made a difference in my life, I always think of you. Over the years, you’ve touched our hearts and blessed our lives with so much goodness and love. I’ll be forever thankful for the wonderful best friend you have been to my mom for more than 50 years and the fun times we have all shared. We Love You and will miss you, Tracey, Vince and Christie Rae
Tracey Bavuso
July 19, 2024 | Monongahela, PA | Friend
I am so very sorry for your loss
Ruth DeJuliis Koontz
July 19, 2024 | Donora, PA | Friend
I will cherish my memories of you and the times we shared as a family. You knew how much I loved Jeff and that I will always be by his side through life no matter what. Thank you Ginny for all you have done for us. Until we meet again.
Jim Logan
July 18, 2024 | McKeesport, PA | Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debbie Graham
July 18, 2024 | Mckeesport, PA | Friend
Ginny was the nicest person you would ever want to meet. she was a good friend of mine for a long time. We didn't see each other or talk much to each other, but when we did it was always nice. I'm really going to miss her.
Joyce Lawrence
July 18, 2024 | Fayette City, PA | Friend
It is not easy to put into words what and how Ginny made my life better..she joined the Watson family marrying my brother and brought light and love to all! Her passing, while incredibly sad, her legacy left with Bill, Connie and Jeff will be celebrated! We are such fortunate people to have known and loved her!
Sally Kraus
July 18, 2024 | Carlisle, PA | Family