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Loretta Hatfield Staley

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William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

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Washington, Pennsylvania

Loretta Staley Obituary

Loretta Hatfield Staley passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1927, in Washington Pa., a daughter of the late Earl and Laura Dinch Hatfield. A 1946 graduate of Trinity High School. Loretta worked and retired from J.C. Penney's and Sears. She kept busy by working at her niece's podiatry office in later years. She loved spending time with her family. On August 28, 1946, she married her beloved husband, Robert Staley. They shared 66 wonderful years together. Robert passed away on October 20, 2012. Also deceased, her cherished brother, Dr. Kenneth (Eileen) Hatfield, paternal grandparents Demas and Eva Hatfield, maternal grandparents Harry and Kizzy Kelly Dinch. She was deeply cherished by her nephew Kenneth Hatfield II, Dr. Cynthia Hatfield and her husband Dr. Bernard Andrews, Judith (Roger) Horne and Katherine (Edward) Wise II. Great nieces and nephews, Kenneth, Chelsea and Tara Hatfield, Brittany, Katrina, Victoria, Bernard, Robert, Christian Andrews, Tiffany, Emily, Matthew Horne, Edward, Josh and Cody Wise. Great-great-nieces and nephews; Adeline, Paxton, Wyatt, Bella Penelope, Conner, Evelyn and Lowell. Though she and Robert had no children of their own, Loretta's heart was always full of family, she enjoyed Sunday dinners, where her warmth and hospitality created cherished memories. Loretta was a devoted lifelong member of First Christian Church, where her grace, kindness, and steadfast devotion touched all who knew her. Friends and family are invited to the William G. Neal Funeral Home 925 Allison Ave. Washington PA 15301 on Thursday October 9, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m.. A funeral service will take place on October 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the William G. Neal Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2025.

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Nancy (Tarr) Megyesy

October 8, 2025

Loretta, I have thought about you often through out the years. We had some very good visits that made great memories.

Larry and Myrta Litman

October 8, 2025

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9

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd.

925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA 15301

Oct

10

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd.

925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA 15301

Oct

10

Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Prospect Cemetery

Hickory, PA

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William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

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