Samuel S. Pangburn, Esq., 74 of Washington passed away unexpectedly on Thursday-August 20, 2020.  He was born October 13, 1945 in Elrama, PA the son of the late George W. and Edith L. Bonnell Pangburn.  Mr. Pangburn was a 1963 graduate of Clairton High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington and Jefferson College.  He later went on to graduate from Duquesne Law School in 1970.  Following law school, Mr. Pangburn served six years in the United States Army attaining the rank of Captain.  Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Mr. Pangburn began his 49 year career as a criminal defense attorney in Southwestern Pennsylvania.  He was the cofounder of the WCBA, was a member of the Pennsylvania Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, was a cofounder of the Sunlight Club Inc., was a member of the Trial Lawyers of America as a DUI Specialist and was a former member of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post # 175 and the VFW Post # 927.  He was a member of the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church in Washington where he served as a lector and was a member of the Church Committee.  Mr. Pangburn was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and had been a season ticket holder since 1970.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Betty, was an avid reader and enjoyed writing poetry.  Sam’s life was epitomized by his devotion to helping others and he will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Surviving is his wife, Betty of Washington; a son, Philip (Jessica) Pangburn of Texas; three step-daughters, Carol, Cheryl and Bobbie; a step-son, Eddie; two brothers, Bill (Carol) Pangburn of Virginia and George (Pam) Pangburn of Virginia; two grandchildren, Zoe and Ethan Pangburn; seven step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.  Mr. Pangburn is also survived by his beloved cat, Moe.

Due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions all funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Ave., Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Supervisor/Director, Susan Falvo Warco, Director, S. Timothy Warco II, Director.  A public memorial service will be held at a future date, place and time to be announced once COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.  Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Sunlight Club, Inc. in care of the funeral home or to the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave. Washington PA 15301.  Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com