Maron Steven

Washington, Jr.

Maron Steven Washington, Jr., (aka "Wash"), was born on December 31, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Maron S. and Madelyn Washington and was called to eternal rest on April 9, 2025.

He was educated in the Pittsburg Public School system, graduated from Schenley High School in 1950. Upon completion of high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army as part of the Airborne Infantry Regiment from 1950 - 1953. While enlisted, he served in the Korean War, earning a Combat Infantry Badge as a Paratrooper. After completing his service, he began working for the U. S. Postal Service as a letter carrier and part-time station manager from 1959 until he retired in 1988.

In 1957 he met the love of his life, Rose Lee Rhodes (who affectionately called him "Don"). The two wed on Valentine's Day 1958 and were married for 50 years before she preceded him in death in 2008.

At an early age, Maron professed a faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior. As an active 30-year Legacy member of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, he sang in the men's chorus. He was a member of many fraternal organizations, including Melita Lodge #117 of the Prince Hall Masonic Order and Sahara Temple #2 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Past Potentate in 1985. He was also a proud member of Post 4040 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Maron was a hard worker dedicated to providing for his family throughout his life. He was always willing to go the extra mile for anyone who needed him. He was known as a poet with a quick wit - a jokester who always had a rhyme and a smile. Following his first retirement from the postal service, he was employed by the PA Liquor Control Board as a store clerk. He worked for 15 additional years and retired in 2007 to become his wife's caretaker.

Maron lived his life to the fullest. He was an avid writer, babysitter, handyman and builder. He loved cheering on both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburg Pirates, always ready to represent them with his favorite hats. He was a champion for his family, who benefited from his independence and insistence on being there for them until the end.

Maron leaves to cherish his memory two children, Terrilynn W. Goode (DeVonne Jr.) and Louis Jerry Rhodes (Debbie) of Coral Springs, Florida; three grandchildren, Samone Gibson (Brandon) of Parkland, Florida, DeVonne Goode III (Rachel) of Charlotte, North Carolina and Touri Goode; four great-grandchildren, Sasha, Skylar, Matthias and Canaan; sister, Audrey Shorts of Ocoee, Florida, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who were near and dear to his heart.

A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, May 17 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Michelle Townsend, Life Stage Pastor, Saint Paul's Baptist Church, officiating. Interment private.