Funeral Services Set For Paul & Darla Tripoli

August 19, 2019 3:41 am

A Washington couple died in a motorcycle accident in Greene County Saturday evening when their motorcycle collided with another vehicle along Route 19 in Franklin Township.  Authorities say 58-year-old Paul Tripoli and a passenger on the motorcycle, his 55-year-old wife Darla, were traveling south on Route 19 near Hillcrest Avenue around six o’clock, when the bike went out of control on a curve, crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming vehicle driven by 36-year-old Bianca Simpson of Waynesburg.  The Tripolis died at the scene.  Police say Simpson was not hurt.  The Tripoli’s recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Paul Tripoli was a well-known therapist in the Washington County area while his wife, Darla, was a funeral director at Salandra Funeral Home in Canonsburg.  A memorial was set up outside of his North Main Street office shortly after word on his death.  Viewings are set for Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, August 23rd, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive in McMurray. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 24th, at 11:00 a.m. at The Bible Chapel. (Photo:  LinkedIn)