Obituaries

May 26, 2023

 

James Marshall “Jay” Caughey, 86 of Greensburg passed away, Friday, May 26, 2023.  He was born November 14, 1936 in Pittsburgh a son of the late James and Agnes (Cadzow) Caughey.

Jay had been employed as an Auctioneer and the Marketing Director for Western Sales. Later in life, he worked for Home Depot.  He was a veteran of the...

May 24, 2023

Nancy W. Galm

Passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023.  A former long-term resident of Greensburg, she lived the past 30 years in Ohara Township near Pittsburgh.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Tolan Galm; her parents, Harry and Marion (Carnahan) Webber; and her sister, Marian Webber.  She is remembered fondly by her children Nancy (Gary) Duryea,...

May 23, 2023

Mary Octavi, 99, of Jeannette, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born Jan. 20, 1924, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Celeste (Demartino) Mastrippolito. Mary was a loving homemaker and enjoyed playing games and cards with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, crocheting and bocce. Mary is survived by her loving...

May 18, 2023

Ronald M. Park Sr., 90, of Greensburg passed away at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The son of the late Mac and Gladys Park of Clearfield Pa., Ron was a teacher for over 30 years in both the Clearfield Area and Hempfield Area School Districts. Ron was also the assistant baseball coach at Hempfield and was a decorated head...

May 12, 2023

Mark W. Seeno, 67, passed away on Friday evening May 12th at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mark suffered a spinal cord injury after a fall at his home. Surgery to correct the injury was unsuccessful. Mark lived in Greensburg his entire life and was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, class of 1973. In his late teens Mark...

May 7, 2023

Wade Eric Snyder, 54, of Youngwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, 2023, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 17, 1969, in Greensburg, a son of the late Shirley (Weimer) Snyder and Frank Monroe Snyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Bader; and brother, Justin Snyder. Wade...

May 7, 2023

Our beloved Lisa! Daughter, sister, aunt, girlfriend, friend, coworker, & beautiful soul! 

She was born May 14, 1985 in Jeannette, a daughter of Robert K. Carr  and Mary E. (Marino) Carr of Greensburg.

Lisa enjoyed going to casinos, playing bingo at Marian Hall in Crabtree, going to the beach & flying anywhere. She worked as a waitress  for Rizzo's Malabar...

May 5, 2023

Laura L. Mathias, 68 of Greensburg, passed away on May 5, 2023.

She was born June 22, 1954 in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Donald Hilgenburg.

Laura worked for a number of years at the Rolling Rock Club.

Laura was a hardworking devoted mother, she loved animals and nature. She was a dear friend to many and lived her...

May 2, 2023

Andrew I. Kocinski, 81, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loved ones. Andrew was born June 11, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Andrew T. and Dorothy Yeneral Kocinski. The week after graduating from Jeannette High School in 1959, Andy enlisted in the United States Navy and...

May 2, 2023

 

Scott B. McKelvey, 59 a lifelong resident of Greensburg passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

He was born October 4, 1963 in Greensburg, a son of the late Paul Grant McKelvey, Jr.  and Helen R. (Barbour) McKelvey.

Scott was an Army veteran. He worked as an appraiser. Scott enjoyed trips with his family, golfing, and going to the cabin.

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Apr 28, 2023

 

Pauline D. Gough, 98, of Greensburg, died, Friday, April 28, 2023 at Redstone Highlands. She was born December 25, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Dominic and Concetta Gitto Vento. She was catholic by faith. Prior to retirement, she was as a service representative for the Social Security Administration. Pauline is survived by her children, Peter...

Apr 25, 2023

Sara Ann “Sally” Rager, 84, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born March 3, 1939 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Richard W. Rager and Violet A. Coleman Rager. She was a 1957 graduate of Greensburg High School. Prior to retirement, she worked for Bell Telephone as an operator before moving...

Apr 14, 2023

Our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and best friend, Ashleigh Nicole VanHorn went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April the 14th.  Born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania on October 28, 2001, to Frank VanHorn and Candace Bosco.

 

Ashleigh was a free spirited and caring soul who had nothing but love in her heart. To summarize, she was...

Apr 12, 2023

James William “Jim” Fichtner, 71, of Jeannette passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born July 31, 1951, in McKeesport, a son of the late James Isaac and Betty Thompson Fichtner. Jim was Methodist by faith. Prior to retirement, he enjoyed a successful career in the railroad industry as a technical service representative...

Apr 9, 2023

Sharon Louise Foster, 75, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 21, 1947, in Ruthbelle, WV, a daughter of the late Amos Stiles and Ivy 'Josephine' Talma (Bender) Stiles. Sharon graduated business school and worked as an office manger for many years. Prior to retirement, she worked at PNC Bank...

Apr 6, 2023

Linda Lee BaderMarch 4, 1958- April 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the Bader family announce the passing of Linda Lee Bader, age 65.  On April 6, 2023, Linda passed away peacefully at her home in Kihei, HI surrounded by family after her long battle with pancreatic cancer.  The family would like to acknowledge Maui Hospice for their...

Mar 31, 2023

Laura E Balsley, 90, of Greensburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1933, the daughter of the late Albert C Orndorff and Cora E Orndorff of Connellsville, PA. She married the love of her life, Richard E (Dick) Balsley, on March 1, 1952. They had many beautiful years together before his passing in 2019....

Mar 27, 2023

Susan McColly Schantz, 75, of Latrobe, PA, died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Indiana, PA. Born on April 10, 1947 in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine McColly. Sue was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Rev. Edward Schantz.

A graduate of Greensburg-Salem High School, Susan continued her education...

Mar 26, 2023

Zhimin Zhang, 92, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in his home.  He was born January 14, 1931, a son of the late Kun Zhang and Zheng Shi.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as Dean of Administration for Harbin Medical University, Harbin China.  Zhimin was very successful in his career at the university. He was a very...

Mar 25, 2023

Isaac Donald Smith 89 of Pinetop, AZ passed away peacefully, March 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his wife Bonnie and loving family.  Isaac came to the area in 1969 as a minister of The Church of Jesus Christ, headquarters Monongahela, PA

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Gertrude Smith of Elizabeth, PA,...