Obituaries

Jun 4, 2009

Debra Mae (Weiskircher) Costello 54, of Greensburg as a final act of love was allowed to join her father on June 4th, 2009. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a long and valiant fight against breast cancer. She was born in McKeesport on August 4, 1954. Debbie was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church in...

Jun 3, 2009

Martha "Marty" Jane Baker, 94, of Greensburg passed away peacefully on 3rd June 2009... .., in New Haven Court at Lindwood, Hempfield Twp. Born May 15, 1915 in Blacklick Township, Indiana County, she was the daughter of Daniel and Amanda (Kinter) Dunlap. She received a bachelor's degree from IUP that enabled her to pursue the career she loved, teaching young...

May 29, 2009

William A. Brosnick, 64 of Luxor, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009 in his home. He was born Wednesday, February 28, 1945 in Hempfield Twp., Son of the late Andrew and Jennie Marol Brosnick. Bill served in the Army during the Vietnam War and received commendation medals for his heroism. He was a former employee for the Overly Sanitation...

May 28, 2009

Harry G. Shetler Jr., 77 of Jeannette, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Excela Jeannette Hospital. He was born Wednesday, December 9, 1931 in Greensburg, Son of the late Harry G. Shetler Sr. and Mary Rodebaugh Shetler. Harry enjoyed his drawing, reading the Bible and his study of maps. He was a devout Christian...

May 25, 2009

George E. Berry, Jr., 90, died May 25, 2009. He was born Oct. 5, 1918, in Greensburg and lived his entire life there. George earned a degree in journalism from Penn State, followed by a law degree from Pitt. At the time of his death he was the senior member of the Westmoreland County Bar, and during his long career...

May 25, 2009

Gerald L. Hegland, 72, of Greensburg passed away Monday 5/24/09 in the Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in Trafford on 8/6/36 and was the son of the late Charles Raymond and Susan Elizabeth Hegland. Gerald was Lutheran by faith and was preceded in death besides his parents by a brother Charles Leonard Hegland and a sister Anna Elizabeth Laird....

May 25, 2009

Brenda L. Gordon, 40 of Jeannette, died Monday, May 25, 2009 in Excela Westmoreland at Jeannette Hospice hospital. She was born October 19, 1968 in Jeannette,a Daughter of Robert E. and Thelma (Nuttal) Gordon of Jeannette. She was preceded in death by her Maternal and Paternal Grandparents and a brother Timothy Scott Gordon.. Surviving are a Son, Clint Gordon of...

May 23, 2009

Beverly A. Domin, 72 of Latrobe, passed away Saturday May 23rd in Excela Jeannette Hospital. She was born March 2, 1937 in Latrobe and was the daughter of the late William R. and Mary B. (Igo) Douglas. Beverly was retired from Kaufmann's department store with 15 years of service and was a member of the Harrold's Zion Luthern Church in...

May 21, 2009

Sandra L. Zello, 56 of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born Tuesday, February 3, 1953 in Greensburg, Daughter of the late Albert and Barbara Smolka. . Sandy was preceded in death besides her parents by a brother Richard Smolka.. Surviving are her Sons, Ryan Richardson and wife Jessica of New Kensington and James...

May 20, 2009

Mary L. Rehm, 81 of Jeannette, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born July 13, 1927 in Herminie, a Daughter of the late Stanley and Victoria (Waselesky) Markosky. She was affiliated with Harrold's Zion Lutheran Church and member of the Jeannette Homemakers club. Mary enjoyed gardening and watching golf. In addition to her parents...

May 17, 2009

Alrue Vespa, 91 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born Wednesday, March 20, 1918 in Roaring Springs, Daughter of the late Andrew and Marie Smith. Alrue was a retired Registered Nurse for Excela Westmoreland Hospital with 31 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Greensburg and after...

May 13, 2009

Jean Barnard, 88 of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in St. Anne Home. She was born June 23, 1920 in Greensburg, a Daughter of the late Ralph R. and Pearl Demi. Jean was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Greensburg and was a retired employee for the Westmoreland Co. Municipal Authority . In addition to her...

May 11, 2009

John E. Grevish, 82 of Greensburg, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 6, 1927 in Crabtree, a Son of the late Adam and Mary (Jhubas) Grevish. John was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Robert Morris College. He also was a Army veteran having served during World War II. Prior...

Mar 26, 1960

Ronald George “Ronnie” Kauffman, 64, of Greensburg, died Friday, September 6, 2024 at Independence Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 26, 1960, in Greensburg to Donald F. and Norma Jean (Lynch) Kauffman. He was born afflicted with Down’s Syndrome. Contrary to medical advice, the family decided to bring him home and raise him. 

He had normal development, including going to Highland...

Shirley Kane, 80 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born February 14, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio a daughter of the late Coleman and Edna Palmer Kane. Shirley was employed as a switchboard operator at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, New York and returned to the Greensburg area in 2005. Friends will be recieved Wednesday from 10 to...

Mary Louise Palko, 54 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 in Excela Health Jeannette Hospice. Mary was born June 18, 1955 in Greensburg and is survived by her husband John E. Palko; a son, Ed Palko; daughter, Chelsey Palko both of Greensburg; and Aunt Vicki Octavi of Greensburg. Mary loved everyone who touched her life and was grateful...

Rachel Renee Parker, 18, of New Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born May 16th, 1991 to the late Lynda Renchko and Kevin Parker. She lived at home with her stepfather Ken Renchko and brother Ryan Parker. Rachel recently graduated with honors from Greensburg Salem just three weeks ago....