Obituaries

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....