Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Phyllis E. (Masters) Scott Dozois, 94, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in UPMC Shadyside. She was born on Dec. 7, 1927, in Waynesburg. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Hazel Lillian Cooper Masters.

She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Greensburg. She was a devoted...

Jan 25, 2022

Linda L. Bradish, 69, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Easy Living Country Estates, Hunker. She was born May 30, 1952, a daughter of the late John F. Jr. and Ethel Mabel (Brink) Smith of Youngwood. A 1970 graduate of Hempfield Area High School, she worked as a certified nursing assistant, primarily in home health. She had many fond...

Jan 23, 2022

John S. Hudock, 89, of Greensburg, peacefully surrendered his soul to God Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family. John was born July 27, 1932, to the late Major Andrew J. Hudock and Rebecca (Burke) Hudock. He was predeceased by his siblings, Margaret Borden, Mary McCloskey, the Honorable Joseph A. Hudock and Martha Falenski. John...

Jan 22, 2022

Janice Ellen (Hall) Huba, 85, of Greensburg passed away peacefully Saturday, January 22, 2022 in her home. A life-long resident of Greensburg, she was born September 8, 1936, daughter of the late William Chalmers and Ruth (Henry) Hall.

Janice graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1954, before starting a career as a telephone operator at Bell...

Jan 20, 2022

Karen A. Davis, 62, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, after a two plus year battle with cancer, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 8, 1960, in Greensburg, a daughter of Alice Weir Kapura and the late Joe Kapura. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg, where she once sang in...

Jan 16, 2022

Jay S. Pifer, 84, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on January 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He continued to demonstrate selfless concern for others even while battling glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.  He was born on August 11, 1937 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the son of Vance and Hazel Pifer.  He was a graduate of Penn State University...

Jan 14, 2022

Patty Lou (Umbel) Jones, 85, of Hempfield Township, died Jan. 14, 2022.

She was born Aug. 26, 1936, to the late Dorsey and Mariam Umbel of German Township, Fayette County.

She is survived by her husband, George Jones, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years traveling the world from nearby to as far away as...

Jan 8, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Nalevanko, 63, of South Greensburg, died, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg on June 24, 1958, a son of John Paul and Mary Joyce Nalevanko.  He worked as a meat cutter for over 40 years at various grocery stores. He was employed by Shop ‘n Save, Youngwood. Along with...

Jan 7, 2022

Audrey C. Fedelin Bost, 90, of Irwin, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born July, 25, 1931 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late George E. and Irene M. Sistek Fedelin.  She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin and the Norwin Elks.  Audrey enjoyed arts & crafts, playing the...

Jan 6, 2022

Sandra J. “Sandy” Vallozzi, 83, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born in Greensburg on March 2, 1938, a daughter of the late Mary J. Kreps.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.  Sandy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  In addition to her mother, she was...

Dec 27, 2021

Ryan Matthew Hamilton, age 29, went peacefully to be with his Lord, Jesus, on December 27,2021.

Ryan was employed at the Westmoreland Blind Assoc where he worked for 9 years.  Ryan loved life and brought joy to all who knew and loved him.  His beautiful smile would light up the room when he entered.  Ryan and his...

Dec 23, 2021

Charles McIntosh Seamens, 86, of Greensburg, passed away on December 23,2021,  surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 31, 1935 in Greensburg to the late Ray Everett and Margaret McIntosh Seamens. He graduated from Greensburg High School with the Class of 1953. During high school, in 1952, he proudly attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He...

Dec 22, 2021

Joseph H. “Joe” Rollins, 80 of Greensburg passed away, Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  Joe was born May 5, 1941 in Marguerite a son of the late Marguerite (Pollard) and Roy Rollins.

Joe had been employed as administrative assistant to the superintendent of the State Correctional Institution, Somerset.  He enjoyed golfing in his spare time and was a...

Dec 20, 2021

Robert Michael Evanko Sr., 73 of Greensburg, PA unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born September 2, 1948 in Cherry Run, the son of the late John Paul Evanko and Pauline Helen Skoff. He was preceded in death by his wife Toni L. Evanko (DeGruttola) and brother Dennis J....

Dec 20, 2021

Ernest L. Woosley Jr., 76 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, December 20, 2021.

He was born June 12, 1945 in Dayton, a son of the late Ernest Woosley Sr. and Mary E. (Grow) Woosley.

Ernie worked as an International Manager for Monarch Marking, retiring after 35 years.

In addition to his parents, he...

Dec 18, 2021

Debra Joy Wagner, 69, of Greensburg died Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born September 14, 1952, a daughter of the late W.R. Wagner and Gladys (Sherbondy) Wagner and sister to the late, John D. Wagner. Anyone who knew Deb was touched by her kindness. She was a sweet soul who wanted to help people and animals, especially her 'furry...

Dec 17, 2021

Daniel V. Crowell, Jr., 94, of Greensburg, died, Friday, December 17, 2021, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  He was born in Greensburg on September 26, 1927, a son of the late Daniel V. Crowell, Sr., and Muriel M. Moran Crowell.  He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy.  Prior to...

Dec 16, 2021

Barbara Pignetti Pyle, 91, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born in Greensburg on October 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Peter A. Pignetti Sr. and Ruth Johnson Pignetti.

Prior to retirement, she worked as an office manager for H.E. Fox Company, Greensburg and later for Ackerman Insurance Company,...

Nov 30, 2021

Charles Anthony Blackburn, 89, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Greensburg Care Center.

He was born January 16, 1932 in Greensburg, a son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Firster) Blackburn.

Charles was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. He was the oldest Eagle Scout...

Nov 22, 2021

John Thomas Hirst, Jr.,  90, of South Greensburg, died, Monday, November 22, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in South Greensburg on, May 16, 1931, a son of the late John Thomas Hirst, Sr., and Katherine Finner Hirst.  Prior to retirement, he was in the quality control department for Tooling Specialist, Inc.  He was a member...