Obituaries

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...

Nov 22, 2021

Vaughn A. Zimmers, 61, a lifetime resident of  Greensburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at home.  He was born on Nov. 24, 1959 in Greensburg to the late Charles A. and Galia Springer Zimmers.  He is survived by his loving wife, Tamara (Tammy) Barron Zimmers; a daughter, Stephanie Handy and her husband, Kevin; stepchildren, Dale Smith Jr. and his...

Nov 21, 2021

Nancy Ann Martz, 70, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born April 21, 1951, in Donora, a daughter of the late Thomas Joseph and Ann (Petrus) Hudak. Nancy graduated from Edinboro State College (now university) with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and bachelor's and master's degrees in library science. In 1972,...

Nov 14, 2021

Shirley Kohl Bush Exline, 88, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born on September, 22, 1933 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late, August and Arletta Carr Kohl.  Prior to retirement, she worked as a medical secretary for Westmoreland Hospital.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2021

Martha Elizabeth Jones, 75 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, November 8, 2021.

She was born in Crabtree, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Birchak.

Martha worked for St.George Crystal.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Thomas Albert Jones earlier his...

Nov 8, 2021

Betsy Jean Rugh, 93 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, November 8, 2021 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.

She was born January 13, 1928 in North Versailles Township, a daughter of the late Frank Edward Lorentz and Annie (Orr) Lorentz.

Betsy is survived by her three daughters, Suzanne Mulrooney and husband, Bob, Karen Shaler and husband, Rob,...

Nov 4, 2021

Teresa P. Thimons, 65, of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

She was born July 10, 1956  in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Patrick and Angelina Rita (Constantino) Simeone. Teresa was a member of St. Paul's Church. Her world revolved around her son Arnold and her family. She lived for the...

Nov 2, 2021

Carl B. Ireland, 91, of Greensburg, formerly of Reedsville, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Forbes Hospital.

He was born on Aug. 17, 1930, in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Fredric and Anne M. (Winters) Ireland.

Carl was a member of Maplewood United Presbyterian Church in Greensburg, Latrobe Elks and Latrobe...

Oct 31, 2021

Edward Anthony Michalak, 78, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Edward was the son of the late Edward J. and Lillian Michalak.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mildred Rebaric and a nephew, Mark Michalak.  Edward is by his wife, Linda J. Tatters-Michalak of...

Oct 31, 2021

Raymond Manuel Mello, 82, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, October 31, 2021, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born on December 9, 1938, in Attleboro, MA, son of the late Manuel and Georgianna Rocha Mello.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and later earned...

Oct 23, 2021

John G. Semenko, Jr., 84, of Greensburg passed away at home on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  He was born October 27, 1936 in Greensburg a son of the late Katherine (Teet) Semenko and John G. Semenko, Sr.

He was employed by Brown Boveri, West Penn Power and Smail Auto.  He was an avid golfer, loved fishing/camping in...

Oct 22, 2021

Paula A. (Mough) Steele, 84 of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, October 22, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.

Paula was born December 2, 1936  in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Ida (Allison) and Paul Mough. She graduated from Youngwood High School class of 1954 and was employed by Bell Telephone Company.

Paula and...

Oct 17, 2021

James T. Grazan, 95, of McMurray, formerly of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 17 at home. He was born Sept. 21, 1926, in Calumet, a son of the late James and Ruby Frund Grazan. James was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, Monongahela. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in World War II. In addition to his...

Oct 4, 2021

Doris M. Weinert, 95, of Greensburg, died, Monday, October 4, 2021 in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg.  She was born in the Greenfield section of Pittsburgh on May 31, 1926, a daughter of the late Merrill D. and Ruth E. Miller Sommers.  She was a very active member First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.  She also was a volunteer at Westmoreland Manor.  In...

Sep 30, 2021

Mary Jane Connor, 100, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.  She was born in Greensburg on September 8, 1921, a daughter of the late Anthony Wisniewski and Constance “Cora” Chmielewski Wisniewski.  She was known to everyone as “Aunt Mary”. She was a member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, she worked...

Sep 26, 2021

Janet Louise Bender, 78, of Southwest Greensburg, died, Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on June 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Woomer Garland. Janet worked at Westmoreland Hospital for 25 years. Prior to retirement, she worked as an Outpatient Registration Supervisor. She was a member of...

Sep 25, 2021

Margaret F. Moore, 90 of Greensburg, passed away, Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Westmoreland Manor.

She was born October 21, 1930 in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Rev. Camby L. and Pearl (Grabill) Moore.

Margaret graduated from Latrobe High School in 1950. She had been employed at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Johnstown...

Sep 23, 2021

Margaret 'Peggy' J. McCarthy, 89 of Greensburg, Hempfield Township passed away, Thursday, September 23, 2021.

She was born September 3, 1932 in Herminie, a daughter of the late Vincent and Rose S. (Serro) Andrewson.

Margaret was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Greensburg. She was an avid Pitt Panther fan. Peggy enjoyed gardening and...