Obituaries

Feb 24, 2021

Alberta Garris John, 88, of South Greensburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Hempfield Manor. She was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Oliver R. and Alice Harrold Garris. Alberta was a member of the South Greensburg United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death in addition to her parents, by her husband, Leroy...

Feb 23, 2021

Maria S. Cirbus, 66, of Greensburg, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Maria was born June 17, 1954, in Rochester, to the late Rudolph and Mildred (Polovina) Schwartz. She spent her early years in Aliquippa and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1972, and the University of Pittsburgh in 1976. Following her college graduation,...

Feb 22, 2021

Margaret McRae Orr “Peggy” Chishko, 73, of Southwest Greensburg, died, Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Greensburg on December 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert F. Orr and Emily McRae Orr.  She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.   She was a 1965 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and attended...

Feb 21, 2021

Thomas Ronald “Ron” Gade, 83, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Donora on September 5, 1937, a son of late Thomas and Julia Freshnock Gozdonovich.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church.  He was a veteran and served with the Army, National Guard and Air Force Reserves. ...

Feb 20, 2021

William Harry “Bill” Cassell, Jr., 82, of New Stanton, died Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Pittsburgh on March 5, 1938, a son of the late Elizabeth Matthews Cassell and William H. Cassell, Sr.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a salesman/serviceman for Standard Coffee Service.  He was a veteran and served in...

Feb 20, 2021

Brandon Hayes Treasure, 25, of Hannastown, died, Saturday, February 20, 2021.  He was born on August 29, 1995 in Jeannette, a son of Christopher Treasure and Maria Andiorio Treasure.  He was a member of City Reach Church, Greensburg.  Brandon attended Penn State for Bio-nano technology. He was co-owner of Hummell Treasure Painting.  Brandon enjoyed watching sports, playing pool, bowling,...

Feb 17, 2021

Martha Mae Chomko, 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Seneca Place Nursing Home in Verona, PA.  She was born on February 22, 1930 in Forbes Road, PA, the daughter of the late David & Georgina Wilson.

Martha was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in West Point.  She was also an active member...

Feb 13, 2021

Donald R. Turley, 88 of Greensburg passed away, Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.

He was born September 29, 1932 in DuBois, the son of the late Levin J. and Helen M. (Burch) Turley of St. Marys, PA.

Donald was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg. Prior to retirement, he worked...

Feb 9, 2021

Emery E. Nagy, 70, of Youngwood, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.  He was born Nov. 20, 1950 in Charleroi, a son of the late Emery J. and Dorothy M. (Kronander) Nagy.  Emery was a former member and leader of the BPOE Lodge #907 in Latrobe.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He is survived by two children;...

Feb 4, 2021

Robert M. “Bob” Carpenter, 89, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.   Bob was born on January 28, 1932, to the late William and Emma Carpenter.  After graduating from the Patton School for Fatherless Boys, he served his country in the United States Air Force.  In 1954 he and his wife Peg returned to...

Feb 3, 2021

Ralph Edward Croushore, 78, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Latrobe Hospital.  He was born September 27, 1942 the son of the late Arthur Ralph Croushore & Anna Henry Croushore.  Ralph graduated in 1960 from Hempfield High School and joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman.  He served two tours of duty in...

Feb 3, 2021

David A. Maystrovich, of Greensburg, affectionately known as “Maddog”, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 3, 2021 at age 61. David was born October 27, 1959 in Jeannette and raised in Wendel. While alive, he touched many hearts. Gifted with an artist’s mind and a playful nature (he raised his share of hell!), David was passionate about...

Jan 29, 2021

Betty Jane Hansen passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 at the age of 94. She lost the love of her life, Chadwick Clarke Hansen, in 2011. They met in high school in Scarsdale, New York, and married after his return from the Navy in 1946. They had a magical life together living in the various cities his career...

Jan 29, 2021

Jeanne (Green)  Rodehaver, passed away on January 29th 2021  due to a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born August 28th 1949 to Dale and Burnetta Green of Irwin. She was a 1967 graduate of Norwin High School and Indiana Culinary School. Jeanne was a member of Word of Life Church in Greenburg. Her smile could...

Jan 28, 2021

Kent Allen Fluman, 84 of Jeannette, formerly of Ridgway, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

He was born August 18, 1936 in Ridgway a son of the late Leon and Dorothy (Yale) Fluman.

On August 27, 1960 he married Betsy (Olson) Fluman who survives.  Along with his wife, Kent is...

Jan 27, 2021

Ruth G. Pulka, 95, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. She was born June 27, 1925, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Calvin and Catherine (Walters) McDowell. Ruth was a former member of the Bethel United Presbyterian Church in Monroeville. Prior to retirement, she worked as public relations for Rockwell International. She loved to travel. In addition to her parents,...

Jan 18, 2021

Lawrence  P. “Larry” Mendicino, 71, of Greensburg died Monday, January 18, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in New Kensington on May 9, 1949, a son of the late Michael and Angelina Martone Mendicino.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he worked 38 years as a claim specialist...

Jan 17, 2021

Kenneth Victor “Ken” Nelson, 79, of New Stanton, died, Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born in Youngwood on October 5, 1941, a son of the late Victor E. and Edith J. Iams Nelson.  Prior to retirement, he had a vending route and delivered for Coca-Cola.  He also worked as an assembler for Overly...

Jan 17, 2021

Christine L. (Yutzy) Shank, 86, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Westmoreland Manor. She was born June 17,1934, in Adamsburg, and was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Rebecca Simpson Yutzy. Christine was a 1952 graduate of Norwin High School. She was retired meter repair employee with the City of Greensburg. She had been one...

Jan 16, 2021

Edward M. Bobyak, 81, of Greensburg, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. He was born in Dunbar, a son of the late Michael and Marie Popson Bobyak. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was member of the Slovak Hall, of Connellsville, a member in both local and International Facilities Management Organizations, as well as being a member...