Obituaries

Sep 21, 2021

Judith Pejack Hamer went to her Lord on 9-21-21 at 5:30 AM with her loving husband by her side. She was born March 3, 1946 in Johnstown, PA to Sophie (Golob) and Stanley Pejack. Judith was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Terry Pritt Jr and First husband, Richard Ressler. Surviving are her husband, Richard G. Hamer, who she...

Sep 18, 2021

Frank Baker, 54, of South Greensburg, died, Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born in Greensburg on December, 18, 1966, a son of Shirley Mae Vokes Baker and the late Franklyn Baker.  Frank was catholic by faith.  He was employed by Sisters of Charity, Greensburg in the maintenance department.  Frank was a member of the Hecla Sportsmen Club and...

Sep 18, 2021

Eileen W. Petrich, 93, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. She was born March 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Kenneth Roy and Helen Brown Waugaman. Prior to retirement, she worked for Mellon Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Petrich; her siblings; also, her special friend, Bob...

Sep 13, 2021

Cynthia R. Hayes, 68 of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

She was born December 3, 1952 a daughter of the late Max  and Helen (Lorenzen) Honeywell.

She had a great knack for decorating. She loved her family tremendously and took pride in making a comfortable home for them....

Sep 11, 2021

Melissa  Millen, 86 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born April 24, 1935 in Norwich, CT, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Martin) Oat. Melissa was a strong, hard-working and creative woman.  She cared about others and always offered her love and support. Melissa married...

Sep 8, 2021

Roy Tyler Hardin Jr, 97, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. Roy is survived by his son Roy (Virginia) Hardin III, of Florida, Steven (Debra) Hardin, of Indiana, Keith Hardin, of Ohio, and James (Toni) Hardin, of North Huntingdon; five grandchildren: Riley, Miles, Cole, Natalie, and Lynne; and his sister, Nancy Hatch,...

Sep 3, 2021

Carol (Zehr) Ober, 78, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died peacefully in bed at her farmhouse Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Carol was born Jan. 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, the daughter of John Howard and Marian Carlotta Zehr. A graduate of North Penn High School and Wilson College, Carol never tired of learning from books, from those around her, and from...

Sep 1, 2021

Dorothy Jane Crooks Steiner Graves, 91, took the hand of Jesus on September 1, 2021, and is happily settled in her mansion!  ‘This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalms 118:24) was Dorothy’s favorite verse, and surely she is rejoicing now. Her absence will be deeply felt, but her...

Aug 27, 2021

Terry “Poatch” L. Petrill, 52, formerly of Latrobe, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 due to complications from COVID.  During Terry’s last days, his loving mother and father, Roxie  and Jack Petrill were by his side.  He was born Aug. 24, 1969 .

Terry and his family lived on a parcel that once belonged to his Great...

Aug 20, 2021

Geraldine Marie Bonarrigo (born Zeigler), age 95, of Blairsville, PA and Ft. Myers, FL passed away surrounded by her family Friday evening at Forbes Hospital. Gerry was proceeded by her husband of 63 years, Russell J. Bonarrigo and sister Grace Kaylor.

Born Sept 25, 1925, in Altoona, the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth Zeigler (born Dively). As...

Aug 13, 2021

Linda Carol Brigaman, 74 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, August 13, 2021 in Magee-Women's Hospital.

She was born December 21, 1946 in Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late, Howard and Martha (Mitchell) Benedict.

Linda was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Youngwood. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and member of...

Aug 12, 2021

Dale Marion Poole, 74, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, August 12, 2021, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born in Greensburg on June 12, 1947, a son of the late Earl Marion and Ethel M. Hays Poole.  He was a very active member of Christ’s Church where he served as a Eucharist minister, reader and chalice bearer.  He was...

Aug 9, 2021

Randolph W. “Randy” Bepler, age 44, of Allen Park, MI, formerly of Greensburg, died August 9, 2021.   He was born in Jacksonville, NC, at Camp LeJune Marine Corp. Base on August 29, 1976, a son of Tom and Karen Long Bepler.  In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his cherished fiancé, Monica Powell of Allen Park,...

Aug 6, 2021

Paul James Kirkland, 79, of Greensburg, died, Friday, August 6, 2021.  He was born in Greensburg on January 14, 1942, a son of the late Paul Albert and Betty Sperber Kirkland.  Prior to retirement, he worked as a machinist for Elliott Co., Jeannette.  Paul enjoyed going to flea markets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Aug 3, 2021

Catherine A. “Kitty” Bono Kercheval, 95, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  She was born in Greensburg on April 5, 1926, a daughter of the late Ralph Joseph Bono and Helen Rickrock Bono.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Dean Kercheval.  She is survived by four sons, Ralph Dean of...

Aug 2, 2021

Betty Louise Graham Harrold, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Aug., 2, 2021. She was born Oct. 25, 1927, a daughter of the late William C. and Lavinia S. Pool Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Olive G. Quatse (Guy); her husband, Robert Harrold; nephew, William G. Quatse; and a great-niece and...

Aug 2, 2021

Geraldine F. Greenberg, 80, passed away at Excela Latrobe Hospital on Monday, August 2, 2021 surrounded by her three loving children. Born on April 11, 1941, Geraldine (known by many as “Mugga”) was a loyal wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted herself to her family—her life’s greatest joy.  She loved to cook new recipes, play mazean with...

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Alice (Zembower) Bono, 94, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday Aug 1, 2021, of heart disease and cancer.  She was born Dec. 25,1926 in Bedford, PA. She was the daughter of Norman E. Zembower and Margaret A. (Miller) Zembower. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1944 and entered the Cadet Nursing Program at Westmoreland School of Nursing. She...

Jul 26, 2021

Born 90 years ago, Mary Lou Murtha Rottler, of Greensburg, died Monday July 26, 2021. She was born April 22, 1931, in New Kensington, PA to the late Edward J. Murtha Sr. and Anne McIntyre Murtha. Affectionately, Mary Lou’s childhood friends referred to her as “Murt,” which pleased her because she was so proud of her Irish heritage. After...

Jul 25, 2021

Katherine L. “Kitty” Oldham, 95, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe.   She was born March 29, 1926 in Culver ,PA.  Kitty previously resided at Community Living Care, Greensburg.  She enjoyed looking at magazines, wearing dresses and having her nails done.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her friend...