Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Susan S. Wilkinson, 63, of Jeannette (Hempfield Township), died, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on May 26, 1957 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, a daughter of Russell Saville and the late Alice Riddle Saville.  Susan enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...

Apr 10, 2021

James Lewis Franklin, 91 of Latrobe formerly of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the home of his daughter with his family at his side.

He was born February 20, 1930 in Greensburg a son of the late William and Josephine (Berkey) Franklin.

James was a longtime member and usher at Trinity United...

Apr 9, 2021

Jonathan Raymond Grubbs, 33 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 after a battle with a severe illness.

He was born June 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh the son of John Paul Grubbs and Regina Marie (Johnston) Beatty.

Jonathan was a graduate of Plum High School and had studied at West Liberty College. He was...

Apr 9, 2021

Kenneth L. “Ken” Smith,   61 , of New Alexandria, died on  Friday, April 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Select Specialty Hospital-Pittsburgh/UPMC.   He was born in Latrobe on October 18, 1959, a son of the late Robert E. Smith Jr.  and Edith Kepple Smith.  He was a member of Word of Life Church, Greensburg.  He was employed...

Apr 8, 2021

Theodore S. J. Davi, Ph.D. of Greensburg, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born October 5, 1936 in New York City and was the son of the late Josephine Tripoli Davi and Salvatore Davi. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as High-Priest Group Leader and in a...

Apr 3, 2021

Barbara Joan Quist Nanney, 88, of Greensburg, formerly of Saltsburg, made her final journey on April 3, 2021, and is now with her beloved savior.

She passed from this life to a better place, and is in heaven pursuing her love of antiques, glassware, gardening, reading and enriching the lives of those around her.

In...

Mar 29, 2021

Blanche F. Marshall, 59, of Lowber, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born April 14, 1961, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Louis and Audrey (Smail) Schmidt. Blanche was a loving homemaker to her family and was employed as a caregiver for Accessibilities, Inc. She was a member of First Church of God, West Newton. She...

Mar 23, 2021

It is with deepest sympathy that I share the news of the death of Nestor Gonzalez on March 23, 2021.  Nestor is the beloved husband of Vilma Gonzalez, who works for Seton Hill's Aramark Dining Service.  Nestor was known to everyone who ate in Lowe Dining Hall where he worked at a variety of stations, but most recently by...

Mar 23, 2021

Kathy L. Kepple Fink, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

She was born on June 28, 1966 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Charles and Donna (Morris) Kepple. She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother who truly lived her life to the fullest. Her granddaughter, Capri, was her pride and joy. Kathy always saw...

Mar 22, 2021

Jacob (Jake) Patrick Frenchek 30, of Greensburg passed away on Monday, March 22nd  in Myrtle Beach, SC from a tragic accident.  Jake is predeceased by his Maternal grandparents, Chester Nowicki and Margaret (McCrory) Nowicki, and his Paternal grandparents, Chester Frenchek and Olga (Dyky) Frenchek.  Jake is survived by his loving parents Tom Frenchek and Karin (Nowicki) Frenchek, a sister...

Mar 21, 2021

Richard A. “Rich” Cancro, Sr., of Saltsburg, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 25, 1954, a son of the late P. Anthony “Patsy” and Dolores DeTesta Cancro.  He was Catholic by faith and was a retiree of the International Brotherhood of the Boilermakers Local 154 in...

Mar 16, 2021

Hayes E. Treasure, 79 of Greensburg, passed away, March 16, 2021.  He was born August 23, 1941 in Bolivar a son of the late Delbert McMillan and Rilla Elizabeth (Krause) Treasure.

Hayes was the founder and CEO of Community Living Care, Inc.  He was a graduate of Laurel Valley High School, Penn State University and received his...

Mar 12, 2021

Allen Dwight 'Jake' Wallace Jr., 44 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021.

He was born June 4, 1976 in Latrobe, the son of Deborah Marie (Hasley) Richardson and the late Allen Dwight Wallace Sr.

Jake worked as a Production Worker and Manager for Delallo's Warehouse Company. He enjoyed long walks, going on adventures,...

Mar 11, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Zelko 74, of Greensburg, died Thursday March 11, 2021 at Redstone Highlands Hospice Care. She was born in Greensburg on October 15, 1946, a daughter of the late Anna Rose Lenz Gardner, and Richard L. Gardner, Sr. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit as a teacher’s aide. Becky was preceded in death...

Mar 7, 2021

Rita C. Herd, 91, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Asbury Heights.  She was born in Greensburg, daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Yusko) Zruno. She was a member of St. Bruno Church in South Greensburg. Rita worked at Southwest Bank for over 30 years. In her early years there she sang in their...

Mar 2, 2021

Michael W. Komarinski II, 32 of Jeannette, died, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Jeannette on July 11, 1988, a son of Michael W Komarinski and the late Susan B. Cyphers Komarinski.  He was Catholic by faith.  Michael was employed as a package handler by United Parcel Service.  He enjoyed online gaming, spending time...

Mar 2, 2021

James Bernard Byer, 88 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday March 2, 2021 with his family members at his side.

He was born September 25, 1932 in Pittsburgh a son of the late John Clarence Byer and Leila Mae (Howard) Byer.

Jim was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and earned his Associates Degree from Pennsylvania...

Mar 1, 2021

Bernard Richard “Bernie” Kubasky, 76 of Greensburg, passed away, March 1, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland.

He was born December 3, 1944 in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late Lloyd Edward and Mary Magdalene (Patrilla) Kubasky.

Bernie was an avid dog lover.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards and bingo....

Mar 1, 2021

Charles E. Culp, 88 of Greensburg, passed away, March 1, 2021.  He was born January 28, 1933 in North Charleroi a son of the late Ethan A. and Charlotte (Shanks) Culp.

Charles retired from West Penn Power where he began his career with the line crew and retired as a plant accountant after 41 years and 2...

Feb 28, 2021

Thomas D. Elder, 78, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Newhaven Court at Lindwood. He was born April 5, 1942, in Greensburg, a son of the late Robert S. Elder and Catherine Close Elder Wineland. Thomas was a former member of both the Latrobe and Hempfield Church of Christ. He was a God-fearing man. Thomas loved fishing, especially...