Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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 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 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...

Jan 16, 2021

James Richard “Jim” Thornton II, 77, of Greensburg, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg.

Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was also a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to those that knew him. He was born April 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh,...

Jan 15, 2021

Benjamin Theodore Williams Jr., 70 of Greensburg passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021.

Ted was born January 3, 1951 in Greensburg, a son of the late Benjamin Theodore Williams Sr. and Violet  H. Thompson Williams.

Surviving are his brother and sister.

Services for Ted will be private.

Interment will be in...

Jan 14, 2021

Lois Elizabeth Schingman Weyandt, 92 of Hempfield Township, died on January 14, 2021.

She was born September 7, 1928 in Jeannette. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Florence Lewis Schlingman of Norvelt.

She was a member of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Tent 56, Pleasant Unity President,...

Jan 14, 2021

Shirley M. Hawk, 91, of Greensburg, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg.  She was born on April 9, 1929 in Jeannette, PA, a daughter of the late D. Robert and Mary Bossart Miller.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.  She was a graduate of Greensburg High School in 1947 and graduated from Western...

Jan 14, 2021

Edward B. “Eddie” Papuga, 85, of Greensburg, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at New Haven Court in Greensburg. He was born March 27, 1935 in Patton, a son of the late Steven and Elizabeth (Haluska) Papuga. He was number 13 out of 18 children. Edward had been a U.S. Steel Worker Edgar Thompson Works for 40 years. He was...

Jan 14, 2021

Esther June Diehl, of Greensburg, born July 2, 1925, passed away January 14, 2021.

If you know our family, you knew this woman. And you know she was so incredibly special. She left us this week. I wanted to keep her forever, and in some ways I will because she left us with so much to hang...

Jan 13, 2021

Ralph W. Snyder, 80 of Greensburg died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Ralph was a loving husband, devoted father and beloved Pap. He was also a loyal son, brother and uncle, a true friend and a selfless coach. Ralph was born February 28, 1940 in Rostraver Township to the late Edgar F....

Jan 13, 2021

Jim Alcorn, 75, of Irwin passed away Jan. 13 in Forbes Regional hospital due to Covid 19 complications.  He was preceded in death by parents Ruth and Matthew Alcorn.

He is survived by loving wife of 52 years, Jackie Faust Alcorn, and four children: Matt (Amy) of Chicago, IL,  Mike (Mary) of Palm Beach, FL, Dan of...

Jan 7, 2021

Joan (Peterson) Dysert, 83, of Greensburg PA, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on December 4, 1937 in Turtle Creek PA, a daughter of the late William and Catherine (Stadterman) Peterson. After high school, Joan took a job at American Standard in Pittsburgh, where she met her husband Bill...