Obituaries

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 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 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

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 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

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 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...

Jan 5, 2021

Carol L. Leshock, 78 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Redstone Highlands (North Huntingdon).  She was born January 11, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Gilbert Leasure and Ruth (Shaw) Leasure.

Prior to her retirement, Carol was employed by West Penn Power Co. of Greensburg for 35+ years, and...

Jan 4, 2021

Mary Lou Null, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Trinity Oaks, Salisbury, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard M. Null.

She is survived by her sister Carolyn Klingensmith of Ligonier, PA; three sons, Christopher (Lisa) Null of Benton, AR; Richard (Lori) Null of Palmdale, CA and John (Ann) Null...

Jan 3, 2021

Ruth (Keener) Magnuson died on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Charleston, SC. She was born January 28, 1923 in Chattanooga TN, the daughter of the late Verner Keener and Delia (Holbert) Keener. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George; and sisters, Frances Rowell (Les) and Jean Dillon (Red). She is survived by her children, Pam Williams (Lysle) of...

Jan 3, 2021

Sarah P. Giron, 88, of South Greensburg, died, Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe.  She was born on April 24, 1932 in New Stanton, a daughter of the late Frank E. and Caroline Anderson Poorman.  Sarah was employed as a nurse at Westmoreland Hospital before retiring to take care of her family.  She was a member...

Jan 1, 2021

Audrey Ann (Olmer) Reid, 82, of Greensburg, PA peacefully passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. Audrey was born on June 26, 1938 in Youngwood, PA, a daughter of the late W. Carle Olmer, Sr. and Ruth L. (Smith) Olmer.

Audrey graduated Salutatorian from Youngwood High School in Youngwood, PA in 1956 where she was an accomplished...

Jan 1, 2021

Josephine Newman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at the age of 95. She graduated from Greensburg Salem High School and was then employed at the Manos Theatre, where she sold tickets. She had many fond memories of that job and loved seeing the children. Later she was employed at Beneficial...

Jan 1, 2021

Ronald T. Florence, 73, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1947, in Greensburg, son of the late Thomas and Clara (Fleming) Florence. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Elliott Company in Jeannette for 42 years. He was an avid golfer and liked going to casinos. Ron was...

Jan 1, 2021

Fred R. Guiher, 95, of Butler passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Greensburg.

He was born in Grampian, Pa, the son of Ray and Ruth Guiher.  He was a World War II Veteran who served on the USS Lexington.  After retiring as a businessman in the Butler community, he enjoyed...