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Greensburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Greensburg, PA, Westmoreland County & Surrounding Areas

Georgiann Flanigan

Georgiann Flanigan

Aug 13, 2024

Georgiann Stolick Flanigan, 84 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2024.She was born September 25, 1939 in Herminie, a daughter of the late George Edward and Helen (Ruszen) Stolick. Georgiann earned her Bachelors degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Masters degree from West Virginia University. Prior to retirement, she worked as a Special Education Teacher at Greensburg...

Virginia M. Turner

Virginia M. Turner

Aug 9, 2024

Virginia M. Turner, 91 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at Brookdale Latrobe. She was born May 18, 1933 in Bel Air, MD a daughter of the late Ernest B. and Hazel (Amos) Maddox. Virginia was an active member of St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greensburg. She belonged to the Alwine Thimble sisters and enjoyed sewing and...

Arthur E. Caramella

Arthur E. Caramella

Aug 9, 2024

Arthur Eugene Caramella, 86, beloved husband, father and friend passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg in hospice care. Born May 19, 1938 in Ridgewood New Jersey, Art was one of two children to the late William J. Caramella and Mafalda (Benedetto) Caramella. Art lived a life filled with adventure, service, and a deep love...

Doris Jean Chaffee

Doris Jean Chaffee

Aug 8, 2024

Doris Jean Topper Chaffee, 58 of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born May 27, 1966 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Dale C. and Sharon E. (Harr) Topper. Doris is a Certified Nursing Assistant. Until recently she worked as the HR Director for Heartland Hospice. She was currently working as a...

James Russell Glover

James Russell Glover

Aug 7, 2024

James R. Glover, 84, of Greensburg, died Wednesday August 7, 2024. He was born December 23, 1939 in Olean, NY. He was the son of the late Charles S. and Goldie Mae (Robey) Glover. He was a graduate of Mannington High School and West Virginia University. He was an Army veteran and worked as a civil engineer for Allegheny Power...

William D. Hodge

William D. Hodge

Aug 6, 2024

William D. Hodge, 94 years old of Greensburg, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Hempfield Manor after a short stay at Westmoreland Hospital. Bill was an intelligent and caring man who was very active in his church community until his death. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel E. Hodge and his mother, Ruth Miller Hodge as well...

Keith A. Smith

Keith A. Smith

Aug 5, 2024

Keith Allen Smith, 87 of Greensburg, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 in Mt. View Senior Living. He was born December 29, 1936 in Greensburg, the son of the late Wesley T. and Caroline (Loughner) Smith. Prior to retirement, Keith worked as a lineman for West Penn Power. He was a veteran of the both the Marine Corps and the...

Nancy C. Nichols

Nancy C. Nichols

Aug 3, 2024

Nancy Clendenin Nichols, 76, of Hidden Valley, PA passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends. Born September 5, 1947, in Williamsport, PA, a daughter of John Donald Clendenin and Jane Campbell Clendenin. Nancy was a graduate of Franklin Regional High School, and Seton Hill University. She worked for several years as a teacher...

Margaret Oplinger

Margaret Oplinger

Jul 30, 2024

Margaret Oplinger, 95, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was born in Greensburg, October 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Abraham Samuels and Jean Davey Samuels. Margaret’s life revolved around her church, Hempfield Church of Christ, where she was involved in the choir, working in the nursery and visiting shut ins. She loved cats and took pride...

William L. Laboon

William L. Laboon

Jul 25, 2024

William L. “Bill” Laboon, 67 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully in his home on July 25, 2024. He was born June 19, 1957 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Walter and Ann Laboon.

Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in electrical engineering. After holding many engineering positions, he retired from...

George F. Chambers

George F. Chambers

Jul 24, 2024

Dr. George F. Chambers, 97, of Greensburg died on July 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Chambers (1960) and Edith Ferguson Chambers (1991); his first wife, Joan (1994); his second wife, Marion (2013); and his daughter, Bonnie Heather Chambers (2017). Surviving are his son, George Lee Chambers of Santa Clarita, California, daughter Susan Chambers Johnson...

E. Derek Peske, MD

E. Derek Peske, MD

Jul 20, 2024

E. Derek Peske, M.D. died peacefully in his home in Greensburg, and was welcomed into his Savior's arms, on July 20, 2024. 

Derek was born on February 8, 1939 in Chicago to Edgar and Esther Peske. He attended Middlebury College (1956-1960) and graduated with a double major in biology and chemistry. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy (1960-1964) where he was...

Herbert Kramer

Herbert Kramer

Jul 15, 2024

Herbert Kramer, O. D. He was born April 22, 1924 to Sarah and Martin Kramer in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully at the age of 100 at Redstone Highlands Greensburg on July 15, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Lee Kramer. He enlisted into the Army Air Force to serve in World War II and served with...

Joseph William Welling

Joseph William Welling

Jul 14, 2024

Joseph "Bill" William Welling III, 76 of Jeannette, passed away July 14, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.He was born March 21, 1948 in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph W. Welling Jr. and Jean Anderson Welling.Joseph was a member of Ascension Church in Jeannette. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he worked as...

Raymond H. Spoonhoward

Raymond H. Spoonhoward

Jul 11, 2024

Following an extended and bravely-fought battle with complex health issues, Raymond H. Spoonhoward (Ray) died on July 11, 2024 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on July 16, 1943 and would have turned 81 this year. Ray was the son of the late James B. Spoonhoward and Carolyn (Baer) and following Carolyn’s death, the step-son of Lillian...

Lucretia May Dorsey

Lucretia May Dorsey

Jul 5, 2024

Lucretia May (Orner) Dorsey (Cretie) 84 of Hunker Pa died on July 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 10, 1940, in Youngwood, a daughter of the late Alfred and Grace (Johnston) Orner. Everyone will remember Cretie's smile and spirit. She gave great hugs at family gatherings and embraced everyone and made each person...

Joanne Eileen Mertz

Joanne Eileen Mertz

Jul 2, 2024

Joanne Eileen Johnson Mertz, 93, has passed along to meet with her loving husband R.E. “Bud” Mertz, at Heavens Gate on July 2, 2024. Joanne was born in 1931 in Greensburg to the late Vincent W. and Angeline V. (Weightman) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.E. “Bud” Mertz; daughter, Virginia E. “Ginger” Mertz; sisters, Blanche, Vera,...

Carl Brant Knopsnyder

Carl Brant Knopsnyder

Jun 20, 2024

Carl Brant Knopsnyder, 74, of Greensburg, Pa passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Thursday, June 20, 2024. He served in the Unites States Air Force and was retired from the Latrobe Post Office. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl E. and Evelyn I. Knopsnyder of Bovard, Pa; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Jolly) Knopsnyder, of Greensburg. He...

Larry Kim Hart

Larry Kim Hart

Jun 18, 2024

Larry “Kim” Hart passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones at the VA hospice in Aspinwall, PA. Born and raised in Greensburg, PA, Kim was preceded in death by mother, Fern M. Hart and father, Maurice F. Hart. Survived by daughter Maureen “Marnie” Hart, son-in-law Wayne “Sonny” Plummer of N.C, brother John Eagan of DeLand, FL, cousins George Hart, Renee...

Gene Vogt

Gene Vogt

Jun 17, 2024

 Gene Vogt, 100 formerly of Greensburg, passed away on June 17, 2024. She was born April 16, 1924 in California, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Hallie M. (Irwin) Williams. Gene was a member of Maplewood Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon and Elder. She enjoyed volunteering with the Greensburg Hempfield Library. In addition to her...

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