Obituaries

Oct 2, 2020

Thomas J. Zelinsky, 62, of Greensburg, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home.  He was born on April 30, 1958, a son of the late John T. and Phyllis B. Bricker.  He was a retired mechanic.  Thomas is survived by his half-sister, Carol L. Krupar (Brian).  A service for Thomas will be held at 11 am outside of...

Sep 28, 2020

Alexander 'Alex' Paul Naggy, 30 of Rillton, passed away, Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born January 7, 1990 in Latrobe, the son of Randy A. Naggy and Pamela A. Clausner Gibasiewicz (Jeff). Alex graduated from Hempfield Area High School and earned a Business Degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where he was a pitcher on the baseball...

Sep 26, 2020

For Linda Dickerson, making sure the many charitable organizations for whom she worked or served as a consultant were successful was more than just a job.

It was a passion that grew from putting her own physical challenges aside to get things done for others.

Ms. Dickerson, a longtime consultant to the region’s nonprofit organizations...

Sep 24, 2020

Howard B. “Huddie” Kaufman, lifelong resident of Greensburg, PA,  passed away September 24, 2020. Son of Alexander F. and Mary Gordon Kaufman, and loving husband of 69 years to Doris D. (Levin) Kaufman, Huddie died at his home surrounded by his family. He was 92. Born February 11, 1928, Huddie attended Greensburg Public Schools and the D. T. Watson...

Sep 19, 2020

Curtis William “Curt” Mickey, 67, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born on September 17, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Curtis Mickey II and Dorothy Gilley Mickey.  He was a veteran and served with the Marines.  Prior to retirement, he worked as a landscaper.  Curt enjoyed fishing...

Sep 15, 2020

Joshua James Schrum, 33, of Washington, PA, formerly of Greensburg, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  He was born in Pittsburgh on October 7, 1986, a son of Deborah Ann Gresh Schrum and Daniel James Schrum (Donna).  He was a member of Cornerstone Ministries, Export.  Joshua is a veteran and served with the Army.  He was preceded in death...

Sep 15, 2020

Janet Ruth Requarth, 84, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on October 14, 1935 in Lakewood, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Foerster and Laura Musier Foerster. She was a member of Life Church, Greensburg. She shared her beauty as a Floral Designer for many years, and dedicated much...

Sep 12, 2020

Sarah Smith O'Bryan Hauger, 89 of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020.

She was born January 7, 1931 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William P. Smith  and Florence Taylor Smith.

Sarah was a 1949 graduate of Greensburg High School and a member of the Greensburg Church of the Brethren. She was an...

Sep 11, 2020

Dolores A. Hodge, 90 of Greensburg, peacefully met her Lord, parents and eleven brothers and sisters on Friday, September 11, 2020.

She was born in Greensburg on August 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Anthony and Dimaria (Padula) Antonucci.

Prior to her retirement, she was co-owner, along with her husband, of Hodge Electric Motors,...

Sep 7, 2020

James W. "Jim" Smith, 64, of Greensburg, peacefully passed away, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 22, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Russell Smith and Helen Dulkus Smith, who survives.

During his working career, Jim was a journeyman machinist for Tooling Specialists, Latrobe, for 36 years. Jim enjoyed...

Sep 6, 2020

Celeste Anne D’Antonio , 63 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.  She gracefully fought a long battle with colorectal cancer for 7 years. She was born Jan. 14, 1957 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Dominic and I. Celeste (Bartolomucci) D’Antonio, she was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral...

Sep 4, 2020

Laverne B. Persinger, 81, of Jeannette, died Friday, September 4, 2020 in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Pauline Schultz Feiling.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William P. Guttendorf and her second husband, Richard Persinger; also, her son, William P....

Sep 3, 2020

Ruth Stahl Gordon, 88, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday September 3, 2020 which is also the date of her wedding anniversary.  She was born July 31, 1932 in Greensburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Dorothy Stahl, her high school sweetheart, love of her life and husband of 57 years, Robert “Bob” Gordon, and her...

Aug 26, 2020

Betty J. Wolfe, 99 of Greensburg, passed away, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor.

She was born August 18, 1921 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Adam and Gertrude (Lopes) Keefner.

Betty was a life long member of Third United Church of Christ in South Greensburg.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 21, 2020

Stuart “Jeff” M. Louchheim, 71, of Ligonier, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, after battling lung cancer.  He was born in Philadelphia, a son of the late Frank and Betty (Meinel) Louchheim. During his youth in the community of Bryn Gweled in Southampton, PA, Jeff fronted a band, playing guitar and singing. He attended Newtown Friends School, Germantown Friends...

Aug 18, 2020

Patricia Ruth Jupena, 92, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home.  She was born April 25, 1928 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late William Beckner and Eleanor Lavelle Beckner. She was the last surviving member of fifty two first cousins on the Lavelle side of the family.  She was a member of Blessed...

Aug 17, 2020

Daniel Todaro, 91, of Greensburg, died Monday, August 17, 2020 in Westmoreland Manor.  He was born in Greensburg on September 15, 1928, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Sardi Todaro.  He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, Greensburg.  He was very supportive and a proponent of the restoration of Israel through the Seed of...

Aug 17, 2020

Catherine (Cathy) Robosky Slezak, 81, of Greensburg died after a long battle of Alzheimer’s on August 17th, 2020 at Weatherwood Manor in Greensburg. She has been a resident there for one year. Prior to this she resided in the same house for 50 years in Greensburg with her beloved husband Bill which he built for them.   She was born...

Aug 16, 2020

Linda Jane (Adams) Johnston died Sunday, August 16, 2020 in her home following a recent diagnosis of cancer.  She was exactly 73 years old, celebrating her heavenly and earthly birthday on the same day.  She was born Aug. 16, 1947 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Homer Leroy (Roy) and Thelma Jane Adams.

Linda was the embodiment...

Aug 16, 2020

Ellen Jean Cobetto, 92, of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family both in person and in spirit. After these long two years, the family welcomes the opportunity to remember her at a combined visitation for Ellen and her beloved husband, Bernard on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm...