Obituaries

Dec 25, 2019

Mark W. Toohey, 60, of Hempfield Township, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg on January 19, 1959, a son of Vivian Walters Toohey, of Greensburg, and the late George W. Toohey. He was employed as a Route Sales Support Representative at Aramark Uniform Services in Pittsburgh.  Mark enjoyed fishing, camping...

Dec 13, 2019

Dean H. Bork, 87 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born February 13, 1932 in Bovard, the son of the late Heinrich  and Anna (Gnipp) Bork.

Dean was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Murrysville,  Mason of Philanthropy Lodge 225, Greensburg, and the Scottish Rite and the...

Dec 6, 2019

Stephen J. DiGaudio, age 74 of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6th, 2019 in Monroeville, PA surrounded by family and close friends.

Born on May 10, 1945 in Quantico, VA, Steve was raised in Brooklyn, NY by parents Frank and Anne (Strouse) DiGaudio. He was a 1967 graduate of Manhattan College, and retired as...

Dec 1, 2019

Benedict Pilar Mariano, Jr., MD, “Dr. Ben”, 87, of East Huntingdon Township, died Sunday, December 1, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born on July 12, 1932 in Manila, Philippines, a son of the late Benedicto Mariano, Sr. and Pilar H. del Pilar Mariano.

He earned his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from University...

Nov 27, 2019

Ronald K. “Ron” Phillabaum, 83, of South Greensburg, died, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Greensburg on October 19, 1936, a son of the late Albert “Bert” and Mary Ellen Burke Phillabaum.  Ron worked as a milkman for Bennett’s Dairy and Bergman’s Dairy before retiring as a...

Nov 26, 2019

Carl W. Ross, 95, completed his journey here on Earth on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Carl was born at his parents’ home in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, PA on October 15, 1924, the son of the late Carl W. Ross and Carrie (Uncapher).  He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy and brothers Donald and Charles,...

Nov 24, 2019

Charlene Ann Edwards, 59 a lifelong resident of Jeannette, passed away, Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born December 11, 1959 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Leah (Yetsko) and Edward Turnsek. Charlene is survived by her husband, Michael Anthony Edwards; her children, Barbara, Alysia, Chelsea, and Michael; her four grandchildren, Kendra, Julian, Jayla, and Kylian; and her...

Nov 23, 2019

John 'Jack' Raynor ' Shine', 90, of Greensburg, formerly of Manor, which he called home, passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, November 23, 2019.

John was born December 28, 1928 in Swissvale, a son of the late Anna (Elchick) and William Raynor. John was the last remaining children of eight and was preceded in death by...

Nov 10, 2019

Paul D. Frisko, 84, of Greensburg passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Hempfield Manor. He was born September 2, 1935 in Hannastown, a son of the late Paul and Myrabell (Nave) Frisko.

Paul retired from B and P Motor Express Company. He was  member of Luxor United Methodist church and served as a volunteer fireman for...

Nov 7, 2019

Michael A. Gonzalez

Greensburg, PA, formerly of Virginia Beach

Michael Aaron Gonzalez, 33, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Alma Christine Gonzalez. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. He was an inspirational and spiritual teacher to many....

Nov 5, 2019

James E. Smith, 88 of Greensburg, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was born December 14, 1930 in Springfield, IL, a son of the late James A. and Esther I. Smith. James retired from the Greater Greensburg Sewage Authority in 1991. He served his country in the Illinois National Guard from 1947 to 1949 and also in the U.S....

Oct 29, 2019

Denise Elizabeth Wirth, 41, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Strongsville, OH on May 18, 1978, a daughter of Daniel George and Donna Jean Stanyard Wirth.  Denise worked with her mother as self-employed energist.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, David George...

Oct 25, 2019

Jemima 'Jemmy' Watson Klingensmith, 92, a long time resident of Greensburg, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

She was born July 11, 1927 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late James G. and Emily Clark Watson.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a secretary for Chubb and Son Insurance for 26 years.

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Oct 5, 2019

Norma  A. Thomas, 85, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Pittsburgh on February 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Howard and Ella Mae Wright.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Southwest Bank, now First Commonwealth Bank, in the auto loan department.  Norma loved spending time with her...

Oct 2, 2019

Jerry Edward Henderson, 67, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, after a courageous battle with leukemia.  He was born in Greensburg on December 30, 1951, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Mirt Henderson.  Jerry had once worked at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh.  He was a wonderful cook and loved to...

Oct 1, 2019

Glenn Eugene Wunderley, 81, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his home.  Glenn was born on January 17, 1938 in Liberty Borough, son of the late John and Thelma Snyder Wunderley.  In the 1960’s, Glenn computerized several banks and The Pittsburgh Press.  He then became president of Perfection Photo of Greensburg.  Glenn dabbled in construction and worked...

Sep 30, 2019

David Russell Shirley, 90, of Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

He was born June 6, 1929 a son of the late Russell Edward Shirley and Mary Elizabeth Basick of North Irwin.

Dave is survived by his very devoted wife of 38 years, Donna M. Miller Shirley, his five loving...

Sep 29, 2019

Richard E. “Dick” Balsley, 89, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2019, at St. Anne Home.

He was born September 24, 1930, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Richard E. and Margaret E. (Martin) Balsley. He married the love of his life, Laura E. (Orndorff) Balsley, on March 1, 1952.

Richard...

Sep 21, 2019

Jeanne F. Rowe, 85, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Nature Park Commons, Greensburg.  She was born on May 19, 1934 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John and Melinda E. “Bess” McKlveen Forbes.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Greensburg, the Eastern Star and the Bell Telephone Pioneers.    Prior to retirement,...

Sep 17, 2019

Michael S. Pardus, Jr., 83, of Greensburg, loving husband and father passed away on September 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on born on January 13, 1936, a son of the late Michael S. Pardus, Sr. and Mary A. Shoemaker Pardus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Juanita J....