Obituaries

Feb 8, 2019

John Dudek, 96, of Greensburg, died Friday, February 8, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  He was born on August 12, 1922 in Moween, a son of the late Walter and Rose Leis Dudek.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he was the meat department manager at Davis Super Market, Greensburg.  John was a WW...

Feb 6, 2019

Justine Joy Pitzer 93, went to her eternal home, February 6 after lovingly being cared for by her sister Anita Owen, at Anita’s home in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Justine was born in Hilltop, Kansas to Una and Edward Sauder.  After graduation from High School she attended nurses training and served in the Army Nurses Corp in late 1945.  ...

Feb 2, 2019

Doris J. Ringer, 71 of New Stanton, passed away, Saturday, February 2, 2019.

She was born April 5, 1947 a daughter of the late C. A. and Ada (Marshall) Hays.

She stayed home to raise her children and later worked various retail jobs. Doris was also a licensed beautician. Along with her husband, Dale, she...

Feb 1, 2019

Betty J. (Sherbine) Amorose, 82, of Greensburg, went to be with her Lord Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. She was born Oct. 6, 1936, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Burrell and Mable (Goldsworthy) Sherbine. Betty was formerly employed by the Bell Telephone Company and also Screw and Bolt, of Mt. Pleasant. She was also a devoted homemaker and...

Jan 27, 2019

Marian J. (Hockenberry) Wright, 93, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Solaris Health Center following a long illness.  Survivors include her stepsons, Guy Wright and Richard (Nancy) Wright. She was predeceased by her husband, Miles Wright and daughter-in-law Judith "Judie" Wright.  Also survived by her step-grandchildren, Victoria, Sharon, Robin, Julia, Randy,...

Jan 21, 2019

Edgar Paul "Ted" Herrington, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 21st at home in Williamsburg, Virginia, ending 97 years of a life well lived.   He shared a home in Williamsburg with his daughter Mary Herrington Kefalas and her husband Arthur and their kindness to him contributed greatly to his happiness in the last years of his life.

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Jan 19, 2019

Reta (Snodgrass) Kuyat, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Greensburg, peacefully made her transition Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Victoria Villa Assisted Living Facility in Davie, Fla. She was born in Seward to James B. Snodgrass and Florence Wood Snodgrass. She graduated from Johnstown High School and was employed at the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, where she met her future husband,...

Jan 19, 2019

Josephine E. Markle, 91 of Greensburg, passed away January 19, 2019.  She was born April 10, 1927 in Luxor a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Garris) Feryus.

Josephine had been employed as the Satellite cafeteria leader for the Greater Latrobe School District and attended Greensburg Free Methodist Church and the ladies Sunday School Class.

Jan 16, 2019

Robert E. Smith, Jr., 86, of New Alexandria, died, Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at his home.  He was born in Greensburg on November 11, 1932, a son of the late Robert E. Smith, Sr. and Amanda Kennan Smith.

Bob was a self-employed dairy farmer having worked side by side with his wife, Lydee until her passing on...

Jan 14, 2019

Beverly H. Millen, 84 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. She was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Clifford and Emma (Lautenbach) Hursh. Beverly was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1952, and the Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Beverly was employed by Westmoreland Hospital in the emergency...

Jan 12, 2019

Raymond Michael “Ray” Reilly, 53, of Hempfield Township, died unexpectedly, at his home, on January 12, 2019.  He was born on November 26, 1965, a son of Raymond G. Reilly and Beverly Bach Reilly of Greensburg.  Ray was a graduate of Hempfield High School and the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts.  He worked in the food service industry for...

Jan 11, 2019

Betty Jean Mika, 92, of Salem Township, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  She was born in Indiana County on October 14, 1926, a daughter of the late George W. Pfeil and Alma Lang Pfeil.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by Sterling Box Company, Jeannette.  Betty loved canning vegetables, gardening and crocheting.  In addition to...

Jan 10, 2019

Robert L. “Bob” Rundy, 80, of Greensburg, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh after a short illness.  He was born in Greensburg on July 26, 1938, a son of the late John A. “Tony” Rundy and Florence Greisinger Rundy.  Bob retired from Allegheny Energy, Substations Engineering, Cabin Hill, Greensburg in 1996 after 36 years of...

Jan 9, 2019

(Ella) Carolyn B. Wall, 89, of Jeannette, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Jeannette. She was the daughter of the late Matilda M. (Moore) Bender and William Ray Bender. Carolyn was always an adventurous young girl. As a teenager,...

Jan 7, 2019

Mimi M. Owens, 61 of South Greensburg passed away, Monday, January 7, 2019 in Woodhaven Care Center.

She was born October 12, 1957 in Mars to Barbara Charles and the late Albert J. Ferrari.

She worked as a Job Developer at Westmoreland County Community College. Mimi had previously taught English as an adjunct professor. She...

Dec 30, 2018

Shirley Marie Siko, 67, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born in Latrobe on August 27, 1951, a daughter of the late Dean and Lois Trice Ament.  She was Methodist by faith.  She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren.  Christmastime decorating was a favorite of...

Dec 23, 2018

Carl Henry Cater, 93, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Greensburg, PA.  He was born September 24, 1925 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late George and Helen (nee Baker) Cater.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife Pattie (nee Davis), brothers William and Charles, sister Mary Tiggelbeck and his parents.

Surviving are...

Dec 20, 2018

Robert G Semenko, Sr 77 of Hempfield Township went to be with his Lord on December 20, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease.

He was born on Jan 4, 1941, son of the late John and Katherine (Teet) Semenko.

He is survived by his best friend and loving wife Elaine of 53 years,...

Dec 20, 2018

Marcia Jean George, 66, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in the Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born Sept. 29, 1952, in Greensburg, and was the daughter of Betty Ohr Blank, of Greensburg, and the late Robert D. Blank. Marcia was a retired registered nurse and was a Lutheran by faith. She is survived by her mother, Betty,...

Dec 16, 2018

Sylvan M. Pinto, 84, of Greensburg, died peacefully Sunday, December 16, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richeyville, a son of the late Sylvan M. Pinto and Mary Stefan Pinto. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg. Prior to retirement, he was a school teacher for Clairton...