Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Joseph T. Murphy, 73 of Greensburg, formerly of Ebensburg, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born September 6, 1945 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late James and Anna Marie (Scafetti) Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years, Annabelle (McMullen-Reese); children,...

Jul 14, 2019

Bonnie Sue (Barnett) Scalamogna, 57, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Dayton, PA on November 22, 1961, a daughter of John “Jack” and Lois (Himes) Barnett of Lower Burrell, PA.  She was a graduate of Burrell High School, Class of 1979,...

Jul 9, 2019

Connie M. Culp, 86 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.

She was born April 16, 1933 in Santa Fe, NM, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Archuleta.

Connie was a very active member of First Christian Church in Greensburg.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 7, 2019

Ellis G. Claar, 92, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, in the William Penn Care Center. He was born May 18, 1927, in Altoona, a son of the late Samuel W. and Cora Irene (Fether) Claar. Ellis was a partner with his wife, Geraldine, as part owners and operators of Waugaman's Market for more than 50 years...

Jul 7, 2019

Betty Jean Greene, 97 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019  in Nature Park Commons.

She was born February 19, 1922 in Greensburg, a daughter of  the late James Henderson Playfair and Hester Mae (Ludwick) Playfair.

Betty graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a Degree in Nursing. Prior to retiring she worked as a...

Jul 4, 2019

Rebecca Mae (Sheets) Isler, 79, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, after a battle with cancer. The loving wife, mother, and grandmother was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Frederick, Md. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1957 and went on to earn her nursing degree from Jameson College in 1959, and her BS in nursing...

Jul 1, 2019

R. Ronald Joseph, 87, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, died Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born April 3, 1932, the youngest child of James and Najeebie Joseph. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Victor, George and Henry; and his seven sisters, Theodora, Victoria, Lily, Harriett, Loretta, Jeanne and Alberta. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen (Henry)...

Jun 28, 2019

Alvin Ullman, 85, passed away on June 28, 2019, in Greensburg, PA after a long and fulfilling life as a husband, father and good friend to all he met. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on June 5, 1934. He later resided in Mt. Lebanon, PA, Hollywood, FL, and Greensburg, PA. Al had a sister, Pearl Schecter and a...

Jun 26, 2019

Rebecca Sue Wilkinson (Stevenson), 67, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on February 29, 1952 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Albert and Loretta Carnathan Stevenson.  She was Methodist by faith.  Rebecca was employed at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.  She enjoyed being a mother, doing crossword puzzles,...

Jun 21, 2019

Richard "Tucci" Amatucci, 62 of Latrobe, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2019.

He was born January 28, 1957 in Wilkinsburg, a son of  Helen Marie (Gallagher) Amatucci of Leetsdale and the late Frank John Amatucci.

In 1988, Tucci was one of the four original men who resided with Community Living Care, Inc., at its’ first...

Jun 12, 2019

Grace Ellen Howard, 83, of Greensburg, formerly of Jeannette, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Julius and Sadie Brethauer Jepsen.  Grace was a registered nurse and graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Pittsburgh.  Prior to retirement she was employed as a secretary in her...

Jun 8, 2019

Gary John O'Neill, 65 of Driftwood, passed away, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Hempfield Manor.

He was born September 19, 1953 in Braddock,  a son of the late Robert and Margaret (Uram) O'Neill.

He was a member of the Emporium Moose Lodge 368, the Sinnemahoning Sportmen's Club, and the May Hollow Sportsmen's Club. Gary enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2019

Dakota Reed "Superman" Conaway, 13, of Greensburg, exchanged his cape for wings Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his home in Greensburg. In the arms of his mom and dad and surrounded by family and friends, he went home to be with the Lord. The son and only child of Brad and Ginger (Miller) Conaway, Dakota was a wish recipient...

May 31, 2019

Dennis John Bogi, 67, of Greensburg, died Friday May 31, 2019 at his home.  He was born in McKeesport on January 25, 1952, a son of the late John Joseph and Dorothy Emert Bogi.  He worked as an insurance broker with Insurance Services of Greensburg.  Dennis was a musician and played harmonica, keyboards and was lead vocalist in many...

May 31, 2019

Joseph “Scott” Kriss, 45, of Greensburg, died Friday, May 31, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born July 24, 1973 in Greensburg, a son of Joseph J. and Lilyan Hart Kriss.  He was co-owner of J&S Exterminating, Inc. of Greensburg.  He attended Christ United Methodist Church, Youngwood, PA.  Scott enjoyed video games and playing golf and was...

May 30, 2019

Lauren S. Alcorn, 35 of Greensburg passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.  She was born February 10, 1984 in Greensburg a daughter of Gary D. Alcorn and the late Paula (Harenchar) Alcorn.

Lauren was a graduate of Hempfield High School Class of 2002.  She was a fun-loving and an out- going person who easily made friends.  She...

May 29, 2019

Marian J. Foster, 84, of Greensburg, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Elizabeth, PA, a daughter of the late F. Bice and Ruth Lundburg Johnson.  She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was an elder and deacon.  She was a graduate of West Penn Hospital School of Nursing. ...

May 25, 2019

Jane Smith Clark, 65, of Greensburg, died Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born June 19, 1953 in Greensburg, PA, a daughter of Kathryn Bowers Smith and the late Thomas McKee Smith.

In addition to her father, Jane is preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Smith. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mark...

May 22, 2019

Shannon Michele Stephen

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Shannon M. Stephen, 47, of Forbes Road/Latrobe passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born on November 1, 1971. Shannon is preceded in death by her Father, William G. Stephen and her Fiancé, Jessie Brown and is survived by her...

May 22, 2019

Virginia E. "Ginny" (Tlumack) Selembo, 91, of Greensburg, went to her eternal rest Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born Oct. 12, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late John and Marie (Biller) Tlumack. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, Nicholas; brothers, Bill and Jack; sisters, Marie Henschel and Madge DiCocco;...