Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Margaret Z. Rumbaugh, 95, of Greensburg, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family.  She was born in Starr, PA on February 11, 1924, a daughter of the late Floyd C. and Ruth M. Dickrager Zuendel.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a librarian for Hempfield Area School District. ...

Apr 1, 2019

William Worrall Griffiths, Jr. was born on October 27, 1928 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the eldest son of William Worrall Griffiths and Merle Etta Ryland Griffiths, who lived on Brushton Avenue in Greensburg. Mr. Griffiths graduated from Greensburg High School in June 1946. Then he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, graduated from the Navy Electronic Material School and served as...

Mar 31, 2019

Amelia E. Licata,  94, of Greensburg passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2019.

She was born June 12, 1924  in Hannastown, the daughter of the late Natale and Priscilla (Rundy) Gasperin.

Amelia was a lifelong  member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg.

Prior to retirement, she worked as a Legal Secretary  for the...

Mar 30, 2019

Raymond Eugene Kuhns, 95, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Raymond was born May 29, 1923, in Greensburg, a son of the late Morris C. and Lida (McConnell) Kuhns. He was a 1942 graduate of Greensburg High School. He married Mary Agnes Yost on Oct. 1, 1943. They were married for over 71 years and raised two...

Mar 30, 2019

Eva F. Korhnak, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Aug. 25, 1931, in Mt. Airy, Md., the youngest daughter of the late Edgar and Lydia Carlton Fowler. She was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 29, 2019

R. Paula Wesner, 86, of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born April 15, 1932, in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late Louis and Paula (Altmann) Kloep. Paula was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. She was a former member of the Greensburg College Club. She was married in Bury St. Edmunds in England. Paula's...

Mar 29, 2019

Dr. C. Thomas Qualey, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born Nov. 9, 1945, in Braddock, a son of Marion Qualey and the late Charles Edward Qualey.

From a young age, Tom was considered an exceptional athlete, becoming one of the youngest baseball pitchers recruited for the Little Pirates youth baseball team. One...

Mar 23, 2019

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, John E. Goettlicher, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at the age of 87. John was born on January 15, 1932 in Johnstown to John H. and Frederike (Holler) Goettlicher. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sue Beth, and brother, Rudy.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara,...

Mar 19, 2019

Charlotte Ruth (Washington) Shaffer, age 90, formerly of Greensburg, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Charlotte was born August 16,1928 in Midway, daughter of the late Glenn C. and Golden (Singleton) Washington.

A 1946 graduate of Greensburg High School, Charlotte worked  for ITE Corporation, Hempfield...

Mar 13, 2019

William E. “Billy” Shearer, 65 of Greensburg, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  He was born June 13, 1953 a son of the late Ruby (Smith) Faub.

Billy was currently the owner of Pro Recon Supply Company.  He was very active and enjoyed time with family and friends.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid...

Mar 11, 2019

Daniel Clifford Mensch Sr., 81 of Greensburg, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1937  in Greensburg, a son of the late Ralph Clifford Mensch  and Clara Etta Fox Mensch.

Daniel was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ in Greensburg. He served in...

Mar 9, 2019

Lynn Foster Hoak, 75, of Greensburg, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Linn, Oregon, a daughter of the late William R. and Miriam Watt Foster.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Lynn loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending Steeler games with her family.  She also enjoyed baking,...

Mar 7, 2019

William F. “Apple” McIlvaine, 95, of South Greensburg, died, Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late Margaret McIlvaine.  He was a member of South Greensburg United Methodist Church.  He also was a member of South Greensburg American Legion Post 981 for 73 years.  Prior to retirement, Apple...

Mar 6, 2019

Donna Liberatore, 74 of Greensburg passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Donna fought a courageous 2 year battle with liver disease surviving a liver transplant in October 2017 which was donated lovingly by a generous and caring friend that extended Donna’s life for another year and a half.  Donna was born on May...

Feb 24, 2019

Cecil H. Fitzgerald, 87 of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2019.  He was born July 22, 1931 in New Kensington a son of the late Cecil H. Fitzgerald, Sr. and Thelma Pritchard Fitzgerald.

Cecil retired from West Penn Power where had also been active with the Junior Achievement program.  He was a member of First United...

Feb 23, 2019

Dorothy Marie (Hawkins) Rutter, 97, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Brookdale Nursing Center. She was born March 14, 1921, in Marianna, and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Lola Peacock Hawkins. Dorothy was a retired manager in the catalog department of Sears Roebuck Co. She had been a member of First United Methodist Church...

Feb 18, 2019

Audrey V. Palmer, 93 of Ligonier formerly of Greensburg  passed away on February 18, 2019.    Those that knew her were blessed by her kind, gentle, joyful, spirit.  She was steadfast in her love and exhibited immense strength.  She was born August 21, 1925 in Youngwood, daughter of the late William and Sarah Barclay Rhodes.  She is survived by a...

Feb 15, 2019

Jeanne Joseph Anton, a long-time Pittsburgh resident who grew up on Highland Avenue in Greensburg, died on Feb. 15. She was 94.

Jeanne lived at Weatherwood Manor in Greensburg for the past three years. She was born in Greensburg on Nov. 6, 1924. Her parents, James and Najeebie Joseph, emigrated from Syria. Jeanne, one of their 11...

Feb 15, 2019

Evelyn Grace Giron, 89, a life long resident of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, February 15, 2019.

She was born March 20, 1929 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Modestus and Anna (Gasper) Shank.

Evelyn was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.

She worked as a seamstress...

Feb 14, 2019

Lynn A. Lee, 61 of Greensburg, died Thursday, February 14, 2019.  She was born July 7, 1957 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Rudolph Melichar and Margaret (Kaehler) Melichar who survives.

Lynn most recently worked as a caregiver of Home Instead Senior Care. She was a member of Cornerstone Ministries.  Lynn was always very active in...