Obituaries

Sep 18, 2018

Sally Louise Sheets Sommer, 87 of Greensburg, passed away, September 18, 2018.

She was born June 6, 1931 in Wooster, Ohio to the late H. Grant Sheets and Mary Jolliff Sheets.

Sally was a graduate of Wooster High School. She married Robert J. Sommer November 29, 1958. He was from the Smithville, Ohio area. His...

Sep 10, 2018

Eileen Fess Silvis

Born as a tiny preemie in Greensburg, PA on January 3, 1935, Eileen left this world 83 years later on September 10, 2018.  She was the beloved spouse of George R. Silvis for 65 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents Genevieve (Pochinsky) Fess and Harry Fess, and a brother, Harry Fess...

Sep 9, 2018

Our beloved mother, Dolores Jane Reese, passed away on September 9, 2018 surrounded by family.

She was 83 years old and born in Hecla, PA.

Dolores was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, George and Sophie Mamula; her parents, Ann and Emil Kasparek, and her loving husband, Robert C. Reese, who died on April...

Sep 8, 2018

James Robert “Jim” Himler, 75, of Greensburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 8, 2018 through Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg on April 29, 1943, a son of the late Alex James Himler and Dorothy Eleanor Steel Himler.  He was a member of Norwin Alliance Church.  Jim was an electrical...

Sep 5, 2018

Lorraine Swiger, 53, of Greensburg, died peacefully in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her cherished family on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on April 24, 1965 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Podgorski Stanek.  She attended Charter Oak Church, Greensburg.  Lorraine was a devoted wife and mother and will be greatly...

Sep 4, 2018

Donald Lee Stohl, 87 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

He was born March 1, 1931 in Mount Pleasant, a son of the late Frank Oscar Stohl  and Hilda May (Armburst) Stohl.

Donald was a graduate of the former Youngwood High School in 1949. He attended St. Vincent College then transferred to Penn...

Aug 29, 2018

Joyce R. Thomas, 84, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at her home.  She was born on July 8, 1934, in Fulton Run, a daughter of the late Clarence R. Thomas and Iva A. Bittner Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four brothers, Alfred T., Francis M., James L....

Aug 28, 2018

Frances E. (Gootz) Washabau, 91 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

She was born February 4, 1927 in North Versailles,  the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Toms) Gootz.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Drew W. Washabau and her brother,...

Aug 27, 2018

Tommy D Miller 77, of Greensburg, passed away at home on Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born September 12, 1940 in Huntington, Indiana. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Carol Miller of 56 years, as well as, five children, Anne Miller, David Miller, Mara Laughlin, Sara Petrie and Mollie Johansen; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Tom...

Aug 23, 2018

Robert Alexander Gaither, 95, of Greensburg, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 in The Rehab and Nursing Center, Greensburg.   He was born on March 4, 1923 in Uniontown, a son of the late Edwin Stanton Gaither and Ethel Smith Gaither.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg.  He also was a member of Uniontown American Legion Post...

Aug 21, 2018

Elizabeth R. (Betty) George, 88 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Redstone Highlands.

She was born January 25, 1930 in Englishtown, NJ, named after both her grandmothers, she was the eldest child and daughter of Harry R. Roach  and Pauline Schroy Roach.

Betty was an Elder and member of Westminister Presbyterian Church...

Aug 19, 2018

Maralyn A. Rumbaugh, 94, a resident of Golden Heights, Irwin, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018. She was born May 15, 1924, in Unity Township, a daughter of the late James and Cecelia (Allison) Mears. She was a member of South Greensburg United Methodist Church. Maralyn was retired from Troutman's Department Store, Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 16, 2018

Alivia D. Johnson, 8 of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, August 16, 2018 in UPMC Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Alivia was born on December 4, 2009 to Ryan and Addison (Strohbeen) Johnson of Greensburg.

Alivia was the princess in her family and loved dresses.  She was a sweet soul and had an affection for Minnie Mouse.  She attended Stanwood...

Aug 16, 2018

Keith Douglas Harrold, 62, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Born July 24, 1956, in Greensburg, Keith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Fayette Harrold. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Philip Harrold, Stephen Harrold and Rachel and Blake Monroe; as well as grandson,...

Aug 11, 2018

Deborah Jean “Debbie” Byerly, 62, of Greensburg, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born on June 8, 1956 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Frank W. Lehman, Jr. and Dolores Jean Shrader Lehman.  Prior to retirement, she was head cook at Greensburg Salem High School.  She was a member of Word of...

Aug 10, 2018

Paul A. Schreckengost of Greensburg, North Huntington, Bruin and Karns City, PA was born in Kaylor, PA in 1918, graduated Karns City High School in 1936, employed by Penn Drake Refining until 1942 and then a multi-location career with Linde Division of Union Carbide, Inc. which included Kittanning  PA, Struthers OH and Duquesne PA. Paul retired in 1983 as...

Jul 26, 2018

Suellen Williams, age 78 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 26, 2018 at Redstone Highlands. She was born August 29, 1939 to Garald and Rowena O’Dell.

Suellen graduated with a teaching degree from Central Michigan University. She was an elementary teacher for many years and finished her career as the Christian Education Director...

Jul 25, 2018

Donald R. Garris, 83, of Latrobe, formerly of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Westmoreland Hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1935, in Greensburg, he was a son of the late Oliver R. and Alice L. (Harrold) Garris. He was a member of Hempfield Church of Christ, where he served many years as a deacon. He worked for SuperValu...

Jul 19, 2018

Pearl D. Crowell, 96, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Greensburg Care Center. She was born May 25, 1922, in Allemansville, a daughter of the late Abs and Sylvia (Ross) Curry.

Pearl was a loving homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Greensburg. She was a great baker and she was...

Jul 18, 2018

Donald J. Bath, 91, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. He was born Dec. 19, 1926, in Covington, Ky., a son of the late Joseph N. and Mabel E. (Sanders) Bath.

Don retired from AFCO Industries, where he was employed as a sales representative. He was a veteran of World War...