Obituaries

Aug 29, 2017

Devin Anthony Capasso 15 of Latrobe died Tuesday 8/29/2017 in Latrobe. He was born in Greensburg on May 9, 2002 and was the son of Matthew A. and Tina N. Diehl Capasso. Devin is survived in addition to his parents by a sister Haleigh and maternal grandparents Tom and Teresa Diehl and paternal grandparents Frank Capasso Jr. and Ranelle...

Aug 26, 2017

M. Yoland Boord, 91, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, August 26, 2017 in her home.  She was born in Lemont Furnace on August 1, 1926, a daughter of the late John Hanan and Lulu Kinsell Hanan.  She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Greensburg where she belonged to the Women’s Association and was a former member of...

Aug 24, 2017

Phyllis L. Pack, 76, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Pittsburgh on October 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Ralph Pack and Lavina Yochum Pack.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  She graduated from Penn State University...

Aug 17, 2017

Jennie T. Slivka, 96, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.  She was born in Pittsburgh on August 1, 1921, a daughter of the late George and Anastasia Raduik Fucich.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Parish, Millvale.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a cook for St. Margaret’s Hospital, Aspinwall.  Jennie...

Aug 16, 2017

Edna Mae (Kennedy) Brandt, 82, of Greensburg (Unity Township), passed away Wednesday, August, 16, 2017 in Hempfield Manor.  She was born in Greensburg on April 18, 1935, a daughter of Richard and Pauline (Kness) Kennedy.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg.  She was secretary and member of Junior O.U.A.M. #169, past member and sovereign protector...

Aug 11, 2017

John Martin Grandy, 59, of Greensburg, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Pittsburgh on May 27, 1958, a son of George Grandy, wife Louise and the late Yvonne Joseph Grandy.  John worked as a project manager for Control Analytics of Export.  He enjoyed shooting and hunting.  In addition to his mother, he was...

Aug 9, 2017

Betty Grace Beckett, 93 of Greensburg, passed away August 9, 2017 at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg.  She was born April 10, 1924 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Howard Ellis and Grace (Rose) Hite.

Betty was a loving and devoted caregiver and homemaker to her family.  She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Greensburg...

Aug 7, 2017

James Brent Hooten of New Alexandria, PA died on August 7, 2017. James was born on September 30, 1969 in Greenville, Texas to Sandra Lynn and James Douglas Hooten. He attended High School at Evangel Temple in Grand Prairie Texas where he excelled in athletics and was a star in both football and track. He then attended Navarro Junior...

Aug 6, 2017

Jennifer Ann Lindberg-Singler, 34, of Greensburg passed away of natural causes on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in her home.  She was born Oct. 10, 1982, in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of Jay and Gloria Lindberg.  She was a proud mother of Johnathan (BJ), four years old, and her life centered around all things him.  Jennifer graduated from Hempfield High...

Aug 6, 2017

Lois Jane Feather, 80 of Monroeville, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Arden Courts, Monroeville.  She was born in Greensburg on August 13, 1936 a daughter of the late Curtis and Carrie May (Charles) Feather.

Prior to her retirement, Lois was an elementary school teacher in the Monroeville area schools.  She was a former member of...

Aug 5, 2017

Lorna Mae Culliver Guest, 79 of Greensburg went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born May 15, 1938 in Indiana, PA, a daughter of  the late, Margaret (Bibb) and James P. Culliver. Lorna was a graduate of Trafford High School. She was a homemaker often being called Anne Landers. Lorna adored...

Aug 5, 2017

Glenn Grossman, 48, of Greensburg, passed away on August 5, 2017. Glenn was preceded in death by his mother, Bonita (Wonderly) Grossman, and his grandmother, Nevart Santucci. He is survived by his father, James Grossman Sr., 3 brothers, James Jr. (Tina), Kenneth (Jennifer), Jonathan  (Amy), 2 sisters,  Christine  (Thomas Highland), Cynthia  (Donald Rush), and numerous nieces and nephews. Glenn...

Aug 4, 2017

Bette E. Iannuzzo, 73 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, August 4, 2017 in the William Penn Care Center.  She was born December 8, 1943 in Latrobe and the daughter of the late Joseph Herrod and Margaret Ackerman Herrod.

Bette was the CEO of Greensburg Beverage following the passing of her husband, G. Lewis “Sonny” Iannuzzo. She enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2017

Martha Ellen Thompson Sheehan entered the Kingdom of Heaven on August 2, 2017 at age 86.  She was born on March 10, 1931 in Middletown, Ohio to Dr. Victor Clyde and Winifred Ellen Moses Thompson.

Ellen was a VERY proud graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing, Class of 1952. She was awarded her Bachelor’s...

Jul 30, 2017

James A. Long, Jr., 68, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Greensburg on September 27, 1948, a son of the late James A. Long, Sr. and Edith Rose Long.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg and a member of Cercemaggiorre Organization, Greensburg.  Prior...

Jul 28, 2017

Elizabeth (Beth) Sheehan Gibson, 61, of Greensburg, passed away July 28, 2017 at home surrounded by family after an epic 13 year battle with cancer.

She was born July 27, 1956 in Washington, PA, a daughter of Elizabeth (Betty) Canary Sheehan and the late Louis A. Sheehan.  Beth was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church...

Jul 28, 2017

Frances DiBenedict, 83, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 28, 2017, peacefully surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on March 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Louis DiBenedict and Sara Raneri DiBenedict.  Prior to retirement, she was a credit manager for Elliott Company, Jeannette. She was a member and volunteered at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Frances...

Jul 25, 2017

David Lee Ricky, 83 of Greensburg formerly of Florida, passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born February 3, 1934 in Lincoln, NE, a son of the late Hilda (Rice) and Leonard Ricky.

David was a very active member of Pineda Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, FL. He was a Vietnam...

Jul 23, 2017

Cherub Beth Straigis, 42, of Greensburg, formerly of Sweet Valley, PA, died on Sunday July 23, 2017 in UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.  She was born December 3, 1974 in Kingston, PA, a daughter of Donald Honeywell and Colleen Wandel Honeywell.  She was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School and attended...

Jul 23, 2017

Michael  Teacher, 94 of Greensburg,  passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017  in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 26, 1922 in Salem Township, a son of the late Paul and Martha Carter Teacher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia M. Teacher and many brothers and sisters. Surviving...