Obituaries

Nov 3, 2016

James J. Campbell, 90, formerly of Southwest Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at his daughter's home in North Irwin.

He was born in Vandergrift on Sept. 24, 1926, and was a son of the late Robert B. and Mary Johnson Campbell.

Jim was a graduate of the Greensburg High School class of 1944 and...

Nov 3, 2016

John Fredrick Mahl, III, 60 years old of Greensburg, passed on, lovingly surrounded by his wife and three daughters, Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born in Buffalo, NY, a son of Barbara Strachan Mahl of Toronto, Canada and the late John F. Mahl, II. John was employed as a Technical Sales Engineer with Carpenter Powder Products. He was...

Nov 2, 2016

Shawn Michael Boyle, 50, of Greensburg, Hempfield Township, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016,  at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1966, in Honolulu, Hawaii, a son of Thomas Edward Boyle, of Jeannette, and the late Sharen Hilliard Boyle. Prior to retirement, Shawn was in-house...

Nov 1, 2016

Colin David Tyson of Greensburg, infant son of loving parents Mike and Mandy Tyson passed peacefully, November 1, 2016.

Survived also by his sister, Katlyn Welsh; brother, Joey Tyson; grandparents, Carol Fidazzo, Charles and Dorcus Tyson, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by his grandfather Joseph Fidazzo, great uncle David Quicquaro and...

Oct 31, 2016

Dorothy Frances Miller, 84 of Greensburg passed away, Monday, October 31, 2016 in Hempfield Manor.

She was born October 31, 1932  in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Franklin N. and Hazel B. Nicely Miller.

Dorothy was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ in Greensburg.

She was a retired employee...

Oct 30, 2016

Dr. Elmer William Sphon age 80, of Cedar Bluffs, died Sunday October 30, 2016 at Elms Health Care in Ponca, Nebraska

Elmer was born November 25, 1935 in Bovard, PA and passed away October 30, 2016, with his son Greg by his side.  His parents were Catherine and Henry “Red” Sphon. He had two older brothers, Chuck...

Oct 30, 2016

On October 30, 2016, Robert S. Kepple, age 89, went to be with the Lord from his home on the farm.

Bob was born near Greensburg to the late Harry R. and Helen (Sarver) Kepple.  Bob was a farmer his entire life and was the sixth generation to own and operate the farm.  He served as a...

Oct 30, 2016

Tia LaJoye Wills, 60, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Tia was born on March 22, 1956, in Newport News, Virginia, to Thomas L. and Pinky Ann Marie Owens.  She attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia.  She was a longtime employee...

Oct 29, 2016

Kevin Matthew Hinson, 29 of Greensburg passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.  I am deeply sorrowed and heartbroken of the passing of my one and only beloved son.  Kevin was born March 19, 1987 in Cabarrus Co., NC.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jimmy Wayne Hinson and Brenda S. Hinson.  He is survived by his...

Oct 25, 2016

June Wineman Cooper, 89 of Greensburg passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Redstone Highlands. She was born June 2, 1927 in Youngwood, the daughter of the late Jacob W. and Grace M. (Holtzer) Wineman. June was a life long member of the Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greensburg. Being an avid bridge player, she enjoyed playing with her...

Oct 24, 2016

Jeny I. Boyd, 89, of Greensburg died Monday, October 24th at Redstone Highlands with her family at her side. Born October 27, 1926 in Greensburg, she was the eldest daughter of the late James and Josephine Iannuzzo.  Jeny was married to Joseph B. Boyd (deceased 2010) for 62 years. Jeny was a lady of gentle beauty and grace. Her...

Oct 18, 2016

Gage M. Pallitta, infant son of loving parents, Vince Pallitta and Melissa Snell died on October 18, 2016.  He is also survived his grandparents, Pat and Jerry Pallitta; his brothers and sisters; also, many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother in January of 2009 and his aunt in August of 2015.  Private services were held.  Kepple-Graft...

Oct 13, 2016

Barbara Ann Keys, 37 of Latrobe, passed away, Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born May 31, 1979  in Latrobe a daughter of James Kevin Keys  and the late Paula Denise (Pratt) Keys. Barbara was a graduate of Derry School District. She previously worked at a bank and also as a store clerk. In addition to her father, she...

Oct 10, 2016

Dana Louise Wolff Waugaman, 42, of Greensburg died on Monday, October 10, 2016, in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh.  She was born on November 23, 1973 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Fred Henry Wolff and Barbara Shannon Wolff of Level Green.  She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Dana worked as a district executive for...

Oct 1, 2016

Shirley L. Weaver, 91 of Greensburg, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2016.

She was born in Johnstown, a daughter of the late  Robert and Margaret Ziglear.

She was Lutheran by faith.

Prior to retirement, she worked as a nurse for Monsour Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Sep 29, 2016

Evelyn G. Richter, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her residence at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg on Thursday, Sept.29, 2016 surrounded by her children.

She was born on May 10, 1923 in Apollo to the late Ethel and Ralph Geiger and grew up on the family farm with her four brothers and one sister. She...

Sep 23, 2016

Stephen J. (Chip) Harhai Sr. 83 of Greensburg, passed away Friday September 23, 2016 comfortably at home with his wife of 59 years Mary (Mangeno) Harhai by his side after a short battle with cancer.

Chip is survived by his wife Mary (Mangeno) Harhai, Greensburg; two sons, Stephen J. Harhai Jr. and wife Paula, Greensburg and Bryan...

Sep 21, 2016

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings…

…And while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod, the high untresspassed sanctity of space, put out my hand, and touched the face of God.”           –John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Jason Edward Eisaman, 45, of Ruffsdale was delivered from his...

Sep 20, 2016

Nancy Caughey Malis, 73 of Greensburg passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Oak Hill Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born May 6, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late James and Agnes M. (Cadzow) Caughey.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a waitress for the Sheraton Inn.

In...

Sep 19, 2016

Margaret (Peggy) Brennan Miller of Unity Township died peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital on Monday September 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents William C. and Margaret M. Brennan of Waterbury, Connecticut. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Phillip E. Miller, her sister Anne Brady of West...