Obituaries

Apr 21, 2017

Susan "Liz" Lucas, 73, of Murrysville, died peacefully Friday, April 21, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Cannonsburg. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrow Church in Murrysville. Susan graduated from Cannon McMillan High School in 1961. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Stella DiMatteo, and her...

Apr 19, 2017

Richard G. “Dick” Rhodes, 77 of Pittsburgh, passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born September 11, 1939 in Greensburg a son of the late Howard A. and Eleanor E. (Wengert) Rhodes.

Dick was the owner of Rhodes Insurance Agency, Pittsburgh with a career spanning 35+ years with Nationwide Insurance. ...

Apr 15, 2017

Frances Grevish, 87, of Greensburg died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born February 6, 1930 in Iselin, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Kutlar Pelchar. Frances was a graduate of Saltsburg High School where she played basketball, baseball, and table tennis. She was a former member of St. Matthew Parish,...

Apr 8, 2017

Davida M. Leshock, 99, of Greensburg died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born in Greensburg on March 5, 1918, a daughter of the late Julius and Bessie Monskie. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Greensburg.  Davida loved and cared for her family as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was...

Apr 6, 2017

REV. RICHARD P CHRISTELEIT

Born June 30, 1929 in Union City NJ, the son of Bertha and Fred Christeleit, and passed away after a lengthy illness at his Greensburg home, Thursday, April 6, 2017.

A graduate of Augustana College, Sioux Falls Seminary (Masters of Divinity) and New York Theological Seminary (Masters of Sacred Theology); Dick...

Apr 3, 2017

Charles Paul Cunningham, Jr., of Greensburg (Unity Township) passed away on April 3, 2017.  He was born on June 2, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Paul Cunningham, Sr. and Edith Pearl Flohr Cunningham.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Mark Cunningham and his sister Joyce Ripley. ...

Apr 2, 2017

Harry J. Nogasky, 70, of Greensburg, passed away at home on Sunday, April 2, 2017; it was a beautiful day, perfect for a Sunday trip. He was surrounded by love, warmth, and gratitude. He was born January 28, 1947 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Harry and Charlotte Nogasky. Harry was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral...

Apr 2, 2017

Annabelle Adams, 77 of Greensburg passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017.

She was born June 17, 1939 in Greensburg a daughter of the late George and Minnie (Jones) Ray.

Annabelle was a member of the First Antioch Baptist Church in Greensburg.

Prior to retirement, she worked in operations at Kennametal and also at...

Mar 31, 2017

Enrico Philip Campi, 56 passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, March 31, 2017.

He was born September 30, 1960 in Charleroi, a son of Silvia Pace Campi and the late Dr. Philip Campi.

Enrico graduated from Charleroi High School, earned a degree in business management from W.C.C.C. and a B.A. from Saint Vincent College...

Mar 24, 2017

Marlie-Anne Marie Lynn Van Emburg, 19 month old daughter of Catrina Marie Swank and James Charles Van Emburg, died Friday, March 24, 2017 in Ohio Valley Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on August 19, 2015.  In addition to her parents, Catrina and James, she is survived by her brothers, David James Swank and James Patrick Van Emburg; grandparents,...

Mar 20, 2017

Walter L. Harris, 71 of South Greensburg passed away Monday, March 20, 2017.

He was born April 18, 1945 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Matilda Ruth (Adams) and Charles W. Harris.

Walter was an avid Triumph  motorcycle rider who also enjoyed bicycling, especially on the 5 star trail with his Cannondale bike....

Mar 19, 2017

Richard ‘Merle’ Bailey Sr, age 84 of Unity Township, died Sunday, March 19th 2017.

He was born January 12, 1933 in Swissvale.

Merle was preceded in death by his younger brother, Wayne (1989), loving wife, Beverley (1994), father, Grant (1998), mother Gertrude (2002) and very dear and close friend, Alice (2008).

Merle is...

Mar 16, 2017

Betty M. Lash, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Nature Park Commons, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Herminie, a daughter of the late George and Florence (Thomas) Johnson. Mrs. Lash was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Charter Oak United Methodist Church, where she had been very...

Mar 16, 2017

Cheryl Daubenspeck Keenan, 70 of Southwest Greensburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017.

She was born July 12, 1946 in Butler, a daughter of Elgin Curtis and Dorothy (Williams) Daubenspeck.

Cheryl enjoyed being active in the Westmoreland County Historical Society and was a tour guide at Hanna's Town Fort.

Prior to retirement she...

Mar 16, 2017

Walter E. Grabb  87 of Jeannette died Thursday 3/16/2017 at his home.

He was born in Jeannette on 2/4/1930 and was the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor Grabb.

Walter had served in the United States Air Force and was a retired machinist with over 30 years of service with the Elliott Company  in...

Mar 13, 2017

Daniel Mariano DeAugustine Sr. , 74 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday March 13, 2017 at his home.

He was born November 26, 1942 in Jeannette a son of the late Rose (Chelli) and Daniel Anthony DeAugustine.

Daniel was catholic by faith. He was a member of the Youngwood Sportsmen's Association and a social member of...

Mar 12, 2017

Daniel Komarinski, 84, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 25, 1932 in Export a son of the late Frank and Anna (Lestation) Komarinski.

Mr. Komarinski was a draftsman having worked for Westinghouse and was also a farmer. He loved to play cards with...

Mar 9, 2017

Dorothy Jean Hart 94 of Hempfield Twp, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

She was born January 8, 1923 in Hempfield Township a daughter of the late Ruth  (Holtzer) and C. Homer Miller, Sr.

Dorothy was a member Armbrust Wesleyan Church. She was an active member of the Sewickley Grange for...

Mar 8, 2017

James H. “Jim” Myers, 81, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Youngwood on June 30, 1935, a son of the late James N. and Emma B. (Argie) Myers.  He was a lifetime member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Greensburg, where he was a past Sunday school secretary and trustee...

Mar 5, 2017

Ronald A. Stoltz, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, went home to the Lord, Sunday, March 5, 2017 after battling Parkinson’s disease and neuropathy, with his beloved wife of 50 years, Shirley, by his side.   He was born November 28, 1934 in Jeannette a son of the late Earnest and Josephine (Zaleski) Stoltz.

Ron graduated from Jeannette High School...