Obituaries

Mar 29, 2016

Anthony R. Summa, 77 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his home.

He was born on August 16, 1938. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. (Himler) Summa.

Anthony is survived by his brothers, Frank A. Summa and Charles D. Summa and also many...

Mar 26, 2016

Sybil D. Williamson, 89, of Greensburg died March 26, 2016, in the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg.  She was born on March 2, 1927 in Elyria, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glenn N. and Litta T. Davis.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Maurice M. Williamson; a son, David G. Williamson of...

Mar 23, 2016

Esther K. Brown, 99, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born on March 16, 1917, a daughter of the late Charles Keenan and Anna Marie (Beck) Keenan.

Esther was a caring homemaker tending to her family.  She was member of the Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg, where she was currently...

Mar 19, 2016

Grace Patricia "Pat" (Owens) Salathe, 83, of Greensburg, died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at New Haven Court at Lindwood, Greensburg. She was born May 23, 1932, in Kane and raised in Phillipsburg, a daughter of the late William Townsend Owens and Edith Grace Chilcote Owens.

She was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School where she played clarinet...

Mar 18, 2016

Nelda F. Ashbaugh, 93, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.

She was born Sept. 26, 1922, in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Warren E. and Bessie (McIntyre) Fennell.

Nelda was a loving homemaker and had also worked as an office manager for her husband, Harry J. Ashbaugh,...

Mar 16, 2016

Michael A. Aquilino, 40, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016.

He was born Sept. 17, 1975, in Latrobe, a son of Dennis and Nancy (Forespring) Aquilino. Michael was a graduate of Hempfield High School Class of 1994, where he played football and baseball. Michael liked big trucks, motorcycles and the Dallas Cowboys. He had many...

Mar 9, 2016

Marjorie G.  Appleby, 95, of Hempfield Township, passed away March 9, 2016 at Greensburg Care Center.  She was born October 30, 1920  in Hempfield Twp.,  a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucinda (Silvis) Appleby.  Marjorie was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ, Greensburg.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 1, 2016

Earl William Amour, 67, of Kittanning, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the Melody Manor Personal Care Home, Kittanning, where he was a resident. Earl served in the Navy from 1970 to 1974, serving on the USS Severn. He had a love for music and had a God given talent for playing the piano and organ. He...

Feb 29, 2016

Josephine S. Giovannini, 92, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Redstone Highlands. She was born May 14, 1923, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Sam and Virginia (Grasslini) Saguto. Josephine was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Feb 29, 2016

Robert J. Balaschak, 82, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at RNC of Greater Pittsburgh. He was born June 9, 1933, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John Balaschak and Mary (Smerigan) Balaschak.

Prior to retirement, he worked for 45 years for U.S. Steel at the Edgar Thompson Works in Braddock. He was a...

Feb 28, 2016

Roger J. McCormick, 75 of Greensburg, died peacefully at his home in his sleep on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was born June 17, 1940 in Greensburg, PA, son of the late James P. and Mary Ellen (McDoungh) McCormick. Roger worked at Main Bowling Alley before he married Carmella Wast. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Westmoreland Distributing...

Feb 24, 2016

Daniel F. Meenan, Jr., 85 of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Excela Latrobe Hospital.

He was born February 13, 1931 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Daniel Francis Sr. and Ruth Esther (Bush) Meenan.

Dan graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was an avid Pitt fan. Prior to retirement, he worked...

Feb 20, 2016

Marjorie R. George, 91, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in St. Anne Home in Greensburg. She was born April 13, 1924, in Greensburg, and was the daughter of the late John and Lucy Murray George. For many years, Marjorie worked for the Sisters of Charity in Greensburg. She had been a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral...

Feb 19, 2016

Margaret J. "Mickey" Kennedy, 83, of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mickey was born in Hagans, W.Va., a daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Eliasom) Shaw, and graduated from Morgantown High School. She worked as a teacher's aide in the elementary school in Rivesville, W.Va. The family later moved...

Feb 18, 2016

Lorain R. Ghrist, 86, of Greensburg, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Amber House, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born in Greensburg on February 20, 1929, a daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (Baker) Roehrig.  She was a member of the Greensburg Church of the Brethren.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by JC Penney in the stockroom.  Lorain...

Feb 16, 2016

Joseph C. Spence, Jr., age 92, of Greensburg, PA, passed away on February 16, 2016.

He was born August 2, 1923, in Washington, PA, son of the late J. Clark Spence and Nelle Ewing Spence.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 3 brothers, James R. Spence, Ray E. Spence...

Feb 16, 2016

Thelma Fennell, 91, a resident of Greensburg Care Center passed peacefully on February 16th  2016. Thelma was born  July 24th 1924 to her parents, the late Charles and Flora Wallace Walters. She was a charter member of the Charter Oak United Methodist Church. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Leroy R. Fennell; a son,...

Feb 13, 2016

David J. McNair, 82, devoted husband, super dad/grandad/great-grandad, proud son of Scottish immigrants, uncanny Donald Duck impersonator, and lover of life, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. He was born on May 25, 1933, in Wilkinsburg, and moved to Greensburg in 1968.

David spent his career as an insurance broker, and was a member of the First Presbyterian...

Feb 6, 2016

Kay Yvonne Tapper, 76, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Greensburg Care Center.

She was born September 29, 1939 in Crabtree a daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Stahl) Silvis.

Kay retired from Cards and Sweets in Greensburg, a job she thoroughly enjoyed....

Feb 4, 2016

Raymond E. Shaffer, 83, of Greensburg, died February 4, 2016 at UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born in Armbrust on August 12, 1932, a son of the late Harry and Ruth Thomas Shaffer.  He was a member of Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a Greensburg High School graduate in 1950.  Raymond was a veteran, serving with...