Obituaries

May 3, 2013

John W. Rohrbacher, 88, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Greensburg, passed away on May 3, 2013 in Florida. He was born January 5, 1925 in Grapeville, PA, son of the late Charles Edward and Minnie Miller Rohrbacher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by this loving wife of 60 years, Betty Joan Rohrbacher, six brothers, Charles,...

Apr 29, 2013

Sarah Mae 'Sally' Wirick, 71 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2013 in Oakhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 8, 1941 in Greensburg, daughter of the late George Murtland and Mildred Murtland Steiner . She worked as a Assistant Parts Manager for Frank Pultz International . Besides her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by...

Apr 27, 2013

Robert Ivan Johnston 65, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Bob was born Oct. 11, 1947, in Meadville, PA, the son of the late Wallace and Rebie (Kightlinger) Johnston, of Meadville. Bob is a 1970 graduate of Alleghany College, and graduated from Duquesne University Law School in 1974. He became a partner at Tremba & Jelley, LLC in...

Apr 25, 2013

Max R. Howard , 76 of Greensburg, passed away Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Mt. View Specialty Care Center .

He was born on December 5, 1936 in Indian Head and was the son of the late Edward and Faythelma Whitehead Howard. Max served in the US Marine Corp and was a retired employee for the...

Apr 21, 2013

David William Gongaware, 64 of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1948 in Greensburg, son of the late Howard D. and Lois Ann (Johnson) Gongaware. David was in the Marines from 1968-1972 and was a member of American Legion Post 981 of South Greensburg. He worked as a warehouse man for...

Apr 16, 2013

Virginia B. Morris, 96, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Savannah Court of Lakeland in Florida. She was born February 17, 1917 in Greensburg to George E. and Henrietta B. Berry. Virginia graduated from Greensburg High School in 1934. She was married on April 15, 1938 to E. Richard Morris. Virginia retired...

Apr 14, 2013

June DiBenedict McKee , 85 of Greensburg passed away on Sunday April 14, 2013 at her home. She was born on June 7, 1927 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late Louis and Sara Raneri DiBenedict. June was a graduate of Greensburg High School and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. From 1959 till 1975 she was...

Apr 10, 2013

Dr. Craig M. Buccialia, 60 of Greensburg, formerly of Marlton, N.J., passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 10, 1953, in Philadelphia, the son of Roland and Doris (Miller) Buccialia, of Willow Street. He was a graduate of the school of Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania. Craig practiced dentistry for more than 28 years....

Apr 9, 2013

Pauline E. Newell, 91 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born January 4, 1922 in Mammoth and was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary Palcic . Pauline was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. Besides her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, James (Bob) Newell,...

Apr 7, 2013

Hazel Irene Budesky, 89 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born February 10, 1924 in Luxor, PA, daughter of the late Bertha Jones and Stephen Budesky. Hazel was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg, since 1958.She will be remembered fondly by many children, now grown, for whom she taught...

Apr 3, 2013

Ralph C. Rohrbacher, 94, of New Stanton, formerly of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Greensburg. He was born July 24, 1918 in Jeannette, PA, son of the late Charles Edward and Minnie Miller Rohrbacher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy Rae Rohrbacher, five brothers, Charles,...

Mar 30, 2013

Carol B. McDowell, 82 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Lifecare Hospitals of Pittsburgh.

She was born December 30, 1930 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Frank M. and Roxie K. Beidler.

Carol was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star William E....

Mar 26, 2013

Matthew G. Ralston, 42, of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 He was born March 13, 1971 in Grotton, CT a son of Michael and Mary Elizabeth Ralston. In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his wife, Ashely S. Ralston; a son, Garrett Ralston; two daughters, Belle and Emma Ralston and a brother, Garth Ralston. Services for...

Mar 25, 2013

Donald E. Bergman, 86 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, March 25, 2013 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born February 23, 1927 in North Huntingdon Twp., and was the son of the late Harold and Hazel (Peterson) Bergman .

Donald was proud to serve in the Navy during WWII. He was employed his entire career...

Mar 24, 2013

Dian Wright Moss, 60 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2013 at her home. She was born July 15, 1952 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late George Beatty and Ruth Winters Wright. Dian received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh, and was a reading specialist and elementary classroom teacher for the Hempfield School...

Mar 22, 2013

Thomas J. ' Whitey' Siebert, 83 of Manor passed away, Friday, March 22, 2013 at home with his daughters by his side. He was born September 22, 1929 in Monroeville and was the son of the late Harry and Ethel (McCauley) Siebert. Whitey was a sergeant in the US Air Force. He was also a member of Westmoreland Masonic Lodge...

Mar 16, 2013

Jack L. Baluh , 79, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2013 in the Greensburg Care Center. He was born on February 8, 1934 in Grindstone and was the son of the late John and Adeline Hrabak Baluh. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War. He was one of the founding members and presently serving as...

Mar 7, 2013

Shirley A. Armbrust, 75 of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, March 7, 2013 in New Haven Court. She was born May 9, 1937 in Greensburg, daughter of the late John and Ann (Redish) Utzman. Shirley was a retired second grade teacher for Penn Trafford School District. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. Besides her parents, Shirley was...

Mar 5, 2013

Raymond A. Davis, 81 of Mt. Pleasant, died peacefully at his home, Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Ray was born March 20, 1931 in Latrobe. He was a WWII Army veteran and retired from Teledyne Vasco in Latrobe. Ray was a member of the Hempfield Church of Christ in Greensburg. He loved golf, westerns, and spending time with his family and...

Feb 23, 2013

Nancy M. Hoyle Veitch, 84 of Greensburg, passed away Saturday February 23, 2013 at her home.

She was born on 1/24/1929 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late Harold and Grace Repp Hoyle.

Nancy was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ in Greensburg. She enjoyed her bridge playing ,...