Obituaries

Sep 3, 2012

Donald R. Conte passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012. He was born March 27, 1938, in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Dominick and Sarah (Furko) Conte. After 32 years of continual service, Mr. Conte retired as Vice President of the James A. Redding Co (Riggs Industries). He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Church, Latrobe,...

Sep 1, 2012

Susan B. Komarinski, 56 of Jeannette, passed away, Saturday, September 1, 2012 in Excela Health: Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 6, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Bridget (Connelly) Cyphers of Verona and the late William Cyphers. Susan worked as a manager for Charlie's in Greensburg, She loved and celebrated life everyday. Susan was a generous person who enjoyed...

Aug 29, 2012

Karin L. Andersson Greensburg formerly of Tylersville Karin L. Andersson, 75, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born in Malmo, Sweden, daughter of the late Sven and Erna Andersson. She moved to the USA in 1961. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 1985. In 1990, she moved to Tylersville, PA in...

Aug 29, 2012

Herman Chmel MD, was born in Scranton, Pa. and was a graduate of the University of Scranton and Hahnemann Medical College in Phila, Pa.

He did his Internship and Residency in N.Y.C. followed by a Fellowship at memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Throughout his career he was the receipent of many awards and...

Aug 26, 2012

Lee Raneri passed away on Sunday, August 26 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. She was born October 4, 1919 to Anna and Angelo Alesi. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, brother Angelo, sister Molly, and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her children, Fran (Jack) Buchko of Lancaster, Sam (Nancy) of California, Don (Denise) of Kentucky, Ann Shirley...

Aug 20, 2012

John Benevich, 93 of Delmont, formerly of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012 in the Greensburg Care Center. He was born August 12, 1919 in Luxor, PA, son of the late Michael and Sophie (Dolinsky) Benevich . Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor (Skonezny) Benevich in 1965, son, John Benevich Jr., daughter,...

Aug 20, 2012

Robert B. Troy, 87, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012 in Bethlen Home. He was born on November 13, 1924 in Unity Township, son of the late Margaret (Frye) and Robert Troy. Robert was a member of Our Lady of Grace, former member of Westmoreland Hunt and Rolling Rock Hunt Club, the U.S. Pony Club, and the Latrobe Elks....

Aug 15, 2012

Goldie Jean Fredley, 60 of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in Shadyside Hospital. She was born February 7, 1952 in South Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Genevie and Charles Robert Stitely. Besides her parents, Goldie was preceded in death by her sister, Reba Andras. Surviving are her daughters, Kari Fredley and Jessica Barnhart, brother, Robert...

Aug 14, 2012

Kenneth B. Shaffer, 81 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in Redstone Highlandsin Greensburg. He was born June 8, 1931 in Greensburg , son of the late Vernonn J. and Morris H. Shaffer . Kenneth was a graduate of Hurst High School Class of 1949, St. Vincent College in 1953, and earned his Masters Degree from University of...

Aug 14, 2012

Lee Ann Baker, 77, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday August 14, 2012. Lee Ann was born February 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Paul W, Kelly and Dorothy J. (Chambers) Kelly. Besides her parents, Lee Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert I. Baker in 2011. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...

Aug 11, 2012

Marian K. Smail, 94 formerly of Unity Township passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Bethlen Home in Ligonier. She was born May 9, 1918 in Latrobe, and was the daughter of the late Rose and Harry Mears Sr. Marian was a life long member of Third United Church of Christ in South Greensburg and a member of...

Aug 1, 2012

Betty Jane Kemerer, 88, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born February 7, 1924 in Greensburg, PA, daughter of the late Clifford and Lillie (Beck) Waugaman. Betty was a member of First United Church of Christ and Adult Sunday School Class. She formerly worked as a Clerk for G.C....

Jul 30, 2012

James A. Dull, MD, 88 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Monday, July 30, 2012 in Redstone Highlands. He was born August 9, 1923 in Somerset, PA, son of the late Dr. J. Earl Dull and Edna (Diehl) Dull . James attended Junita College and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He completed his surgical residency...

Jul 29, 2012

John H. Brandt, 83 of Unity Township, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Latrobe Hospital. He was born July 30, 1928 in Greensburg, PA, son of the late Henry and Ethel Lambie Brandt. John was Lutheran by faith. He was an Assistant Scout Master for Troop #440 in Crabtree and a member of the Order of the Arrow...

Jul 29, 2012

June H. Palmer, 88, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 10, 1924 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Albert G. and Elsie E. (Bickel) Helbig.

Mrs. Palmer was a loving homemaker caring for her family and home. She enjoyed canning and trips to the family...

Jul 29, 2012

Harry T. Kimmel D.O.S. 84, of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Rehab and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh. He was born October 14, 1927 in Greensburg, a son of the late Harry Kimmel and Jane B. Kimmel. He was a retired Dentist having practiced in Greensburg for 48 years. He was graduated from Greensburg High School...

Jul 24, 2012

Hazel Herd Booher, 94, of Greensburg, died July 24, 2012 in Redstone Highlands. She was born in Greensburg on June 9, 1918, the daughter of William B. and Alice Baker Herd. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1936 and attended Greensburg Business School 1936-1938. She was employed by The Prudential Insurance Co in Greensburg and later in Washington, DC...

Jul 17, 2012

Dolores Irene Banchiere,83, formerly of Lewistown, PA, died on 7/17/12. She was born on 2/14/29 in Pittsburgh, daughter to the late Brunetta and Gregory, wife to Charles (Chic) Banchiere. A graduate of Oakmont High School Dolores was the much loved mother to Nancy Bisbe, Diane Banchiere, C. Gregory Banchiere and Robert Banchiere and grandmother to 5 grandchildren, Michael Bisbe, Matthew...

Jul 16, 2012

Dr. Gladys Ramm Darling, 93, formerly of Northport, NY, passed away, Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Emeritus at Latrobe. She was born September 14, 1918 in Saskatchewan, Canada , daughter of the late Emel and Mary Torgrimson. Prior to retirement, she was a School Psychologist for Harborfields School District on Long Island. She was also the director of Christian education...

Jul 16, 2012

Stephen V. Arendas, 99, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012, in Redstone Highlands. He was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Greensburg, the son of the late Joseph and Sophie Arendas. Steve was a former member of Holy Cross Church in Youngwood. He retired in 1977 from the Robertshaw Control Co. and later worked at Style Rite Industries retiring...