Obituaries

Oct 29, 2010

Sophia Bogonovich Bertoluzzi, 96 of Latrobe, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born Monday, February 2, 1914 in Biddle, Westmoreland City, Daughter of the late Rade and Helene Jelenca Bogonovich. She was a member of Linway Presbyterian Church in East McKeesport. Sophia was preceded in death besides her parents by her husband, Florist...

Oct 28, 2010

Paul Gene Frey, 74, of Latrobe died on October 28, 2010 at Excela Health Jeannette Hospice. Dad is survived by Joyce C. Reynolds Frey his loving wife of 52 years; daughter, Denise and son-in-law James Marts of Greensburg, son, Mark and daughter-in-law Peggy Frey of Stevensville, MT., sister, Paula and Harvey Goldstein of Mt. Lebanon, brother, Henry Frey of Penn...

Oct 28, 2010

Johnetta W. Ahlborn, 97 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Excela Jeannette Hospice. She was born Friday, October 10, 1913 in New Eagle, Daughter of the late John W. and Violet (Sowers) Whitfield. Johnetta was a retired Beautician and owned and operated Etta's Beauty Shop for many years.. She was a life member of the Webster...

Oct 19, 2010

Donald Earle Baum, Jr., 66 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in Excela Latrobe Select Specialty. He was born Saturday, November 13, 1943 in Greensburg, Son of the late Donald Earle Baum, Sr. and Evelyn Baum. Surviving are his life long partner, N. Ruth Pierce and a son Donald E. Baum III both of Greensburg and two brothers...

Oct 14, 2010

Ruth Coulson, 86 of Beaver passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 in Friendship Ridge, Beaver, Pa. She was born Friday, February 15, 1924 in Wall and was the Daughter of the late William and Anna Magyar Petrosky. Ruth was a retired employee with the Nuclear Power Plant in Beaver. She was a member of the Christian Assembly Church in...

Oct 6, 2010

Catherine L. Christner, 92, a resident of Redstone Highlands Greensburg and formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

She was born January 22, 1918 in Baggley a daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Waters) Lute.

Catherine was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale and a member of the...

Oct 4, 2010

Monday afternoon, October 4, 2010, Marie R. (Cassette) Paulone (88) peacefully passed away at Redstone Highlands with her family by her side. Marie passed away three days short of her 89th birthday. Marie was a long time resident of Greensburg and in recent years spent her winters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Marie was a dedicated and loving mother and...

Oct 4, 2010

Paula S. Alcorn, 53, of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, October 4, 2010 at her home. She was born June 7, 1957 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Paul and Gwendolyn Smith Harenchar.

Paula was presently employed as the PFA Coordinator for Westmoreland County Court Administrators. She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ,...

Oct 3, 2010

Julia A. (Mrs. Patrick B.) Hoke, 86 of Greensburg, formerly of Pleasant Unity passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born May 25, 1924 in Carpentertown, a Daughter of the late George and Anna Jubara Wallak. Julia was a graduate of Seton Hill College and received her Masters from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to...

Sep 24, 2010

Carroll "Chris" W. Phares, 86 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born, June 13, 1924 in Uniontown, a Son of the late Carroll Phares and Ruth N. Hinchman Phares Miller. Chris was a Sergeant in the US Army during World War II and later served during the Korean War. He had attended...

Sep 23, 2010

Howard O. Solomon Jr. 84 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in his home. He was born in Scottdale and was the Son of the late Howard O. Solomon, Sr. and Evelyn Lucille Solomon. He was the owner of Solomon Painting and Decorating Co. in Greensburg for many years. Howard served during WW II in the Navy...

Sep 22, 2010

Jake Fong, M.D., 84, of Greensburg , passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in Excela Westmoreland Hospital . He was born Oct. 17, 1925, in Pittsburgh , a son of the late Chong Fook and Wong Shee Fong. He was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Greensburg . He was a charter member of the American College...

Sep 22, 2010

James Kooser Thompson, 76, of Greensburg, passed away, September 22, 2010 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. Jim was born October 4, 1933 in Manor a son of the late William Ray and Emma Rebecca Kooser Thompson. Mr. Thompson was retired from Greensburg Salem School District as a school teacher where he taught German and Spanish. He was a veteran of the...

Sep 21, 2010

Amelia R. Lisowitz, 72, passed away, Tuesday, September 21, 2010. She was born February 8, 1938 in Franklin a daughter of the late John and Virginia Sousae Razzando.

Amelia retired from Westmoreland County Community College where she was employed as a Vocational Counselor. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and was a...

Sep 20, 2010

L. Marjorie Fleming, 85 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born January 12, 1925 in Vandergrift, a Daughter of the late John and Helen (Chapman) Stewart. Marjorie was the former owner of the Deb-Mar Pet store at the former Greengate Mall . In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Sep 20, 2010

Pearl A. Keister Pickett Storm, 90 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 in Redstone Highlands. She was born Thursday, October 16, 1919 in South Greensburg a Daughter of the late Charles W. and Hazel (McClain) Keister. She was Baptized and a lifelong member and financial secretary at South Greensburg United Methodist Church and a member of South...

Sep 18, 2010

Sheila J. Haluck Schmidt, 40 of Latrobe, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at her home. She was born October 17, 1969 in Fayette County, a Daughter of Edward "Oscar" and Patricia J. (Kelly) Haluck. Sheila loved life in her own way. She was a very giving and loving person. She was preceded in death by her Sister Sheila Marie...

Sep 17, 2010

O. Pat Elder Jr., 86 of Greensburg passed away on 9/17/10 in Excela Jeannette Hospice. He was born Tuesday, January 1, 1924 in Greensburg, Son of the late Oliver P. and Susan Momeyer Elder . Pat served in the Navy during WW II serving on an LCT as an electrician. He was a retired employee of the Fisher Body Co....

Sep 16, 2010

Phyllis Blair, 83 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in her home. She was born Friday, June 24, 1927 in Ellwood City, Daughter of the late Edgar and Leona Davis Schliffka. Phyllis was preceded in death besides her parents by her husband, Fred C. Blair and a sister Dorothy Rodgers. Surviving are her Son, Frederic G. Blair...

Sep 5, 2010

Helen J. Sindorf, 95 of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Westmoreland Manor . She was born Tuesday, June 22, 1915 in Greensburg, Daughter of the late Robert M. and Edith Bray Sindorf. Helen was a retired employee of the Harvey Company in Greensburg. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Greensburg and...