All Obituaries

Susan S. Wilkinson, 63, of Jeannette (Hempfield Township), died, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on May 26, 1957 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, a daughter of Russell Saville and the late Alice Riddle Saville.  Susan enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Laura Wilkinson.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jay Robert...

James Lewis Franklin, 91 of Latrobe formerly of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the home of his daughter with his family at his side. He was born February 20, 1930 in Greensburg a son of the late William and Josephine (Berkey) Franklin. James was a longtime member and usher at Trinity United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement he worked as a draftsman for Moore & Morford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Veronica...

Jonathan Raymond Grubbs, 33 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 after a battle with a severe illness. He was born June 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh the son of John Paul Grubbs and Regina Marie (Johnston) Beatty. Jonathan was a graduate of Plum High School and had studied at West Liberty College. He was a good athlete and a great wrestler. He was a loving father and was happiest when he was with his children. In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter Bridgette Jessica...

Kenneth L. “Ken” Smith,   61 , of New Alexandria, died on  Friday, April 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Select Specialty Hospital-Pittsburgh/UPMC.   He was born in Latrobe on October 18, 1959, a son of the late Robert E. Smith Jr.  and Edith Kepple Smith.  He was a member of Word of Life Church, Greensburg.  He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local...

Theodore S. J. Davi, Ph.D. of Greensburg, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born October 5, 1936 in New York City and was the son of the late Josephine Tripoli Davi and Salvatore Davi. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as High-Priest Group Leader and in a number of Boy Scout and church positions. He was a past curator and historian of Arthur St. Clair Library at the Greensburg Masonic Center. He was a past Master of Philanthropy Lodge...

Barbara Joan Quist Nanney, 88, of Greensburg, formerly of Saltsburg, made her final journey on April 3, 2021, and is now with her beloved savior. She passed from this life to a better place, and is in heaven pursuing her love of antiques, glassware, gardening, reading and enriching the lives of those around her. In the final stages of her journey, she lived her life the same way that she always had--with beauty, love, grace and dignity. She was preceded in death by her parents, Veronica...

Blanche F. Marshall, 59, of Lowber, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born April 14, 1961, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Louis and Audrey (Smail) Schmidt. Blanche was a loving homemaker to her family and was employed as a caregiver for Accessibilities, Inc. She was a member of First Church of God, West Newton. She also enjoyed her pet companions, Bo, Bailey and Sienna. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry L. Marshall; her children, Terry Marshall II (Amanda), April...

Kathy L. Kepple Fink, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1966 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Charles and Donna (Morris) Kepple. She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother who truly lived her life to the fullest. Her granddaughter, Capri, was her pride and joy. Kathy always saw the best in everyone and knew exactly how to make others smile. In addition to her parents she is survived by sister, Kim (Robert) Mertz; brothers, Bill...

It is with deepest sympathy that I share the news of the death of Nestor Gonzalez on March 23, 2021.  Nestor is the beloved husband of Vilma Gonzalez, who works for Seton Hill's Aramark Dining Service.  Nestor was known to everyone who ate in Lowe Dining Hall where he worked at a variety of stations, but most recently by the grill. He loved sports, and was often seen cheering from the sidelines for Seton Hill’s athletic teams.  He was also a talented carpenter and...

Richard A. “Rich” Cancro, Sr., of Saltsburg, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 25, 1954, a son of the late P. Anthony “Patsy” and Dolores DeTesta Cancro.  He was Catholic by faith and was a retiree of the International Brotherhood of the Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh. Rich was also a member of A.B.A.T.E. motorcycle club of Pennsylvania. In his retirement, he enjoyed camping, fishing,...