All Obituaries

Paul D. Frisko, 84, of Greensburg passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Hempfield Manor. He was born September 2, 1935 in Hannastown, a son of the late Paul and Myrabell (Nave) Frisko. Paul retired from B and P Motor Express Company. He was  member of Luxor United Methodist church and served as a volunteer fireman for Hannastown VFD. Paul also ran Pauley's Catering for twenty years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth J. Frisko in 2006 and...

Michael A. Gonzalez Greensburg, PA, formerly of Virginia Beach   Michael Aaron Gonzalez, 33, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Alma Christine Gonzalez. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. He was an inspirational and spiritual teacher to many. His faith and devotion to the Catholic Church was an example to others to have their own faith in the church. Michael was a very proud godfather to 11...

James E. Smith, 88 of Greensburg, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was born December 14, 1930 in Springfield, IL, a son of the late James A. and Esther I. Smith. James retired from the Greater Greensburg Sewage Authority in 1991. He served his country in the Illinois National Guard from 1947 to 1949 and also in the U.S. Marines from March 1952 to March 1954 during the Korean War. Jim was a member of Christ's Church, Greensburg. He served on its vestry. He was also a member of Lodge...

  Denise Elizabeth Wirth, 41, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Strongsville, OH on May 18, 1978, a daughter of Daniel George and Donna Jean Stanyard Wirth.  Denise worked with her mother as self-employed energist.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, David George Wirth (Jennifer) of San Diego, CA and her sister, Deanne Weinberger (Charles) of Incline Village, NV; her niece, Carly...

Jemima 'Jemmy' Watson Klingensmith, 92, a long time resident of Greensburg, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. She was born July 11, 1927 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late James G. and Emily Clark Watson. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a secretary for Chubb and Son Insurance for 26 years. Jemmy was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ in Greensburg. She had been a member of the Daughters of Union Veterans for 69 years, and was very proud to have been a...

Norma  A. Thomas, 85, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Pittsburgh on February 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Howard and Ella Mae Wright.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Southwest Bank, now First Commonwealth Bank, in the auto loan department.  Norma loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.  She also enjoyed dining out with her husband, Bill.  In addition to her...

Jerry Edward Henderson, 67, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, after a courageous battle with leukemia.  He was born in Greensburg on December 30, 1951, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Mirt Henderson.  Jerry had once worked at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh.  He was a wonderful cook and loved to bake.  He also enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Glenn Eugene Wunderley, 81, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his home.  Glenn was born on January 17, 1938 in Liberty Borough, son of the late John and Thelma Snyder Wunderley.  In the 1960’s, Glenn computerized several banks and The Pittsburgh Press.  He then became president of Perfection Photo of Greensburg.  Glenn dabbled in construction and worked as a US sales manager for a computer sales company.  Later, with his wife Ellenmary,he formed...

David Russell Shirley, 90, of Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. He was born June 6, 1929 a son of the late Russell Edward Shirley and Mary Elizabeth Basick of North Irwin. Dave is survived by his very devoted wife of 38 years, Donna M. Miller Shirley, his five loving children, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law and their families. His children, Barbara Walters (Scott) of New Hampshire, Sandra...

Richard E. “Dick” Balsley, 89, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2019, at St. Anne Home. He was born September 24, 1930, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Richard E. and Margaret E. (Martin) Balsley. He married the love of his life, Laura E. (Orndorff) Balsley, on March 1, 1952. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He spent his 44-year working career at Allegheny (West Penn) Power as a Real Estate and Right of Way Project...