All Obituaries

Susan McColly Schantz, 75, of Latrobe, PA, died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Indiana, PA. Born on April 10, 1947 in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine McColly. Sue was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Rev. Edward Schantz. A graduate of Greensburg-Salem High School, Susan continued her education in various ways throughout her life and took pride in her career in communications. She treasured her experience as an editor...

Zhimin Zhang, 92, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in his home.  He was born January 14, 1931, a son of the late Kun Zhang and Zheng Shi.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as Dean of Administration for Harbin Medical University, Harbin China.  Zhimin was very successful in his career at the university. He was a very patient and caring man who sacrificed himself for the needs of his family. He took on the cooking and other household chores. In addition to his...

Isaac Donald Smith 89 of Pinetop, AZ passed away peacefully, March 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his wife Bonnie and loving family.  Isaac came to the area in 1969 as a minister of The Church of Jesus Christ, headquarters Monongahela, PA He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Gertrude Smith of Elizabeth, PA, seven sisters and five brothers. Survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Bonnie (Calabrese) Smith, children Isaac (Rachel) of South Carolina; Brian (Stacey) Queen...

Thelma Leone Walthour, 87, of Oldsmar, FL, formerly of Greensburg, died, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, FL.  She was born December 8, 1935, in Luxor, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Wilt Leone. She was a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg. She was a 1954 graduate of Greensburg High School. She retired from Bell Telephone (Verizon) with 30 years of service. She was a volunteer for Relay for Life, Operation...

Nancy Ann Tito, 60, of Jeannette, died, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in her home.  She was born, November 23, 1962, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Louis P. and Helen L. Pollono. She was Catholic by faith. She was a Registered Nurse and was employed by West Penn Hospital for many years before becoming a Home Health Care Aide. Nancy enjoyed going to the gym, reading and flower gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Jim Smith. She is...

Dolores “Elaine” Findle, 90 of Lincoln Heights, Jeannette, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born September 14, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Goldsboro Rush. Elaine was a wonderful homemaker and loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. She liked cats and flowers. She enjoyed baking and her chocolate chip cookies were a family favorite.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Thomas G. 'Jerry' Kearns, 82 of Greensburg, formerly of Barefoot Bay, FL, died on Friday, March 10, 2023. Jerry was born December 4, 1940 in Braddock, to the late James E. and Alice 'Tootie' Kearns. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Keller) Kearns; loving father of Mary 'Denise' and husband George Cicio, Michael (Linda) Kearns, Richard (Sheree) Kearns, Kevin (Sharon) Kearns; grandfather of five; great-grandfather of two. Jerry is preceded in death by his first...

Donald E. Howard, 87 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born December 13, 1935 in Greensburg,a son of  the late John Edward Howard and Fay Whitehead Heath. Donald grew up in South Greensburg.He was a member of the Army Reserves for over thirty years. He was very involved his community; he was a member of the American Legion, Elks, Owls Gap Hunting Club, Greensburg Masonic Lodge No. 225, Scottish Rite, a lifetime member of the Youngwood Sportsmans Club, a mall...

Audrey G. (Geiger) Smith, 93, of Wernersville, formerly of Greensburg,born March 23, 1929, passed away on March 9, 2023, at Phoebe Berks Village. On August 26, 1950, she married the love of her life, Clifford H. Smith, who passed away in November 1998. Born in New Kensington, she was a daughter of the late Earl Lee and Leah Ellen (Armitage) Geiger. A graduate of New Kensington High School Class of 1947, and attended Mary Washington College in VA and Wittenberg University in OH. She was an...

Gail L. Drury, 76 of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Honoring her wishes there will be no public services.