All Obituaries

Robert E. Smith, Jr., 86, of New Alexandria, died, Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at his home.  He was born in Greensburg on November 11, 1932, a son of the late Robert E. Smith, Sr. and Amanda Kennan Smith.  Bob was a self-employed dairy farmer having worked side by side with his wife, Lydee until her passing on December 9, 2015.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also very fond of his pets, Penny and Peanuts.  Bob was a...

Beverly H. Millen, 84 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. She was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Clifford and Emma (Lautenbach) Hursh. Beverly was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1952, and the Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Beverly was employed by Westmoreland Hospital in the emergency and anesthesia departments. A family move to Barrington, Ill. led to a career change for Beverly in women's fashion sales. Upon...

Raymond Michael “Ray” Reilly, 53, of Hempfield Township, died unexpectedly, at his home, on January 12, 2019.  He was born on November 26, 1965, a son of Raymond G. Reilly and Beverly Bach Reilly of Greensburg.  Ray was a graduate of Hempfield High School and the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts.  He worked in the food service industry for over 25 years and had worked for Home Depot.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Julia R. Bach;...

Betty Jean Mika, 92, of Salem Township, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  She was born in Indiana County on October 14, 1926, a daughter of the late George W. Pfeil and Alma Lang Pfeil.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by Sterling Box Company, Jeannette.  Betty loved canning vegetables, gardening and crocheting.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Turk” Mika.  She is survived by her...

Robert L. “Bob” Rundy, 80, of Greensburg, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh after a short illness.  He was born in Greensburg on July 26, 1938, a son of the late John A. “Tony” Rundy and Florence Greisinger Rundy.  Bob retired from Allegheny Energy, Substations Engineering, Cabin Hill, Greensburg in 1996 after 36 years of service.  He was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Philanthropy 225, Scottish Rite Valley...

(Ella) Carolyn B. Wall, 89, of Jeannette, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Jeannette. She was the daughter of the late Matilda M. (Moore) Bender and William Ray Bender. Carolyn was always an adventurous young girl. As a teenager, she welcomed the time she worked at Royer's in Greensburg with her sister, Sally. She attended Greensburg High School, and it was...

Mimi M. Owens, 61 of South Greensburg passed away, Monday, January 7, 2019 in Woodhaven Care Center. She was born October 12, 1957 in Mars to Barbara Charles and the late Albert J. Ferrari. She worked as a Job Developer at Westmoreland County Community College. Mimi had previously taught English as an adjunct professor. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with highest honors, receiving a Bachelors in English. Mimi was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church. She was also a...

Shirley Marie Siko, 67, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born in Latrobe on August 27, 1951, a daughter of the late Dean and Lois Trice Ament.  She was Methodist by faith.  She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren.  Christmastime decorating was a favorite of Shirley’s and she also enjoyed bowling, sewing and playing cards with her friends.  In addition to her parents,...

Carl Henry Cater, 93, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Greensburg, PA.  He was born September 24, 1925 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late George and Helen (nee Baker) Cater.   Carl was preceded in death by his wife Pattie (nee Davis), brothers William and Charles, sister Mary Tiggelbeck and his parents. Surviving are two children, Carla (Dave) Kuhlman of Coraopolis, PA and David (Kelly) Cater of Evanston, IL; two granddaughters Amy (Isaiah) Bornman and Jill Kuhlman along...

Robert G Semenko, Sr 77 of Hempfield Township went to be with his Lord on December 20, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on Jan 4, 1941, son of the late John and Katherine (Teet) Semenko. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife Elaine of 53 years, two children Robert (Rob) and wife Myong Semenko, Kimberly Semenko Ponitz, and  three grandchildren Joshua M Semenko, Madeline R Ponitz, and Jack W Ponitz, a brother John Semenko and wife Jean, a sister in...