All Obituaries

Christopher Valesky, 23, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1996, at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh. Christopher was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensburg. He was an amazing big brother to all his siblings. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Herman Skatell; grandparents, G. Lewis and Bette Iannuzzo; grandfather, John Valesky; and uncles, Dean Valesky, Mark Skatell and Michael Skatell. Surviving are his mother, Lisa...

Joseph T. Murphy, 73 of Greensburg, formerly of Ebensburg, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born September 6, 1945 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late James and Anna Marie (Scafetti) Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years, Annabelle (McMullen-Reese); children, Karen Kline (Thomas), Kenneth Reese Jr. (Donna), Charlene Kirsch (Jeffrey), Sharon Wenzel (Jeffery), James Murphy (Jamie), and Jeffrey...

Bonnie Sue (Barnett) Scalamogna, 57, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Dayton, PA on November 22, 1961, a daughter of John “Jack” and Lois (Himes) Barnett of Lower Burrell, PA.  She was a graduate of Burrell High School, Class of 1979, and studied business administration at Penn State University.  Bonnie's relationship with Jesus was the cornerstone of her life. The...

Connie M. Culp, 86 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born April 16, 1933 in Santa Fe, NM, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Archuleta. Connie was a very active member of First Christian Church in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dolores Mares and Bea Archuleta; brother, Rudy Archuleta, and half sister, Marta Archuleta. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles 'Chuck' Culp, daughter,...

Ellis G. Claar, 92, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, in the William Penn Care Center. He was born May 18, 1927, in Altoona, a son of the late Samuel W. and Cora Irene (Fether) Claar. Ellis was a partner with his wife, Geraldine, as part owners and operators of Waugaman's Market for more than 50 years with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harvey and Gladys Waugaman. He was a longtime and active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Greensburg, where he served as...

Betty Jean Greene, 97 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019  in Nature Park Commons. She was born February 19, 1922 in Greensburg, a daughter of  the late James Henderson Playfair and Hester Mae (Ludwick) Playfair. Betty graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a Degree in Nursing. Prior to retiring she worked as a registered nurse for Allegheny Hospital and Westmoreland Hospital. She was a member of The Eastern Star. Betty was an active volunteer with the Red Cross...

Rebecca Mae (Sheets) Isler, 79, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, after a battle with cancer. The loving wife, mother, and grandmother was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Frederick, Md. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1957 and went on to earn her nursing degree from Jameson College in 1959, and her BS in nursing from Pennsylvania State University in 1984. She worked at North Hills Passavant Hospital (now UPMC Passavant) for most of her life. On Aug. 10, 1963, she...

R. Ronald Joseph, 87, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, died Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born April 3, 1932, the youngest child of James and Najeebie Joseph. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Victor, George and Henry; and his seven sisters, Theodora, Victoria, Lily, Harriett, Loretta, Jeanne and Alberta. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen (Henry) Joseph; 20 nieces and nephews; 40 great-nieces and -nephews; and many great-great-nieces and -nephews. He attended Juniata...

Alvin Ullman, 85, passed away on June 28, 2019, in Greensburg, PA after a long and fulfilling life as a husband, father and good friend to all he met. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on June 5, 1934. He later resided in Mt. Lebanon, PA, Hollywood, FL, and Greensburg, PA. Al had a sister, Pearl Schecter and a niece Courtney Talmoud who both reside in Silver Spring, MD, and four half-siblings, Rita, Rachel, Louis and Gussie. His parents, Jacob and Esther, were Jewish immigrants from Poland....

Rebecca Sue Wilkinson (Stevenson), 67, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on February 29, 1952 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Albert and Loretta Carnathan Stevenson.  She was Methodist by faith.  Rebecca was employed at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.  She enjoyed being a mother, doing crossword puzzles, helping people and giving to charities.  In addition to her parents, she was...