All Obituaries

Alberta Fay Egan, 73, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born on January 16, 1946 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Doty B. and Mary Beatrice Rossi Stevenson.   Prior to retirement she was employed as head clerk for Goodwill Industries.  She was Lutheran by faith.  Alberta enjoyed crafting, baking and spending time with her grandkids.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant...

Russell  Droutz,  65 of Jeannette passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born in Greensburg on September 16, 1953 and was the son of the late Donald C. and Gladys Miller Droutz. He attended La Roche College. Russ previously worked at Elliot Company and Best Window as a Draftsman. He also had worked at Artman Auto. He helped his brothers with tree surgery, landscaping, and tree work. Russ enjoyed art and woodworking and finishing antique furniture and...

June E. Colombo, 82, formerly of Forbes Road, died Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was born June 1, 1936, in Delmont, a daughter of the late Harry Miller and Dorothy (Weld) Miller Woloszynoski. June had been employed at Knights Inn, Greensburg, and as a housekeeper for private homes in the area. June loved gardening, her grandchildren, family and visits from her siblings. She loved to read, especially poetry, and wrote many poems of her own. June lived a life of deep compassion and was ever the...

Rheda Irene (Vought) McGarry, 89, of Jeannette passed away peacefully at Walden’s View Memory Care in Irwin on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Rheda was born with her twin brother in Meyersdale, PA to the late Robert and Esther (Marks) Vought on November 25, 1929. She was named by her Aunt Dorothy Gray. Later in life, Rheda changed her name to Rita because this was the common way her name was written. Rheda was proud of her German, Mennonite and Quaker heritage so she changed her name back to...

David  Hamilton, 89 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, May 10, 2019 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born January 25, 1930 in Library, PA grew up in Van Meter and raised his family on Banning Hill. He spent nearly 40 years in coal mine maintenance primarily for Republic Steel Corporation and retired in 1989. His passions were his family, his dog, his Scottish heritage and the great outdoors. He was a founding member of the 'Over the Hill Gang' for the Westmoreland...

Patricia Jean Dempsky Freiland,78, of Greensburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Lakewood Ranch Florida Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1940 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late John and Louise Malanowsky Dempsky.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Dempsky and Barbara Valaw.  Pat is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph B. Freiland and her three sons, Joseph P. Freiland, John K. (Sharon) Freiland and...

Marilyn S. Tressler, 81, of Greensburg, died, Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Greensburg on September 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lily Marsh Santmyer.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a nurse's aide for the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.  She was a member of Word of Life Ministries, Greensburg, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Marilyn loved traveling, vacationing, reading and gardening.  In addition to her parents,...

Glenn T. Davidson, Sr., 78, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Wilkinsburg on March 20, 1941, a son of the late Oliver and Viola Capone Davidson.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a machinist for Westinghouse, Trafford.  He was catholic by faith.  He formerly was a volunteer and drove for Rescue 14, Adamsburg.  Glenn loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family at his camp at...

Clarence R. Wolff Clarence Robinson “Fritz” Wolff, 86, of Greensburg, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born on February 28, 1933, a son of the late Chalmers R. and Laura Wolff.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a driver/salesman for Braun’s Baking Company, Greensburg.  He was a proud veteran and served in the Air Force.  Fritz was...

Wendell Z. Peterson, 91, of Greensburg, PA passed away peacefully on April 25 at UPMC East.  He was born on May 15, 1927 in Mutual, PA to the late Ada and Abner Peterson.  Wendell spent his early years in Norvelt and graduated from Hurst High School.  He served in the US Army from 1945-1949. He retired as the owner of Peterson Custom Kitchens after 35 years of service.  He was a long-time active member of the Greensburg Alliance Church, served as President of the...