All Obituaries

Michael S. Pardus, Jr., 83, of Greensburg, loving husband and father passed away on September 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on born on January 13, 1936, a son of the late Michael S. Pardus, Sr. and Mary A. Shoemaker Pardus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Juanita J. Trice Pardus; daughter, Lisa Mary Pardus; 2 brothers, Marion “Bud” Pardus and Robert Pardus. He worked as a purchaser for Troutman’s Department Store and...

Patricia Ann Altman, 80 of Bovard, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was born December 5, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of  the  late Edward W. and Pauline Wenschhof. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Altman and sister, Lillian Daugherty. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret 'Peggy' Edgell; grandson, Justin Edgell; and dearest great grandson, James. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm...

Eugene J. “Gene” Burke, 88, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  Born on March 23, 1931, in Lackawanna, NY, he was the firstborn son of the late James Edmund and Pauline Solomon Burke.  He was a graduate of Charleroi High.  He began his working career of 42 years with West Penn Power at Mitchel Power Station in Monongahela and also served at Ridgway, Milesburg and Springdale.  He joined the system...

Jo-Anne Peddicord, 68 of Greensburg died Friday September 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Bangor Maine on January 3, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy LaFontaine. Surviving is her loving husband Raymond A. Peddicord Jr., a daughter Lori Anne Snyder,  a son Eric Peddicord and five  grandchildren, Josh, Logan, ShayLynn, Zach and Zene.  Also by her sister Marie Sekera and step father Raymond Spaulding. Honoring Jo-Anne's wishes there will be...

Mario C. Paulone, 23, passed away early Thursday morning September 5, 2019.  Mario was a resident of Hempfield Township and graduated from Hempfield Area High School in 2014 and then graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2018.   Mario was a fun-loving person who always had a great attitude.   He formerly worked at Irwin Builders Supply and was currently working at #1 Cochran in Monroeville.   Mario was the type of person who took over a...

Wilma Schultz Spence of Brentwood, TN passed away on September 3, 2019 at the age of 90. Wilma was born on January 18, 1929 in Uniontown, PA and was a daughter of George and Kathryn Schultz. She was a graduate of North Union Township High School and attended Waynesburg College. Wilma was a longtime resident of Greensburg, PA, where she was employed by A.E. Troutman Company for 16 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Spence Jr. and brother, Harold Schultz. She is...

Mildred M. (Myers) Dayton, 93 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, August 30, 2019 in Westmoreland Manor.  She was born July 7, 1926 in East Huntingdon Township a daughter of the late Sheldon and Nannie (Fenton) Myers.  Mildred was a loving homemaker raising five children. She was a member of the Community Church of Hecla and enjoyed bowling.  Mildred was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and participated in the PA Senior Olympic Games the National...

Jon 'Jack' Karl Pletcher, 80 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Westmoreland Manor. He was born September 30, 1938 in Greensburg, a son of the late William M. and Edna (Crago) Pletcher. Jack accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior right before he passed. He was a member of the VFW Post 33 of Greensburg. Jack was a proud twenty year veteran of the Air Force and stood Honor Guard for President Kennedy's inauguration. After the Air Force, he worked for the...

Frederick A. Hensel, 87  of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born October 21, 1931 in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Frederick A. Hensel Sr. and Jessie (Lournty) Hensel.  Fred worked as a truck driver for USPS. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. Fred enjoyed watching Do It Yourself and Home Improvement shows and was quite handy.  He also liked finding recipes for his family to cook. Additionally, he was a veteran of...

Elizabeth H. "Lee" (Ross) Collier, 96 of Greensburg passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born one of nine children March 13, 1923 to the late Richard R. Ross and Ruth A. (Kepple) Ross in Greensburg and grew up in Harrison City. Prior to retirement, Lee worked as hiring manager at K-mart in Greensburg from the time they opened in 1963 until they closed in 1996. She frequently traveled to K-Marts in Pennsylvania and New York hiring...