All Obituaries

James T. Grazan, 95, of McMurray, formerly of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 17 at home. He was born Sept. 21, 1926, in Calumet, a son of the late James and Ruby Frund Grazan. James was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, Monongahela. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Todaro Grazan; a sister, Ruthalee Koshinsky; and brothers, Carl and Joe...

Doris M. Weinert, 95, of Greensburg, died, Monday, October 4, 2021 in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg.  She was born in the Greenfield section of Pittsburgh on May 31, 1926, a daughter of the late Merrill D. and Ruth E. Miller Sommers.  She was a very active member First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.  She also was a volunteer at Westmoreland Manor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, George F. Weinert, her sister, Mary...

Mary Jane Connor, 100, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon.  She was born in Greensburg on September 8, 1921, a daughter of the late Anthony Wisniewski and Constance “Cora” Chmielewski Wisniewski.  She was known to everyone as “Aunt Mary”. She was a member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, she worked as a custodian for Bell Telephone.  Mary enjoyed traveling, going to the...

Janet Louise Bender, 78, of Southwest Greensburg, died, Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on June 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Woomer Garland. Janet worked at Westmoreland Hospital for 25 years. Prior to retirement, she worked as an Outpatient Registration Supervisor. She was a member of Word of Life Church, Greensburg.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading and vacationing. ...

Margaret F. Moore, 90 of Greensburg, passed away, Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born October 21, 1930 in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Rev. Camby L. and Pearl (Grabill) Moore. Margaret graduated from Latrobe High School in 1950. She had been employed at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Johnstown for 18 years and later worked for the Department of Defense (Navy) at the Pentagon for 22 years before retiring in November 1990. Margaret had been a member of...

Margaret 'Peggy' J. McCarthy, 89 of Greensburg, Hempfield Township passed away, Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born September 3, 1932 in Herminie, a daughter of the late Vincent and Rose S. (Serro) Andrewson. Margaret was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Greensburg. She was an avid Pitt Panther fan. Peggy enjoyed gardening and playing Mahjong, golf, and bridge. Prior to retirement, she worked as a Administrative Assistant  for West Penn Power. In...

Judith Pejack Hamer went to her Lord on 9-21-21 at 5:30 AM with her loving husband by her side. She was born March 3, 1946 in Johnstown, PA to Sophie (Golob) and Stanley Pejack. Juidth was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Terry Pritt Jr and First husband, Richard Ressler. Surviving are her husband, Richard G. Hamer, who she was married to for 22 years; Sister, Linda (Terry) Pritt of Johnstown; Uncle, Ignatious Pejack of Florida; nieces, Stacy Gay (Dwayne), of Johnstown, Christine...

Frank Baker, 54, of South Greensburg, died, Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born in Greensburg on December, 18, 1966, a son of Shirley Mae Vokes Baker and the late Franklyn Baker.  Frank was catholic by faith.  He was employed by Sisters of Charity, Greensburg in the maintenance department.  Frank was a member of the Hecla Sportsmen Club and enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.  In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his beloved dog, Bella.  In...

Eileen W. Petrich, 93, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. She was born March 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Kenneth Roy and Helen Brown Waugaman. Prior to retirement, she worked for Mellon Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Petrich; her siblings; also, her special friend, Bob Mennow. Eileen's burial was held in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. Arrangements were handled by KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, Greensburg....

Cynthia R. Hayes, 68 of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born December 3, 1952 a daughter of the late Max  and Helen (Lorenzen) Honeywell. She had a great knack for decorating. She loved her family tremendously and took pride in making a comfortable home for them. Her love for her grandchildren was her guiding light through this all. She will be missed dearly. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Hayes; her daughter, Megan...