All Obituaries

Cassandra E. Hayden, 71, of Greensburg, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2020, in the professional and compassionate care of The Bethlen Skilled Nursing Home and Bethlen Hospice. She was born December 19, 1948, in Portsmouth, Virginia, daughter of the late Castner R. Hayden and Sarah E. Henry Hayden.  A loving sister and aunt, she is survived and will be greatly missed by her sister, Charmaine Clawson, brother-in-law, Charles Clawson, niece, Heather Clawson...

Gladys Emma Waugaman of Greensburg passed peacefully 17 January 2020. She spent her last few days the William Penn Care Center under the loving care and watchful eyes of her long time care givers Mary Woods, Deb Galluci, Becky Barnes and the kindness of Heartland Hospice. Gladys was born 3 September 1924 a daughter of the late Emma Miller McWilliams and Amos Clyde McWilliams. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Harvey, her high school sweetheart, to whom she was married for...

Mariam Brinkmeyer passed way on January 16th, age 95. She was born in Columbus, OH and was proud of her Ohioan heritage. Mariam lived in Cincinnati for many years before moving to Ligonier in 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Louise Dean and son-in-law Merwin (Oz) Dean, niece Martha Vouaux and nephew Jackie Nevin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Milton Brinkmeyer and daughter Lindsay Brinkmeyer. She had been a court reporter during WWII, and later a store detective...

Virginia M.  Woodward, 98of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born June 1, 1921 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Joseph Costa, Sr., and Anne Monskie Bentz.   Virginia was a loving homemaker and also worked as a beautician. She was a member of the Christian Biblical Church of God and was dedicated to God and the study of scripture.  She was a devoted mother to her children and was passionate about cooking, baking and...

Veronica (Verne) Shugars Holden, 95 of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Greensburg Care Center.  She was born May 28, 1924 in Whitney a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Stahovic) Shugars. Verne retired from Westmoreland Hospital in 1992 and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg where she belonged to the Autumn Leaves and  the Rosary Confraternity. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, volunteered at St. Emma’s...

Matthew 'Matt" R. Sowinski, 52 of Greensburg passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born November 5, 1967 a son of Dolores Skowronski Sowinski and the late Raymond Sowinski. Matt worked as a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician for Siemens Technology in New Kensington and was employed there for 32 years. Matt was a very devoted and wonderful husband. He was a very caring and loving person and great friend to all. He will be missed by many. Matt is survived by...

Mary Frances “Fran” Rowell, 92, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Greensburg Care Center. She was born June 22, 1927 in Rivesville, WV, a daughter of the late Verner Ray Keener and Delia Mae Holbert Keener. Fran was a member of South Greensburg Methodist Church. She was also a member of the YMCA Bowling League and the Latrobe BPOE Elks where she golfed in the ladies golf league. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years...

Robert J. (Bob) Sober, 89, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 10, 2020. He was just shy of his 90th birthday. Bob lived in Greensburg for the past 53 years in the home he built with his wife in 1967. Bob was born in Natrona, PA on March 25, 1930. He was one of eight children and was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen Sober and Adelaide (Schrott) Sober and his siblings Stephen Sober, James Sober and Gertrude Gustafson. Bob is survived by the love of...

Robert 'Bob' R. Henry, 88 of Greensburg (Hempfield Township), died suddenly Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was born February 10, 1931 in Hempfield Twp., a son of the late Dervin F. "Joe" Henry  and Priscilla Eisaman Henry. Bob was a lifetime member of the Fort Allen Fire Department and the Youngwood Sportsmans Club. He was an avid sportsman enjoying both fishing and hunting. Bob also enjoyed bowling and had two 300 games. He was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran...

Robert J. Twaddle, 76 of Jeannette, passed away, Monday, January 6, 2020. He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late Jake Twaddle  and Mary (Kundrod). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley and Charlene. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Twaddle; children, Christine and Robert Jr.; daughter-in-law, Barbara; grandchildren, Caitlin, Samuel, Andrew, Nicholas, and Reagan; great grandchildren, Rylee, Dante, Caden, and Aubrey; and brothers, Ronald...