All Obituaries

Glenda G. Westcoat, 80 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born January 28, 1940 in Salisbury, PA, a daughter of the late Homer C. and Tolva (Hillgas) Gnagey. Glenda was a member of St. John's Harrold Reformed United Church of Christ  and the William E. Gelston Chapter No. 435 O.E.S. She worked selling cosmetics for Royer's Department Store and later Jewelry at Bailey, Banks and Biddle in Greensburg. Glenda enjoyed cooking and baking with her...

Donald C. Weatherhead, Jr., 75, of Greensburg, passed away July 24, 2020.  Don was born January 7, 1945 in Greensburg to the late Donald & Henrietta (Flock) Weatherhead.  He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War where he met his wife, Cho.  He retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel.  In 1970 he moved to Dugway, Utah, where he worked for the U.S. Government as a chemist for 42 years...

Roberta R. Wertz, 83 of Alva, Florida, formerly of Delmont passed away, Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born March 4, 1937 in Greensburg,  a daughter of the late  Robert H. and Ruth (Bielick) Nesbit. Bobbie was a member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg. She formerly belonged to the Mars Chapter 271, O.E.S. and the Order of Amaranth. She enjoyed her grandchildren, animals and loved square dancing. Bobbie earned her Bachelors in Education and English from...

Walter Dean “Wally” Falatovich, 66, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe.  He was born on November 8, 1953 in Grapeville, a son of the late Walter and Dorothy Guy Falatovich.  He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Marguerite.  Prior to retirement he worked in the accounting and finance department for ATI, Brackenridge.  He belonged to the American Battlefield Trust and was involved with...

Lois Ann Ahlborn, 80 of Greensburg died on Wednesday July 22, 2020 in the Excela Westmoreland Hospital after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on June 22, 1940 in Rostraver Township and was the daughter of the late Fred and Etta (Whitfield) Ahlborn.  Lois graduated from Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing, Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh.  Her career was in nursing education in hospitals, universities and nursing homes.  Lois is...

LOUISA HELMER CHRISTELEIT Always proud of being a “true Manhattanite”, Louisa was born on November 19, 1933 in New York City, NY to Ludwig and Elizabeth Helmer and passed away after a short illness at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She attended William Patterson State Teachers College (now William Patterson University), was a Varsity member of the Woman’s Basketball Team and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  She also obtained a...

Helen E. Garris 88 of Greensburg left us to walk with the Lord Monday July 20, 2020. She was born June 6, 1932, in Mutual, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Gorinski) Walat. Helen was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oliver D. Garris; two daughters, Maryann Garris and Betty A. Zilli; sisters, Katherine “Kaye” Tiberio, Violet "Vi" Pahel, and Martha “Marcy” Rosky; and brothers, Lee Walat...

Dr. Thomas A. Hower passed peacefully in his home July 14, 2020, just a few days after his 80th birthday. His life was defined with an unwavering love for his family and friends, a sound enjoyment for the great outdoors with yard work, hunting and fishing, as well as his passion for his chiropractic profession. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on July 9, 1940, son of the late Thomas and Maxine Hower. He graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1958 where he was a proud member...

Ronald E. 'Tiny' Little, 66 of Southwest Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born April 23, 1954 in Cooks Forest, PA, a son of the late Robert E. Little Sr. and Gladys (Michaels) Little. Tiny was well known in the community and will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Etta Little, Gladys Kelly, and Patricia Gorton; brother, Robert Little Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Anna Grace Todd,...

Thomas "Tom" Henry Sager, 53, of Greensburg, died Tuesday July 7, 2020.  He was born on August 7, 1966 in Greensburg, a son of Kathleen Jaynes Sager and the late Ronald F. Sager.  He was employed as a graphic artist by Bondi Printing Company of Murrysville.  Tom was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and kayaking in his free time.  He also loved listening to music, writing music and playing instruments.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald...