All Obituaries

Linda L. Bradish, 69, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Easy Living Country Estates, Hunker. She was born May 30, 1952, a daughter of the late John F. Jr. and Ethel Mabel (Brink) Smith of Youngwood. A 1970 graduate of Hempfield Area High School, she worked as a certified nursing assistant, primarily in home health. She had many fond memories of growing up in Youngwood and raising her daughter in Ligonier. Her faith, compassion and strength will be remembered by all who loved her. In addition...

John S. Hudock, 89, of Greensburg, peacefully surrendered his soul to God Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family. John was born July 27, 1932, to the late Major Andrew J. Hudock and Rebecca (Burke) Hudock. He was predeceased by his siblings, Margaret Borden, Mary McCloskey, the Honorable Joseph A. Hudock and Martha Falenski. John is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Mary Joan (Schildkamp) Hudock; his loyal companion, Hennessy; his children and their families,...

Janice Ellen (Hall) Huba, 85, of Greensburg passed away peacefully Saturday, January 22, 2022 in her home. A life-long resident of Greensburg, she was born September 8, 1936, daughter of the late William Chalmers and Ruth (Henry) Hall. Janice graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1954, before starting a career as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone and later working as a school bus driver for Armbrust Christian Academy and other private schools. Unlike many of us, her...

Karen A. Davis, 62, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, after a two plus year battle with cancer, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 8, 1960, in Greensburg, a daughter of Alice Weir Kapura and the late Joe Kapura. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg, where she once sang in the church choir and taught CCD. Prior to retirement, she worked in the shipping and receiving department for Walmart, first in Delmont and then Irwin. Karen was an...

Jay S. Pifer, 84, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on January 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He continued to demonstrate selfless concern for others even while battling glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.  He was born on August 11, 1937 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the son of Vance and Hazel Pifer.  He was a graduate of Penn State University and Clarion State University and completed the Ministerial Course of Study at Wesley Seminary and was ordained a United...

Patty Lou (Umbel) Jones, 85, of Hempfield Township, died Jan. 14, 2022. She was born Aug. 26, 1936, to the late Dorsey and Mariam Umbel of German Township, Fayette County. She is survived by her husband, George Jones, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years traveling the world from nearby to as far away as Dubai, China and Australia, as well as to family favorite Hilton Head Island, where they spent time each fall for almost 40 years. They shared a love of their family, their church, jazz...

Ronald “Ron” Nalevanko, 63, of South Greensburg, died, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg on June 24, 1958, a son of John Paul and Mary Joyce Nalevanko.  He worked as a meat cutter for over 40 years at various grocery stores. He was employed by Shop ‘n Save, Youngwood. Along with his work, he enjoyed buying and selling antiques and collectibles.  Ron loved being with his family and playing...

Audrey C. Fedelin Bost, 90, of Irwin, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born July, 25, 1931 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late George E. and Irene M. Sistek Fedelin.  She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin and the Norwin Elks.  Audrey enjoyed arts & crafts, playing the Organ and especially enjoyed making greeting cards for all occasions on her computer for family and friends.  In addition to her parents...

Sandra J. “Sandy” Vallozzi, 83, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born in Greensburg on March 2, 1938, a daughter of the late Mary J. Kreps.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.  Sandy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Vallozzi, in 2014.  She is survived by her 2 sons, Christopher...

Ryan Matthew Hamilton, age 29, went peacefully to be with his Lord, Jesus, on December 27,2021.  Ryan was employed at the Westmoreland Blind Assoc where he worked for 9 years.  Ryan loved life and brought joy to all who knew and loved him.  His beautiful smile would light up the room when he entered.  Ryan and his mother, Karen are avid Steeler, Penguin and Pirate Fans and enjoyed attending games together.  Ryan also enjoyed fishing, swimming, and various other...