All Obituaries

The Rev. Dr. Robert S. McKie, 76 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence.  He was born April 28, 1944 in Winsted, CT a son of the late Roger Comstock McKie and Barbara Mae (Colt) McKie. As a youth, he earned the honor of Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts.  He graduated from the Gilbert School in 1962 and continued his education as a graduate of Springfield College, Andover Newton Theological Seminary and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He was a...

Bonnie L. Aaron, 77, of Latrobe, formerly of Greensburg, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at The Grove, Latrobe.  She was born in Mt. Pleasant on March 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Lloyd E. Blackson and Maxine Howell Blackson.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by Crown Creative Industries, Latrobe. Bonnie was musical by nature and could play many musical instruments.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rex D. Aaron in 2017.  She is...

Mary L. Kocian of Greensburg passed away May 27, 2020.  

Msgr. Donald J. Mondello, a retired priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, died May 21 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was 86 years old and would have celebrated his 60th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood May 28. A native of Leechburg, Msgr. Mondello was born May 3, 1934, to the late Bartholomew C. and Sara Demma Mondello. His home parish was the former St. Catherine Parish in Leechburg. Msgr. Mondello was educated in Leechburg public schools, attended Saint Vincent College,...

Mary Weightman Alcorn, 92 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born March 28, 1928,  in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Demitrius Kelley and Josephine Herron Kelley. Mary was a longtime member of St. Bruno Catholic Church and Rosary Altar Society.   Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Tentrihi Camping Group and TOPS. In addition to her parents,  she was preceded in death by her  first husband, Wayne Weightman in 1986; her...

Tracy S. Phillabaum, 82, of South Greensburg, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on March 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn Barnhart Swenson.  She was a member of Third United Church of Christ, South Greensburg where she was a member of the choir.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a nurse’s aide at Frick Hospital.  Tracy loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed...

On Friday, May 15, 2020, Greggory P. Garrison, loving husband and step-father of two, passed away at the age of 61. Gregg was born on September 4, 1958 in Latrobe, PA to Gary and Patricia (Frye) Garrison of Ligonier, PA. Gregg was a 1976 graduate of Ligonier Valley Senior High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Gregg was an avid golfer and worked in the golf industry for most of his life. On April 1, 1990, Gregg married Donna Lakin. He helped to raise...

Bernard  Haertjens, 86 of Gibsonia, a resident at St. Barnabas, passed away on May 14, 2020 at his home. Bernard or as he was known by many - Bernie, was born on April 11, 1934 in Moline, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Joan. He is also survived by his daughter, Laurie Halliday of Jacksonville, FL and his son, Michael (Morgana) of Palm Bay, FL. He was preceded in death by his first his first wife, Shirley (2007) and his mother, Ann Eliza, and his father, Frank, both from...

Rita Marie Riley, 91, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg.  She was born in McKeesport on July 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Peter and Julia DeNino Solano.  She was a former member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg.  Rita was an avid bingo player. She was an artist that loved working in oils and she was well known for her family wedding posters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of...

Joan Barbara McGeary peacefully passed on Monday, May 11, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 88. She was born in McKees Rocks, PA on February 1, 1932. She was a loving mother and wife, Married to John (Jack) D. McGeary for 57 years until he passed in 2008. They were constantly together playing golf, members of the Greensburg Country Club, attended many Steelers games and played Bridge with friends. They were also members of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg. She is survived by...