All Obituaries

Born 90 years ago, Mary Lou Murtha Rottler, of Greensburg, died Monday July 26, 2021. She was born April 22, 1931, in New Kensington, PA to the late Edward J. Murtha Sr. and Anne McIntyre Murtha. Affectionately, Mary Lou’s childhood friends referred to her as “Murt,” which pleased her because she was so proud of her Irish heritage. After graduating in 1949 from New Ken High School, Mary Lou worked for Alcoa. In 1953, Mary Lou attended the first mass of her newly ordained...

Katherine L. “Kitty” Oldham, 95, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe.   She was born March 29, 1926 in Culver ,PA.  Kitty previously resided at Community Living Care, Greensburg.  She enjoyed looking at magazines, wearing dresses and having her nails done.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her friend Priscilla.  She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her friend Connie and all...

Virginia Lee Mascia, 92, of Greensburg, formerly of Williamsburg, VA, died Saturday, July 24, 2021.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 17, 1929, the daughter of the late John Leon and Louise Lois Allison Monroe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Paul Mascia.  She is survived by her children, Suzan Yuvan (Alan) of Greensburg, Jane Carbonneau (Rick) of Massachusetts, and John Mascia of Florida; her brother, Raymond...

Donald Barnes Hayward, 86, of Greensburg died at home on Friday, July 16, 2021.  He was born April 13, 1935 in Milford, MA, the only son of Samuel Penniman Hayward and Dorothy Barnes Hayward.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally Marker Hayward, their three children, David Hayward of Rockport, TX, Susan Koshewa of Columbus, OH and Sarah (James) Lynch of Dothan, AL, two granddaughters, Molly and Lucy Koshewa, and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Marker, PhD.  He was...

Marion I. Travers, 95, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. Born in Beech Grove, PA she was the daughter of the late Emma E. Dillemuth and Willis R. Dillemuth. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert V. Schupper and second husband, Charles M. Travers; three brothers, Charles, Frederick, and James; six sisters, Violet, Ethel, Dorothy, Evelyn, Nora, and Gladys; a daughter, Ruth (Byron) White; and son, Richard (Cheryl)...

Leonard Thomas Laurich, 95, of The Fountains in Indiana, formerly of Glenn Avenue, Jeannette, died Tuesday, July 6, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1926, in Collinsburg, or “Dutchtown,” outside of West Newton, PA, the son of the late Thomas Laurich and Freeda Glaser Laurich. Before he graduated from West Newton High School in 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He completed basic training in Shepherdsville, Texas, and radio school training in Sioux...

JoAnn (Hoyle) Arena, 78 of Greensburg, passed away  Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital after several years of failing health. She was born August 23, 1942 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Harold H. and Grace S. Hoyle. Before retirement, she had worked for a sewing factory in Youngwood and later at Parkwood Restaurant and Persichetti's Restaurant. In JoAnn's better years, she enjoyed the beach, gardening, decorating, flea markets, and spending time...

Reverend William Donald Mock of Greensburg, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at the age of 84. Born at home in East Brady, PA on February 20, 1937, he served as a United Methodist minister from 1958 until his retirement in 2008.  During his time in ministry, he held appointments in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, served as the District Superintendent on the Indiana district and as the Bishop’s assistant.  After Bill’s retirement, he continued to be active in the Western...

Patricia (Patsy) McCauley Lewis, 82, passed away peacefully in her home, Friday, June 18, 2021 with her loving family by her side.  She was born June 7, 1939, in Greensburg, PA, daughter of the late Myrtle Dahlem Hulena and late step-father Joseph Hulena.  Patsy was a graduate of Greensburg H.S. class of 1957.  She was employed by West Penn Power, Cabin Hill, for 14 years.  She also worked for Grossman Podiatry while living in Washington, PA.  Patsy’s joy was...

Perry J. Hite, Jr., 69 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. He was born February 22, 1952 and was the son of the late Perry J. Hite Sr. and Virginia Miller Collier. Perry was a loving husband and was married to Janet Hite, of Greensburg for 45 years. He is also survived by his dog, Sheba; his "mom" Norma Hite; sister, Colette Hite; sister-in-law Colleen Hite; brother-in-law,  James Gettins (Shelley); four step-sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews,...