All Obituaries

For Linda Dickerson, making sure the many charitable organizations for whom she worked or served as a consultant were successful was more than just a job. It was a passion that grew from putting her own physical challenges aside to get things done for others. Ms. Dickerson, a longtime consultant to the region’s nonprofit organizations and a leading advocate for people with physical challenges, died on Saturday, Sept. 26, at her family’s farm in Greensburg. A longtime resident...

Howard B. “Huddie” Kaufman, lifelong resident of Greensburg, PA,  passed away September 24, 2020. Son of Alexander F. and Mary Gordon Kaufman, and loving husband of 69 years to Doris D. (Levin) Kaufman, Huddie died at his home surrounded by his family. He was 92. Born February 11, 1928, Huddie attended Greensburg Public Schools and the D. T. Watson Institute before attending St. Vincent College in Latrobe.He retired from the Greensburg Tribune-Review in 1994 after...

Curtis William “Curt” Mickey, 67, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born on September 17, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Curtis Mickey II and Dorothy Gilley Mickey.  He was a veteran and served with the Marines.  Prior to retirement, he worked as a landscaper.  Curt enjoyed fishing and spending time with family, friends and his dog, Buddy.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Joshua James Schrum, 33, of Washington, PA, formerly of Greensburg, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  He was born in Pittsburgh on October 7, 1986, a son of Deborah Ann Gresh Schrum and Daniel James Schrum (Donna).  He was a member of Cornerstone Ministries, Export.  Joshua is a veteran and served with the Army.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lawrence Gresh, Sr.  and Joann Gresh; paternal grandfather, Regis Schrum; aunts, Karen Janine...

Janet Ruth Requarth, 84, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on October 14, 1935 in Lakewood, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Foerster and Laura Musier Foerster. She was a member of Life Church, Greensburg. She shared her beauty as a Floral Designer for many years, and dedicated much care impacting numerous lives in teaching Sunday School, helping children and families know and love Jesus at Messiah Lutheran...

Sarah Smith O'Bryan Hauger, 89 of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born January 7, 1931 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William P. Smith  and Florence Taylor Smith. Sarah was a 1949 graduate of Greensburg High School and a member of the Greensburg Church of the Brethren. She was an avid bingo player. Sarah enjoyed puzzles and games and being with her friends and family. She especially enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles with her friends at...

Dolores A. Hodge, 90 of Greensburg, peacefully met her Lord, parents and eleven brothers and sisters on Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born in Greensburg on August 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Anthony and Dimaria (Padula) Antonucci.  Prior to her retirement, she was co-owner, along with her husband, of Hodge Electric Motors, Greensburg.  She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church, Greensburg.  She also enjoyed reading, bowling, playing cards and...

James W. "Jim" Smith, 64, of Greensburg, peacefully passed away, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 22, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Russell Smith and Helen Dulkus Smith, who survives. During his working career, Jim was a journeyman machinist for Tooling Specialists, Latrobe, for 36 years. Jim enjoyed playing chess and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jim was a much-loved father, grandfather, brother and friend. In addition to his mother, he is...

Celeste Anne D’Antonio , 63 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.  She gracefully fought a long battle with colorectal cancer for 7 years. She was born Jan. 14, 1957 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Dominic and I. Celeste (Bartolomucci) D’Antonio, she was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish in Greensburg. Celeste was a Registered Nurse for 42 years, dabbling in many different areas of the...

Laverne B. Persinger, 81, of Jeannette, died Friday, September 4, 2020 in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Pauline Schultz Feiling.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William P. Guttendorf and her second husband, Richard Persinger; also, her son, William P. Guttendorf, Jr., granddaughter, Summer Lynn Martrano and grandson, James Edward Guttendorf. Laverne is survived by her...