Obituaries

Greensburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Greensburg, PA, Westmoreland County & Surrounding Areas

Nancy Joan Krokosky

Nancy Joan Krokosky

Nov 2, 2026

Nancy Joan Krokosky, 88 of Export, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home.

She was born October 2, 1938 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Wayne and Jane (Elrick) Fish.

Nancy was a longtime member of Congregation Emanu-El Israel. She was an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Nancy loved gardening. She lived on a...

Florence Louise Mesich

Florence Louise Mesich

Oct 15, 2026

Florence Louise "Sis" Mesich, 79 of Bovard, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was born May 21, 1947 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Dorothy "Dot" (Reed) Dwyer. Flo was a member of Luxor Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and had an extensive cookbook collection. Sis also had a gingerbread collection before it was...

Raymond George Reilly

Raymond George Reilly

Oct 10, 2026

Raymond George Reilly, 89, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at home, with his wife and daughter at his bedside.

Ray was born in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late James and Anna Reilly. He graduated from McKeesport High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second...

William R. Kruth

William R. Kruth

Oct 6, 2026



William R. "Bill" Kruth Sr., 83, of Greensburg, passed away October 6, 2026, with family by his side.

Born March 27, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Bill was the son of the late William and Irene Kruth. He grew up in Sharpsburg and Allison Park and attended Duquesne University, where he worked his way through college loading trucks for UPS while participating in the...

John Calvin Potts Jr.

John Calvin Potts Jr.

Sep 28, 2026

John Calvin Potts, 93, passed away on September 28, 2026, surrounded by family after a long life defined by devotion, service, and love. Born March 14, 1933, in Martinsburg, WV, he excelled in sports at Martinsburg High School, serving as the Bulldogs’ quarterback. It was there he met his high school sweetheart, Peggy Myers, whom he married in 1955. Together...

Anna Marie Glaus

Anna Marie Glaus

Sep 28, 2026

Anna Marie Glaus, 92, passed away on Sept 28th at Redstone North Huntington, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon and her sister, Norma Jean Courtney. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie; her brother, William E. Robb Jr (Nancy); several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Anna Marie was born in...

Robert George Mertz

Robert George Mertz

Sep 25, 2026

Robert George Mertz, 75, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2026, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg, surrounded by all three of his children. He was born May 10, 1951, in Greensburg, a son of the late Kenneth and Mary “Zelma” Garris Mertz.

Bob was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, where he played bass drum in the school...

Larry Richard Eisenstatt

Larry Richard Eisenstatt

Sep 21, 2026

Larry Richard Eisenstatt, age 72 of Penn Township, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Larry was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 15, 1954, to the late Phillip and Joann (Solomon) Eisenstatt. A proud graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, he went on to build a meaningful career as a nuclear materials engineer for Westinghouse. Larry was...

George R. Silvis

George R. Silvis

Sep 21, 2026

George Rense Silvis 92 years old. Born at home in Hunker, PA on January 1, 1934. Beloved spouse for over 60 years to Eileen F. Silvis who preceded him in death. George was a retired Horticulture teacher from Westmoreland Technical School. Prior to teaching, he served as an agriculture county agent in Jefferson and Cumberland counties. Board member of Westmoreland...

Bernadette Kolk

Bernadette Kolk

Sep 15, 2026

Bernadette Kolk, 76, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

She was born October 18, 1949, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John A. Yusko and Elizabeth A. Nalevanko Yusko.

Bernadette was an avid cross-stitch enthusiast and enjoyed spending time pursuing her hobby, as well as taking trips with her friends. She and her husband, David, were also avid supporters...

Debra L. Hartman

Debra L. Hartman

Sep 11, 2026

Debra L. Hartman, 69, of Greensburg, died, Friday, September 11, 2026 in Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 25, 1957, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Patti O’Leary Hartman and the late Howard Hartman. Debra was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg. She was a Hempfield High School graduate. Prior to retirement, Debra worked as a secretary for Laurel...

William Leo Rumshock

William Leo Rumshock

Sep 10, 2026

William Leo Rumshock, 79, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was known affectionately as Bill. He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, selflessness, resilience, and charismatic spirit. He was a man of determination, strength, honesty, and love. His greatest pride was his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy L. Shrum...

Tracy Felice

Tracy Felice

Sep 7, 2026

Tracy Felice, 50, of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly at home. Known for her dedication to her work as a caregiver, Tracy’s kindheartedness and compassion extended beyond her profession to the lives of her family and friends. Tracy touched many lives with her spirit, sense of humor, candor, and love.

A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Greensburg, Tracy attended Duquesne University,...

Edward Robert Hackwelder, Jr.

Edward Robert Hackwelder, Jr.

Aug 29, 2026

Edward Robert “Bob” Hackwelder, Jr., 68, of Jeannette, died, Saturday, August 29, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 17, 1958, a son of Edward Robert Hackwelder, Sr., and the late Virginia Lee Hoffman Hackwelder. Bob was resident of Community Living Care, Greensburg. He enjoyed eating and was very sociable and loved to talk to everyone he met....

Alfred S. Gates, Jr.

Alfred S. Gates, Jr.

Aug 29, 2026

Alfred S. Gates, Jr., 84, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, August 29, 2026. He was born, April 15, 1942, in Kittanning, PA, a son of the late Rose E. Willits Gates and Alfred S. Gates, Sr.

Prior to retirement, Alfred was employed as a chemist with Kennametal. He was a member of Charter Oak Church where he was a volunteer with the...

James I. Lyons

James I. Lyons

Aug 28, 2026

Rev. James I. “Jim” Lyons, of Greensburg

Rev. James I. “Jim” Lyons, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026. Born in Greensburg on November 5, 1934, Jim lived a life devoted to his family, faith, service, and community.

Jim grew up in “Hilltop” and was a graduate of Greensburg-Salem High School and a guard on their championship Basketball teams in...

Patricia L. Roudebush

Patricia L. Roudebush

Aug 25, 2026

Patricia L. Roudebush, 81 of Greensburg formerly of Clymer RD #2 and Homer City passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

She was born October 30, 1944 in Indiana, PA. She was the daughter of Theodore (Bob) Coy and Margaret L. Ruddock Coy Frye of Clymer RD #2. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Ralph...

George Eric Wampler

George Eric Wampler

Aug 16, 2026

George E. “Eric” Wampler, 73, of Southwest, Greensburg, died, Sunday, August 16, 2026, at his home. He was born January 18, 1953, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Raymond A. Wampler and Rosemarie Koerner Wampler. Eric graduated from Carrick High School after which he joined the Job Corps, where he learned the painting trade. Prior to retirement, he worked...

William Dorsey Beam

William Dorsey Beam

Aug 15, 2026

Dr. William Dorsey Beam

Our much loved Bill, Dad, Pap and G.P. slept peacefully into his “long nap”on August 15, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his deeply loving family and his furry snack buddy, Annabel. William Dorsey Beam was born November 9, 1938 in Glendale, WV to the late William H. And Mary Ellen Beam. He had one sibling, Ellen...

Judith Spangler

Judith Spangler

Aug 11, 2026

Judith Spangler, 86, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mary Van Burger. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Greensburg and an associate member of Cypress Lake Methodist Church, Ft. Myers, Florida. Judith is survived by her husband, Peter Spangler; a son, Michael and his wife...