Obituaries

Greensburg, PA Obituaries

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

Karen A. Hillwig

Karen A. Hillwig

May 8, 2026

Karen A. Hillwig, 76 of South Greensburg, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home.

She was born January 28, 1950 in Greensburg, PA, a daughter of the late Woodrow Long and Elizabeth Yeager Long. Karen was a longtime member of Hempfield Church of Christ. Prior to retirement, she worked as a housekeeper at Westmoreland Manor for over twenty years. Karen...

Michael D. Lazzaro

Michael D. Lazzaro

May 7, 2026

Michael Dante Lazzaro, 46, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on February 16, 1980, the son of Dr. Theodore Anthony Lazzaro and Lynda A. DiVittorio Lazzaro.

Michael was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church and built a respected career as an attorney with Mears, Smith, Houser and Boyle, P.C.....

Clinton Waugaman

Clinton Waugaman

May 4, 2026

Clinton Waugaman, 65 of New Florence, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.

He was born April 16, 1961 in Greensburg,a son of the late Charles 'Charlie' Waugaman Sr. and Mary Ann Henderson.

Clint was a graduate of Latrobe High School. With his family he was a co-owner of Waugaman Awning Company. He was hardworking and loved his grandchildren. Clint was an...

Susan G. Silvis

Susan G. Silvis

Apr 30, 2026

Susan G. (Ritson) Silvis

September 23, 1965 – April 30, 2026

Susan G. (Ritson) Silvis, 60, of Adamsburg, died comfortably at home attended by her daughter, her neighbors, and the wonderful staff of Bridges Hospice. She was predeceased by her beloved grandparents, Dora Mae (Hayden) Bricker and Clarence “Brownie” Bricker, and is survived by her son, William A. Silvis and his girlfriend,...

John Michael Rathgeb

John Michael Rathgeb

Apr 27, 2026

John Michael Rathgeb, of Charlottesville, VA, originally of Greensburg, PA, died peacefully on April 27th, 2026, surrounded with love by his family. He was 83 years old. He lived a life defined by his devotion to his family, his faith and his community, his kind, gentle nature, and his compassion in his professional calling as an orthopedic surgeon.

Born on September...

Sally Catherine Waugaman

Sally Catherine Waugaman

Apr 21, 2026

Sally Catherine Waugaman, 80, of Youngwood, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

She was born August 30, 1945 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Barber) Kistner. Silly Sally was funny. Each family member had a nickname and had fun. She baked unique cakes for everyone. Sally hosted Halloween parties and created haunted houses that all enjoyed, especially...

Margaret Jean Gray

Margaret Jean Gray

Apr 21, 2026

Margaret Jean Gray, 93 of Greensburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was born March 26, 1933 in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Denny C. Berkey and Margaret L. Richards Berkey. Margaret enjoyed watching birds and loved bowling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert Wayne Gray; her...

Ginger Y. Conaway

Ginger Y. Conaway

Apr 12, 2026

Ginger Yvonne Miller Conaway, 58, of Greensburg, went to be with the Lord and her son Dakota, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 26, 1967, in Jeannette, PA, a daughter of the late John H. Miller, Jr. and Connie Tinkey Miller. Ginger was a devoted mother, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend. She...

Donna L. Bush

Donna L. Bush

Apr 4, 2026

Donna L. Bush, 87 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born August 15, 1938 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Lewis R. Taylor and Gladys Thomas Taylor. Donna was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1957. She was an employee of Troutman's Department Store for many years. Donna was a member...

Nancy M. Carroll

Nancy M. Carroll

Mar 16, 2026

Nancy Marie Carroll, 92, of Greensburg, PA passed away peacefully one week shy of her 93rd birthday on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born at Westmoreland Hospital to Gerald Elvin and Gladys Eva Carroll on March 22, 1933, Nancy was a strong trumpet player in her high school marching band and, later, began her life's work by achieving her nursing diploma...

Ronald Isaac Weimer Sr.

Ronald Isaac Weimer Sr.

Mar 13, 2026

Ronald Weimer, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 at the age of 82. Ron was born in Laughlintown and proudly served in the US Navy, where he enjoyed boxing as a distraction. He was also very involved in the local VFW. During his working years, Ron was employed by Penn-Dot and Raimondo Construction. A long-time resident of Hempfield...

Dorothy B. Steele

Dorothy B. Steele

Mar 8, 2026

Dorothy “Dot” Burkholder Steele, 100, of Greensburg, died at home surrounded by family on March 8, 2026. She was born November 11, 1925, in Pleasant Unity, the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Carrie H. Ritenour Burkholder. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, PA and the Bell Telephone Pioneers. Prior to her retirement, she...

Geraldine Hoffman

Geraldine Hoffman

Mar 1, 2026

Geraldine “Gerry” Hoffman, 77, of Greensburg, affectionately known as “Gigi” to her granddaughters, went home to be with her Lord and her husband, Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born June 23, 1948, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late George Ohr and Dorothy Buzzard Ohr. Gerry was a member of First Christian Church, Greensburg. She enjoyed baking, especially pies,...

Barry Moldovan

Barry Moldovan

Feb 28, 2026

Barry Moldovan, 70, of Greensburg, died Saturday February 28, 2026, in Barnes Place, Latrobe. He was born April 6, 1955, in Greensburg, a son of the late Jack Moldovan and Sandra Victor Moldovan. Barry was a member of Congregation Emanu-El Israel. Upon graduation from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, with a degree in Fine Arts, he started his own garment...

Riley Marie Hirst

Riley Marie Hirst

Feb 26, 2026

Riley Marie Hirst, 23 of Greensburg, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born in Greensburg on January 11, 2003 a daughter of Sean and Brandie (Gaydar) Hirst.

Riley was a 2021 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School where she was a member of the band and served as a section leader. She was also a member and captain...

Joseph Edward Hornin

Joseph Edward Hornin

Feb 26, 2026

Joseph Edward Hornin, 96, of Greensburg, PA, quietly passed away at his home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born December 30, 1929, in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Joseph Edgar Hornin and Elsie May Miller Hornin (Dallas, Texas). He was an Army veteran and served as a combat medic in Korea where he was awarded two...

Richard Ellis Cooper

Richard Ellis Cooper

Feb 23, 2026

Richard Ellis Cooper, 83, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday evening, February 23, 2026. Born on March 12, 1942, in Middlefield, Ohio, Dick grew up across the street from the Methodist church in a small Amish-country community that instilled in him a lifelong reverence for faith, the natural world, and...

Charles William Knoppel

Charles William Knoppel

Feb 21, 2026

Charles William Knoppel age 94 passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Beaufort, SC.

Born on May 28, 1931, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frederick William Knoppel III and Sarah Emily Brewer. He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School in Pennsylvania.

He served as S/Sgt in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and...

Wendy Ann McIlvaine

Wendy Ann McIlvaine

Feb 13, 2026

Wendy Ann McIlvaine, 68, of South Greensburg, died, Friday, February 13, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born July 14, 1957, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late, William Francis “Apple” McIlvaine and Betty Jane Shrader McIlvaine. Wendy was a member of South Greensburg United Methodist Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Westmoreland County, as a...

Thomas R. Lakin, Sr.

Thomas R. Lakin, Sr.

Feb 12, 2026

Thomas R. “Tom” Lakin, Sr., 83, of South Greensburg, died, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home. He was born August 28, 1942, in Greensburg, a son of the late Donald Lakin and Alice Ryan Lakin. Tom was a member of South Greensburg Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, he worked as a printer for the Tribune Review. Tom was a...