Obituaries

Greensburg, PA Obituaries

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

Jean Lucinda Baur

Jean Lucinda Baur

Sep 3, 2023

Jean Lucinda Baur, 84 of Hempfield Township passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home.

She was born January 30, 1939 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late  Paul F. and Sara E. (Montgomery) Eisaman.

Jean was a member of First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. Prior to retirement, she worked as a custodian for Hempfield Area School...

Tina A. Peter

Tina A. Peter

Sep 2, 2023

 

Tina A. (Silvis) Peter, 66, of Murrysville, passed away at home on September 2,2023 surrounded by her family and friends.  Born September 10, 1956 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Joan A. and William H. Silvis. She graduated from Hempfield Area High School and Business Careers Institute, followed by a rewarding career in banking. Tina’s banking career spanned...

Eleanor June Scherer

Eleanor June Scherer

Aug 31, 2023

 

Eleanor J. Sphon Scherer, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Anne Home in Greensburg on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born in Greensburg on February 18, 1940. Her children survive her, Mark Donald Scherer and Kimberly Lynn Scherer; a sister, Victoria Carper; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, September 5, 2023,...

Karen S. Cramer

Karen S. Cramer

Aug 31, 2023

 

Karen S. (Brown) Cramer, 76, of Jeannette, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023 in the Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center in Greensburg, PA.  She was born on August 26, 1947 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie Kreis Brown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son; Andrew K....

Larry Leroy Songer, Sr.

Larry Leroy Songer, Sr.

Aug 29, 2023

 

Larry L. Songer, Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his Greensburg home. He was born February 4, 1942 in Alcola, PA, a son of the late Ralph and Grace Reed Songer. As a young man, he worked as a skate boy at the nearby skating rink. He and his brothers performed and did tricks at other...

Rita June O'Bradovich

Rita June O'Bradovich

Aug 28, 2023

 

Rita June O’Bradovich, 83 of Greensburg passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 28, 2023.  She was born June 25, 1940 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Patsy and Julia Dent.  

She was employed in the radiology department of Jeannette District Memorial Hospital for 40 years before retiring in 2002.  Rita’s greatest pleasures were spending time with family and...

Charles W. Morgan

Charles W. Morgan

Aug 24, 2023

 

Charles W. Morgan, 95, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Westmoreland Manor. He was born in Washington, PA on June 27, 1928, the first son of the late Charles F. Morgan and Helen Wilson Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Betty; great granddaughter, Alexandra Wilson; twin...

Benjamin Edward Nemeth

Benjamin Edward Nemeth

Aug 19, 2023

Benjamin Edward Nemeth, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19th at the age of 33, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ben was a 2008 graduate of Ligonier Valley High School, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He resided in Pittsburgh, and worked as an Automation Testing Engineer for...

Phyllis L. Davis

Phyllis L. Davis

Aug 18, 2023

Phyllis L. Davis of Squirrel Hill, formerly Greensburg, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Davis; most loving mother of Carole Davis, James and Marilyn Davis, Steven Davis and the late Rachel Leah (Terry) Davis;  cherished “Nanny” of Jeffrey and Jess Toig, Sarah Toig and Rae-Ann Wood, Elisabeth Duffy and...

Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward

Aug 11, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Ward, 71 of Greensburg, PA passed away on August 11, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, OH after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on May 23, 1952 in Taylor, PA to Elizabeth (Walsh) and Edward Robbins. After growing up in Avoca, PA, Betty attended Kutztown University majoring in library science and the University of Pittsburgh...

Joan S. DeRose

Joan S. DeRose

Aug 7, 2023

Joan Sharrot DeRose, 79, of Greensburg, PA died 7 August 2023 at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Born 6 May 1944 in Manhattan, New York City, to the late John D. and Sharrot (Mayer) Henderson, Joan grew up in Glen Rock, New Jersey and attended Bucknell University, majoring in English, graduating with her B.A. in 1966 and M.A. in 1967. She...

Connie Mae Bender

Connie Mae Bender

Aug 3, 2023

 

Connie Mae Bender, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Anne Home. She was born October 19, 1935 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Paul and Sarah (Hellein) Gates.   

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her adventurous husband, Wayne H. Bender, her sister and brother, Nancy (Gates) Zello...

Kay F. Stevenson

Kay F. Stevenson

Jul 26, 2023

 

Kay F. Stevenson, 66 of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  She was born February 17, 1957 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late James and Jennie (Zalac) Curry.

Kay retired from Hempfield Area School District where she worked as an Administrative Assistant for 25 years and made several close friends....

Dorothy Schnippert Hamilton

Dorothy Schnippert Hamilton

Jul 20, 2023

 

Dorothy Schnippert Hamilton, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born February 28, 1936 in Greentree. Dorothy grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania and raised her family on Banning Hill. She was an English Teacher at the Belle Vernon High School from 1971 to 1991. Her passions were her family, reading, skiing,...

Myron A Rechichar

Myron A Rechichar

Jul 17, 2023

Myron A. Rechichar, 65 of Jeannette, passed away in the early morning of Monday, July 17, 2023 in Forbes Hospital.

He was born September 12, 1957 in McKeesport, a son of  the late Paul F. and Yvonne Maxine (Vinsick) Rechichar.

Prior to retirement, Myron worked as a  Floor Installer at Larry Lint Carpeting and as a Machinist at PIAD.  He...

William Reed Hughes Jr

William Reed Hughes Jr

Jul 15, 2023

William Reed Hughes Jr., 89 of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023.

He was born December 18, 1933 in Tarentum, a son of the late William Sr. and Margaret (Martin) Hughes.

Bill was a 1951 graduate of Har-Brack High School and a 1956 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He served in the United States AirForce from 1956 to 1960....

Joan M. Scales

Joan M. Scales

Jul 9, 2023

 

Joan M. Scales, 89, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.  She was born February 24, 1934 in Mount Vernon, NY, the only child of the late Mont M. and Elinor (Pugsley) Mathes.

Joan met her husband, John, on a blind date while in college.  She traveled by train from Wellesley to Yale.  John still remembers her stepping...

Nora M. Smillie

Nora M. Smillie

Jul 8, 2023

 

Nora M. Smillie, 93, of Forbes Road, died Saturday, July, 8, 2023, in Westmoreland Hospital. She was born December 12, 1929, in Armbrust, a daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Albright. She was a member of the former Forbes Road Union Church. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Phase 10. Nora was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and...

Judith R. Paulone

Judith R. Paulone

Jul 4, 2023

 

Judith R. Paulone of Hempfield Township passed away on Tuesday, July4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  Judy was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1947, daughter of Dorothea and Harry Reid of Oak Park, IL. Judy is predeceased by brother, William Reid and parents Dorothea and Harry Reid; in-Laws Edwin and Marie Paulone. Judy is survived by her...

Barbara Preli

Barbara Preli

Jul 4, 2023

Barbara Preli, a long-time resident of the Hartford, CT area and later of Greensburg, PA, departed this life on July 4, 2023.  She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. Barbara was a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, and friend. 

Barbara was born in Hartford, CT on May 24, 1923, to Ralph and Josephine (Tracy) Elovich.  She was...