Obituaries

Apr 22, 2022

John Michael Jones, 76, of Bovard, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born June 9, 1945, in Luxor, a son of the late William R. and Catherine (Benavich) Jones. Prior to retirement, John worked as a tankman for Westmoreland Glass. He was an incredibly hard worker who adored his family. In addition to his parents, he was...

Apr 19, 2022

A man’s life is measured in years, but a better scale would weigh his measure of devotion, and Russell E. Gettemy surely gave his fullest measure of devotion throughout his life: to God, country, family, and friends. Born in South Greensburg on January 25, 1923, he was proud to be a Hufftown boy. He spent his youth in pursuit...

Apr 13, 2022

Pasquale George “Pat” Scaramuzza, 92, of Greensburg, died peacefully at his home, Thursday, April 13, 2022.  He was born in Philadelphia on, April 12, 1930, son of the late Pasquale and Amelia Scaramuzza.  He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a construction superintendent for W.P. Dickerson and Son,...

Apr 7, 2022

Donna Lee Plavchak Hornick, 83, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on October 25, 1938, a daughter of the late Charles and Sara Simpson Tinsley.  She was a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Apr 7, 2022

Cathy L. Carroll, 73 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 15, 1949, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Kundrod) Comisak.

Cathy was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, in Crabtree.  She loved spending time with her two granddaughters...

Apr 5, 2022

Janice A. (Mapstone) Rafferty, 84, of Jeannette, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home. She was born Jan. 27, 1938, in Johnstown, and was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Dolores Conrad Mapstone. Janice was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her...

Apr 2, 2022

Jon K. Gardner, 79, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hosptital.  He was born in Adamsburg on June 23, 1942 and was the son of the late Joseph A. and Elsie Linhart Gardner.

Jon was retired Comptroller for the Laurel Legal Service in Greensburg.  He was Methodist by faith.  He was a member...

Apr 1, 2022

Dr. William B. Courtney died Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born Jan. 4, 1932, in Somerset, the son of the late James O. and Dorothy Burleigh Courtney. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Solliday Courtney; his brother, Graham Courtney; and his sister, Dorothy Howell. He was a graduate of Somerset High School, Allegheny College...

Mar 31, 2022

Suzanne E. Kruth, 77, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, March 31, 2022, in UPMC Family Hospice, Pittsburgh.  She was born in Pittsburgh on January 23, 1945, a daughter of the late William “Ted” and Regina Lauer Mort.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.  Suzanne was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren.  She was an avid Steeler fan...

Mar 30, 2022

Jack A. Waugaman, Sr., 90, of Greensburg, died, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Kittanning on August 25, 1931, a son of the late Daniel H. and Dora Teighman Waugaman.  He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.  Jack was owner of Nicewonger Awning Company, Greensburg.   He enjoyed...

Mar 25, 2022

Richard Lyon Morgan, age 93, of Greensburg, Pa., “received the gift of life on March 7, 1929, and the gift of eternal life on March 25, 2022.”  Dr. Morgan was born in Lexington, KY, the oldest son of Dr. Howard Moody Morgan and Margaret Lyon Morgan.  Morgan was a graduate of Davidson College (AB), Union Presbyterian Seminary (MDiv., ThM....

Mar 24, 2022

Marjorie A. 'Margie' Matusak, 93 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully in her bed with her faithful feline companion, Simmy, by her side.

Margie was born December 6, 1928 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late C. Richard Kemp and Millicent E. (Blystone) Kemp. She found pleasure in tending to her home, all things nature, catching up on...

Mar 22, 2022

(Lenora) Jean Cowell, 85, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Jean was born Aug. 20, 1936, in Morgantown, W.Va., the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Bishop. Jean was a wonderful wife and mother and her family was her world. She worked briefly as a telephone operator in Waynesburg before becoming an exceptional homemaker who enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2022

James E. Schuck II, 73 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his home.

He was born April 5, 1948 in Greensburg, a son of the late James E. Schuck  and Catherine (Prescott) Schuck.

James was an Elder and Deacon of Westminister Presbyterian Church and a former member of First Lutheran Church. He...

Mar 18, 2022

Dolores M. “Herky” (Weyandt) Mathias, 88 of Greensburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022.  She was born in Greensburg on November 20, 1933, a daughter of the late Ray and Sarah Jane (Fetter) Weyandt. She had been employed in the cafeteria for the Hempfield Area School District and was formerly employed by Davis Supermarket.  ...

Mar 18, 2022

Adele Lehosky, 84, of Greenville, PA, formerly of Greensburg, PA, and Levittown, NY, passed away on 3/18/2022. She was born on 3/12/1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Harry and Marian Miller.  Adele found comfort in her strong faith in Jesus and was an active member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ while living in Greensburg.  One...

Mar 17, 2022

Ileen Charlotte Ross Osterwise, 98, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the Greensburg Care Center surrounded by family.  She was born on October 25, 1923 in Bemidji, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Emma Erickson Coleman.  She was a very active member of Greensburg Church of the Brethren where she served as a deacon and...

Mar 16, 2022

Lois A. Ross, 88 of Derry passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022.  She was born July 21, 1933 in Greensburg a daughter of the late George and Laura (Smith) Roach.

Lois had been employed at Westmoreland Hospital in the Housekeeping and Radiology departments.  She was a member of St. Bruno’s R.C. Church, Greensburg.  Lois loved country music...

Mar 10, 2022

Jan D. Rupp, 80, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Saint Anne Home.

She was born December 14, 1941 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John Descalzi and Elizabeth Descalzi .

Jan was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg and was a faithful follower of Jesus.

She...

Mar 8, 2022

Eileen Marsha Cohen, 89, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born May 31, 1932, in Pittsburgh. Along with her late husband, Bernard Cohen, she was a co-owner of Tires Unlimited in Greensburg. Eileen was a member of Congregation Emanu-El Israel. Surviving are her daughter, Amy Karelitz; son, Richard Cohen and wife, Cheryl, all of Greensburg;...