Obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

MARY DVORSKY, 100, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020 while dreaming of her only true love, Aloysius “Al” “Ish” (previously deceased, Westinghouse Electric retiree, from Manor, PA). She was born February 19,1920, the third of eight children of Martha and Harry Mazak: John (Christine “Teenie”) Mazak, Anne (Michael) Yonko, Dorothy (Albert) Hritz, Peter (Jean) Mazak, Helen (Milan “Zeke”)...

Nov 27, 2020

Richard C. Wallat, 70, died on November 27th after a long and hard fought battle with lung cancer.  Rich resided in Greensburg after his retirement from U.S. Steel, but his heart never left his hometown of Philadelphia.  He is survived by his three children, Heather (Mike) Morocco, Richard Wallat, and Michelle (Anthony) Simoncini; and his eight grandchildren Ella, Chase,...

Nov 23, 2020

Lawrence “Sonny” Menchio

Lawrence “Sonny” Menchio, 77, passed away Monday, November 23rd 2020 in Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA. He was born January 25th, 1943 in Greensburg, son of the late Nell (Naylor) Menchio and Lawrence C. Menchio. He was a truly devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather in Derry. In addition to his parents,...

Nov 20, 2020

On Friday November 20th 2020, Alma S. Jennings loving wife and mother of 2 children passed away unexpectedly at the age of 83.

Alma was born in February 1937 the daughter of the late Dante and Adama Salvetti.  She attended Aspinwall High School and graduated from Chatham College in 1959 with a degree in music.  After teaching...

Nov 17, 2020

Mary Belle Smail, age 96, passed away at home in Hyattsville, MD on November 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Smail. Mary Belle retired from Kiplinger Publication having previously worked at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. For many years she was secretary of the former Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star. She is survived by...

Nov 15, 2020

Helen A. Barnett, 91, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Cyrus Turney Allshouse and Alice Eiseman Allshouse. She was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg, and the church’s L.C.W. and Helping Hands. Also, she was...

Nov 13, 2020

EDWARD J. RUSNICA, SR., 82, of Greensburg died Friday, November 13, 2020.

Edward was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend.  Ed was born November 24, 1937 in NuMine, PA to the late John and Mary (Cwiek) Rusnica.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. In 1961, Ed graduated from Carnegie Institute of...

Nov 13, 2020

Carl C. “Chuck” Dompa, 75, of Greensburg, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 29, 1945, a son of the late Charles C. Dompa and Mary Spadacini Dompa Muron.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he was Director of Technology Services for Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and a...

Nov 10, 2020

James Patrick Todd, 72, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1948 in Lancaster, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Anna Flynn Todd.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine Ann Todd and Lori Bosley.  He is survived by...

Nov 9, 2020

Mary D. Eicher, 90, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 just 2 days shy of her 91st birthday.  Born in 1929, Mary grew up in Jeannette, PA where her grandfather founded the M.A. Gillespie department store in 1888.  Her early childhood was reminiscent of a bygone era.  She grew up in a large house on...

Nov 4, 2020

JoAnn Dailey, 63, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Born to the late Cecila Ann Smush and Joseph Edward Yennerall, JoAnn blessed the world Feb. 18, 1957. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Stape; and...

Nov 4, 2020

Julia M. Smith, 87, of Southwest Greensburg, died, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh.  She was born in Mt. Joy, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Witmer.  She was a member of Christ’s Church, Greensburg where she sang in the choir for 40 years.  Prior to retirement, she was...

Nov 3, 2020

Gilbert L. Haught, 64 of Irwin passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  He was born June 12, 1956 in Washington, PA, a son of Charlotte (Popeck) Haught and the late Arthur Haught.

Gil was a 1974 graduate of Trinity High School and the Institute of Computer Management.  He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg and...

Nov 3, 2020

Elena “Helen” Maria Pettigrew, 103, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Jill Bevilacqua and Gary Lynn. She was born April 11, 1917 in Darragh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Baio Cambruzzi. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Pettigrew; two brothers Tony and Andy Cambruzzi,...

Nov 2, 2020

Sue Ellen Barry, 79, of Greensburg passed away peacefully at Westmoreland Manor on November 2, 2020 with her daughter by her side.

Sue was born to Edmund and Helen Scofield on July 19, 1941 in Rahway, NJ. She was the oldest of four.

Sue was a homemaker, a mother and worked in retail and security....

Oct 30, 2020

Robert “Bob” Irwin Seaman (11/30/1945-10/30/2020) of Saltsburg, passed on October 30th, 2020 at his home.  He went peacefully, surrounded by the love and laughter of his family.  He was born in Somerset, a son of the late Robert Irvin Seaman and Thelma Louise Wigard Seaman.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Seaman, his children Randall...

Oct 28, 2020

Beverly Joyce Hall, 86, of Greensburg, formerly of Scottdale, died, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Avalon Springs Place, Mercer, PA.  She was born on November 30, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of the late Clinton Reese and Dessie Snyder Reese.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a...

Oct 27, 2020

Wilson “Lee” Vettenburg, 79, of Jeannette, died, Tuesday October 27, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Corry, PA on January 7, 1941, a son of the late John Vettenburg and Virginia Laird Vettenburg.  He was Methodist by faith.  Prior to retirement, he worked as a window maker for Crestline Window Company and then as a machine maintenance...

Oct 25, 2020

Frank DiBenedict, 91, of Greensburg died peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

He was born June 1, 1929  in Bovard. He was the son of the late Louis and Sara Raneri DiBenedict.

Prior to retirement, he was a Union President for many years with Local 22 URW-USW in Jeannette...

Oct 23, 2020

Susanna Olive Springer, 95, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully Friday, October 23, 2020 in the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh. She was born April 27, 1925 in Hunker, a daughter of the late Bruce W. and Martha (Trout) Kunkle.

In addition to her parents and her nine brothers and sisters, she was preceded in death...