Obituaries

May 27, 2020

Mary L. Kocian of Greensburg passed away May 27, 2020.

May 21, 2020

Msgr. Donald J. Mondello, a retired priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, died May 21 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was 86 years old and would have celebrated his 60th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood May 28. A native of Leechburg, Msgr. Mondello was born May 3, 1934, to the late Bartholomew C. and Sara Demma Mondello....

May 19, 2020

Mary Weightman Alcorn, 92 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

She was born March 28, 1928,  in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Demitrius Kelley and Josephine Herron Kelley.

Mary was a longtime member of St. Bruno Catholic Church and Rosary Altar Society.   Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society,...

May 17, 2020

Tracy S. Phillabaum, 82, of South Greensburg, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on March 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn Barnhart Swenson.  She was a member of Third United Church of Christ, South Greensburg where she was a member of the choir.  Prior to retirement,...

May 15, 2020

On Friday, May 15, 2020, Greggory P. Garrison, loving husband and step-father of two, passed away at the age of 61.

Gregg was born on September 4, 1958 in Latrobe, PA to Gary and Patricia (Frye) Garrison of Ligonier, PA. Gregg was a 1976 graduate of Ligonier Valley Senior High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh...

May 14, 2020

Bernard  Haertjens, 86 of Gibsonia, a resident at St. Barnabas, passed away on May 14, 2020 at his home.

Bernard or as he was known by many - Bernie, was born on April 11, 1934 in Moline, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Joan. He is also survived by his daughter, Laurie Halliday of...

May 12, 2020

Rita Marie Riley, 91, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg.  She was born in McKeesport on July 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Peter and Julia DeNino Solano.  She was a former member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg.  Rita was an avid bingo player. She was an artist that...

May 11, 2020

Joan Barbara McGeary peacefully passed on Monday, May 11, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 88. She was born in McKees Rocks, PA on February 1, 1932.

She was a loving mother and wife, Married to John (Jack) D. McGeary for 57 years until he passed in 2008.

They were constantly together playing...

May 9, 2020

Agnes Walsh Wasserman, age 99 of Greensburg passed away on May 9, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA. She was born Feb 8, 1921 in Armburst, PA., the daughter of the late George Walsh and Pauline J. (Cummings) Walsh. Agnes previously worked at Westinghouse in New Stanton. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Apr 29, 2020

L. Richard Zappone, 75, of Greensburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born in Greensburg on November 7, 1944, son of the late Lawrence J. and Jean Myers Zappone, and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Rick was a graduate of the University of Denver where he earned his M.S.B.A. and...

Apr 25, 2020

Joan S. Hunter, 91 of Greensburg, died on April 25, 2020 in Redstone Highlands Personal Care Home.

She was born October 3, 1928 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Marjorie B. Sass.

She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1946 and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of...

Apr 22, 2020

Steve J. Govora, Jr., 86 of Greensburg, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  He was born in Crabtree on May 23, 1933 a son of the late Steve and Helen (Lengel) Govora.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Antoinette (Emanuel) Govora, daughter, Carol Govora of South Greensburg; sons, Steve J. Govora, III...

Apr 19, 2020

Claire B. Horning, 78, of Greensburg, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, in Westmoreland Manor.  She was born in Greensburg on August 28, 1941, a daughter of the late Benjamin Blose and Lucille Gunnarsson Blose.  She was a 1959 graduate of Greensburg High School and attended Gettysburg College.  After working at Friendship Federal/Landmark Savings as an Assistant Vice-President, Claire found...

Apr 18, 2020

Richard Lee Moore, 77, of Jeannette, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020. He was born in Greensburg on January 18, 1943, and is the son of the late Harry and Mary Marion Tulloch Moore. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Carol) of Hagerstown, Maryland; also, several nephews and a niece. He was preceded...

Apr 18, 2020

Barbara Ann Fichtner, 68, of Jeannette died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home.  Barbara was born on October 2nd, 1951 to Stanley and Sophie Blaskewicz of Glassport, PA. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Over the years, she enjoyed many careers. After attending the Wheeler School to gain her Associates Degree in Retail, she...

Apr 12, 2020

William R. Murrman, 88, died on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Brookdale Latrobe.  He was born in Jeannette, PA, on May 28, 1931, the son of the late Edward G. Murrman and Pauline Monahan Murrman.  His wife, Joyce Kanaan Murrman predeceased him in 2018.  He is survived by his brothers, Fr. Jonathan and Fr. Warren Murrman of Saint...

Apr 10, 2020

Daniel Thomas Griffin (Griff), 61, of Jeannette, PA passed away on April 10, 2020 at UPMC East in Monroeville, PA. Dan was born in Greensburg on June 30, 1958. He graduated from Hempfield Area High School. Dan was married to Debbie Hoak on 9/29/78, they were married 41 years. Dan worked as a bread distributor for Martins Pastry for...

Apr 4, 2020

Frank David Miller, 82, of Greensburg, received the final victory in Christ on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and loving dog Maggie. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Murrysville, PA, for 52 years. He was an Elder, Usher, Sunday School teacher, a member of...

Mar 26, 2020

Laverne (Beau) Dalton Hetherington, 71, of Greensburg passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born July 24th, 1948, a son of the late James (Lover) Hetherington and Rebecca (Tootie) Hetherington.

Beau worked for Dominion Gas and Transmission for over forty years. After retiring from Dominion in 2009, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family...

Mar 24, 2020

Esther L. Walthour, 91 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was born September 3, 1928 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late John D. Lyons Sr. and Rev. Gladys E. Kettering Lyons. Esther was a member of Alpha Ministries in Greensburg. God gave her an amazing gift of music to play the piano for almost 80...