Obituaries

Jan 31, 2020

Charles, “Bill” Rattigan, 76 of Hempfield Township, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020.

He was born May 18, 1943 in Kittanning, the only son of the late Lance and Mary (Sgarlata) Rattigan.

Bill was a proud Eagle Scout and Veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force.  Prior to retirement, he worked for the U.S. Department of...

Jan 27, 2020

Anna J. Harrold, 79, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. She was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Mt. Pleasant and was a daughter of the late Steven Permuko Sr. and Anna M. (Hudock) Sobolik. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Baker; a brother, Steve Permuko and wife Karen; three nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews....

Jan 26, 2020

Robert Thomas “Tom” Smith, 66, of Greensburg, died peacefully surround by his loving family, Sunday, January 26, 2020 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born in Greensburg on August 8, 1953, a son of the late Robert E. “Duck” Smith and Edith Kepple Smith.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a maintenance technician for Comcast of Murrysville. ...

Jan 26, 2020

John A. Daw, 66, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Stafford, England, a son of the late Anthony and Muriel Fisher Daw.  Prior to retirement, he was a commercial loan broker and owned Daw and Associates.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Valorie Vannucci...

Jan 25, 2020

Cassandra E. Hayden, 71, of Greensburg, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2020, in the professional and compassionate care of The Bethlen Skilled Nursing Home and Bethlen Hospice.

She was born December 19, 1948, in Portsmouth, Virginia, daughter of the late Castner R. Hayden and Sarah E. Henry Hayden.  A...

Jan 17, 2020

Gladys Emma Waugaman of Greensburg passed peacefully 17 January 2020. She spent her last few days the William Penn Care Center under the loving care and watchful eyes of her long time care givers Mary Woods, Deb Galluci, Becky Barnes and the kindness of Heartland Hospice.

Gladys was born 3 September 1924 a daughter of the late...

Jan 16, 2020

Mariam Brinkmeyer passed way on January 16th, age 95. She was born in Columbus, OH and was proud of her Ohioan heritage. Mariam lived in Cincinnati for many years before moving to Ligonier in 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Louise Dean and son-in-law Merwin (Oz) Dean, niece Martha Vouaux and nephew Jackie Nevin. She was preceded in...

Jan 15, 2020

Virginia M.  Woodward, 98of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born June 1, 1921 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Joseph Costa, Sr., and Anne Monskie Bentz.

Virginia was a loving homemaker and also worked as a beautician. She was a member of the Christian Biblical Church of...

Jan 15, 2020

Veronica (Verne) Shugars Holden, 95 of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Greensburg Care Center.  She was born May 28, 1924 in Whitney a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Stahovic) Shugars.

Verne retired from Westmoreland Hospital in 1992 and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg where she belonged to the Autumn...

Jan 14, 2020

Matthew 'Matt" R. Sowinski, 52 of Greensburg passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

He was born November 5, 1967 a son of Dolores Skowronski Sowinski and the late Raymond Sowinski.

Matt worked as a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician for Siemens Technology in New Kensington and was employed there for 32 years. Matt was a...

Jan 11, 2020

Mary Frances “Fran” Rowell, 92, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Greensburg Care Center.

She was born June 22, 1927 in Rivesville, WV, a daughter of the late Verner Ray Keener and Delia Mae Holbert Keener.

Fran was a member of South Greensburg Methodist Church. She was also a member of the YMCA...

Jan 10, 2020

Robert J. (Bob) Sober, 89, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 10, 2020. He was just shy of his 90th birthday. Bob lived in Greensburg for the past 53 years in the home he built with his wife in 1967. Bob was born in Natrona, PA on March 25, 1930. He was one of...

Jan 8, 2020

Robert 'Bob' R. Henry, 88 of Greensburg (Hempfield Township), died suddenly Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

He was born February 10, 1931 in Hempfield Twp., a son of the late Dervin F. "Joe" Henry  and Priscilla Eisaman Henry.

Bob was a lifetime member of the Fort Allen Fire Department and the Youngwood Sportsmans Club. He was...

Jan 6, 2020

Robert J. Twaddle, 76 of Jeannette, passed away, Monday, January 6, 2020.

He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late Jake Twaddle  and Mary (Kundrod).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley and Charlene.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Twaddle; children, Christine and...

Jan 3, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” June (Kaehler) Melichar, 95, died January 3, 2020 at her Greensburg home. Youngest daughter June lived with her for the past 14 years so she could remain in her home with her garden, pets, bird feeders (and riding mower) to enjoy. Peggy’s spirit will be carried on by her children Craig Melichar (Pittsburgh), Diane (Greg) Davis (Winchester, VA), and June Aukerman (Greensburg), niece Kathy (Jay) Kaehler Overy,...

Jan 1, 2020

Helen E. Garris 88 of Greensburg left us to walk with the Lord Monday July 20, 2020. She was born June 6, 1932, in Mutual, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Gorinski) Walat. Helen was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oliver D. Garris; two daughters, Maryann...

Jan 1, 2020

On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, Robert J. Isler, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 84. Robert (Bob) was born November 12, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Mary of the Mount High School in 1953. While attending Duquesne, he was a D.J. and went on to earn his Media Marketing degree in...

Dec 29, 2019

Pamela Lee Lavalle, 59 of Greensburg, passed away, December 29, 2019.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at noon at the Word of Life Church 4497 PA-136, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Dec 25, 2019

Mark W. Toohey, 60, of Hempfield Township, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg on January 19, 1959, a son of Vivian Walters Toohey, of Greensburg, and the late George W. Toohey. He was employed as a Route Sales Support Representative at Aramark Uniform Services in Pittsburgh.  Mark enjoyed fishing, camping...

Dec 13, 2019

Dean H. Bork, 87 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born February 13, 1932 in Bovard, the son of the late Heinrich  and Anna (Gnipp) Bork.

Dean was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Murrysville,  Mason of Philanthropy Lodge 225, Greensburg, and the Scottish Rite and the...