Obituaries

Mar 1, 2020

Pamela R. Mears, 66, of Wyano passed away on March 1, 2020.  Born August 10, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose Farber.  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William F. Mears; her daughter Natalie Jo Pizzica and husband, Brian of Murrysville; two grandchildren, Alaina and Zane; and several...

Mar 1, 2020

Clifford Dale Honse, 96, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born Feb. 9, 1924, in Greensburg, the son of the late John and Ruth Honse. Dale was a Marine during World War II. He was awarded two Purple Hearts from the Battle of Okinawa. Dale was a master auto mechanic for more...

Feb 29, 2020

Leonora Hazel Kepple, 90 of New Alexandria, was taken to her heavenly home on February 29, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years (Bob) and by her brother (James Pierce).  Leonora was born in New Alexandria to James and Hazel Pierce in 1929.

She and Bob had four children: Robert (Martha), Daniel...

Feb 28, 2020

Mary Elizabeth (Bush) Graham, 95 of Greensburg, passed away from complications due to a stroke, on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.

She lived at the same property her entire life until visiting Redstone. She was born on June 17, 1924 in the same room her great granddaughter occupies now at the family home. Mary...

Feb 22, 2020

Ruth Jeanne Mullin Cook was born September 20, 1922 at home in West Newton, PA. Her parents were Ruth Josephine Fox Mullin, a homemaker and Charles Evans Mullin, a high school teacher and principal. Jeanne graduated in 1940 from West Newton High School and in 1944 (on D-Day) from Seton Hill College. She taught school briefly before marrying David...

Feb 20, 2020

Rachael Sophia Johnston, 37, of Greensburg, died suddenly of natural causes, on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Lynn Bertoluzzi Johnston and the late Raymond L Johnston.  She was Protestant by faith.    She was a graduate of Greater Latrobe Senior High School.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Feb 17, 2020

William J. Sanders, 95 of Greensburg, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.  He was born October 22, 1924 in Bovard a son of the late William and Gladys (Wolff) Sanders.

Bill retired from Robertshaw Controls and was a veteran of the US Army during World War II.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg. ...

Feb 17, 2020

Vivian W. Toohey, 91, of Greensburg, went to be with the Lord and the love of her life, George, on Monday, February 17, 2020, from Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  Vivian was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and Grammy. She was born in Creighton, PA on July 21, 1928, the daughter of the late Wilbur J. Walters, Sr. and...

Feb 16, 2020

Roberta A. Polidora, 86 of Greensburg passed away, Sunday, February 16, 2020.

She was born April 19, 1933 in Smithton, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Blanche M. (Sethman) Regotti.

Roberta was a member of St. Paul's Church. Prior to retirement, she worked as a hairdresser.

In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 9, 2020

Linda Jeanne Soles, 77 of Greensburg passed away February 9, 2020. She was born November 2, 1942 a daughter of the late John Leonard Soles and Helen Rosensteel Soles. Linda was also preceded in death by her only sister, Carol Soles Walthour in August 2007. Linda is survived by her brother-in-law, The Rev. Fred Walthour of Jacobus, PA; a...

Feb 8, 2020

Anna Mae Watterson, 88, of Greensburg, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, in Hempfield Manor.  She was born on June 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Paul Teacher, Sr. and Martha Cartier Teacher.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a cafeteria worker for the Hempfield Area School District.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg...

Feb 5, 2020

Dorothy J. "Dottie" Piekarski, 86, of Greensburg, passed away in the arms of her husband Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Grace (Crum) Bair. Dottie was a loving homemaker and had also been employed as a dental secretary....

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...