Obituaries

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...

Dec 6, 2019

Stephen J. DiGaudio, age 74 of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6th, 2019 in Monroeville, PA surrounded by family and close friends.

Born on May 10, 1945 in Quantico, VA, Steve was raised in Brooklyn, NY by parents Frank and Anne (Strouse) DiGaudio. He was a 1967 graduate of Manhattan College, and retired as...

Dec 1, 2019

Benedict Pilar Mariano, Jr., MD, “Dr. Ben”, 87, of East Huntingdon Township, died Sunday, December 1, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born on July 12, 1932 in Manila, Philippines, a son of the late Benedicto Mariano, Sr. and Pilar H. del Pilar Mariano.

He earned his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from University...

Nov 27, 2019

Ronald K. “Ron” Phillabaum, 83, of South Greensburg, died, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Greensburg on October 19, 1936, a son of the late Albert “Bert” and Mary Ellen Burke Phillabaum.  Ron worked as a milkman for Bennett’s Dairy and Bergman’s Dairy before retiring as a...

Nov 26, 2019

Carl W. Ross, 95, completed his journey here on Earth on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Carl was born at his parents’ home in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, PA on October 15, 1924, the son of the late Carl W. Ross and Carrie (Uncapher).  He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy and brothers Donald and Charles,...

Nov 24, 2019

Charlene Ann Edwards, 59 a lifelong resident of Jeannette, passed away, Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born December 11, 1959 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Leah (Yetsko) and Edward Turnsek. Charlene is survived by her husband, Michael Anthony Edwards; her children, Barbara, Alysia, Chelsea, and Michael; her four grandchildren, Kendra, Julian, Jayla, and Kylian; and her...

Nov 23, 2019

John 'Jack' Raynor ' Shine', 90, of Greensburg, formerly of Manor, which he called home, passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, November 23, 2019.

John was born December 28, 1928 in Swissvale, a son of the late Anna (Elchick) and William Raynor. John was the last remaining children of eight and was preceded in death by...

Nov 10, 2019

Paul D. Frisko, 84, of Greensburg passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Hempfield Manor. He was born September 2, 1935 in Hannastown, a son of the late Paul and Myrabell (Nave) Frisko.

Paul retired from B and P Motor Express Company. He was  member of Luxor United Methodist church and served as a volunteer fireman for...

Nov 7, 2019

Michael A. Gonzalez

Greensburg, PA, formerly of Virginia Beach

Michael Aaron Gonzalez, 33, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Alma Christine Gonzalez. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. He was an inspirational and spiritual teacher to many....