Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

James E. Smith, 88 of Greensburg, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was born December 14, 1930 in Springfield, IL, a son of the late James A. and Esther I. Smith. James retired from the Greater Greensburg Sewage Authority in 1991. He served his country in the Illinois National Guard from 1947 to 1949 and also in the U.S....

Oct 29, 2019

Denise Elizabeth Wirth, 41, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Strongsville, OH on May 18, 1978, a daughter of Daniel George and Donna Jean Stanyard Wirth.  Denise worked with her mother as self-employed energist.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, David George...

Oct 25, 2019

Jemima 'Jemmy' Watson Klingensmith, 92, a long time resident of Greensburg, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

She was born July 11, 1927 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late James G. and Emily Clark Watson.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a secretary for Chubb and Son Insurance for 26 years.

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Oct 5, 2019

Norma  A. Thomas, 85, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Pittsburgh on February 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Howard and Ella Mae Wright.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Southwest Bank, now First Commonwealth Bank, in the auto loan department.  Norma loved spending time with her...

Oct 2, 2019

Jerry Edward Henderson, 67, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, after a courageous battle with leukemia.  He was born in Greensburg on December 30, 1951, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Mirt Henderson.  Jerry had once worked at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh.  He was a wonderful cook and loved to...

Oct 1, 2019

Glenn Eugene Wunderley, 81, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his home.  Glenn was born on January 17, 1938 in Liberty Borough, son of the late John and Thelma Snyder Wunderley.  In the 1960’s, Glenn computerized several banks and The Pittsburgh Press.  He then became president of Perfection Photo of Greensburg.  Glenn dabbled in construction and worked...

Sep 30, 2019

David Russell Shirley, 90, of Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

He was born June 6, 1929 a son of the late Russell Edward Shirley and Mary Elizabeth Basick of North Irwin.

Dave is survived by his very devoted wife of 38 years, Donna M. Miller Shirley, his five loving...

Sep 29, 2019

Richard E. “Dick” Balsley, 89, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2019, at St. Anne Home.

He was born September 24, 1930, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Richard E. and Margaret E. (Martin) Balsley. He married the love of his life, Laura E. (Orndorff) Balsley, on March 1, 1952.

Richard...

Sep 21, 2019

Jeanne F. Rowe, 85, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Nature Park Commons, Greensburg.  She was born on May 19, 1934 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John and Melinda E. “Bess” McKlveen Forbes.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Greensburg, the Eastern Star and the Bell Telephone Pioneers.    Prior to retirement,...

Sep 17, 2019

Michael S. Pardus, Jr., 83, of Greensburg, loving husband and father passed away on September 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on born on January 13, 1936, a son of the late Michael S. Pardus, Sr. and Mary A. Shoemaker Pardus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Juanita J....

Sep 14, 2019

Patricia Ann Altman, 80 of Bovard, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.

She was born December 5, 1938 in Washington, a daughter of  the  late Edward W. and Pauline Wenschhof.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Altman and sister, Lillian Daugherty.

Surviving are her daughter,...

Sep 10, 2019

Eugene J. “Gene” Burke, 88, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  Born on March 23, 1931, in Lackawanna, NY, he was the firstborn son of the late James Edmund and Pauline Solomon Burke.  He was a graduate of Charleroi High.  He began his working career of 42 years with West Penn Power at...

Sep 6, 2019

Jo-Anne Peddicord, 68 of Greensburg died Friday September 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Bangor Maine on January 3, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy LaFontaine. Surviving is her loving husband Raymond A. Peddicord Jr., a daughter Lori Anne Snyder,  a son Eric Peddicord and five  grandchildren, Josh, Logan, ShayLynn, Zach...

Sep 5, 2019

Mario C. Paulone, 23, passed away early Thursday morning September 5, 2019.  Mario was a resident of Hempfield Township and graduated from Hempfield Area High School in 2014 and then graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2018.   Mario was a fun-loving person who always had a great attitude.   He formerly worked at Irwin Builders Supply and was currently...

Sep 3, 2019

Wilma Schultz Spence of Brentwood, TN passed away on September 3, 2019 at the age of 90. Wilma was born on January 18, 1929 in Uniontown, PA and was a daughter of George and Kathryn Schultz. She was a graduate of North Union Township High School and attended Waynesburg College. Wilma was a longtime resident of Greensburg, PA, where...

Aug 30, 2019

Mildred M. (Myers) Dayton, 93 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, August 30, 2019 in Westmoreland Manor.  She was born July 7, 1926 in East Huntingdon Township a daughter of the late Sheldon and Nannie (Fenton) Myers.

Mildred was a loving homemaker raising five children. She was a member of the Community Church of Hecla and enjoyed bowling. ...

Aug 23, 2019

Jon 'Jack' Karl Pletcher, 80 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Westmoreland Manor.

He was born September 30, 1938 in Greensburg, a son of the late William M. and Edna (Crago) Pletcher.

Jack accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior right before he passed. He was a member of the VFW...

Aug 21, 2019

Frederick A. Hensel, 87  of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born October 21, 1931 in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Frederick A. Hensel Sr. and Jessie (Lournty) Hensel.  Fred worked as a truck driver for USPS. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. Fred enjoyed watching Do It...

Aug 17, 2019

Elizabeth H. "Lee" (Ross) Collier, 96 of Greensburg passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

She was born one of nine children March 13, 1923 to the late Richard R. Ross and Ruth A. (Kepple) Ross in Greensburg and grew up in Harrison City.

Prior to retirement, Lee worked as hiring...

Aug 15, 2019

Ken Knupp, 78, of Luxor, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Ligonier on January 17, 1941, a son of the late Charles Edward and Sarah Miller Knupp.  He was US veteran and served with the Marines.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a foreman for Overly Manufacturing, Greensburg.  He loved...