Obituaries

Aug 14, 2019

Lorraine Pappafava, 90, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in her home, surrounded by family and other loved ones.

Beautiful Lorraine spent her 90-year gift on earth loving her husband, her children and her grandchild. When she wasn't taking care of her family, she spent her time golfing, gardening, traveling, decorating and entertaining. She...

Aug 11, 2019

Clifford N. Howard, 92, of Greensburg, formerly of Jeannette died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home at Redstone Highlands.  He was born in Jeannette on October 7, 1926, a son of the late Norman L. Howard and Hazel Garver Howard.  Clifford graduated from Jeannette High School in 1944.  He enlisted in the Air Force in 1945 and was...

Aug 6, 2019

Ethel S. Terrill, 92 of Greensburg, formerly of Jeannette passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Ethel was born in Lake Township, Mercer County, PA, the daughter of Harold and Florence Shannon.

She married Jack E. Terrill of Jeannette, PA in 1948. A lifelong homemaker and mother, Ethel was an accomplished...

Jul 24, 2019

Sally Leonard Ruoff, 83, of New Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Carmella's House, in Crabtree. She was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late William Emerson Leonard and Alice Ruffner Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Ruoff, in 2003, and her sisters...

Jul 20, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Daniel Hudak, 72, of West Newton, Saturday, July 20, 2019. Ron battled for months to recover from a heart surgery infection. He departed from this world and into God's hands while sleeping peacefully at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 12, 1946, in Latrobe, to the late Marie (Kapura) and...

Jul 20, 2019

Ernest William Schindehette, 89, of Zelienople, PA passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Passavant Community.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 6, 1930, the son of Ernest William Schindehette, Senior and Margaret (Crusan) Schindehette.  He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Lois Roemer Schindehette. Ernie and Lois graduated from...

Jul 19, 2019

Christopher Valesky, 23, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1996, at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh. Christopher was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensburg. He was an amazing big brother to all his siblings. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Herman Skatell; grandparents, G....

Jul 18, 2019

Joseph T. Murphy, 73 of Greensburg, formerly of Ebensburg, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born September 6, 1945 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late James and Anna Marie (Scafetti) Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years, Annabelle (McMullen-Reese); children,...

Jul 14, 2019

Bonnie Sue (Barnett) Scalamogna, 57, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Dayton, PA on November 22, 1961, a daughter of John “Jack” and Lois (Himes) Barnett of Lower Burrell, PA.  She was a graduate of Burrell High School, Class of 1979,...

Jul 9, 2019

Connie M. Culp, 86 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.

She was born April 16, 1933 in Santa Fe, NM, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Archuleta.

Connie was a very active member of First Christian Church in Greensburg.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 7, 2019

Ellis G. Claar, 92, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, in the William Penn Care Center. He was born May 18, 1927, in Altoona, a son of the late Samuel W. and Cora Irene (Fether) Claar. Ellis was a partner with his wife, Geraldine, as part owners and operators of Waugaman's Market for more than 50 years...

Jul 7, 2019

Betty Jean Greene, 97 of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019  in Nature Park Commons.

She was born February 19, 1922 in Greensburg, a daughter of  the late James Henderson Playfair and Hester Mae (Ludwick) Playfair.

Betty graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a Degree in Nursing. Prior to retiring she worked as a...

Jul 4, 2019

Rebecca Mae (Sheets) Isler, 79, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, after a battle with cancer. The loving wife, mother, and grandmother was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Frederick, Md. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1957 and went on to earn her nursing degree from Jameson College in 1959, and her BS in nursing...

Jul 1, 2019

R. Ronald Joseph, 87, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, died Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born April 3, 1932, the youngest child of James and Najeebie Joseph. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Victor, George and Henry; and his seven sisters, Theodora, Victoria, Lily, Harriett, Loretta, Jeanne and Alberta. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen (Henry)...

Jun 28, 2019

Alvin Ullman, 85, passed away on June 28, 2019, in Greensburg, PA after a long and fulfilling life as a husband, father and good friend to all he met. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on June 5, 1934. He later resided in Mt. Lebanon, PA, Hollywood, FL, and Greensburg, PA. Al had a sister, Pearl Schecter and a...

Jun 26, 2019

Rebecca Sue Wilkinson (Stevenson), 67, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on February 29, 1952 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Albert and Loretta Carnathan Stevenson.  She was Methodist by faith.  Rebecca was employed at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.  She enjoyed being a mother, doing crossword puzzles,...

Jun 21, 2019

Richard "Tucci" Amatucci, 62 of Latrobe, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2019.

He was born January 28, 1957 in Wilkinsburg, a son of  Helen Marie (Gallagher) Amatucci of Leetsdale and the late Frank John Amatucci.

In 1988, Tucci was one of the four original men who resided with Community Living Care, Inc., at its’ first...

Jun 12, 2019

Grace Ellen Howard, 83, of Greensburg, formerly of Jeannette, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Julius and Sadie Brethauer Jepsen.  Grace was a registered nurse and graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Pittsburgh.  Prior to retirement she was employed as a secretary in her...

Jun 8, 2019

Gary John O'Neill, 65 of Driftwood, passed away, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Hempfield Manor.

He was born September 19, 1953 in Braddock,  a son of the late Robert and Margaret (Uram) O'Neill.

He was a member of the Emporium Moose Lodge 368, the Sinnemahoning Sportmen's Club, and the May Hollow Sportsmen's Club. Gary enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2019

Dakota Reed "Superman" Conaway, 13, of Greensburg, exchanged his cape for wings Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his home in Greensburg. In the arms of his mom and dad and surrounded by family and friends, he went home to be with the Lord. The son and only child of Brad and Ginger (Miller) Conaway, Dakota was a wish recipient...