Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

R. Paula Wesner, 86, of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born April 15, 1932, in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late Louis and Paula (Altmann) Kloep. Paula was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. She was a former member of the Greensburg College Club. She was married in Bury St. Edmunds in England. Paula's...

Mar 29, 2019

Dr. C. Thomas Qualey, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born Nov. 9, 1945, in Braddock, a son of Marion Qualey and the late Charles Edward Qualey.

From a young age, Tom was considered an exceptional athlete, becoming one of the youngest baseball pitchers recruited for the Little Pirates youth baseball team. One...

Mar 23, 2019

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, John E. Goettlicher, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at the age of 87. John was born on January 15, 1932 in Johnstown to John H. and Frederike (Holler) Goettlicher. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sue Beth, and brother, Rudy.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara,...

Mar 19, 2019

Charlotte Ruth (Washington) Shaffer, age 90, formerly of Greensburg, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Charlotte was born August 16,1928 in Midway, daughter of the late Glenn C. and Golden (Singleton) Washington.

A 1946 graduate of Greensburg High School, Charlotte worked  for ITE Corporation, Hempfield...

Mar 13, 2019

William E. “Billy” Shearer, 65 of Greensburg, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  He was born June 13, 1953 a son of the late Ruby (Smith) Faub.

Billy was currently the owner of Pro Recon Supply Company.  He was very active and enjoyed time with family and friends.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid...

Mar 11, 2019

Daniel Clifford Mensch Sr., 81 of Greensburg, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1937  in Greensburg, a son of the late Ralph Clifford Mensch  and Clara Etta Fox Mensch.

Daniel was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ in Greensburg. He served in...

Mar 9, 2019

Lynn Foster Hoak, 75, of Greensburg, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born in Linn, Oregon, a daughter of the late William R. and Miriam Watt Foster.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Lynn loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending Steeler games with her family.  She also enjoyed baking,...

Mar 7, 2019

William F. “Apple” McIlvaine, 95, of South Greensburg, died, Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late Margaret McIlvaine.  He was a member of South Greensburg United Methodist Church.  He also was a member of South Greensburg American Legion Post 981 for 73 years.  Prior to retirement, Apple...

Mar 6, 2019

Donna Liberatore, 74 of Greensburg passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Donna fought a courageous 2 year battle with liver disease surviving a liver transplant in October 2017 which was donated lovingly by a generous and caring friend that extended Donna’s life for another year and a half.  Donna was born on May...

Feb 24, 2019

Cecil H. Fitzgerald, 87 of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2019.  He was born July 22, 1931 in New Kensington a son of the late Cecil H. Fitzgerald, Sr. and Thelma Pritchard Fitzgerald.

Cecil retired from West Penn Power where had also been active with the Junior Achievement program.  He was a member of First United...

Feb 23, 2019

Dorothy Marie (Hawkins) Rutter, 97, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Brookdale Nursing Center. She was born March 14, 1921, in Marianna, and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Lola Peacock Hawkins. Dorothy was a retired manager in the catalog department of Sears Roebuck Co. She had been a member of First United Methodist Church...

Feb 18, 2019

Audrey V. Palmer, 93 of Ligonier formerly of Greensburg  passed away on February 18, 2019.    Those that knew her were blessed by her kind, gentle, joyful, spirit.  She was steadfast in her love and exhibited immense strength.  She was born August 21, 1925 in Youngwood, daughter of the late William and Sarah Barclay Rhodes.  She is survived by a...

Feb 15, 2019

Jeanne Joseph Anton, a long-time Pittsburgh resident who grew up on Highland Avenue in Greensburg, died on Feb. 15. She was 94.

Jeanne lived at Weatherwood Manor in Greensburg for the past three years. She was born in Greensburg on Nov. 6, 1924. Her parents, James and Najeebie Joseph, emigrated from Syria. Jeanne, one of their 11...

Feb 15, 2019

Evelyn Grace Giron, 89, a life long resident of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, February 15, 2019.

She was born March 20, 1929 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Modestus and Anna (Gasper) Shank.

Evelyn was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.

She worked as a seamstress...

Feb 14, 2019

Lynn A. Lee, 61 of Greensburg, died Thursday, February 14, 2019.  She was born July 7, 1957 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Rudolph Melichar and Margaret (Kaehler) Melichar who survives.

Lynn most recently worked as a caregiver of Home Instead Senior Care. She was a member of Cornerstone Ministries.  Lynn was always very active in...

Feb 14, 2019

Paul W. Brown, 57 of Jeannette, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Forbes Regional Hospital.

He was born February 2, 1962 in Jeannette, a son of the late John and Leone Brown.

Paul worked as a mechanic for Grabiak Tire and Auto Service of Greensburg for 37 years.

Surviving are his son,...

Feb 13, 2019

Betty J. Weimer, 92, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. She was born May 16, 1926, in Indiana County, a daughter of the late Ernest and Vernie Mabel (Carnahan) Myers. Betty retired from Comptech, Irwin, where she had been employed as an administrative assistant. She was a faithful and active member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Greensburg. In...

Feb 9, 2019

Marcella B. “Marcy” Buric, 91, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, February 9, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born in McKeesport on August 3, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Anna Hartig Ruffing.   She was a member St. Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg.  She formerly worked as an assembler for WABCO.  Marcy enjoyed painting, traveling and...

Feb 8, 2019

John Dudek, 96, of Greensburg, died Friday, February 8, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  He was born on August 12, 1922 in Moween, a son of the late Walter and Rose Leis Dudek.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he was the meat department manager at Davis Super Market, Greensburg.  John was a WW...

Feb 6, 2019

Justine Joy Pitzer 93, went to her eternal home, February 6 after lovingly being cared for by her sister Anita Owen, at Anita’s home in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Justine was born in Hilltop, Kansas to Una and Edward Sauder.  After graduation from High School she attended nurses training and served in the Army Nurses Corp in late 1945.  ...