Obituaries

Ann Lauffer

Feb 20, 2018

Ann Irene Rapach Lauffer was born July, 13, 1926, in Victoria, Pa. She moved to Bovard in 1931. She graduated from Greensburg High School and worked at Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh as a junior draftsman. She later worked at Bon Ton in sales and bookkeeping. She was married July 11, 1951, to Eugene Edward Lauffer, son of Natalie Salvatore...

Robert Thropp

Feb 20, 2018

Robert S. Thropp 81 of Greensburg died Tuesday 2/20/2018 at his home.

He was born in Greensburg on 3/23/1936 and was the son of the late Thomas and Katherine Markle Thropp.

He is survived by his three sibling's,  Thomas H. Thropp of Treasure Lake, Raymond M. Thropp of Maryland and sister Sally (Sara) Viltrakis of Arizona along...

Alice Schmidt

Feb 17, 2018

Alice M. Schmidt, 88, of Export, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 13, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Martha King Neumeyer. Alice was a retired employee of the Franklin Area School District. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis...

Joseph Barozzini

Feb 15, 2018

Joseph R. Barozzini, 76, of Latrobe, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. He was born Dec. 14, 1941, in Greensburg, a son of the late Florindo and Margaret (Trayter) Barozzini.

Prior to his retirement, Joe had been employed by the Elliott Co. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War era, and...

Elizabeth Jacobsen

Feb 14, 2018

Elizabeth (Liz) Susan Jacobsen, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, while undergoing treatment for Leukemia at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.   Elizabeth was born on November 18, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, the first born child of William and Madeline (Gallagher) Koeth.  At an early age the family moved to Lorain, OH where Liz grew up with her...

Jacqueline Good

Feb 12, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie” Good, 88, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, went to spend eternity with her savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 12, 2018. She had an unwavering faith in God and was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg. She was born November 7, 1929 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania to John and Elizabeth “Bessie” Waters. Jackie lived through the...

Marjorie Geary

Feb 5, 2018

Marjorie C. Geary, 95  of New Stanton, passed away, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1922  in Greensburg a daughter of the late, Geneva (Timblin) and Frank Carroll.

Marjorie was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Eastern Star in Irwin.

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David Gongaware, Jr.

Feb 4, 2018

David 'Buc Buc' W. Gongaware Jr., 48 of Latrobe, was called home to be with his Lord and to be with his loving daughter, Heather on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

He was born August 28, 1969 in Greensburg, a son of Patricia Greece  and the late David W. Gongaware Sr.

David was an avid Penguins...

Charles Decker

Feb 1, 2018

Charles Henry Decker, of Greensburg, departed this life, holding the hands of his wife and daughter, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. He was born Feb. 3, 1926, on the family farm in Unity Township. He liked to tell the story of how his Aunt Stella delivered him during a snowstorm. His parents were the late Ralph Cleveland Decker and Muriel...

Harold Walt

Jan 31, 2018

Harold E. “Harry” Walt, 71, of Greensburg, formerly of Madison, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late Harry R. and Anna Marie Leasure Walt.  Harry was a former member of Madison Hilltop United Methodist Church and attended Community Living Care ATF, Greensburg.  He is survived by...

Dean Dirado

Jan 27, 2018

Dean DiRado, 61, of Greensburg, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Greensburg, a son of the late Anthony F. and Ann M. Simuni DiRado.  He was a member of Cornerstone Ministries, Murrysville where he helped with the church’s food pantry.  Prior to retirement he was employed as a machine operator by Carclo Technical...

Joan Smith

Jan 24, 2018

Joan Hebrank Smith

Joan Hebrank Smith, 87, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Greensburg died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in Riderwood Assisted Living, Silver Spring, MD.  She was born on October 31, 1930 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Thomas Hebrank.

Joan was a graduate of The Grier School, and Chatham College...

Keith Roth

Jan 24, 2018

Keith R. Roth 52 of Greensburg died Wednesday 1/24/2018 in  his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on 4/13/1965 and was the son of Richard M. and Joan W. Roth of Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Karlin Roth Toner and husband, Richard and a brother, Kurt R. Roth and wife, Jennifer and their...

Angeline Chelan

Jan 23, 2018

Angeline L. “Ange” Chelan, 88, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 26, 1929 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Angelo and Margaret Gentile Lapaglia.  She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish.  Along with her husband Tony, Ange was a regular...

Patricia Statler

Jan 19, 2018

Patricia Ann Statler, 83, of Greensburg passed away, Friday, January 19, 2018, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born February 27, 1934, in Latrobe a daughter of the late Riley and Catherine (Patty) Ross.

Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Statler, along with her husband, Martin, operated Statler’s Par 3 Golf Course, Greensburg, which eventually grew into Statler’s...

Joann Liebermann

Jan 12, 2018

Joann Liebermann, 84, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Grandma Jo was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Macon County, N.C., a daughter of the late Clyde and Margie Roper Johnson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Williams (Eben). She is survived by two...

Randell Watkins

Jan 7, 2018

Randell 'Skip' L. Watkins, 69 of Latrobe passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2018.

He was born November 9, 1948 in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Howard L. Watkins  and Mardell Hamilton Thomas.

Skip was the owner of Auto Parts of Punxsutawney and a former Vice President of American Auto Supply Inc. He was...

Dana Mcqueen

Jan 4, 2018

Dana Louise McQueen, 47 of Mount Pleasant, passed away, Thursday, January, 4, 2018 in Excela-Latrobe Hospital after an extended hospitalization. She was born in Greensburg June 21, 1970 to the late Thomas and Beverly (Bosch) Long. Dana was a member of Hempfield Church of Christ in Greensburg.  She was very passionate about her children and their education.  She ran...

Daniel Clark

Jan 3, 2018

Daniel Keith Clark, 63 of Grapeville, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

There will be no public visitation or services.

Doris Smalley

Dec 30, 2017

Doris J. Smalley, 82 of Greensburg, died unexpectedly, December 30, 2017 as a result of a vehicle accident in Lock Haven, PA.  She was born November 23, 1935 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Willis and Juliette (Peterson) Walthour.

Prior to her retirement, Doris had been employed as a receptionist in the office of Dr. Nasier. ...