Obituaries

Greensburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Greensburg, PA, Westmoreland County & Surrounding Areas

Margaret J. George

Margaret J. George

Oct 1, 2024

Margaret J. George, a lifetime resident of Greensburg, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born on May 7, 1927 in Greensburg, the youngest daughter of the late John A. and Lucy Murray George. She was preceded in death by siblings, Estelle Laughner, Marie Welker, John George, Betty Appleby, Gail O'Brien, Richard George,...

Barbara Ruth Fresch

Barbara Ruth Fresch

Sep 29, 2024

Barbara Ruth (Hamm) Fresch, 91, of Greensburg, went to meet her Father in Heaven on September 29, 2024. Barbara was born on February 21, 1933 in New Bethlehem, PA, to the late Harry and Mary Sanders Hamm. Barbara is survived by her husband of 66 years Haase deVries Fresch (Bud). Children John Bradley Fresch (Debora), Laura Ann Bielefeldt (Daniel), and...

Norine M. Bononi

Norine M. Bononi

Sep 29, 2024

Norine M. Bononi, 92 of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born April 12, 1932 in Crafton a daughter of the late Albert and Norine (Crowe) Buzza.

Norine was a graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School and received her degree from Seton Hill College in 1954. She had been employed by the IBM...

Kayla Marie Conn

Kayla Marie Conn

Sep 26, 2024

Kayla Marie Conn, 27, of Pittsburgh, after demonstrating a courageous and valiant 2-year battle against an extended auto-immune illness, succumbed on September 26, 2024. Kayla is survived by her mother Kimberly Rickett and brother Brandon Rickett; her grandparents Katherine and Michael Jasik; aunt, Kelly Arnold (William), and several cousins. Special thanks to Dr. Jodie Bryk, and Drs. from UPMC who...

Harold Edward Miner

Harold Edward Miner

Sep 26, 2024

Harold E. Miner, 92, of New Alexandria

September 25, 1932 — September 26, 2024

Harold Edward Miner, 92, beloved husband, father, friend and “a good neighbor” passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, with family and friends, at IHG Latrobe Hospital during hospice care following a short series of illnesses. His death brings to a close the amazing story of “those three...

Mary K. Mills

Mary K. Mills

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Lois Kennedy Mills, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend died peacefully on September 26 at Redstone Highlands, surrounded by her family, just 12 days after her 96th birthday. Born in Marietta, Ohio of the late Joseph Edgar and Florence (Archer) Kennedy, she was the first of three daughters and grew up in WV.

Mary graduated from St. Mary's High School and...

Allan Pierce

Allan Pierce

Sep 25, 2024

Allan Leslie Pierce, 73, of Latrobe, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born September 14, 1951, in Greensburg, a son of the late Mae (Cadzow) and Dr. Leslie Pierce. In addition to his parents, Allan was preceded in death by his wife, Rosella DeAugustine Pierce. Allan was a proud graduate of the...

Patricia Hrosik

Patricia Hrosik

Sep 24, 2024

Patricia K. “Pat” Hrosik, 91 of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Creedon) West. She attended Sacred Heart High school, obtained an RN degree from Homestead Hospital’s nursing school and attended additional classes at the University of Pittsburgh. She was employed by the Homestead Hospital and became...

Eric M. Karelitz

Eric M. Karelitz

Sep 21, 2024

Eric M. Karelitz, 48 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born May 5, 1976 in Latrobe, a son of Amy L. (Cohen) Karelitz and the late William J. Karelitz. Prior to his illness, he was a skilled mechanic by trade. Eric was a hilarious story teller, being able to relate to any situation with an...

Eleanor Virginia Mitinger

Eleanor Virginia Mitinger

Sep 17, 2024

Eleanor Virginia Mitinger, 87 of Murrysville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born in Greensburg on September 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Lucy (Berry) and Robert Bray Mitinger, Sr. A proud graduate of Penn State, with a Masters degree in Education, Eleanor spent the majority of her teaching career in elementary...

Homer Ronald Goodlin

Homer Ronald Goodlin

Sep 15, 2024

Homer Ronald “Pete” Goodlin, 91, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home. He was born in Greensburg on September 2, 1933, a son of the late Homer Wible Goodlin and Harriett Fink Goodlin. Pete was a member of St. John’s Harrold Reformed Church of Christ. He was a veteran and served in the Army during the Korean...

Robert John Davidson

Robert John Davidson

Sep 15, 2024

Robert John Davidson, 91, of Hempfield Township, died, Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born in Canton Ohio on November 22, 1932, a son of the late James and Alfreda Gardner Davidson. Robert was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Greensburg. Prior to retirement, he...

Antoinette D. Govora

Antoinette D. Govora

Sep 12, 2024

Antoinette D. (Emanuel) Govora, 91 of Greensburg, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at Westmoreland Hospital on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born July 11, 1933 to the late Domenick and Teresa (Izzi) Emanuel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Steve J. Govora, Jr.; her sisters, Mary Penzera...

James D. Grossman

James D. Grossman

Sep 9, 2024

James David Grossman, 88, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died, Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born March 2, 1936, a son of the late Paul Grossman and Ruth Riding Rosendick Grossman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bonita M. “Bonnie” Wonderly Grossman; his sons, James D. Grossman, Jr. and Glenn Grossman; his granddaughter,...

Ronald George Kauffman

Ronald George Kauffman

Sep 6, 2024

Ronald George “Ronnie” Kauffman, 64, of Greensburg, died Friday, September 6, 2024 at Independence Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 26, 1960, in Greensburg to Donald F. and Norma Jean (Lynch) Kauffman. He was born afflicted with Down’s Syndrome. Contrary to medical advice, the family decided to bring him home and raise him. 

He had normal development, including going to Highland...

Thomas Ross Goodge

Thomas Ross Goodge

Sep 5, 2024

Thomas Ross Goodge, born on March 11, 1957, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, James L. Goodge Jr. and Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Goodge, and his sister, Marcia Robison. Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Goodge, his beloved children, and their...

Payton E. Johnson

Payton E. Johnson

Sep 3, 2024

Payton E. Johnson, 14 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Independence Health, Greensburg. She was born December 4, 2009, a daughter of Ryan and Addison (Strohbeen) Johnson of Greensburg.

Payton recently began her freshman year at Hempfield High School. She is known for always being happy and for the very special “YES” she gave to approve of things....

Leslie Theodor "Ted" Wohlin

Leslie Theodor "Ted" Wohlin

Sep 3, 2024

Leslie T. “Ted” Wohlin, 91, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Ted was born on September 12, 1932, in Perrysville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Fred Wohlin, Sr. and Grace Smith Wohlin. He served in the United States Army and, after his discharge, went on to hold various positions, including Plant Manager at Oberg Industries and...

Robert E. Osikowicz

Robert E. Osikowicz

Aug 31, 2024

Robert E. Osikowicz, 82 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1942 in Slickville, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Petrosky) Osikowicz. Prior to retirement, he owned Hills Church Tool and Die Co. in Export. Surviving are his wife, Marcella B. (Carr) Osikowicz; sons, Jeffrey E. Osikowicz, and...

James A. Curry

James A. Curry

Aug 30, 2024

James A. Curry, 81, of Greensburg, beloved husband and father, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. He was born July 7, 1943 in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Walls) Curry.

Jim was a graduate of the Greensburg High School class of 1961. Shortly after graduating, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and became a radioman on...