Obituaries

Nov 13, 2017

Robert J. Arendas, 77 of Greensburg and West Palm Beach, FL passed away Monday, November 13, 2017.

He was born September 29, 1940 in Greensburg, a son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Urban) Arendas.

Robert was an alumnus of Robert Morris College. He was the founder and CEO of Style-Rite Industries.

Robert...

Nov 13, 2017

Robert Joseph Bronder, 81, of Greensburg (Hempfield Township) died Monday, November 13, 2017 in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  He was born on July 2, 1936 in Greenville, a son of the late Victor John and Johanna Theresa Granfield Bronder.  He was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Youngwood.  As a proud Marine he served as a private first class during...

Nov 9, 2017

Esther Andrews Yant of Greensburg, PA, died on November 9th after a short illness.  Esther was born on November 29, 1936 in San Diego, CA.  During her childhood she lived in Caracas, Venezuela and Bogota, Columbia while her father was employed there as a petroleum geologist.  She graduated from Boulder High School in Colorado, and then attended the University...

Nov 5, 2017

Donald G. “Dux” Jupena, 89, of Greensburg (Unity Township) died Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Brookdale Latrobe.  He was born at home on Locust Street in Jeannette on July 5, 1928, a son of the late Stephen F. and Mary E. Getto Jupena.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Donald graduated from Jeannette High School class of...

Nov 3, 2017

Lowell Ian Smith, 75, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died on Friday, November 3, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh in the arms of his loving wife of 44 years, Gloria J. Smith.  He was born on August 22, 1942 in Merrick, NY.  Lowell was the son of the late Louise and Homer Smith.  He is survived by his wife,...

Nov 2, 2017

Levena June Snyder, 76 of Latrobe passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 20, 1941 in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late, Walter G. and Olivia Claire (Gribble) Kinzey. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Masarik, and Eileen Damico. Surviving are her children,...

Nov 1, 2017

Ada E. Fackiner, 86, of Jeannette (Hempfield Township) died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Westmoreland Manor.  She was born in Greensburg on December 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Lewis H. and Elizabeth (Riley) Fackiner.  She had worked for 40 plus years as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone, AT&T before retiring from Verizon.  She was a member...

Oct 26, 2017

Rita C. (Yost) Sleowsky, 96, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  Rita was born February 25, 1921 in Hahntown, North Huntingdon Township.   The daughter of the late William and Katherine Yost.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, James M. Sleowsky on September 30,...

Oct 10, 2017

William Lutz Harbaugh, 77 of Greensburg and Wellington, FL passed away, Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

He was born August 17, 1940 the son of the late Edward and Mary Elizabeth Harbaugh.

Bill loved to golf and belonged to the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in Palm Beach, FL, the Oakmont C.C., the Hannastown Golf Course, the...

Oct 6, 2017

Barbara A. DelVecchio Schlirf, 88, of Jeannette (Hempfield Township) died Friday, October 6, 2017 at Redstone Highlands.  “Barbie” was a wonderful blend of strength, grace and kindness. She enjoyed spending countless hours tending her beautiful gardens.  She was retired from the Elliott Company where she had been employed for over 30 years as an executive secretary.  Barbara was preceded...

Sep 28, 2017

Althea Irene Dunlap, 90, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Newhaven Court at Lindwood.

She was born September 19, 1927 in Starford, PA a daughter of the late Goldie Laney Keith and Dell Roy Keith.

Althea was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana, PA. She thoroughly enjoyed knitting and...

Sep 28, 2017

Mary K. Smail, 74 of Greensburg, beloved companion, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born August 8, 1943 in New Stanton a daughter of the late Billy E. and Mary Frances (Wilhelm) Markle. Mary was a homemaker and was a former...

Sep 24, 2017

Calvin C. Hoffman 94 of Herminie died Sunday September 24, 2017 at his home.

He was born on August 23, 1923 in Madison and was the son of the late Frank and Emma Graham Hoffman. Calvin was a retired employee for the U S Steel Corporation. He was preceded in death besides his parents by his loving...

Sep 22, 2017

Jodie Lynne Miller, 26, of Latrobe, died Friday, September 22, 2017 at her home.  She was born on September 4, 1991 in Latrobe, a daughter of David Bastin and Janet Miller.  She worked as a retail clerk for Spencer Gifts, Westmoreland Mall.  Jodie loved to perform and enjoyed the hula hoop.  She was full of life and loved animals. ...

Sep 15, 2017

Beverly J. Walker, 88 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2017 in Westmoreland Manor.  She was born April 22, 1929 in East Brady a daughter of the late James Lloyd and Emma Louise (Hay) Rickel. Beverly was a loving and caring homemaker and had also been employed by St. Matthias and First Lutheran Churches. She also worked for...

Sep 15, 2017

Charles Edward Anthony, 89 of Greensburg, passed away from Parkinson's Disease on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born July 7, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Andrew and Winifred (Bonner) Anthony. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.  Charles was a proud graduate of New York State Maritime Academy at Fort Schuyler in...

Sep 13, 2017

Joy Elaine Blystone, 83 passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at her home in Greensburg.  She was born March 3, 1934 in Greensburg, daughter of the late John Jamison and Florence (Higgins) Moorhead.

Joy was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School Class of 1952 and worked for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (Water Dept.) before...

Sep 9, 2017

Robert J. Rugh, Jake, passed away Sept. 9, 2017, at his home in Greensburg, Pa, with his family at his side.  He was born June 4, 1928 in Jeannette, PA, the son of the late Frank and Hazel Rugh.  He is survived by his wife, Betsy Rugh, their three daughters, Suzanne Mulrooney and her husband Bob, Karen Shaler and...

Sep 8, 2017

Norman N. McWhinney PhD, 85 of Greensburg died on Friday, September 8, 2017 at his home with his wife Michaelene, son Craig, and Pip "the cat " by his side.

He was born January 16, 1932 in Homestead, PA and was the son of the late Russell and Lois Nebo McWhinney.

Norm graduated from Dickinson...

Sep 5, 2017

Phylis Estelle Gold Caplan, 76, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born August 20, 1941 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Albert Gold and Leah Whitman Gold.  She was a preschool teacher at Latrobe Kinder-Schull and previously worked at Mom’s House.  She was a member of Congregation Emanu-El Israel of...