Obituaries

Jul 23, 2017

Cherub Beth Straigis, 42, of Greensburg, formerly of Sweet Valley, PA, died on Sunday July 23, 2017 in UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.  She was born December 3, 1974 in Kingston, PA, a daughter of Donald Honeywell and Colleen Wandel Honeywell.  She was a graduate of Lake Lehman High School and attended...

Jul 19, 2017

Marilyn Keslar Cornell, 84, of Greensburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Greensburg Care Center with loving family at her side.  She was born October 17, 1932 in Greensburg, daughter of the late Peter and Mabel Keslar.

Marilyn was a Registered Nurse who graduated from the Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and was...

Jul 15, 2017

Lourdes Bolante Leonida, 70, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Saturday, July 15, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born on June 4, 1947 in Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines, a daughter of the late Pablo and Amparo Nebab Bolante. Lourdes was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg.  She was employed as the office manager for her family’s...

Jul 14, 2017

Zigmund “Ziggy” Barton, 100, of Greensburg, died Friday July 14, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Westmoreland City on December 22, 1916, a son of the late Stanley and Wanda Barton.  He was a proud veteran and served with the Navy during WWII.  After he was discharged from the Navy he was the owner of Barton Tea...

Jul 14, 2017

Alan John Riding, 78, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 14, 2017 in Walden’s View Memory Care, North Huntingdon.  He was born in Bolton, England on May 3, 1939, a son of the late John Riding and Annie Frodsham Riding.  He was a veteran of the British Royal Air Force.  Alan was Catholic by faith.  Prior to retirement, he was...

Jul 9, 2017

Maurice “Dutch” Williamson, 93, died at his Greensburg home on July 9, 2017 with his family present. He was born in Mahomet, IL on March 4, 1924, son of Guy C. and Ferne H. Williamson. His wife of 63 years, Sybil D. Williamson, preceded him in death along with his parents and two sisters, Lois Williamson and Alma Williamson...

Jul 7, 2017

Virginia R. Strobeck, 83 of Greensburg, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Greensburg Care Center.

She was born February 25, 1934 in Jeannette the daughter of the late Hazel J. (Soles) and Charles F. Neiderhiser Sr.

Virginia was a member Saint Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church where she served in many church organizations and was...

Jul 1, 2017

Linda L Trout died peacefully in the CMC Main ICU in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 1, 2017 at the age of 63 due to complications of Cholangiocarcinoma.  Linda had also been a dialysis patient for over 25 years.

Linda was born on September 3, 1953 in Mt Pleasant, PA to Gilbert “Hoot” and Betty I Trout. ...

Jun 26, 2017

Diana L. “Rusty” Austin-Henry, 64 of Adamsburg, passed away, Monday, June 26, 2017 at her home.  She was born October 9, 1952 in Ligonier a daughter of the late James and Betty (Caldwell) Austin.

Diana retired from Marcegaglia USA, Inc and  was a member of the Ligonier Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.  She enjoyed sewing and spending...

Jun 26, 2017

Clifford Wilbur “Cliff” Stauffer, 89, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Monday, June 26, 2017 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born on June 28, 1927 in Washington, PA, a son of the late Clifford and Madeline Stafford Stauffer.  Prior to retirement, he was employed by Westmoreland Hardware Company in the accounting and inventory department.  He was a member...

Jun 23, 2017

Dick (Eugene J.) Dickert Jr., of Latrobe, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. He was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Franklin, Pa. to the late Ruby Katherine (Finch) and Eugene J. Dickert Sr. He graduated from Franklin High School, Class of 1962, with his high school sweetheart, Cushie (Lucretia O'Claire). After earning an engineering degree, his first career was...

Jun 23, 2017

Beverly Jean Cicio of Greensburg passed away on June 23, 2017 with her family by her side.

Beverly was born on April 25, 1937 in Saltsburg, PA to Edgar W. Bortz and Lucy Mabel Elizabeth Snyder Bortz.

She had a passion for animals and music. She was a long time member of The Old Time...

Jun 21, 2017

Jun 19, 2017

David Rabe Marsh, 66 of Greensburg, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017.

He was born December 29, 1950 in Greensburg, a son of the late Edward W. and Rebecca (Weaver) Marsh.

David was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and also the Rocky Mountain School of Art in Colorado. He was a member of...

Jun 17, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Smeal, 91, of Greensburg, died, Saturday, June 17, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.   He was born on July 26, 1925 in New Salem, PA, a son of the late Edwin A. Smeal, Sr. and Mary Lewis Smeal.  He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1943.  He was a proud veteran of WWII and served with the...

Jun 17, 2017

David Spurgeon DeVaux, 57, of Greensburg, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home.  He was born on April 12, 1960 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Thomas W. DeVaux and Mary Lou DeVaux Blumling. Prior to retirement, he was an inventory and warehouse worker for Owens and Minor, Greensburg.  David was an avid reader and enjoyed...

Jun 17, 2017

Carla K. Thompson, 80, of Southwest Greensburg, died Saturday, June 17, 2017, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 25, 1937, in California, Pa., and raised in Monessen, a daughter of the late Elden S. and Marjorie S. Kent. Prior to retirement, she worked as a librarian for more than 30 years at Greensburg Salem High School...

Jun 11, 2017

Robert G. Ferguson, 75 of Naples, FL formerly of Greensburg and Gibsonia, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Avow Hospice in Naples FL.

He was born May 1, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Wilbur L. and Jean M. (Edgar) Ferguson.

Bob was a graduate from the University of Florida in...

Jun 9, 2017

Lois L. Diehl, 83 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, June 09, 2017 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born February 18, 1934 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Alton and Mildred (Loughner) Leonard.

Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Diehl had served 26 years as a District Justice in Hempfield Township.  Additionally, she held the position of...

Jun 7, 2017

Ruth M. Atcheson, 96 of Greensburg passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Hempfield Manor. She was born February 24, 1921 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Adda (Dunmire) and Frank Foreman.

Ruth was an active member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church in Greensburg where she enjoyed volunteering and helping with Bible School. She was also part...