Obituaries

Aug 5, 2017

Lorna Mae Culliver Guest, 79 of Greensburg went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born May 15, 1938 in Indiana, PA, a daughter of  the late, Margaret (Bibb) and James P. Culliver. Lorna was a graduate of Trafford High School. She was a homemaker often being called Anne Landers. Lorna adored...

Aug 4, 2017

Bette E. Iannuzzo, 73 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, August 4, 2017 in the William Penn Care Center.  She was born December 8, 1943 in Latrobe and the daughter of the late Joseph Herrod and Margaret Ackerman Herrod.

Bette was the CEO of Greensburg Beverage following the passing of her husband, G. Lewis “Sonny” Iannuzzo. She enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2017

Martha Ellen Thompson Sheehan entered the Kingdom of Heaven on August 2, 2017 at age 86.  She was born on March 10, 1931 in Middletown, Ohio to Dr. Victor Clyde and Winifred Ellen Moses Thompson.

Ellen was a VERY proud graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing, Class of 1952. She was awarded her Bachelor’s...

Jul 30, 2017

James A. Long, Jr., 68, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Greensburg on September 27, 1948, a son of the late James A. Long, Sr. and Edith Rose Long.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg and a member of Cercemaggiorre Organization, Greensburg.  Prior...

Jul 28, 2017

Elizabeth (Beth) Sheehan Gibson, 61, of Greensburg, passed away July 28, 2017 at home surrounded by family after an epic 13 year battle with cancer.

She was born July 27, 1956 in Washington, PA, a daughter of Elizabeth (Betty) Canary Sheehan and the late Louis A. Sheehan.  Beth was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church...

Jul 28, 2017

Frances DiBenedict, 83, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 28, 2017, peacefully surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on March 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Louis DiBenedict and Sara Raneri DiBenedict.  Prior to retirement, she was a credit manager for Elliott Company, Jeannette. She was a member and volunteered at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Frances...

Jul 25, 2017

David Lee Ricky, 83 of Greensburg formerly of Florida, passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born February 3, 1934 in Lincoln, NE, a son of the late Hilda (Rice) and Leonard Ricky.

David was a very active member of Pineda Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, FL. He was a Vietnam...

Jul 23, 2017

Michael  Teacher, 94 of Greensburg,  passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017  in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 26, 1922 in Salem Township, a son of the late Paul and Martha Carter Teacher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia M. Teacher and many brothers and sisters. Surviving...

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...