Obituaries

Apr 2, 2017

Annabelle Adams, 77 of Greensburg passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017.

She was born June 17, 1939 in Greensburg a daughter of the late George and Minnie (Jones) Ray.

Annabelle was a member of the First Antioch Baptist Church in Greensburg.

Prior to retirement, she worked in operations at Kennametal and also at...

Mar 31, 2017

Enrico Philip Campi, 56 passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, March 31, 2017.

He was born September 30, 1960 in Charleroi, a son of Silvia Pace Campi and the late Dr. Philip Campi.

Enrico graduated from Charleroi High School, earned a degree in business management from W.C.C.C. and a B.A. from Saint Vincent College...

Mar 24, 2017

Marlie-Anne Marie Lynn Van Emburg, 19 month old daughter of Catrina Marie Swank and James Charles Van Emburg, died Friday, March 24, 2017 in Ohio Valley Hospital.  She was born in Greensburg on August 19, 2015.  In addition to her parents, Catrina and James, she is survived by her brothers, David James Swank and James Patrick Van Emburg; grandparents,...

Mar 20, 2017

Walter L. Harris, 71 of South Greensburg passed away Monday, March 20, 2017.

He was born April 18, 1945 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Matilda Ruth (Adams) and Charles W. Harris.

Walter was an avid Triumph  motorcycle rider who also enjoyed bicycling, especially on the 5 star trail with his Cannondale bike....

Mar 19, 2017

Richard ‘Merle’ Bailey Sr, age 84 of Unity Township, died Sunday, March 19th 2017.

He was born January 12, 1933 in Swissvale.

Merle was preceded in death by his younger brother, Wayne (1989), loving wife, Beverley (1994), father, Grant (1998), mother Gertrude (2002) and very dear and close friend, Alice (2008).

Merle is...

Mar 16, 2017

Betty M. Lash, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Nature Park Commons, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Herminie, a daughter of the late George and Florence (Thomas) Johnson. Mrs. Lash was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Charter Oak United Methodist Church, where she had been very...

Mar 16, 2017

Cheryl Daubenspeck Keenan, 70 of Southwest Greensburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017.

She was born July 12, 1946 in Butler, a daughter of Elgin Curtis and Dorothy (Williams) Daubenspeck.

Cheryl enjoyed being active in the Westmoreland County Historical Society and was a tour guide at Hanna's Town Fort.

Prior to retirement she...

Mar 16, 2017

Walter E. Grabb  87 of Jeannette died Thursday 3/16/2017 at his home.

He was born in Jeannette on 2/4/1930 and was the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor Grabb.

Walter had served in the United States Air Force and was a retired machinist with over 30 years of service with the Elliott Company  in...

Mar 13, 2017

Daniel Mariano DeAugustine Sr. , 74 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday March 13, 2017 at his home.

He was born November 26, 1942 in Jeannette a son of the late Rose (Chelli) and Daniel Anthony DeAugustine.

Daniel was catholic by faith. He was a member of the Youngwood Sportsmen's Association and a social member of...

Mar 12, 2017

Daniel Komarinski, 84, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 25, 1932 in Export a son of the late Frank and Anna (Lestation) Komarinski.

Mr. Komarinski was a draftsman having worked for Westinghouse and was also a farmer. He loved to play cards with...

Mar 9, 2017

Dorothy Jean Hart 94 of Hempfield Twp, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

She was born January 8, 1923 in Hempfield Township a daughter of the late Ruth  (Holtzer) and C. Homer Miller, Sr.

Dorothy was a member Armbrust Wesleyan Church. She was an active member of the Sewickley Grange for...

Mar 8, 2017

James H. “Jim” Myers, 81, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Youngwood on June 30, 1935, a son of the late James N. and Emma B. (Argie) Myers.  He was a lifetime member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Greensburg, where he was a past Sunday school secretary and trustee...

Mar 5, 2017

Ronald A. Stoltz, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, went home to the Lord, Sunday, March 5, 2017 after battling Parkinson’s disease and neuropathy, with his beloved wife of 50 years, Shirley, by his side.   He was born November 28, 1934 in Jeannette a son of the late Earnest and Josephine (Zaleski) Stoltz.

Ron graduated from Jeannette High School...

Mar 5, 2017

George R. “Crazy George” Smith, 65, of Greensburg, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at his home.  He was born in Baltimore, MD on December 27, 1951, a son of the late John T. Smith and Mary S. Fowler Smith.  Prior to retirement, he was a groundskeeper for OTW Tool Company, Inc. of Latrobe.  He was a Vietnam veteran serving...

Mar 4, 2017

Richard Allen Wertz, 81 of Murrysville passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Murrysville Rehab and Wellness Center.

He was born November 28, 1935 in Greensburg, PA, a son of the late Daniel G. and Hazel (Lynch) Wertz.

"Dick" worked with his family owned business, The Parkwood Inn, then as a Maintenance Supervisor, "Mr fix...

Mar 4, 2017

Timothy E. Keller, 58, of Scottdale, died at home Saturday, March 4, 2017. He is the son of Ann Kresho and the late Mike Kresho. Tim worked at PDS in Irwin. Surviving are his wife, Robin Gulley Keller; mother, Ann Kresho, of Vanderbilt; brother, Dave Kresho, of Uniontown (wife Denise); children, Gary Keller (wife) Brandi, of Oakwood, Ohio; two...

Mar 3, 2017

James Richard Ratner, 76, died on March 3, 2017, formerly of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Carol Lippard Ratner; loving father of Lisa J. Ratner of Washington, DC and Brian A. Ratner (Jamie Peyser) of Potomac, MD; and adoring grandfather of Noah and Lila Ratner. He was the son of the late Alfred W. and Gertrude "Tootsie" Ratner, and...

Mar 1, 2017

James Russell Martz, 79, of Greensburg died Wednesday March 1, 2017, in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by cherished friends.  He was born Nov. 7, 1937 in Export, PA, a son of the late Russell E. Martz and Mildred G. (Koch).  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert C. Martz.  He...

Feb 15, 2017

Ronald H. Lunn, 81, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Greensburg Care Center. He was born Jan. 10, 1936, in Grapeville, a son of the late George and Ida (Benson) Lunn.

Ronald was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. He loved to golf and was a member of various golf clubs. Ronald enjoyed wood working...

Feb 11, 2017

Nancy J. Tobin Truxal, 87, of Delmont, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born on January 2, 1930 in Titusville, PA, a daughter of the late Edwin G. and Marian Wallen Tobin.  Nancy was a charter member of Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, Greensburg and most recently attended Delmont Presbyterian Church....