Obituaries

Dec 9, 2016

Albert Bertus Veenis, 63 of Saltsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home. He was born April 30, 1953 in Wilkinsburg, son of the late Bertus "Albert" Veenis, an electrician at Westinghouse Electric Company, and Martha May (Creighton) Veenis. Albert was the owner along with his wife, of La Vita's restaurant in Greensburg. He loved to...

Dec 3, 2016

June Roehrig Jones, 81, of New Stanton, formerly of Greensburg, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born on May 30, 1935, a daughter of the late Frank Roehrig and Nora Baker Roehrig.  She was a member of South Greensburg Methodist Church.  June was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and took...

Nov 25, 2016

Carl Raymond Rose, 59, of Ligonier passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born on March 17, 1957 in Ligonier. Prior to his cancer diagnosis, Carl lived a very active and full life, enjoying hiking in the woods and tending his immaculate gardens. He was employed at Elizabeth Carbide Components in Latrobe for 33 years.

He...

Nov 20, 2016

Paul William Willcox, 89, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 in St. Anne Home.

He was born September 26, 1927 in Shinglehouse, PA. He was the son of the late Carroll and Bernita Willcox.

Paul was a life member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. He was an usher for 55 years. Paul...

Nov 16, 2016

Charles "Chic" Banchiere, 92, of Greensburg, formerly of Lewistown and Oakmont, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Angelina (Scalzo) and Samuel Banchiere. Charles was predeceased by his siblings, Robert Banchiere, Alphonso Banchiere, Mickey Banchiere, Kathryn Tamburro and Ida June Stanley. Charles was the husband of Dolores Canuti Banchiere, who died...

Nov 15, 2016

Rev. David W. Benner, 64 of Latrobe passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Millerstown, PA, the son Park Benner and the late Florence (Shellenberger) Benner.

Rev. Benner was pastor of Blainesburg Bible Church of West Brownsville where he dedicated 18 years to the congregation he truly loved.  For...

Nov 9, 2016

Nancy Ann (Whitehead) Stanley, 92, of Greensburg and Manor, passed away, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her home.  Nancy was born August 21, 1924 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Jo (Mathias) Whitehead.

She was a 1941 graduate of Greensburg High School and received a BS degree from Bethany College, West Virginia and...

Nov 6, 2016

Danielle M. Sindorf-Tunstall, 37 of formerly of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, November 6, 2016.  She was born December 18, 1978 in Greensburg a daughter of Daniel T. Sindorf of Greensburg and the late Linda Jeffers. She was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and had most recently worked as a Registered Nurse.  She attended Cornerstone Ministries and was...

Nov 5, 2016

Patricia A. “Pat” Gable, 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, formerly of Greensburg, PA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 5, 2016.  She was born in Pittsburgh on November 28, 1939, a daughter of the late James Fullen and Mary Vogel Fullen.  Pat was a member of Greensburg Country Club and enjoyed crafts, ceramics, golf and bowling.

In addition...

Nov 3, 2016

John Fredrick Mahl, III, 60 years old of Greensburg, passed on, lovingly surrounded by his wife and three daughters, Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born in Buffalo, NY, a son of Barbara Strachan Mahl of Toronto, Canada and the late John F. Mahl, II. John was employed as a Technical Sales Engineer with Carpenter Powder Products. He was...

Nov 3, 2016

James J. Campbell, 90, formerly of Southwest Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at his daughter's home in North Irwin.

He was born in Vandergrift on Sept. 24, 1926, and was a son of the late Robert B. and Mary Johnson Campbell.

Jim was a graduate of the Greensburg High School class of 1944 and...

Nov 2, 2016

Shawn Michael Boyle, 50, of Greensburg, Hempfield Township, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016,  at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1966, in Honolulu, Hawaii, a son of Thomas Edward Boyle, of Jeannette, and the late Sharen Hilliard Boyle. Prior to retirement, Shawn was in-house...

Nov 1, 2016

Colin David Tyson of Greensburg, infant son of loving parents Mike and Mandy Tyson passed peacefully, November 1, 2016.

Survived also by his sister, Katlyn Welsh; brother, Joey Tyson; grandparents, Carol Fidazzo, Charles and Dorcus Tyson, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by his grandfather Joseph Fidazzo, great uncle David Quicquaro and...

Oct 31, 2016

Dorothy Frances Miller, 84 of Greensburg passed away, Monday, October 31, 2016 in Hempfield Manor.

She was born October 31, 1932  in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Franklin N. and Hazel B. Nicely Miller.

Dorothy was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ in Greensburg.

She was a retired employee...

Oct 30, 2016

Tia LaJoye Wills, 60, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Tia was born on March 22, 1956, in Newport News, Virginia, to Thomas L. and Pinky Ann Marie Owens.  She attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia.  She was a longtime employee...

Oct 30, 2016

On October 30, 2016, Robert S. Kepple, age 89, went to be with the Lord from his home on the farm.

Bob was born near Greensburg to the late Harry R. and Helen (Sarver) Kepple.  Bob was a farmer his entire life and was the sixth generation to own and operate the farm.  He served as a...

Oct 30, 2016

Dr. Elmer William Sphon age 80, of Cedar Bluffs, died Sunday October 30, 2016 at Elms Health Care in Ponca, Nebraska

Elmer was born November 25, 1935 in Bovard, PA and passed away October 30, 2016, with his son Greg by his side.  His parents were Catherine and Henry “Red” Sphon. He had two older brothers, Chuck...

Oct 29, 2016

Kevin Matthew Hinson, 29 of Greensburg passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.  I am deeply sorrowed and heartbroken of the passing of my one and only beloved son.  Kevin was born March 19, 1987 in Cabarrus Co., NC.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jimmy Wayne Hinson and Brenda S. Hinson.  He is survived by his...

Oct 25, 2016

June Wineman Cooper, 89 of Greensburg passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Redstone Highlands. She was born June 2, 1927 in Youngwood, the daughter of the late Jacob W. and Grace M. (Holtzer) Wineman. June was a life long member of the Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greensburg. Being an avid bridge player, she enjoyed playing with her...

Oct 24, 2016

Jeny I. Boyd, 89, of Greensburg died Monday, October 24th at Redstone Highlands with her family at her side. Born October 27, 1926 in Greensburg, she was the eldest daughter of the late James and Josephine Iannuzzo.  Jeny was married to Joseph B. Boyd (deceased 2010) for 62 years. Jeny was a lady of gentle beauty and grace. Her...