Obituaries

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...

Oct 18, 2016

Gage M. Pallitta, infant son of loving parents, Vince Pallitta and Melissa Snell died on October 18, 2016.  He is also survived his grandparents, Pat and Jerry Pallitta; his brothers and sisters; also, many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother in January of 2009 and his aunt in August of 2015.  Private services were held.  Kepple-Graft...

Oct 13, 2016

Barbara Ann Keys, 37 of Latrobe, passed away, Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born May 31, 1979  in Latrobe a daughter of James Kevin Keys  and the late Paula Denise (Pratt) Keys. Barbara was a graduate of Derry School District. She previously worked at a bank and also as a store clerk. In addition to her father, she...

Oct 10, 2016

Dana Louise Wolff Waugaman, 42, of Greensburg died on Monday, October 10, 2016, in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh.  She was born on November 23, 1973 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Fred Henry Wolff and Barbara Shannon Wolff of Level Green.  She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  Dana worked as a district executive for...

Oct 1, 2016

Shirley L. Weaver, 91 of Greensburg, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2016.

She was born in Johnstown, a daughter of the late  Robert and Margaret Ziglear.

She was Lutheran by faith.

Prior to retirement, she worked as a nurse for Monsour Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Sep 29, 2016

Evelyn G. Richter, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her residence at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg on Thursday, Sept.29, 2016 surrounded by her children.

She was born on May 10, 1923 in Apollo to the late Ethel and Ralph Geiger and grew up on the family farm with her four brothers and one sister. She...

Sep 23, 2016

Stephen J. (Chip) Harhai Sr. 83 of Greensburg, passed away Friday September 23, 2016 comfortably at home with his wife of 59 years Mary (Mangeno) Harhai by his side after a short battle with cancer.

Chip is survived by his wife Mary (Mangeno) Harhai, Greensburg; two sons, Stephen J. Harhai Jr. and wife Paula, Greensburg and Bryan...

Sep 21, 2016

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings…

…And while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod, the high untresspassed sanctity of space, put out my hand, and touched the face of God.”           –John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Jason Edward Eisaman, 45, of Ruffsdale was delivered from his...

Sep 20, 2016

Nancy Caughey Malis, 73 of Greensburg passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Oak Hill Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born May 6, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late James and Agnes M. (Cadzow) Caughey.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a waitress for the Sheraton Inn.

In...

Sep 19, 2016

Margaret (Peggy) Brennan Miller of Unity Township died peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital on Monday September 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents William C. and Margaret M. Brennan of Waterbury, Connecticut. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Phillip E. Miller, her sister Anne Brady of West...

Sep 17, 2016

Hazel L. "Sissy"  Harrold, 76 of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

She was born November 22, 1939 in Greensburg PA, a daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (Stilltenpole) DeLozier.

Sissy was a member of Hempfield Church of Christ. She was employed at Annette Fashion and also Redwood Restaurant....

Sep 14, 2016

Maxine R. Harper, 78 of Greensburg, passed away, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born November 6, 1937 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Ronald and Dorothy (Atherton) Harrold.

Maxine had been employed as a customer service representative with the former Bell Telephone Company.  Following her retirement, she worked alongside her husband,...

Sep 10, 2016

Archie Obradovich, 79, of  Greensburg, died, Saturday September 10, 2016 at his home.  He was born on March 19, 1937 in Irwin, a son of the late Acim and Anna Medich Obradovich.  He was catholic by faith and an Army veteran.  Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Elliott Company for 35 years, as a crane operator.  Archie...

Sep 10, 2016

George J. Roth, 96, of Greensburg, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his home.  He was a son of the late Anna Petro Roth and George Roth, Sr.  Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a customer service order correspondent with Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh for 43 years.  George was an Air Force Corps. veteran of...

Sep 9, 2016

Responding to God's last call, Reverend Gwen Gettemy Santiago (Gigi) went to be with The Lord on Friday, September  9, 2016.  Having met the Lord at age 3, she remained close to Him throughout her life.  She was daughter, sister, mother, teacher, encourager, evangelist, counselor and guide of those in need.  She was a servant of all. She was...