Obituaries

Jun 10, 2016

Patricia R. Brodahl, 83, of Greensburg, recently of Huffman, Texas, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born August 26, 1932 in Wilmerding a daughter of the late Clifford and Adda (Biggs) Simpson.

Mrs. Brodahl was an instructor of Home Economics at Seton Hill College for 13 years.  She was a graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High...

Jun 6, 2016

Elizabeth J. Ruscin Ipavec, 93 of Greensburg, died June 6, 2016 at Greensburg Care Center. She was born September 12, 1922 in Crabtree, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the later Atillio and Anna(Gabriel)Mangini.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John W. Ruscin and second husband, Anton Ipavec, brothers: Mario Mangini, Louis Mangini,...

Jun 4, 2016

Thomas McGee Gibson, 61, of Greensburg (Unity Township), died Saturday, June 4, 2016 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh surrounded by his family.  He was born in New Kensington on October 14, 1954, a son of the late Thomas E. and Maxine J. McGee Gibson.  He was a member of Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.  Tom was the owner of...

May 25, 2016

Lottie M. Stevenson, 92 of Latrobe, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Greensburg Care Center.

She was born September 19, 1923 in Greensburg a daughter of the late  William O'Neil and Lottie Mae (Thompson) Stevenson.

Lottie was an active life long member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of...

May 21, 2016

Henry Dewayne Kelley, 89, of Greensburg died Saturday, May 21, 2016 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born in Brownsville on November 25, 1926, a son of the late Wilson and Ethel Miller Kelley.  Henry was a member and deacon of First Christian Church, Greensburg.  He was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.   Prior to...

May 13, 2016

J. Donald Turnbull , 81 of Greensburg died Friday 5/13/2016 in  Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.

He was born in Reading on 9/26/1934 and was the son of the late Walter D. and Catherine Weber Turnbull.

Don had served in the US Navy and was a retired director of Marketing for Pepsi Corporation.  He was a long...

May 11, 2016

Evelyn Ruth Shilling Mennow, 98, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Redstone Highlands. She was born May 3, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank W. and Eva Rena (Collins) Gill. Evelyn was Methodist by faith. She was part of the Sweet Adelines singing group and various bridge clubs. Evelyn was a member...

May 11, 2016

Donald E. Hoyle, 84 of Greensburg, died on Wednesday 5/11/2016 in the Westmoreland Manor. He was born August 12, 1931 in Greensburg, a son of the late Harold and Grace (Repp) Hoyle. Don was a graduate from Greensburg High School Class of 1951.  He had served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Arneb during the Korean War....

May 9, 2016

Isabel Miller Elder, 82 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, May 9, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital.

She was born November 20, 1933 in Greensburg a daughter of the late John S. and Rhoda Courtney Miller.

Isabel was a graduate of Greensburg High School and West Penn Hospital School of Nursing. She worked many years at...

May 6, 2016

Bonita “Bonnie” Maxine Wonderly Grossman, 79, of Greensburg (Unity Township).  February 4, 1937 to May 6, 2016.  Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Daisy Lewis Wonderly and 2 sisters.  She is survived by her loving husband, James Grossman, Sr.; 4 sons, James Jr. (Tina), Kenneth (Jennifer), Glenn, Jonathon (Amy); 2 daughters, Christine (Thomas) Highland and...

May 4, 2016

George J. Hrico, 66, of Hempfield Twp., passed away, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born June 23, 1949 in Homestead, a son of the late George and Florence (Lovas) Hrico. George was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Prior to retirement, he...

Apr 28, 2016

John R. Noel, 86 of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh.

He was born May 8, 1929 in Lycippus, a son of the late John and Alma (Shumar) Noel.

Jack was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensburg. He was a life...

Apr 26, 2016

Carol S. Cole, 53 of Greensburg passed away, Tuesday April 26, 2016 at her residence.

She was born December 25, 1962 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late  William S. and Norma (Deemer) Waugaman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Brian A. Cole and a brother, Ron Waugaman....

Apr 26, 2016

Eleanor Jordan Jackson , 97 of Greensburg  died Tuesday 4/26/2016 in  Rehabilitation of Greater Greensburg.   She was born in Altoona on May 11, 1918 and was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Celesta Eckels Jordan.  For many years Eleanor worked as a  legal secretary.  She enjoyed raising and showing her Boston Terriers. In addition to her parents...

Apr 25, 2016

Carlton E. “Inch” Johnson, 70, of Greensburg, died Monday, April 25, 2016, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  Carlton was born in Pittsburgh on April 23, 1946, a son of the late Edwin C. and Natalie C. Johnson.  Prior to retirement, he worked as a drug and alcohol therapist for Pyramid Health Care, Pittsburgh.  Carlton had a passion and cared...

Apr 23, 2016

Lois E. Lore, 91, of Greensburg, died Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Albert J. and Mary E. Lowry Jefferies. Along with her husband, she was a founding and longtime member of St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg. Prior to retirement,...

Apr 16, 2016

Daniel D. Shevchik, 99, of Springboro, Ohio, formerly of Greensburg and St. Petersburg, Fla., died Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Mary Shevchik. Dan received a degree in accounting and commercial law from the Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh. He worked at Overly Manufacturing Company in...

Apr 16, 2016

The Rev. Edward Thomas Schantz, 83, of Latrobe, PA, died suddenly on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born on April 11, 1933 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Myrtle Schantz. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan McColly Schantz.

A proud member of the Allentown High School Class of...

Apr 14, 2016

Louise H. Boyle, 88 of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born August 21, 1927 in Greensburg a daughter of the late William and Hazel (Miller) Henry.

Mrs. Boyle was a loving homemaker and enjoyed playing bridge.  She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.

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Apr 11, 2016

Donald Edward “Don” Stansak, 83, of Greensburg, died Monday, April 11, 2016 in Walnut Ridge Memory Care, Greensburg.  He was born in Wyano on December 11, 1932, a son of the late John Stansak and Ida Edith Scarpari Stansak.  He was a graduate of South Huntingdon High, Class of 1950 and a graduate of Penn State Extension with a...