Obituaries

Aug 31, 2013

John T. Kiss, 61 of Greensburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2013. During the several days prior, John was surrounded by his family, friends, and even got to meet for the first time his first born grandchild. He was born May 10, 1952 in Budapest, Hungary, son of the late John and Mary (Schieszl) Kiss ....

Aug 27, 2013

Gene M. Wigfield, "Wiggy", 72 of rural Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at his childhood home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1941 to Frank C. and Olive J. Hafer Wigfield. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by siblings, Janet 'Sis', Francis 'Sandy', and Donald. Surviving are daughter, Melony Harr of...

Aug 24, 2013

Philip K. Evans, 75 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Saturday, August 24, 2013 in Greensburg Care Center. He was born October 13, 1937 in Luxor, PA, son of the late Albert Evans and June (Smail) McClarran. He was a member of the Third United Church of Christ. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1954 where he learned his trade...

Aug 22, 2013

Helen Lucille (Carpenter) Davenport passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at her home in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She was born in Fleming County Kentucky on November 6, 1918. She is survived by a daughter, Loretta McAlpine and her husband, Richard of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Lucille had a number of grandchildren including Arden McAlpine, Ardith Stetz and Randy McAlpine, the children of...

Aug 19, 2013

Bernice Louise Purnell, 88, of Greensburg, PA and Fort Myers Beach, FL passed away on August 19, 2013 at Westmoreland Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Mildred V. Shaw, her brother, Robert Shaw, and her husband, Rev. John W. Purnell. A resident of Redstone Highlands in Greensburg since 2010, Bernice was an avid reader,...

Aug 17, 2013

James Rowland Bennett, 92, passed away after a long illness on August 17, 2013 in the Latrobe Hospital. Mr. Bennett was a long-term resident of Hempfield Township. He was born September 30, 1920 in Brush Valley in Indiana County a son of the late Michael and Bessie (Wilson) Bennett. Mr. Bennett was an educator and school administrator. His career spanned...

Aug 17, 2013

Margaret V. Franklin, 79 of Greensburg passed away Saturday August 17,2013 in the Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1934 in Latrobe and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kerila Katonka Sr. Margaret was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Greensburg. . In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Aug 14, 2013

Donna L. Chanon, 75 of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Redstone Highlands. She was born April 4, 1938 in Jeannette, daughter of the late Charles and Emma M. (Flowers) Chanon. Donna retired from Latrobe Plastics after 40 years as an office manager. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and associate member of St....

Aug 8, 2013

Brian J. Baird, 54 of Greensburg passed away Thursday August 8, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 24, 1958 in Greensburg and was the son of Jeannine Jamison Baird and the late John M. Baird. Brian was an employee for the Dollar Energy Fund. and formerly worked for the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Plant...

Aug 2, 2013

Verna Todaro Grazan, 87 of McMurray passed away, Friday August 2, 2013 at her home. She was born January 16, 1926 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Sardi Todaro. Verna had been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ . In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings...

Jul 30, 2013

Wayne G. Moyer, 70 of Salem Twp., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was born in Greensburg on February 25, 1943. Wayne was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving two tours of duty in the Vietnam Conflict for which he received the purple heart among other decorations for his service. He was employed by...

Jul 26, 2013

Elizabeth 'Betty' M. Smith, 88 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, July 29, 2013 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born March 28, 1925 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late Gus and Mary Agnes (Casteel) Donahoe. Besides her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Smith, and her daughter, Karen L. Smith. Surviving are...

Jul 26, 2013

Norma L. Perkins , 92 of Greensburg passed away on Friday July 26, 2013 in the Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born on August 16,1920 in Jerusalem, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Roy and Harriet Conaway Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John in 2004 and two brothers, Beryl...

Jul 25, 2013

Randall H. Freed, 61 of Armbrust, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born June 12, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Betty (Hart) and Orville Wright Freed . Randall was a graduate of Salem College in West Virginia and a longtime insurance salesman and avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He enjoyed playing golf...

Jul 24, 2013

Edgar (Jazz) St. Clair Smith, 90, a resident of South Greensburg passed away peacefully at Westmoreland Manor on July 24, 2013. He was born April 2, 1923 in Latrobe, the son of the late Greta and C. Ellis Smith. He was a mould maker machinist at Overmyer Mould Company until a back condition forced his retirement. He served in the...

Jul 20, 2013

Daniel James Bradley, 64 of Latrobe passed away, Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Mountainview Specialty Care Center. He was born July 25, 1948 in McKeesport, PA, son of the lat eDaniel Joseph and Delores Jean (Kirschner) Bradley. Daniel was catholic by faith. He was a proud veteran, a republican, and member of the NRA. Daniel was a member of American...

Jul 19, 2013

Norma Jean (Weightman) Seabury, beloved wife and mother, met her Savior face to face on Friday, July 19, 2013 while in Poquoson, VA with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Tirzah E. Weightman.

Norma was a lifelong member of the South Greensburg United Methodist Church. Even though she...

Jul 14, 2013

Loretta B. Enterline, 91, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, in her home. She was born in Armstrong County, July 12, 1922, and was a daughter of the late Oliver Meade and Viola Peters Boarts. Loretta was a graduate of Kittanning High School, class of 1941, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg and the...

Jul 13, 2013

Stephanie Kozlovic Keller, 56 of Greensburg formerly of Atlanta, GA passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was born July 5, 1957 in Greensburg, a daughter of John and Dorothy Kozlovic . Stephanie worked for InFor Global Solutions as a senior programmer/analyst for 15 years. Besides her parents, she is survived by her loving husband, Darryl Keller, siblings, Jack Kozlovic,...

Jul 11, 2013

Richard A. "Waugie" Waugaman, 85, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his home. Born Feb. 14, 1928, in Greensburg, he was a son of the late Clifford and Lillie (Beck) Waugaman. Waugie was raised on his family's farm and worked there until he acquired a job as a lineman for West Penn Power Co. He was a...