Obituaries

William Howell

Dec 2, 2012

William "Hunter" Howell, 82, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at his home. Hunter was born Aug. 29, 1930, in McCullough, the son of the late William G. and Ruby A. (Smith) Howell. He had served in the Army during the Korean War. Hunter was a retired carpenter by trade. He was a member of Jeannette American Legion...

Harold Adams

Dec 2, 2012

Harold David "Jelly" Adams, 74, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Jelly was born May 5, 1938, in Yukon, the son of the late Frank and Nina Casey Adams. He served in the Army. While serving in the Army, he was stationed in Alaska, where he was also an accomplished boxer. He was...

William Dickie

Dec 1, 2012

William C. Dickie, 92, of Greensburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg. Bill was born in Blairsville on June 30th, 1920, to William N. Dickie and Rosalind Caldwell Dickie. He married the former Mary Elizabeth (Sue) Gilmore on May 9th, 1942. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University...

Robert Albert

Nov 24, 2012

Robert E. "Bob" Albert, 89, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. He was born April 29, 1923, in Greensburg, the son of the late TD "Ham" and Anna R. Albert. Prior to his retirement, Bob was employed as a driver by Motor Freight Express for more than 25 years and delivered daily to...

Jean Hess

Nov 20, 2012

Jean F. Hess, 89 of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born August 23, 1923 in Ebensburg and was the daughter of the late Henry and Essa Frantz . Jean was a member of Bethel United Presbyterian Church in Monroeville and a member of Corinth Chapter 229 O.E.S. in Pitcairn for 50 years....

Joseph Hellmann, Jr

Nov 19, 2012

Joseph Anthony Hellmann, Jr., 82 of Latrobe, passed away, Monday, November 19, 2012 in UPMC: Shadyside Hospital. He was born March 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Joseph Anthony Hellmann Sr. and Agnes M. Madigan Hellmann. Joseph worked as a Printer/Composing Room foreman for Pittsburgh Press. Besides his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by sister, Agnes...

David Mateer

Nov 12, 2012

David D. Mateer, 58, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1954, in Pittsburgh, the son of Charlotte B. Mateer-Obert, of Pittsburgh, and the late Donald D. Mateer. David graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a master's degree in chemical engineering. He was the general manager for Race Tires of America....

Xzavier Eubank

Nov 12, 2012

Xzavier Louis Eubank, 2, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He was born Jan. 18, 2010, in Greensburg, and was the son of John Leon Eubank and Alyssa Marie Maybury. Besides his parents, Xzavier is survived by his sister, Jasmine Leigh Eubank; maternal grandmother, Allison Maybury; uncle, Brian Maybury; paternal grandmother,...

Geraldine Claar

Nov 6, 2012

Geraldine ( Gerrie) W. Claar 93, of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at the Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

She was born on October 5, 1919 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Waugaman.

Gerrie was a graduate of Greensburg High School and a lifetime member of the Trinity...

Joseph Giron

Nov 1, 2012

Joseph G. Giron, 73 of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, November 1, 2012 in The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hempfield Twp..

He was born November 22, 1938 in Greensburg, son of the late George and Lena Musingo Giron .

Joe was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and a member and past officer of the...

Dorothy Thornblade

Oct 22, 2012

Dorothy M. Thornblade, 94, formerly of Southwest Greensburg, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born May 21, 1918 in Southwest Greensburg and was a daughter of the late Edward and Johanna Larson Thornblade. Dorothy was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church and was a former Secretary, Sunday School Teacher and member of the...

Wayne Fink

Oct 20, 2012

Wayne N. Fink, 76 of Greensburg passed away on Saturday October 20, 2012 at his home.

He was born on July 30, 1936 in Hannastown and was the son of the late Raymond and Alberta McCurdy Fink.

Wayne served in the army during the Korean War and was a retired coal miner.

He...

Catherine Petrisko

Oct 18, 2012

Catherine H. Petrisko, 84 of Greensburg formerly of Glassport passed away on Thursday October 18, 2012 at the Redstone Highlands .

She was born on April 4, 1928 in Rankin and was the daughter of the late Eli and Danica Duvanich.

Catherine was a retired registered Nurse with many years of service.

She...

Jason Beck

Oct 15, 2012

Jason J. Beck, 37 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, October 15, 2012. He was born November 10, 1974 in Tucson, AZ the son of Sue (Kucenic) Beck and Wayne M. Beck who survive. Jason was a full time student in the Excela School of Anesthesia at St. Vincent College anticipating his Masters degree in December. Jason recently crafted a statement...

Margaret Lear

Oct 12, 2012

Margaret R. Lear, 86 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, October 12, 2012 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital . She was born April 30, 1926 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Evelene and Worthy Burnside. Margaret was a member of Alpha Ministries in Greensburg and was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband,...

Thomas Miletta

Oct 12, 2012

Thomas R. Miletta , 72, of Greensburg passed away on Friday October 12, 2012 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. .

He was born on June 1, 1940 in Scranton, and was the son of Rita Korschar Miletta and the late Wadie Miletta.

Tom served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was...

Beverly Lexa

Oct 9, 2012

Beverly Anne Lexa, 78 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Tuesday,October 9, 2012. She was born June 22, 1934, daughter of the late Elmo and Catherine Preston. Beverly is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Joseph Lexa, Sr. Beverly was a caring, giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Beverly will be sadly missed by her three children,...

Marjorie Mcgee

Oct 9, 2012

Marjorie A. McGee, 65 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Tuesday, October 9, 2012 after a short struggle with cancer. She was born November 24, 1946 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late Jacob Barndollar and Edith M. Carl. Marjorie was a longtime employee of G & G Restaurant in downtown Greensburg. Besides her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by...

Wade Bickel

Oct 8, 2012

Wade R. Bickel, 85, of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born November 15, 1926 in South Greensburg a son of the late Wilford and Margaret Cope Bickel. Wade retired as an officer with the US Coast Guard. He previously served in the Army Transportation Service during World War II. He was...

Robert Smith

Oct 6, 2012

Robert E. Smith, 85, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born June 29, 1927, in Greensburg, a son of the late William and Florence Taylor Smith. Bob retired from PPG, South Greensburg, and following retirement volunteered at the Greensburg Railroad Station. He also enjoyed his friends at McDonald's Restaurant. His hobbies included...