Obituaries

Aug 11, 2012

Marian K. Smail, 94 formerly of Unity Township passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Bethlen Home in Ligonier. She was born May 9, 1918 in Latrobe, and was the daughter of the late Rose and Harry Mears Sr. Marian was a life long member of Third United Church of Christ in South Greensburg and a member of...

Aug 1, 2012

Betty Jane Kemerer, 88, a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born February 7, 1924 in Greensburg, PA, daughter of the late Clifford and Lillie (Beck) Waugaman. Betty was a member of First United Church of Christ and Adult Sunday School Class. She formerly worked as a Clerk for G.C....

Jul 30, 2012

James A. Dull, MD, 88 of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away, Monday, July 30, 2012 in Redstone Highlands. He was born August 9, 1923 in Somerset, PA, son of the late Dr. J. Earl Dull and Edna (Diehl) Dull . James attended Junita College and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He completed his surgical residency...

Jul 29, 2012

Harry T. Kimmel D.O.S. 84, of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Rehab and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh. He was born October 14, 1927 in Greensburg, a son of the late Harry Kimmel and Jane B. Kimmel. He was a retired Dentist having practiced in Greensburg for 48 years. He was graduated from Greensburg High School...

Jul 29, 2012

June H. Palmer, 88, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 10, 1924 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Albert G. and Elsie E. (Bickel) Helbig.

Mrs. Palmer was a loving homemaker caring for her family and home. She enjoyed canning and trips to the family...

Jul 29, 2012

John H. Brandt, 83 of Unity Township, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Latrobe Hospital. He was born July 30, 1928 in Greensburg, PA, son of the late Henry and Ethel Lambie Brandt. John was Lutheran by faith. He was an Assistant Scout Master for Troop #440 in Crabtree and a member of the Order of the Arrow...

Jul 24, 2012

Hazel Herd Booher, 94, of Greensburg, died July 24, 2012 in Redstone Highlands. She was born in Greensburg on June 9, 1918, the daughter of William B. and Alice Baker Herd. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1936 and attended Greensburg Business School 1936-1938. She was employed by The Prudential Insurance Co in Greensburg and later in Washington, DC...

Jul 17, 2012

Dolores Irene Banchiere,83, formerly of Lewistown, PA, died on 7/17/12. She was born on 2/14/29 in Pittsburgh, daughter to the late Brunetta and Gregory, wife to Charles (Chic) Banchiere. A graduate of Oakmont High School Dolores was the much loved mother to Nancy Bisbe, Diane Banchiere, C. Gregory Banchiere and Robert Banchiere and grandmother to 5 grandchildren, Michael Bisbe, Matthew...

Jul 16, 2012

Dr. Gladys Ramm Darling, 93, formerly of Northport, NY, passed away, Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Emeritus at Latrobe. She was born September 14, 1918 in Saskatchewan, Canada , daughter of the late Emel and Mary Torgrimson. Prior to retirement, she was a School Psychologist for Harborfields School District on Long Island. She was also the director of Christian education...

Jul 16, 2012

Stephen V. Arendas, 99, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012, in Redstone Highlands. He was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Greensburg, the son of the late Joseph and Sophie Arendas. Steve was a former member of Holy Cross Church in Youngwood. He retired in 1977 from the Robertshaw Control Co. and later worked at Style Rite Industries retiring...

Jul 12, 2012

Donald "Butch" Wolfe, 69 of Greensburg, passed away, Thursday, July 12, 2012, He was drafted into the Army in May of 1964 and sent to Korea for 14 months as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War. Don was a member of S.W.O.R.D. and I.U.P.A.T District Council 57 Retirees Club and a member of Alwine Community Civic Center. Don retired...

Jul 10, 2012

Rhoma Kunkle Fatur of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at Emeritus of Latrobe. She was surrounded by her loving husband, their three children and the wonderful caregivers of Emeritus. Rhoma was born on December 3rd, 1930 as the only child of George and Gladys Kunkle. Following graduation from Penn Township High School, she...

Jun 27, 2012

Arthur P. Holbrook , 85, of Irwin passed away peacefully on June 27, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on April 29, 1927 at Fort Banks, Mass and was the son of the late Lt. Col. Paul E. and Elizabeth R. (Kortenatis) Holbrook.

In addition to his parents...

Jun 27, 2012

Lawrence H. "BOOTS" Sphon, 78 of Bovard, died at home on June 27, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 14, 1933 in Hempfield Township, the son of the late Henry "Red" and Catherine Parfitt Sphon.

He graduated from Greensburg Senior High School in the class of 1953 and is a retired employee...

Jun 25, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Farrell Pomerleau Mother, Teacher, Artist Mary F. Pomerleau, beloved mother of seven children, a teacher, artist and author, died peacefully, surrounded by members of her family in Jeannette, PA on June 25, 2012. Mary was 88 years old. Mary taught English and history for 25 years in the North Allegheny High School district of suburban Pittsburgh, PA. Mary...

Jun 18, 2012

William L. Wagner, Jr., 98 of Rillton formerly of Greensburg, passed away, Monday June 18, 2012 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born September 17, 1913 in Wilkinsburg and was the son of the late William L. Wagner Sr. and Marion Lovet Wagner and grew up in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Westminster College in 1936. Bill had served in...

Jun 17, 2012

Great sadness amongst his many family members, friends, colleagues and clients, met the announcement that well-known local attorney, Timothy J. McCormick, passed away on Sunday June 17, in Charleston, SC, after a 2 year battle against leukemia and other health related complications. He had recently changed residence to Pawleys Island, SC after spending his entire life, along with wife Linda...

Jun 15, 2012

Louise Charley Bashour went to be with her Lord Friday, June 15, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James A. Charley, Frederick J. Charley, and William M. Charley, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her three children, Dr. Charles Allen Bashour (Janie) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Sara Louise Klinke (Preston) of Memphis,...

Jun 8, 2012

Donald O. Cranfill, 75, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Don was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Loraine, Texas. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, having served in the Army. Don was a member of the Greensburg Christian Missionary Alliance Church. He retired as a welder, although most recently he was a...

Jun 7, 2012

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With his loving family by his side, Fred J. "Chip" Funari, 66, of Greensburg, peacefully returned to the Lord after a courageous year-long battle with Leukemia on Thursday, June 7, 2012. Chip was the devoted and beloved...