All Obituaries

Margaret L. (Rossell) Donegan, 85, of Greensburg, died Monday, March 01, 2021 at home.  She was born May 09, 1935, in Edgewood, a daughter of the late Laurence and Dorathea Niles Rossell.  Peg was a Sales Associate for JC Penny Co. in Greensburg.  Peg was known for her love of entertaining family and friends but her favorite moments were spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Richard 'Rich' Johnson, 78, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  He was born May 14, 1942, in McKeesport, a son of the late Albert Edward and Mary Elizabeth Frazier Johnson.  Rich was a perfectionist, paying great attention to detail and stressing the importance of doing things right.  Even though he had no military training, he was able to attain the rank of Chief Pilot on a corporate jet aircraft through schooling, self-training and hard work.  He...

Jody Ann Wallace, 53, of Wash.Twp, Apollo, died Feb. 20, 2021.  She was born in Pittsburgh on June1, 1967 a daughter of the late Zane and Shirley McNamara Wallace of Plum Boro.  Jody lived in Plum Boro until graduating from Plum High School, Class of 1985.  She is survived by her loving partner of 25yrs, Todd Sluka of Apollo; a son Cooper Sluka at home and daughters, Jessica Rimmel and Zoe Sluka of Vandergrift and and her Dog “Zak” who she adored and was always at...

Elwood J. Klein, 96, of Greensburg, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at home.  He was born November 05, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Renie Klein.  He was a retired supervisor for the former Thoerner Products and a WWII Veteran having served in the US Army.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Anna Klein; sisters, Alice Peyton, Clara Chambers and Loretta Kline; and a brother, Howard Klein.  He is survived by...

Joseph R. “Babe” Svetkovich, Sr., 86, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at UPMC Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. He was born June 30, 1934, in Luxor, a son of the late Ivan “John” and Barbara Svetkovich. Joe gave all of himself to everything he did and loved, and his devotion to his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was no exception. Joe retired from office as Hempfield Township Supervisor after 23...

Joseph T. Pacek Jr., 83, of Greensburg, died Wednesday Feb. 17, 2021, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and complications from covid-19. He was born on Jan. 11, 1938, in South Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph T. and Anna (Kundrick) Pacek, Sr. Joseph was retired from Kennametal Inc. with over 31 years of service as an accountant. He was an Army veteran having served in Korea, a 50-year member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church....

Lillie Mae (Ray) Sanders, 100, of Greensburg, died Friday, February 12, 2021 in the Westmoreland Manor.  She was born August 20, 1920, in Rankin, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lula Mae Darwin Ray.  Lillie Mae was a lifelong member of the Bethel AME Church and a member of their Missionary Group.  She was president of the former Alpha Beta Alpha, a Civil Rights group in Greensburg that was founded by Lillie and her friends.  In addition to her parents,she was preceded...

Carmella M. (Panichella) DeFail, 91, of Greensburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was born July 7, 1929, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Donato and Philomena "Fannie" Moffa Panichella. She was a 1947 graduate of Greensburg High School and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. Prior to working at Sears and Roebuck, Carmella was an operator for Bell Telephone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. DeFail; three sisters, Mary...

Phyllis M. (Hoffman) Niton, 93, of Greensburg, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 in the St. Anne Home.  She was born December 21, 1927, in Conemaugh, a daughter of the late John and Marie Plutnicka Hoffman.  Phyllis was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, the Autumn Leaves, the McKenna Senior Center and the Red Hat Society.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Niton, Sr. a son in law, Mark Winwood; and her siblings Irene...

Alma L. (Sebold) Constantine, 94, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. She was born Dec. 31, 1926, in Derry, a daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Ethel Mae Sherlock Sebold. Alma was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. She was a longtime volunteer, starting in 1974, at Westmoreland Manor and also ran their gift shop for quite some time. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Samantha Avampato; and four siblings, Edward Joseph Sebold, Regina...