All Obituaries

Marjorie A. Thomas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family this past Wednesday at the age of 78. Marjorie is survived by her husband Paul Anthony “Tony”, son Luke Thomas and wife Kathy of Greensburg and their children Abigail and Andrew, daughter Rebecca Cullen and husband David of Latrobe and their children David Cooper and Matthew, and daughter Rachel Byers and husband Alex of Greensburg and their children Alexander and Loren, sister-in-law Antoinette...

Stephen M. Ward, 42, of Greensburg, died Sunday, February 16, 2020.  He was born July 20, 1977, in Jeannette, a son of Jeffery Tillman of Jeannette and Michelle R. Ward of Pittsburgh.  He served in the US Navy and was employed by US Foods.  Stephen has gone home to be with his maternal grandparents, Bertha and Winston Ward; paternal grandparents, Jimmy, Sr. and Patricia Tillman.  He was God's gift to his parents, and a loving brother to his sister, Erica L. Ward of...

Judy Wadsworth, age 80, passed away peacefully with her children surrounding her at Westmoreland Hospital on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born October 3, 1939 in Charleroi, PA, the daughter of the late Louis and Sophie (LeCat) Vautrain. As a young woman, Judy loved swimming, boat rides and painting. As an adult, she was a loving wife and she devoted her life to being the best mother a child could ever have.  She gave unselfishly to all who were in need and regularly donated...

Dorothy A. (Shultz) Lucov, 92, of Greensburg, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Perth Amboy, N.J., a daughter of the late Charles T. and Agnes Kaltenbach Shultz. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Lucov Sr.. Nov. 28, 2018; and her sister, Theresa Brown. She is survived by her two children, Kathleen Leaf, of Derry and Michael J. Lucov Jr....

Ralph R. Scarpo, 87, of Greensburg, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Crabtree, a son of the late Ralph and Jenny Crocetti Scarpo. Ralph was a 1952 graduate of Greensburg High School and attended the University of Richmond on a four-year football scholarship, where he received a degree in business. He was the co-owner along with his brother, John, of the former Scarpo Asphalt Paving Company, and was a member of St. Paul Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Tracey D. (Gaertner) Shields, 41, of Ruffsdale, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. She was born April 3, 1978, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Jean Gaertner, of Greensburg, and Wayne A. Gaertner, of Ruffsdale. Tracey was a dog groomer for Pet Smart in South Hills. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Sara Thurman; and her paternal grandparents, Norbert and Rita Gaertner. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Devin Lauffer; sister, Tara Errett (Michael) and...

John G. Orban, 89, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in the St. Anne Home. He was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Katherine Pavlakovic Orban. John retired after a 33 years as a pattern maker for General Motors and a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Orban; an infant granddaughter, Haley Orban; five...

Marjorie (Sharbaugh) Taylor, 91, of York PA, formerly of Greensburg  PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 16, 2020 at home.  She was born September 4, 1928, in Altoona  PA, the daughter of the late Gerald and Rosella Sutton Sharbaugh.  After her children were grown, Marjorie returned to school to earn a college degree and worked as a medical administrator in a doctor's office for about twenty years.  Prior to moving to York, PA, she was a member of Our...

Sandra Marie (Smith) Carrera, 76, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Forbes Regional Health Center. She was born July 5, 1943, in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Konkle Smith. Sandra was the former owner of Imagination Station, Greensburg, and loved golf, crafts and shopping. She also enjoyed her time wintering in Bonita Springs, Fla., but most of all spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Donna L. (Rahl) Thomas, 78, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Greensburg and was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Jennie Felice Rahl. She was a member of St. Paul Church and the SNPJ Club. Donna enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Prior to raising her family, she was a switchboard operator with PPG Industries, where she met her...