All Obituaries

Thelma  (Davison)  Littlejohn, 89, of Greensburg, died Sunday, March 24, 2019  in the Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr. of Pittsburgh. She was born March 14, 1930, in Pittsburgh,  a daughter of the late Cecil Gordon Davison, Sr. and Jessie Marshall Davison. Thelma was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends which always included her limitless Christmas cookies. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James A....

Jan Vincent VanDyke Jr., 47, of Greensburg, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at home, with his family by his side. He was born June 4, 1971, in Jeannette. Jan was a foreman for M. O'Herron Co., of Pittsburgh, and a member of Local 66 Union. He was an avid Harley rider and loved his cats, Boo and Little Man. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Edward and Kathryn Dopkowski. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa A. Innocenti; daughter, Elizabeth Innocenti; son, Nathaniel...

Donald M. Hisker, 95, of Greensburg, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at home. He was born March 18, 1923, in Greensburg, a son of the late Morris L. and Lydia Wigfield Hisker. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. He had worked at Robertshaw from 1941 to 1988, except for during the time that he served in the Navy as a First Class Petty Officer during World War II. During the war, he received the Victory Medal and the American Campaign and Asiatic-Pacific. He graduated as an Aviation...

Rocco P. "Buck" Valore Sr., 85, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, encircled by his loving family, sharing memories in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Nov. 28, 1933, in Slickville, a son of the late Dominic Valore Sr. and Rosaria Cassissi Valore. Rocco was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, where he served as an usher, and was active with the Parish festivals for many years. After receiving a degree in computer management, he worked at the...

Dorothy A. "Dot" (Crusan) Alwine, 81, of Greensburg, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, in the Forbes Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 13, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Ross D. Crusan and Evelyn Hays Crusan Cooper. Dot had been employed by St. Anne Home as a receptionist for more than 20 years. She was an avid fisherwoman and loved football. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Alwine, in 2008, and her sister, Shirley...

Robert G. Muscente, 68, of a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born July 12, 1950, in Greensburg, a son of the late Alfonso J. "Funzy" and Helen J. Dargi Muscente. Robert graduated from Greensburg Salem High School and received his bachelor's degree from Iowa Wesleyan University and his registered nurse degree from St. Francis School of Nursing. Bobby used his nursing training to lovingly...

Edward J. Iezzi, 82, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Greensburg, a son of the late Guiseppe and Margaret Occhuizzo Iezzi. Ed was a longtime member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, where he was also the head of maintenance for many years. He was a kind and loving man who touched the lives of many throughout his years. He was well known for his woodworking and beautifully crafted furniture. Ed had the ability to...

Reno J, Vesco Sr., 81, of Luxor, died February 24, 2019 in Latrobe Hospital after fighting a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s he went to be with the Lord with his children, Bruna and Reno Jr by his side.  He was born July 14, 1937 in Luxor a son of the late John and Barbara Rena Brunori Vesco.  He was a Cement Mason and had 60 years in Masons Union #526 doing what he loved.  He was a very proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  In attrition to his...

Joseph E. "Crow" Elias Sr., 80, of Forbes Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Crabtree, a son of the late John J. Sr. and Mary L. Merichko Elias. He was retired from the former Walworth Valve Co. and a veteran of the Army. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, the NRA and Ducks Unlimited and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John J. Elias...

Sante J. "Sandy" DeMarino, 97, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in the Sunrise Personal Care Home. He was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Greensburg, a son of the late Vincent and Agatha Piccoli DeMarino. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, where he volunteered for several years at their Food Bank, the VFW Post 33, a longtime member of the YMCA for more than 80 years and an avid walker at Twin Lakes Park. He was a retired sales associate for Age Craft Manufacturing in...