All Obituaries

Viola E. (Schehr) Emili, 95, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Weatherwood Manor. She was born Nov. 5, 1925, in Rillton, a daughter of the late Frank and Hannah Plues Schehr. Viola was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree. She also was a volunteer at Saint Vincent DePaul and a member of the Crabtree VFD Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Emili; three brothers, August, Joe and Frank Schehr; and a sister,...

Lawrence J. “Larry” Raimondo, 73, of Greensburg, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Pittsburgh Medical VA Center.  He was born July 25, 1947, in Greensburg, a son of the late Slyvester and Lucy Martino Raimondo.  Larry was a proud Marine and was Honorably Discharged after serving during the Vietnam War.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother and beloved companion and friend for over twenty years, Gerry.  He is survived by...

Joanne M. (Rich) Wass, 89, of Greensburg, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, at home. She was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Frank and Irma Bellone Rich. Joanne was a retired dietary aide for St. Anne Home, Greensburg, and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church and their Youthful Seniors Group. She was known for her love for cleaning, as it was her favorite thing to do. She also enjoyed travelling, gambling, walking and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was...

Arthur A. Buskirk, 80, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  He was born May 14, 1940, in Greensburg, a son of the late Albert J. and Rose C. Kruise Buskirk.  Arthur was retired from the Westmoreland County Vo-Tech School, Youngwood.  He enjoyed woodworking, especially handcrafting birdhouses.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois E. Hood Buskirk in 2013; son, Michael Buskirk; and his sister, Mary Ellen Hill.  He is survived...

Appolus Jones, 88, of Greensburg, died Monday, April 12, 2021.  He was born January 02, 1933, in Louisville, KY, a son of the late John Obed Jones and Arbell Powell Jones.  Appolus was a retired supervisor for Supervalu, Youngwood.  While serving in the US Army, AJ excelled in various sports and was a paratrooper.  He loved spending time and vacationing with his family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter Phyllis Eldridge; granddaughter,...

Louis P Acito, 61, of Greensburg died Thursday April 08,2021.  He was born January 18, 1960, in Youngwood, a son of Emily G. Balducci Acito, of Crabtree and the late Joseph R. Acito Sr. of Youngwood.  First and foremost, Lou was a loving and devoted family man.  Nothing was more important to him than his wife and children.  His time spent with them was what he lived for.  He loved all things family.  Dewey Beach vacations, Disney World trips and poolside...

Richard “Rick” Fairman, 62, of Greensburg, died Monday, April 05, 2021.  He was born April 13, 1958, and raised in Plum, a son of the late Earl and Margaret Merzak Fairman, Sr.  Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a carpenter by trade.  He is survived by his son, Brad L. Fairman and his mother, Tracey D. Wadsworth Fairman of Belleville, IL; son, Lucas Fairman; three siblings, Earl Fairman, Jr., Patricia Anchors and Becky White; and several nieces and...

David J. Staats, 57, of Greensburg, died tragically along with his mother, in a house fire on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born March 29, 1964, in Greensburg, a son of the late William J. Staats and Helena Kostelnik Staats. He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Staats; and his nephew, Bradford Staats. He is survived by his brother, William Staats Sr. (Belinda), of Greensburg; and several nieces,...

Helena A. Staats, 84, of Greensburg, died tragically, along with her son, in a house fire on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born Jan. 13, 1937, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen R. Kovacs Kostelnik. She worked for various doctors' offices doing medical billing. "Dolly" enjoyed crocheting afghans, putting together historical picture albums for the family and baking and cooking for family and friends. She will be dearly missed by those who loved...

Carole Catherine (Vargosko) Marsili, 84, of Greensburg, died Friday, March 26, 2021. She was born Nov. 13, 1936, in Youngwood, a daughter of the late Stephen and Madeline "Margaret" Suckenik Vargosko. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and a former operator for the city of Greensburg. Carole was an avid baker and enjoyed making pastries for weddings and family gatherings. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and going to polkas and dances with her husband, Louis. In...