All Obituaries

Mary E. (McDonald) Quenzler, 87, of Hannastown, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Loyalhanna Care Center. She was born April 27, 1931, in Ohio, a daughter of the late Catherine Haggerty. She was a member of St. Bartholomew Church and their Rosary Altar Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald W. Quenzler; a son, Christopher Allen "Donut" Quenzler Sr.; and a granddaughter, Tonya Quenzler She is survived by two children, Ronald C. Quenzler...

Paul J. Schwickrath passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. He was born June 28, 1936. He is survived by his wife, Emma Schwickrath; daughters, Lori Shasko (Marc) and Carrie Schwickrath; son, Patrick Schwickrath. (Amber Koshinski); grandchildren, Darian Shasko, Carleen Shasko, Logan Schwickrath and Colin Hamilton (deceased).  All services are private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Excela Hospice.

Charles A. Kirkling Jr., 34, of Delmont, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. He was born Sept. 4, 1984, in Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Samuel and Jacqueline Wimbush Kirkling; and his maternal grandfather, Lawrence Mason. He is survived by his father, Charles A. Kirkling Sr., and his mother, Sissy Mason (Jean Kollar), all of Greensburg; his maternal grandmother, Dolores Tucker Mason, of Delmont; his two children, Kira and Hayden Kirkling; three siblings,...

Michael J. Cirelli, 62, of Greensburg, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Montefiore Hospital.  He was born August 13, 1956, in Greensburg, a son of the late Peter John and Ethel  Sturrock Cirelli.  Mike was a Truck Driver with Holiday Express Trucking Company and had served in the US Navy.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, the Hill Top Social Club and the Mopar Car Club.  He enjoyed attending car shows and rallies along with spending time with his family...

Kathleen L. (Pischke) Mancuso, 70, of Greensburg, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in the Family Hospice and Palliative Care at Canterbury. She was born Jan. 9, 1949, in Lafayette, Ind., a daughter of Margaret L. Pischke Thiry, of Greensburg and the late Joseph W. Pischke. Kathleen was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, where she had served as a former parish council member. Prior to working as a manager of the former Gloria Horn Sewing Studio in Greensburg, she had worked as an administrator...

Joseph M. Misselli Jr., 70, of Acme, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Montefiore Hospital.  He was born May 14, 1948, in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Mabel Louise Miller Misselli. He enjoyed classic cars, especially his '77 MG Midget. Joe had served in the Army Reserves and the National Guard for six years and was a retired driver for Menasha Corp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his life partner, Karen Southwick; and a brother, James...

Paul Mark Bergstrom of Greensburg, PA passed away on January 6, 2019. Paul was born on May 12, 1930 in McKeesport, PA. A child during the Great Depression, he nevertheless fondly remembered his early years for his large and spirited extended family and the vibrant working-class community in which he grew up. He labored on a Vermont farm during the Second World War and then as a steel worker at the National Tube Works in McKeesport. He also served two stints in the Army, including in combat...

Dorothy R. (Thinnes) Casteel, 92, of Greensburg, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in  RNC of Greater Pittsburgh. She was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Francis P. and Margaret V. Kistner Thinnes. Dorothy was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Prior to working at Perfection Photo, she had worked as a long-distance operator for Bell Telephone and had also worked in the clerical department of Westmoreland Hospital. She loved spending time with those who were...

Shirley A. Little, 76, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Westmoreland Manor. She was born Dec. 29, 1941, in West Newton, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Edith E. Bryner. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-837-0020. Interment will be in West Newton Cemetery. To share your memories and photos, offer your condolences, or for directions, please visit us at...

Francis E. "Frank" Thomas Sr., 92, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1926, in Greensburg, a son of the late William E. and Mary Simoncic Thomas. He was retired from PPG Industries, and a Navy veteran, having served in the Pacific during World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Church and the Roosevelt Club, the Youngwood Sportsman, the American Legion in Wilcox and was a lifelong member of...