All Obituaries

Richard E. Leonard, 68, of Greensburg, died Monday, July 26, 2021 after a hard fought and very brave battle with cancer.  He was born September 23, 1952, in Greensburg, a son of the late Walter Earl and Gilda V. Mazzagatti Leonard.  He was a graduate of Grand River Academy and attended St. Vincent College.  Prior to retiring from Bosch Tools, Rich was involved in many businesses.  Among them were The Ski Door in New Stanton, Leonard Bros. Builders and Allegheny Bottled...

Virginia S. Thompson passed peacefully on July 24, 2021 at home with daughter Sharon Miller and daughter-in-law Joyce Thompson by her side. She was born on July 18, 1919 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Michael and Louise Occhiuzzi Santoro.  Virginia graduated Greensburg High School in 1937 and before graduation was hired by owner Joe Laufe as a bookkeeper at Thomas Drug Store in Greensburg.  On April 7, 1942, Virginia and Murrell Robert Thompson Sr. were married...

Gilbert E. Siard, 90, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 23, 2021.  He was born February 05, 1931, in Latrobe, a son of the late Gilbert L. and Aileen Geary Siard.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral where he served as an usher and as a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1480. He was Transportation Director at Cathedral for the entire time the position existed. He was a retired driver for United Dairy and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. ...

Donald Kenneth Shaffer, Jr., 36 of Yukon, PA passed on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  He was born June 4, 1985 in Greensburg, a son of Kimberly (Duane) McAllen of Penn Hills and Donald Shaffer, Sr. of Greensburg.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his longtime companion, Angeline Percha of Yukon; three children, Sydney Watkins of Greensburg, Kaden and Koltyn Shaffer of Yukon; two sisters, Mandy Shaffer and Jelisa (Alyssa) Asturi, both of Greensburg; grandmother, Audrey...

After a long battle with the most rare and brutal cancer, we lost an amazing friend. Matthew R. Burnsworth, 42, of Greensburg, made his journey to heaven Monday, July 19, 2021. Matt was a true force of nature who taught everyone he met invaluable lessons in faith, love, selflessness, and courage. He was a graduate of Hempfield High School where he participated in numerous sports. Matt received a bachelor’s degree from St. Vincent and was a member of the Phi Delta...

Patricia N. (Nolan) Jachimowicz, 75, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born May 5, 1946, in Butler, a daughter of the late Leo Clifford and Mary Jo Campbell Nolan. Patti was a retired supervisor for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Patty's love for music led her to becoming active with the WCCC Choir and Orchestra for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Jachimowicz,...

Rudolph J. "Rugo" Mangini, 92, of Crabtree, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, in St. Anne Home. He was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Crabtree, a son of the late Attilio and Anna Gabriel Mangini. Rugo was a member of St. Bartholomew Church and the Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department. He was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean War. Prior to driving for Crabtree Oil, he worked construction for Peternal Construction Co. while co-owning and working at the former M & M Market...

Wayne D. Paul, 65, of Verona, Formerly of Jackson, NJ, died Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was born October 03, 1955, in Jackson, New Jersey, a son of the late Andrew and Lillian Kissel Paul.  Wayne was a plumber by trade but was well known for his handyman skills and enjoyed helping his family, friends and anyone in need of his services.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gail Paul.  He is...

Joseph M. DeBone, 71, of Greensburg, died Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born March 19, 1950, in Greensburg, a son of the late Angelo and Jennie Cepullio DeBone. Joe started his career at Z&M selling motorcycles before beginning his 40-year career as an auto sales manager, starting at Smail Honda Village. He then helped open one of the first Acura dealership in Western Pennsylvania, Acura of South Hills. From there, Joe moved to Baierl Acura of Wexford and later retired from No. 1...

Thomas C. Lydick, 79, of Jeannette, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021.  He was born November 01, 1941, in New Alexandria, a son of the late Byrum and Beatrice Steiner Lydick.  He loved adventures as much as he loved people.  His first big adventure was being drafted by the Army. He spent time stationed in Korea and Colorado Springs, Colorado where he met his wife, Jennie. They’d eventually spend the next 55 years together. Tom was the proud owner of an excavating...