All Obituaries

Dolores L. "Fran" (Franceschi) Frank, 91, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She spent her final days with her loving family by her side. For the past four years, she has been a resident of Golden Heights Personal Care Home. She was born May 30, 1930, in Yatesboro, a daughter of the late Ottavio and Maria (Belliboni) Franceschi. Fran was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. She was a...

Joan (Sorice) ‘Sis’ Wotus, 89, of Crabtree, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at home.  She was born May 22, 1932, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Delphio and Veronica Uhrin Sorice.  She was a member of St. Bartholomew Church and it’s Rosary Alter Society.  In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a recently new GG, she also worked part time at the Crabtree Post Office for twenty-five years.  She always had a sense of adventure that...

Angelo M. Bianco, 89, of Greensburg, died Monday, November 29, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was born March 07, 1932, in Greensburg, a son of the late Archangelo and Francis Capuzzi Bianco.  Angelo was one of the founding members of the New Life Tabernacle in New Stanton and retired from Elliott Co., Jeannette.  In his younger years he raised and raced homing pigeons and show pigeons, winning several awards.  He loved gardening and spending time...

Michael A. Knatz, 78, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. He was born April 18, 1943, in Greensburg, a son of the late Michael and Ruby Maslik Knatz. Michael was a sales representative for Old Dominion Freight, Washington, Pa. He was a member of the General Tire Bowling League, LMTA Golf League and the ISDA, Pittsburgh Chapter. Michael enjoyed spending time with his friends on the weekends at Panera Bread. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances...

Edward J. Haines, 73, of Hannastown, died Thursday, November 25, 2021.  He was born June 13, 1948, in New Kensington, a son of the late Harry and Agnes Permuko Haines.  Ed was a 1967 graduate of GSHS .  He was a member of Troop #403 in SW Greensburg and a member of the Order of the Arrow.  He was two badges short of becoming an Eagle Scout.  He coached for two years with the Greensburg Jr. Legion and umpired for several years for the Hempfield Recreation...

Richard A. Varsek, 82, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. He was born June 21, 1939, in Waukegan, Ill., a son of the late Stanley and Anna Taulu Varsek. After working at Brooks Fashion Store as a regional manager, Richard became a real estate agent and worked at both Prudential and Northwood Realty. He was a veteran of the Army. He was a loving man who was deeply devoted to his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Varsek. He is survived by...

Marie Bennish of Greensburg passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021 at the ripe old age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, a son, Andrew(“Babe”), grandson Jason and son-in-law, John Lopes. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Ang), son John (“Jack”) and his wife Mary, grandchildren, Jonathan and Jamie; and 2 great grandchildren.  At Marie’s request the will be no viewing or memorial.  The family would like to thank all...

Dorothy L. (Benko) Strosko, 75, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at home. She was born Feb. 27, 1946, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Angeline Moschetti Benko. Dorothy was a member of St. James Parish, New Alexandria. Dorothy's purpose in life was caring for others. She had a love for cooking and baking for family and friends. Nursing, however, was always her first love. She started as a nurse's aide at Westmoreland Hospital and went back to school at...

Ralph E. Sadler, 74, of South Greensburg, died Monday, November 15, 2021.  He was born March 08, 1947, in Monroeville, a son of the late Ralph E. and Dolores Byrd Sadler.  Ralph was a retired plant manager for Magnolia Bottling, Magnolia, MS.  He enjoyed collecting and running model railroad sets and he was a proud Marine having served his country in Vietnam.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Arla A. Helbeck Sadler on December...

Josephine M. (Pavlick) Dumnich, 85, of Exton, PA, formerly of Southwest Greensburg, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  She was born October 12, 1936, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary DiOrio Pavilick.  Prior to moving to Exton to be closer to her son and his family, Josephine had been a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church.  Josie loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow up.  She was extremely proud of all of their...