Ida (Galetti) Marino Donkin, 102, of Greensburg, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at Westmoreland Manor. She was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Export; a daughter of the late Carlo Galetti and Felica Asti Galetti. Ida was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who spent her entire life nurturing and caring for her family....
Carolyn Detore , 95, of Mesquite, Nev, formerly of Greensburg, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. She was born Nov. 3, 1926, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Carlo Bucchi and Agnese Crocetti. Her father passed away before her birth so she was raised by her stepfather, Anthony Maselli. She married Julian Detore on...
Natalie Carbone Mangini , 93, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022. Her zest for life and wise, creative, and generous spirit left an impression on all who knew her, and with her unfailing determination and remarkable intelligence, she opened new doors for women in science. Born in Long Branch, NJ on August 24, 1928....
Jack M. Petrill, 76, of Chiefland, FL, formerly of Greensburg, died Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born June 08, 1945, in Greensburg, a son of the late Isadore and Mary Ross (Colarusso) Petrill. Jack was a self-employed general contractor in the Greensburg area for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Daniel J. Brean , 88, of Greensburg, died Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born March 31, 1934, in Latrobe, a son of the late Daniel H. and Catherine A. Quitko Brean. Daniel was a retired quality lab technician for Gen Corp., Jeannette. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and an avid basketball...
Fredrick E. Charles, 71, of Greensburg, formerly of Allentown, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home. He was born Nov. 22, 1950, in Allentown, a son of the late Charles and Laura Slyman Charles. For 45 years, Fred had practiced criminal law and civil rights litigation. He was rated by his peers and clients as preeminent in...
Ruth Marie O’Block Grant died peacefully on May 14, 2022, at the age of 90. Ruth was born on September 2, 1931, in Plum, Pennsylvania. In all aspects of her life, Ruth challenged the status quo and pushed past societal boundaries in order to make an impactful difference on the community she called home for nine...
Terry R. Doppelhauer Sr. , 83, of Greensburg, died Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was born June 8, 1938, in Smock, a son of the late Theodore Joseph and Minnie Jane Miller Doppelhauer Sr. He was the owner of the former Terry's Refrigeration, Jeannette, and was a Veteran of the Air Force. Terry enjoyed repairing...
Susan E. (Barbish) Damiano , 35, of South Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. She was born June 11, 1986, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Gregory and Julie Bronder Barbish, of Pittsburgh. Susan worked for UPMC in the medical records, audit division and a member of St....
Betty (Ray) Tatano, 85, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in the Loyalhanna Senior Suites. She was born Dec. 9, 1936, in New Derry, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Ray. She was a graduate of Derry Area High School, Class of 1954. She worked at Stuart Drug and later as a bookkeeper for...
Ann Ruth Henzler , 75, of Greensburg, died Monday, May 2, 2022 in the Westmoreland Manor. She was born January 12, 1947, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William and Emily (Bell) Boehme. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Regis; a son, Richard Miller; and five brothers,...
John B. "Jack" Ciampini Jr., 88, of Youngwood, died Monday, May 2, 2022, in the St. Anne Home. He was born May 14, 1933, in Youngwood, a son of the late John B. and Perina Tiberi Ciampini Sr. Jack was a member of Holy Cross Church, in Youngwood, the Knights of Columbus and served in the Army...
Lawrence G. "Larry" Falatovich , 59, of Greensburg, entered into rest Friday, April 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 14, 1962, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Leona E. Good Falatovich. Larry lived and worked most of his life in Florida. He was employed as an iron...
Lydia K. (Rainey) Lawrence , 61, of Greensburg, died Friday, April 22, 2022 in the Greensburg Care Center. She was born August 30, 1960, in Ashville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Clifford and Cora Edith (Whitt) Rainey, Jr. Prior to becoming ill, Lydia was a faithful and active member of the Pentecostals of...
Judith Ann (Smith) Zello , 76, of Greensburg, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Forbes Regional Health Center. She was born July 31, 1945, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Frank Cowan and Irene (Wineland) Smith. Judy was a clerk at the Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts and Treasurers. She was a member of...
David L. Basl , 72, of Greensburg, died Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born April 12, 1950, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Robert and Dorothy George Basl. Dave was employed as the service manager for Smail Auto Group, Mercedes-Benz Division, Greensburg. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and was...
Gary Allan Mensch , 80, of Greensburg, went home to eternal glory with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1941, the middle child of Alexander W. and Margaret O. (nee McIlveen) Mensch. He lived his youth in Youngwood, then in Armbrust, graduating from Hempfield High School...
Karen A. Boehme , 71, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born Feb. 18, 1951, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Alfred H. and Rose Marie Panichella Boehme. Karen was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, a member of the VFW Post 33 Auxiliary, and a volunteer for the...
James P. Hudson, Jr ., 88, of Greensburg, died Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born August 28, 1933, in Luxor, a son of the late James P. and Charlotte (Grimm) Hudson, Sr. James was the owner of James P. Hudson & Son Trucking Company. He was a founding member of the West Point Volunteer...
Richard D. "Dick" Kunkle , 91, of Greensburg, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Vandergrift, a son of the late Clyde and Mildred Bence Kunkle. Dick retired Dec. 29, 1990, as store manager of the former Davis Supermarket, Greensburg. He was a veteran of...