Arthur William "Bill" Kelly, 90, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1933, in Arona, a son of the late John Patrick Sr. and Naomi Alcorn Kelly. Bill was graduate of the United States Naval Academy, class of 1957, and then went on to serve his country...
Leeza M. (Galluzzo) McMillen, 58, of Jeannette, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born July 04, 1965, in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Diana Vanderglass Galluzzo. Leeza was a sign language interpreter for Hearing and Deaf Services in Greensburg. She was a member of the Sisterhood of Disciple...
Robert James Glendening, 37, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, died as a result of an automobile accident. He was born July 10, 1986, in Jeannette. Rob was employed by Mike Hoffer Construction of Youngwood. He was a loving husband and father and enjoyed watching his children participate in their sports and activities. Rob graduated from Greensburg Salem...
Robert Thomas Koveleskie, 90, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in the Hempfield Manor. He was born on a family farm in Northumberland County on August 4, 1933 to Josef and Antonia Slodysko Koveleskie, the youngest of thirteen children. As a young boy he worked on the family farm and attended Yordy School, a one-room schoolhouse in Irish Valley,...
Mary J. (Schaff) Elias, 83, of Forbes Road, died Tuesday, September 05, 2023 in Mountain View Senior Living. She was born January 04, 1940, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Pellis) Schaff. Mary was a graduate of the Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing. Upon her graduation she became a Registered Nurse for Westmoreland Hospital in the...
JoAnn (Blissman) Scarano, 87, of Greensburg, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. She was born March 19, 1936, in Norvelt, a daughter of the late Joseph and Isabelle Aversa Blissman. JoAnn enjoyed going to the area casinos to try her luck. She was a kind and loving crossing guard for Aquinas Academy and took pride in making sure that all...
Leslie 'Les' M. Smartnick, 65, of Blairsville (Derry Twp), died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 05, 1958, in Greensburg, a son of the late Stephen G. and Marlyn L. Long Smartnick. Les was the self-employed owner of Smartnick Farms Contracting & Excavating of Blairsville. He was a 1976 graduate of...
Patricia A. (Costello) Feret, 84, of Greensburg, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 20, 1938, in Hannastown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Vislay Costello. Patricia graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956. She had worked as a secretary for the former ITE in South Greensburg,...
Lynnette Jenkins, 61 of Los Angeles, California died Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born January 16, 1962, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, one of five daughters of the late Robert and Marlene Wormack Jenkins. In 1992 Lynnette moved from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Lynnette was a manager of actors and writers in...
Robert Bompiani, 72, of South Greensburg, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in his home. He was born September 19, 1950, in Greensburg, a son of the late Alfonso and Virginia McCort Bompiani. Bob was an off road mechanic for Penndot for many years. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, the Hecla Club and a lifetime member of the...
Baby Elieana Jo Spencer, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in Magee-Women's Hospital in the arms of her loving parents. She was born July 31, 2023 at 7:55am in Pittsburgh, a beloved daughter of Zechariah M. Spencer and Susan A. Diehl, of Greensburg. In addition to her loving parents; she is survived by, maternal grandparents, Dale & Cathy...
William J. Siard, Sr., 87, who lived most of his life in Greensburg, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Valencia, Pennsylvania. He was born August 6, 1935, in Latrobe to the late Gilbert, Sr. and Aileen (Geary) Siard. William married the love of his life, the recently departed Florence (Urban) Siard in 1955. Together they raised 3 children: William...
Deborah L. Jackson, 70, of Greensburg, died suddenly Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born November 24, 1952, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Rev. Edward D. and Lorraine L. Clark Jackson. Prior to retiring, Deborah was an attorney in Westmoreland County. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by her...
In loving memory of Robert B. Orris, Sr born July 13, 1952 and passed away peacefully at Forbes Hospital on July 22, 2023. He was born in Johnstown, PA but spent most of his adulthood in Bovard, PA. Robert is preceded in death by his beloved parents Charles and Gloria , and brothers Rick and David. He leaves behind a...
Baby Calla Betras, of Rural Valley, passed away in Magee-Women's Hospital in the arms of her loving parents. A beloved daughter of John J. and Madelyn R. Mallin Betras. She is preceded in passing by an infant sister, Eliana Betras. In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by two loving sisters, Alora and Noelle Betras; maternal grandparents, Eric...
William J. Hyland, 71, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born Sept. 3, 1951, in Homestead, a son of the late William and Mary Exacustides Hyland. Woody attended Scottdale Church of Christ. He enjoyed driving his Prowler around town. In addition to driving for Allied Trucking, he also was the owner of Perfection Cleaning Co., E...
Baby Emma Rose Berardi, of New Derry, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 in the arms of her parents. She was born a Beautiful Angel Baby in the hands of the lord on July 17, 2023, in Greensburg, a beloved daughter of Vincent W. Beradi and Bre E. Wike who waited for her birth with joyful expectations. Emma Rose...
Joseph E. Blanda, Jr., 68, of West Newton, died Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born July 20, 1954, in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph E. Blanda, Sr. and Joan V. Shaw Blanda. Joe was the owner of the former Blanda Home Improvements. He was a member of the Young Voter's Club and an avid golfer. He also...
John J. Bratton, 75, of Luxor, died Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born October 11, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a son of the late Herbert Charles Bratton and Helen Kozar Bratton. Jay was a Spring Maker, Wabtec in Export and served in the US Army. He enjoyed working building things and working in his yard. In addition...
John Barchiesi, 88, of Crabtree, died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at home. He was born Nov. 5, 1934, in South Greensburg, a son of the late Nazzareno and Jennie Patrone Barchiesi.John was a retired civil engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and a veteran of the Army. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree, the Latrobe Elks,...