Barbara A. (White) Skodak , 82, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1939, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Delma J. Malling White. Barbara was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked at Carbone's, Troutman's Restaurant and the...
Santo Baca , 77, of Crabtree, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at home. He was born Nov. 2, 1943, in Crabtree, a son of the late Joseph and Clara Spinelli Baca Riscinto. Santo was a retired salesman known by many as the "Candy Man". Throughout the years he worked for American Candy Company and Seaman...
Josephine E. Merenda , 92, of Forbes Road, died Wednesday, Aug.11, 2021, in the Hempfield Manor. She was born July 17, 1929, in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Merichko DiOrio. Josephine was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree, and the former St. Mary's Church, Forbes Road, where she was...
Thomas John Sullivan passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, with his twin brother, Timothy Joseph, and older brother, Michael, by his side. Tom was preceded in death by our mother, Lorraine, and our brother, David. Tom worked for years in the nuclear energy industry, traveling worldwide. He loved his fishing and hunting expeditions and...
Elaine J. Hilling , 78, of Jeannette, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1943, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Earl and Stella (Burtick) Chambers. Elaine was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School. She was previously employed by Joe Workman’s in Greensburg. Elaine...
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. ...
Carala (Albero) Trunzo, 74, of South Greensburg, died Monday, July 26, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born March 23, 1947, in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Guy D. and Rose Milton Garry. After graduating from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy, Carala owned and operated the Hair Harbour for 27 years. She...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Megan (Hilinski) Lassick , 40, of Irwin, died Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born Jan. 31, 1981, in Monroeville, a daughter of David E. and Carole Oliver Hilinski, of Greensburg. Megan worked for The Nutrition Group at West Hempfield Elementary School, where her son attends. She loved NASCAR and attending races at her favorite...
Raymond B. Tantlinger , 90, of Hunker, died Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born October 08, 1930, in Latrobe, a son of the late Pryce and Della DuMont Tantlinger. Raymond was retired from Teledyne Vasco and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a proud member of...
John P. Casino Jr. , 51, of Latrobe, died Friday, June 25, 2021, in the Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 26, 1970, in Jeannette, a son of Linda Casino of Jeannette and the late John P. Casino, Sr. John had been employed by Reinhart Food Services. He enjoyed anything involving the outdoors,...
Lois J. (Buggs) Smith , 73, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, June 21, 2021. She was born February 13, 1948, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Edward and Gladys Royster Buggs. Lois was a Physician's Assistant for Uniontown Hospital and a life time member of the First Antioch Baptist Church in Greensburg. In addition...