May 7, 2019

Carmella R. "Poggy" (DiOrio) Garner , 91, of South Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at home. She was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late John Edward and Elizabeth Falcone DiOrio. She was a member of St. Bruno Church. In addition to working in the food service department at Westmoreland Community College,...

May 2, 2019

Arthur Rodney "Beaver" Johnson , 61, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully, at home, Thursday, May 2, 2019. The son of the late Archie L. Johnson, of Greensburg, he was predeceased by three brothers, Archie Jr., Craig and Steven, all of Greensburg. Surviving are his mother, Ruby Gantt Johnson; and three siblings, Kevin, Renae and Kimberly Johnson, all...

May 2, 2019

Kathryn Marie (Hoak) Whisdosh , 65, of Latrobe, formerly of Norvelt, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 8, 1954, in Greensburg, a daughter of Anna Falta Hoak, of Jeannette, and the late Charles Hoak. Kathy was a 1972 graduate of Greensburg Catholic...

Apr 19, 2019

Mary Ann (Mazzagatti) Roscosky , 84, of Greensburg, died Friday, April 19, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born May 5, 1934, in Crabtree, a daughter of the late Guido and Josephine DiGiorgio Mazzagatti. Mary Ann was a retired tax consultant for H and R Block after 47 years of service. She was a member...

Apr 7, 2019

Roy E. Hoyle , 94, of Greensburg, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence, Grace Manor North Park. He was born March 17, 1925, in Greensburg, a son of the late Harold and Grace Repp Hoyle. Roy will be remembered as the "original tailgater" and ultimate entertainer. He was proud of his wine-making abilities and loved...

Apr 6, 2019

Catherine J. (Mikan) Bisignani , 92, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, April 6, 2019. She was born March 19, 1927, in Crabtree, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Bencetich Mikan. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg and a graduate of Greensburg Salem High...

Apr 4, 2019

Jean A. Brown , 69, of Greensburg, died Thursday, April 04, 2019 in the Kane Community Living Centers.  She was born March 23, 1950, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William and Betty Walthour Brown.  Jean enjoyed music, shopping and coloring.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Jane...

Mar 30, 2019

Patricia J. (Zappone) Urda , 84, of South Greensburg, passed away quietly at home Saturday, March 30, 2019.  She was born March 02, 1935, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Rantovich Zappone.  Pat was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church.  Prior to working as a secretary at Westmoreland Dermatology, she was...

Mar 27, 2019

Joyce J. Frendy of Jeannette, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Born September 1, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore F. (Cal) and Jessie Frendy. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Ann (Don) Livingston and Debbie (Ron) Adrian, both of Greensburg; a brother, Frank Frendy...

Mar 24, 2019

Thelma  (Davison)  Littlejohn, 89, of Greensburg, died Sunday, March 24, 2019  in the Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr. of Pittsburgh. She was born March 14, 1930, in Pittsburgh,  a daughter of the late Cecil Gordon Davison, Sr. and Jessie Marshall Davison.

Thelma was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends which always...

Mar 18, 2019

Jan Vincent VanDyke Jr ., 47, of Greensburg, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at home, with his family by his side. He was born June 4, 1971, in Jeannette. Jan was a foreman for M. O'Herron Co., of Pittsburgh, and a member of Local 66 Union. He was an avid Harley rider and loved his cats, Boo...

Mar 16, 2019

Elizabeth Olga Plundo , 97, passed away peacefully March 16, 2019, due to natural causes. She was born April 24, 1921, in Uniontown, to Nicholas Kovach and Catherine Sabo Kovach. Elizabeth, known by family and friends as "Libby", was married to Alfred Plundo, who preceded her in death in 1969. For a number of years after the...

Mar 16, 2019

Donald M. Hisker , 95, of Greensburg, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at home. He was born March 18, 1923, in Greensburg, a son of the late Morris L. and Lydia Wigfield Hisker. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. He had worked at Robertshaw from 1941 to 1988, except for during the time that he...

Mar 13, 2019

Rocco P. "Buck" Valore Sr ., 85, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, encircled by his loving family, sharing memories in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Nov. 28, 1933, in Slickville, a son of the late Dominic Valore Sr. and Rosaria Cassissi Valore. Rocco was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church,...

Mar 10, 2019

Dorothy A. "Dot" (Crusan) Alwine , 81, of Greensburg, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, in the Forbes Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 13, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Ross D. Crusan and Evelyn Hays Crusan Cooper. Dot had been employed by St. Anne Home as a receptionist for more than 20...

Mar 6, 2019

Robert G. Muscente , 68, of a lifelong resident of Greensburg, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born July 12, 1950, in Greensburg, a son of the late Alfonso J. "Funzy" and Helen J. Dargi Muscente. Robert graduated from Greensburg Salem High School and received his bachelor's degree from Iowa...

Mar 5, 2019

Edward J. Iezzi , 82, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Greensburg, a son of the late Guiseppe and Margaret Occhuizzo Iezzi. Ed was a longtime member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, where he was also the head of maintenance for many years. He...

Feb 24, 2019

Reno J, Vesco Sr ., 81, of Luxor, died February 24, 2019 in Latrobe Hospital after fighting a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s he went to be with the Lord with his children, Bruna and Reno Jr by his side.  He was born July 14, 1937 in Luxor a son of the late John and Barbara...

Feb 20, 2019

Joseph E. "Crow" Elias Sr ., 80, of Forbes Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Crabtree, a son of the late John J. Sr. and Mary L. Merichko Elias. He was retired from the former Walworth Valve Co. and a veteran of the Army. He...

Feb 17, 2019

Sante J. "Sandy" DeMarino , 97, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in the Sunrise Personal Care Home. He was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Greensburg, a son of the late Vincent and Agatha Piccoli DeMarino. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, where he volunteered for several years at their Food Bank,...