All Obituaries

Greensburg Location

Franklin C. “Frank” Shumaker, 81, of Greensburg, died Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was born December 5, 1937 in Rilton, a son of the late Earl and Mabel (Wolfe) Shumaker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ronald, John and Paul; a granddaughter Dorothy and a grandson Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Patricia (Foster) Shumaker; 2 daughters, June Ann Adams and Brenda (Leonard) Galante; 6 grandchildren, Valerie (Clarence),...

Franklin C. “Frank” Shumaker, 81, of Greensburg, died Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was born December 5, 1937 in Rilton, a son of the late Earl and Mabel (Wolfe) Shumaker. In...

Leona M. Potkul Greensburg

Leona M. Potkul, 60, of Greensburg, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her home. She was born August 14, 1958 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Walter Francis and Virginia Josephine (Zolter) Potkul. She had been employed as a nurse at Westmoreland Manor. She is survived by her partner, Patty Baughman of Greensburg and her godchildren, John Kerlicker and Jenna Kerlicker. Honoring Leona’s request, services and interment will be private. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516...

Leona M. Potkul, 60, of Greensburg, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her home. She was born August 14, 1958 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Walter Francis and Virginia Josephine (Zolter)...

Thomas G. Spor Greensburg

Thomas G. Spor, 82, of Greensburg, died Friday, December 7, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 25, 1936 in Hempfield Township, a son of the late Charles William and Ethel M. (Montgomery) Spor. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Ross Mould in Washington, PA. He was a member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg, Roosevelt Club of Hempfield Township, Greensburg Moose, S.N.P.J. Club of Carbon, American Legion of Manor; and Hempfield Hunt...

Thomas G. Spor, 82, of Greensburg, died Friday, December 7, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 25, 1936 in Hempfield Township, a son of the late Charles William...

Anna B. Penzera Greensburg

Anna B. (Bosnich) Penzera, 95, of Greensburg, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home. She was born January 21, 1923 in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Belcic) Bosnich. She was a member of St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, South Greensburg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Penzera, on September 19, 2014; and siblings and their spouses, George (Ann) Lonchar, John (Betty) Bosnich, and Elizabeth (Charles)...

Anna B. (Bosnich) Penzera, 95, of Greensburg, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home. She was born January 21, 1923 in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Belcic)...

David L. Fink Southwest Greensburg

David L. Fink, 85, of Southwest Greensburg, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Newhaven Court, Greensburg. He was born July 9, 1933 in Southwest Greensburg, a son of the late William A. and Margaret C. (Conner) Fink. Prior to retirement he had been employed by West Penn Power and was also an accountant. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg and was an Army veteran. David was a graduate of St. Vincent Prep School and St. Vincent...

David L. Fink, 85, of Southwest Greensburg, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Newhaven Court, Greensburg. He was born July 9, 1933 in Southwest Greensburg, a son of the late William A. and...

Dolores Evelyn Blatnik Waxhaw, NC; formerly of Greensburg

Dolores Evelyn Blatnik, 85, of Waxhaw, NC, formerly of Greensburg, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in White Oak Waxhaw, NC. She was born June 13, 1933 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Walter L., Sr. and Catherine S. (Maxwell) Exline. Prior to retirement she had been employed by Ames Department Store. She was Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Blatnik; her son, Robert L. Blatnik; her sister, Barbara A....

Dolores Evelyn Blatnik, 85, of Waxhaw, NC, formerly of Greensburg, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in White Oak Waxhaw, NC. She was born June 13, 1933 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late...

Matthew E. Shume Hunker

Matthew E. Shume, 60, of Hunker, died Friday, November 30, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born February 26, 1958 in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Hempfield Area High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his mother Yvonne B. (Brown) Shume and his brother in law John W. Anderson. He is survived by his father Edward J. Shume and wife Dolores of Monroeville; his brother Joseph...

Matthew E. Shume, 60, of Hunker, died Friday, November 30, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born February 26, 1958 in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of...

Jane F. Damico Formerly of Greensburg

Jane F. Damico, 88, formerly of Greensburg, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Penn Township. She was born March 26, 1930 in Somerset, a daughter of the late Tony and Dominique (Morbidto) Crea. She was a member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg and the Rosary Altar Society of the church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John S. Damico, Sr. on August 10, 2010; a son Anthony Damico; and three sisters, Katharine,...

Jane F. Damico, 88, formerly of Greensburg, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Penn Township. She was born March 26, 1930 in Somerset, a daughter of the...

Michelle Lee Briggs Southwest Greensburg

Michelle Lee “Shelly” Briggs, 40, of Southwest Greensburg, passed away in her home Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born February 6, 1978 in Jeannette, a daughter of Cheryl L. Briggs, of Greensburg and the late James E. Briggs, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her grandmothers, Mary L. Phillips and Glenna Schlessinger, both of Greensburg; her grandfather, James E. Briggs, Sr., of Smithton; and her step-grandfather, Rudolph Phillips, of Greensburg. In...

Michelle Lee “Shelly” Briggs, 40, of Southwest Greensburg, passed away in her home Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born February 6, 1978 in Jeannette, a daughter of Cheryl L....

Carolyn M. Carr Greensburg

Carolyn M. (Vallano) Carr, 46, of Greensburg, died Monday, November 26, 2018 in her home. She was born September 15, 1972 in Greensburg, a daughter of Donald T. and Joanne (Church) Vallano, of Greensburg. Carolyn was a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She had been a teacher for the Kiski Area School District and formerly taught at Aquinas Academy for seven years. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. In addition to her...

Carolyn M. (Vallano) Carr, 46, of Greensburg, died Monday, November 26, 2018 in her home. She was born September 15, 1972 in Greensburg, a daughter of Donald T. and Joanne (Church) Vallano,...

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Pleasant Unity Location

Betty L. Albright Unity Township, PA

Betty L. Albright, 92, of Unity Township, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Hempfield Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Brinkerton, a daughter of the late Harry A. Sr. and Violet V. (Holt) Musgrove. She was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Greensburg, and Unity Grange No. 2002. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester W. Albright; two brothers, Harry A. and John M. Musgrove; and a sister, June Samide. She is...

Betty L. Albright, 92, of Unity Township, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Hempfield Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Brinkerton, a daughter of the late Harry A. Sr. and...

John R. Overly, Jr. Humphreys, PA

John R. Overly, Jr., 92, of Unity Township “Humphreys”, died Thursday, December 13, 2018. He was born December 4, 1926 in Waltz Mills, a son of the late John R. Sr. and Edna M. (Bednar) Overly. Prior to retirement he worked at US Steel Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and an avid hunter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ethel M. “Barbs” (Brklycica) Overly, and several...

John R. Overly, Jr., 92, of Unity Township “Humphreys”, died Thursday, December 13, 2018. He was born December 4, 1926 in Waltz Mills, a son of the late John R. Sr. and Edna M....

Thomas D. Shively, Sr. Pleasant Unity, PA

Thomas D. Shively Sr., 73, of Pleasant Unity, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at his home. He was born July 10, 1945, in Greensburg, a son of the late John J. and Mary (Anderson) Shively. Prior to retirement, he worked 42 years for ABB in South Greensburg, then in Mt. Pleasant. Tom was a proud member of UE local No. 626 and member of Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and garden, was a Civil War buff and loved his beloved Shelties, Max and Anya. In addition...

Thomas D. Shively Sr., 73, of Pleasant Unity, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at his home. He was born July 10, 1945, in Greensburg, a son of the late John J. and Mary (Anderson) Shively. Prior to...

Henry E. "Hud" Albright Ruffs Dale, PA

Henry E. "Hud" Albright, 76, of Ruffs Dale, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in United, a son of the late Regis C. and Helen R. (Dayton) Albright. Prior to retirement, he was a truck driver for Smith Oil, and previously at Top Oil and Alfery's. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald J. "Fred" and Robert D. "Moe" Albright. He is survived by his wife, Debra J. (Stants) Albright; two...

Henry E. "Hud" Albright, 76, of Ruffs Dale, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in United, a son of the late Regis C. and Helen R. (Dayton) Albright....

George P. Yokopenic, Jr. Unity Township

George P. Yokopenic Jr., 79, of Unity Township, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 26, 1939, in Greensburg, a son of the late George P. Sr. and Josephine (Ulishney) Yokopenic. Prior to retirement, he worked at PPG Industries, S. Greensburg. He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, Latrobe. George was a passionate golfer, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and also enjoyed the Thursday evening dinners with his siblings. In addition to...

George P. Yokopenic Jr., 79, of Unity Township, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 26, 1939, in Greensburg, a son of the late George P. Sr. and Josephine...

Dr. Richard M. Kiral Laugna Hills, CA formerly of Hecla

Dr. Richard M. Kiral, of Laguna Hills, Calif. (formerly of Hecla), died Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Laguna Hills after a lengthy illness. He was born April 6, 1941 in Pennsylvania, a son of the late Frank and Violet (Gazda) Kiral. He was a graduate of Hurst High School class of 1959, earned his B.S. degree at St. Vincent College and his Masters and Ph.D. at the University of Notre Dame. He worked at several pharmaceutical companies including Miles Laboratories, McGaw...

Dr. Richard M. Kiral, of Laguna Hills, Calif. (formerly of Hecla), died Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Laguna Hills after a lengthy illness. He was born April 6, 1941 in Pennsylvania, a son...

Robert M. Smith South Greensburg

Robert M. Smith, 72, of South Greensburg, formerly of Mutual, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born March 14, 1946, in Connellsville, a son of the late Michael M. and Olive R. (Bisel) Smith. Robert was a Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Vietnam War, and had been a member of the VFW and American Legion. Prior to retirement, he worked as a corrections officer at SCI Fayette and previously at SCI West Penn. In addition to his...

Robert M. Smith, 72, of South Greensburg, formerly of Mutual, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born March 14, 1946, in Connellsville, a son...

Ray J. Shick Weltytown

Ray J. Shick, 70, of Weltytown, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at his home. He was born June 9, 1948, in Latrobe, a son of the late Raymond A. and Marie E. (Brinker) Shick. Ray served in the Army during the Vietnam era, and prior to retirement worked as a welder for Penelec in Indiana, Pa. He was a member of St. Raymond of the Mountains Catholic Church, Donegal, Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association, United Slovak Club and Kecksburg Firemen's Club. Ray was an active...

Ray J. Shick, 70, of Weltytown, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at his home. He was born June 9, 1948, in Latrobe, a son of the late Raymond A. and Marie E. (Brinker) Shick. Ray served in...

Dorothy Jean Rocker Unity Township

Dorothy Jean Rocker, 72, of Unity Township, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at home. She was born May 1, 1946, in Claridge, the daughter of the late Albin and Mary (Kosoglow) Bohinc. Prior to retirement, Jean worked 31 years as a registered nurse at the former Jeannette District Memorial Hospital and was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, Latrobe. Jean enjoyed family vacations, cruises and travelling, liked going to the casinos and loved spending time with her grandchildren and close...

Dorothy Jean Rocker, 72, of Unity Township, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at home. She was born May 1, 1946, in Claridge, the daughter of the late Albin and Mary (Kosoglow) Bohinc. Prior to...

Sarah Grace Poole Greensburg

Sarah Grace Poole, 99, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in RNC at Greater Pittsburgh, Hempfield Township. She was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Pleasant Unity, a daughter of the late George Dewey and Anna (Blank) Palmer. Prior to retirement, she worked at the Sheraton Inn and also at Valley Green Golf Course, both in Greensburg. Grace loved to play bingo and was the kindest woman who always asked about her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...

Sarah Grace Poole, 99, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in RNC at Greater Pittsburgh, Hempfield Township. She was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Pleasant Unity, a daughter of the late George...

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