Crystal Lee Dolan
Oct 23, 2014
Crystal Lee Dolan, 22, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Westmoreland Hospital. She was born October 30, 1991 in St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Paula Dolan and Glenn Dolan. Crystal had survived a life long battle with cerebral palsy and seizure disorder. She graduated from Clairview School in May of 2013. Crystal...
Barbara J. Smith
Oct 13, 2014
Barbara J. (Evans) Sosko, 67, of Mutual, died suddenly Monday, October 13, 2014. Born December 14, 1945 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Charles and Catherine Phar. Before retiring in 2009, Barbara was employed as a Buffet Specialist at Eat N' Park. Barbara was the loving partner of 21 years to Bernie Sosko. She loved riding on the "trike"...
Emma G. Cramer
Sep 30, 2014
Emma G. "Dolly" Cramer, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at her home with family by her side. Born May 10, 1925 in Jones Mills, a daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Beistel) Pyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Palmer Cramer in 2001 and a sister Vera...
John V. Gyurke
Sep 22, 2014
John V. Gyurke, 88, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 in Greensburg Care Center. Born May 21, 1926, in Nettleton, he was a son of the late Michael and Julia (Kozar) Gyurke of Nanty Glo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Virginia A. (Garber) Gyurke on September 22,...
Eugene M. Allison
Sep 15, 2014
Eugene M. "Sparky" Allison, 89, of Norvelt passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at his home. Born February 21, 1925 in Derry, he was a son of the late Floyd and Margaret (Vogas) Allison. Sparky was an 80 year resident of Norvelt, who came with his parents at the age of 9 as an original homestead family. Prior to retirement,...
Paul R. Christie
Sep 11, 2014
Paul R. Christie, 77 , of Mt. Pleasant Twp., died Thursday, September 11, 2014, at his home, as a result of a tragic farming accident, "certainly" doing what he loved most. Born August 15, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Tepley) Christie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Carl E. Porch
Sep 6, 2014
Carl E. "Cub" Porch, 86 of Kecksburg, passed away Saturday, September 06, 2014 in RNC of Greensburg. Born July 13, 1928 in Kecksburg, he was a son of the late William F. and Florence M. (Shaffer) Porch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Stella Christner, Ray Porch, Opal Easoz, Emery Porch, Helen Mellors, Adah...
Edward M. Sobinsky
Sep 3, 2014
Edward M. Sobinsky, 76, of Norvelt passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Born March 30, 1938 in Carpentertown, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Novak) Sobinsky. Prior to retiring in 2000, Ed was employed by Overly of Greensburg for 40 years. He was a member of SMWIA Local #12 for over 50 years. In addition...
George R. Stairs
Aug 27, 2014
George Ray Stairs, 93, of Norvelt, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Latrobe Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born December 6, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, he was a son of the late Ray and Myrtle (Begonia) Stairs. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Mark Allen Simpson
Aug 25, 2014
Mark Allen Simpson, 58, of Mt. Pleasant Township, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. Born October 22, 1955, he was the son of the late Frank Robert and Dorothy (Reese) Simpson. Before his retirement, Mark was employed as a heavy equipment operator for PennDOT, where he was recognized as a statewide employee of the month, among his many awards....
Anna Lois Heide
Aug 24, 2014
Anna L. (Kirik) Heide, 82, of Norvelt, passed away August 24, 2014 at her home, with her family by her side. Born February 27, 1932 in Trauger, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kozora) Kirik. She was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United and former member of Forty Martyrs Church, Trauger In addition to...
Aaron B. Steiner
Aug 19, 2014
Aaron B. Steiner, 49, of Hunker, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his home. Born December 11, 1964 in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of Betzy A. (Thorne) Steiner Leeper and the late George W. Steiner. Aaron is survived by his mother Betzy and her husband Charles "Duke" Leeper of Acme and his children Sharon (James) DiNicola, Leslie...
Emerson Ellsworth Fligger
Aug 14, 2014
Emerson E. Fligger, 87, of Acme passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. Born May 27, 1927 in Armbrust, he was a son of the late Martin and Margaret (Ritter) Fligger. Prior to retirement, he was a dairy farmer. Emerson was a former member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Acme. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Marion H. Ritenour
Aug 13, 2014
Marion H. Ritenour, 72, of Hecla, formerly of Jeannette, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 13, 2014 surrounded by loving family. Born May 9, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Porter) Gnieski. Marion was a loving Mother, Gram, and Nana. Taking care of her family was her career and she will always be...
Clifford E. Daniels
Aug 10, 2014
Clifford E. Daniels, 71 of Mt. Pleasant Twp. passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 with family by his side. Born June 20, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, he was a son of the late Chester A. and Sara Belle (Sarver) Daniels. Prior to retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry. Cliff was a life member of Hecla...
William H. "Bean" Sobinsky
Aug 3, 2014
William H. "Bean" Sobinsky III, 59, of Brinkerton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, with family by his side. Born May 2, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, he was a son of William J. Sobinsky Jr., of Brinkerton, and the late Bessie L. Presock Sobinsky. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Anna...
Juliann P. Pochinsky
Jul 31, 2014
Juliann P. "Babe" Pochinsky, 81, of Lycippus passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 7, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Julianna (Hahula) Pocratsky. She was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United. Juliann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Robert H. Ferguson
Jul 30, 2014
Robert H. Ferguson, 89, of Chambersburg, formerly of Washington, D.C. and Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Born March 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Ephriam and Caroline (Moore) Ferguson. Robert was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church of Carlisle. Bob was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Marines. Prior to retirement, Bob was...
Patricia Ann Pospisil
Jul 29, 2014
Patricia A. Pospisil, 64, of Acme, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Born June 17, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of Eleanor (Gorecki) Sheele of Mt. Pleasant and the late William Sheele. Patty was a member of St. Raymond of the Mountain Church, Donegal. She was a member of the Roadman-White American Legion Auxiliary Post 941, where...
Bryce F. LeJeune
Jul 27, 2014
Bryce F. LeJeune, 58, of Mt. Pleasant Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his home. Born May 20, 1956 in Babylon, NY, he was a son of Charlotte (Kidston) LeJeune of Mt. Pleasant Twp. and the late George LeJeune. He attended Charter Oak Methodist Church, Greensburg. Bryce was an insurance agent with BP Insurance Agency, Ligonier and...