Maryann Polcha, 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1931, to John and Dorothy Kalinay. Maryann was the oldest of 5 children, Victoria (Bill), Elizabeth (Dom), Terry (Zack) and John (Susan). Maryann had 2 sons, David (Patricia) and Thomas (Karen), 8 grandchildren, David (Teresa), Patrick, Nicholas (Kaylan), Rebecca (Mark), Sean (Marianna), Scott (Angela),...
Joseph Wayne Murdock Jr., 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at home. He was born May 15, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant to the late Joseph Murdock Sr. and Dolores (Laciak) Murdock. He served his country in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Newman K. Perry. A graduate of Southmoreland High School and Triangle Technical Institute,...
Paul Edward Perry, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born March 1, 1945, in Latrobe, to the late Carl "Pete" and Adda M. (Lauffer) Perry. Paul was a proud scholarship athlete at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played football and later earned his Master’s Degree at West Virginia...
Donna A. (Dunn) Nicholson, 91, of Norvelt, passed away Dec. 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home of 70 years. She was born Feb. 17, 1931, in Calumet, to the late Thomas A. and Verna (Bennett) Dunn. She was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting, gardening, and decorating her home. She was a member of...
Edmund Gayle Davis, husband and father, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Mountain View Memory Care, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 22, 1935, in New Alexandria, to the late Kenneth R. and Zona Belle (Morrow) Davis fifteen minutes before his parents first year anniversary. He attended Derry Area #7, while living on the George Baily...
Edward N. Baughman, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Nov. 24, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Jan. 11, 1954, in Greensburg to the late Roy and Annette (Minyon) Baughman. He was a retired Warehouseman for Super Valu. He belonged to the United Club and Camp Point Blank, Sterling Run, PA. He is survived by his wife...
Bernard "Butch" E. Stairs, 87, of Hunker, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1935, in Hunker to the late Russell P. Stairs Sr. and Sarah J. (McLean) Stairs. Butch was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired cabinet maker for Peterson's Custom Kitchens. In addition to his parents he was...
Kathleen Fullman Bossick, 72 of Hecla, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Born in Mt. Pleasant she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Trach) Fullman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph (2017). Kathy was a member of St. Florian Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Sony...
Norma (Eicher) Barnhart,76,of Norvelt, passed away Monday,October,31,2022,at home.She was born Sept.24,1946,in Trauger,to the late Jack Szallers and Ella Mae(Eicher)Barkley.She was a member of the last graduating class of Hurst High School.She was a homemaker and liked to bake,complete word search puzzles and hang out with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,Norma was preceded in death by her husband Ronald...
Beth A.(Hricik)Silva died Tuesday,Nov.1, 2022,at Barnes Place in Latrobe,PA.She was the devoted daughter of the late Thomas M.and Geraldine D.(Firment) Hricik.She was a graduate of Greater Latrobe HighSchool.She received her BSN from Edinboro University. Beth obtained a Master's degree in Leadership and Management from St.Vincent College.Beth began her nursing career in New York in the Bronx,then at New York University...
Gregory Lynn Klosky,63,of Greensburg, passed away Monday,October,31 2022,in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.He was born October.3,1959,in Mt.Pleasant,to the late Donald and Irene Dorthy(Kujawa) Klosky.He was a retired Molder for Pace Industries.In addition to his parents Gregory was preceded in death by a son, Keith Klosky;and three brothers,Donald, Barry and Bruce Klosky.He is survived by his significant other,Tammy Miller;two sons,Gregory Klosky Jr.and...
Kimberly L. Hoak,53,of Penn,passed away Sunday,Oct.30,2022,at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Greensburg.Born January.19,1969, to Charlotte(VanDyke) Garland and the late Charles Garland.She had worked as a Cashier for Sunoco.In addition to her father,she was preceded in death by her grandfather,Charles McKeel and her grandmother,Lillian Garland.In addition to her mother,Kimberly is survived by a daughter,Zoe Hoak;12 siblings,Jim,Tim (Jamie),Patty(Josh),Lill(Rudy),Bud (Theresa),Kathy(Jim),Herbie(Nicole),Roger (Andrea),Rich(Michelle),Jesse(Mandy), Ashley(Chey)...
Anna R. Rich,99,of Mammoth, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct.23,2022,at St.Anne Home of Greensburg where she resided for the passed seven years.She was born April 4,1923,in Mammoth,a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Mizikar) Rich. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Marjorie Wierzbowski and brothers-in-law Leonard Wierzbowski and John Brehun.Anna is survived by...
Philip H.Kistler,72, of Norvelt,passed away Wednesday, Oct.19,2022,at home.He was born April 8,1950, in Greensburg,to the late Charles Philip Kistler and Mary (Primozic) Kistler.He served his country in the Navy on the U.S.S. New.He was a retired machinist,having worked for Leese and Co.Inc.In addition to his parents Philip was preceded in death by a half-sister,Jane Sciotti and her husband, Dominic Sciotti.He...
Joseph Patrick Lesko,86,of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, October 10,2022, at home. He was born March 11,1936,in Latrobe to Micheal and Agnes Lesko.He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force.He was a graduate of St. Vincent College, and received his Master’s degree from University of Pittsburgh.He worked as a high school English teacher at Hurst Jr....
Christine Ann (Fritz) Bitner,56,of Mt. Pleasant Township,passed away Saturday, Oct.8,2022,at home.She was born Oct. 20,1965, in Richmond Heights,Ohio,to Carol(McNutt)Fritz Smith.She was under contract as a dispatcher and courier for Excela Health in the transportation department.Christine was preceded in death by a sister,Michelle E. Fritz; and her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband, John W. Bitner; two...
Gertraud Neuburger,82 of Mt.Pleasant, passed away Wednesday October 5,2022.Born March 3,1940 in Dachuau, Germany,she was the daughter of the late Josef and Anna Müller.In addition to her parents, she is now also resting peacefully with her son Joey and husband Emil. Gertraud wasnt just our Oma she was everybody's Oma.She loved to cook and bake, while listening to her favorite...
Geraldine "Jerry" (Dzambo) Mizikar, 90, of Norvelt, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born April 8, 1932, in Hecla, to the late George and Mary (Kraisinger) Dzambo. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of St. Florian Catholic...
Catherine A. (Staschak) Sullenberger, 92 of Irwin, PA, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, less than 24 hours after her husband's passing, at Ligonier Bethlen Home, with family at her side. Catherine was born on February 27, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant Twp, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Kernicky) Staschak. Catherine was a devoted wife and mother who...
William (Bill) M. Sullenberger, 93 of Irwin, PA, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, less than 24 hours prior to his wife's passing, at Ligonier Bethlen Home, with family at his side. Bill was born on March 16, 1929, in Bullskin Twp, the son of the late Charles and Anna (Dullinger) Sullenberger.Bill was a member of the St. Nicholas Byzantine...