Diane L Thomason Giron
Sep 19, 2020
Diane L. (Thomason) Giron, 67 of Norvelt, went to be with the Lord and her family, on Saturday September 19,2020, peacefully at home with her husband and daughter at her side, after bravely battling cancer. Born November 5, 1952 in Havre de Grace, Maryland daughter of the late Pauline (Moore) Renn and John L. Thomason. She is survived by her...
Julius R Nitkiewicz
Sep 19, 2020
Julius “Chinky” “Jules” R. Nitkiewicz, 89 of Hecla passed away unexpectedly Saturday September 19, 2020 in Westmorland Manor,Greensburg. Born April 14, 1931 in Mt Pleasant, he is the son of the late John and Frances (Konowalski ) Nitkiewicz. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores Grabiak Nitkiewicz of 45 years and a Son Jeffrey Nitkiewicz. Julius is...
Hazel E Jerson
Sep 14, 2020
Hazel E. Jerson, 85 of Norvelt went to be with the Lord September 14, 2020. Born June 7, 1935 in Hempfield Township she was the daughter of the late Howard and Sarah Raling. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Donald D. Jerson. She is preceded by 2 sisters Betty Anderson; Helen Hough and a daughter Colleen...
George Werry
Sep 11, 2020
George E. Werry, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at home. Born June 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Lohr) Werry. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Darlene Werry. George is also survived by two children, Tammy (Filbern) Werry and Scott (Tina) Werry; three brothers, Charles...
Donna Ankney-Smith
Aug 31, 2020
Donna Ankney Smith, 84, of Norvelt passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Born Sept. 21, 1936, in Norvelt, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Clara Mae Barkley Ankney. Donna was previously employed by the Walworth Co., and also by Kaufmann’s. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she...
Lawrence F Overly
Aug 27, 2020
Lawrence F. Overly, 89 an original homesteader of Norvelt passed away at home Thursday August 27, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his wife of 71 years Ann Sistek Overly, his two sons who preceded him in death Kenneth and Randy. He also survived by his daughter in law Kimberly Overly; his grandson Seth (Danielle) Overly...
Marjorie B Newingham
Aug 24, 2020
Marjorie B. Newingham, 99, of Acme, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Born March 24, 1921, in Rodney, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mazie M. Stairs Albert. Majorie was preceded in death by her husband James L. Newingham; two sons, James Richard and Glenn R. Newingham; a daughter, Sharon May; and eight brothers and sisters....
Larry D McBryar Jr.
Jul 26, 2020
Larry D. McBryar Jr, 49 of Brinkerton died suddenly doing what he loved July 26, 2020. Born July 22, 1971 in Westmoreland county. He was the son of Dorothy H. E. McCurdy McBryar and the late Larry D. McBryar Sr.. Larry was a motorsport enthusiast, a legendary mechanic and an all-around amazing person. In addition to his father he was...
Bernardine Shopsky
Jul 24, 2020
Bernardine (Lesko) Shopsky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and inspiration, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, July 24, 2020. Her last weeks were spent surrounded by her loving family, friends and doting dachshunds. She dedicated her life to serving her community, bringing love and laughter to the lives of all who knew her. Over the years, she was a dedicated...
Robert Shaffer
Jul 20, 2020
Robert G. "Bob" Shaffer, 76, of Norvelt, passed away suddenly and peacefully Monday morning, July 20, 2020, at his home. Born April 25, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Kortright Shaffer. Bob was a proud veteran of the Air Force. Prior to retirement, he owned ATV, motorcycle and watercraft dealerships in Donegal,...
James V Liprando
Jul 5, 2020
James V. (Jimmy) Liprando, 82, of Greensburg lost his battle with cancer on July 5th , 2020. Jimmy was born on November 20th , 1937 in Export and was the son of the late David and Stella Liprando. Jimmy was well known for his years as a barber at “Jimmy’s Barber Shop” in Export and Holiday Park. He was a...
Krista Kozielec
Jul 4, 2020
Krista J Kozielec, 41 passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2020. Born July 11, 1978 in Latrobe she was the daughter of Karen (Michael) Raishart and the late Richard C Kozielec. Krista is survived by her brother Michael (Joelle) Raishart and their children Brylee, Braiden, Kason, they were the love of her life. In addition she is survived by her materal...
Cindy Rae Hudgkin
Jun 22, 2020
Cindy R. "Hutch" Hudgkin, 59, of Hunker (Armburst), passed away suddenly Monday, June 22, 2020. Born Oct. 3, 1960, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Diane E. (Moon) Hudgkin and the late Keith A. Hudgkin. She was preceded in death by her father, Keith; and grandparents. Cindy will be greatly missed by her family and friends and remembered for...
Robert J Zider
Jun 21, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Zider, 63, of Norvelt, passed away at his home Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was the son of the late John and Sally Zider. He was born Aug. 14, 1956, in Greensburg. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Zider. He was a loving husband to his wife, Karen M. Zider. He...
Janice Ann McLaughlin Frankhouser
May 20, 2020
Janice Ann McLaughlin Frankhouser, 73, was called home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, while holding the hand of her only child, Karin. She was born Sept. 11, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant. She was a fourth- generation resident in her family home in Hecla. Jan graduated from Hurst High School in 1964 and was active in her reunion activities. She worked...
Stephen Sosko
May 16, 2020
Stephen "Pishta" Sosko, 67, of Greensburg passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born March 29, 1953, and was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Irene Bishop Sosko. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Joseph Sosko Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Hontz) Sosko, and son, Scott Sosko. Pishta was a...
Virginia Anne Baker
May 14, 2020
Virginia "Anne" Baker, 63, of Hecla, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born April 4, 1957, in Dubois, a daughter of the late Stephen and Virginia Madden Trout. Anne is survived by a daughter, Ashley Baker; fiance, Pat Wingard; and granddaughter, Emmory Baker. She loved gardening, outdoor activities and sitting by her fire pit. She is also survived...
Kathleen (Downs) Hatcher
May 4, 2020
Kathleen (Downs) Hatcher, 65, of Mammoth, passed away Monday, May, 4, 2020. Born Jan. 9, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Jeune Downs and Lawrence Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, James Hatcher; and two sons, Jeremy (Kristen) Hatcher, of Greensburg, and Joshua (Amanda) Hatcher, of Norvelt. Kathy enjoyed spending...
Cornelius P Schachte
May 1, 2020
Cornelius P. Schachte, 87 of Norvelt passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born January 28, 1933 in Hecla, son of Charles and Anastasia Nolan Schachte. He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen, of 55 years. He is preceded in death by brothers Jack, Paul, Joe, James, Francis, Richard and Leroy. Cornelius is...
Mary Helen Dunn
May 1, 2020
Mary Helen Dunn, 91, of Weltytown, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, in Kingman, Ariz. Born Oct. 4, 1928, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Mabel Poche. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Dunn; daughter, Verna Allen; brothers, Richard "Dick" Poche and Charles "Chuck" Poche; and sister, Sarah "Sally" Mott. Mary...