Minnie Belle Prinkey
Jul 30, 2016
Minnie Belle Prinkey 93 of Mount Pleasant passed away Saturday July 30, 2016 in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. Born June 29, 1923 in Mt pleasant a daughter of the late Lloyd E and Mary Randolph Overly. She was a member of Fairview Church of God, Kecksburg, and a past member of its Ladies Aide. She previously worked for many years...
Roy Dean Chalfant
Jul 16, 2016
Roy Dean Chalfant, 58 of Hempfield Township, passed away in his home Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born April 13, 1957 to the late Charles and Edna Dean Chalfant. He enjoyed being a father and a grandfather. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by brothers James and Gerry (Sheb) Chalfant, and granddaughter Kaeleigh Beregi. He...
Sara B. Shaffer
Jun 15, 2016
Sara B. Shaffer, 86 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Hecla, passed away peacefully June 15, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born September 14, 1929, the daughter of Harry and Florence Brooks Rupp. Sara was a proud and devoted homemaker and housekeeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years,...
Augustine J. Kopcho
Jun 13, 2016
Augustine “Auggie” J. Kopcho, 83 of Tarrs, formerly of Southwest, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 in his home. Born February 10, 1933, he was the son of George and Christine Mizenko Kopcho. Auggie was a truck driver for Sosko Trucking. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. For many, many years he tended bar...
Joseph M. Nitkiewicz
Jun 2, 2016
Joseph M. Nitkiewicz, 89 of United, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home. He was born May 10, 1927, the son of the late John and Frances Konowalski Nitkiewicz. Joseph was Veteran of the US Navy, having served in World War II. He was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United. He was preceded in death by...
Barbara L. Porterfield
May 27, 2016
Barbara L. Porterfield, 84, of Hempfield Township passed away Friday May 27, 2016 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born March 30, 1932 and was the daughter of Mary C. Long. In addition to her mother, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Vaun M. Porterfield. She was a loving mother to Melvin, Clifford, Cynthia, Darrel, Sandra,...
William Andrew Straslicka Jr.
May 26, 2016
William Andrew Straslicka, Jr., 62, of McCandless Township, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born July 28, 1953 in Greensburg, a son of William A. and Irene Magda Straslicka, Sr. William was employed by T&F Exploration of South Hills. An avid hunter and fisherman, William truly loved his cabin in Clinton County...
Terry L Johnson
May 24, 2016
NORVELT, PA Terry Johnson of Norvelt, 65, passed away Monday, May 24, 2016. Loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Terry is survived by his three children (Katie Tomblin and husband Billy, Dan Johnson and wife Abby, and Jeff Johnson), former wife (Alesia), three brothers (Bruce, Don, and Scott), two sisters (Nancy and Lisa), and three grandchildren (Abby, Liam, and...
Catherine L Blair
May 12, 2016
Catherine Blair, 78, passed away May 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband George Sr,; son Rich; and grandson Richard Jr. Catherine is survived by her children Deborah (Richard), Brenda, George (Tina), Barry (Marie), William, Jeff (Maryann), Dianne (Blane), and Cindy; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and sisters. The family wishes to thank Westmoreland Manor staff...
Rosella Nicklow
May 9, 2016
Rosella Nicklow, 77 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at Excela Frick Hospital. She was born December 11, 1938 in Indian Head and was the daughter of David and Velma Garletts Snyder. Rosella was a member of Middle Presbyterian Church. She was a former employer of Frick Hospital and Anchor Hocking. In addition to her parents, she...
Philip John Jordan
Apr 18, 2016
Philip John Jordan, 88 of Norvelt, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born January 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL and was the son of Edgar and Grace Jordan. Prior to Retirement, he was employed by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation where he worked as a mechanic. He was a member of the Community Church of Norvelt. Additionally, he...
Margaret Tomechko
Apr 11, 2016
Margaret (Anderson) Tomechko, 92 of United, passed away Monday April 11, 2016. Born January 25, 1924, she was the daughter of Charles and Ethel McCracken Anderson. She retired from the US Postal Service, having worked in both United and Greensburg offices. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Michael, April 8, 1998; brother Charles...
Jerry M Chirdon
Apr 1, 2016
Jerry M. Chirdon, 75 passed away peacefully with family by his side, April 1, 2016 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. Born March 25, 1941 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Andrew Michael Chirdon and May Kathryn Chirdon Bowers. He was formerly employed at Union Apparel where he worked in the cutting room and previously employed by Permali Mt....
Larry Keith Sobinsky
Mar 26, 2016
Larry Sobinsky, “Tattoo Larry”, 57 of Latrobe, passed away unexpectantly, Saturday, March 26, 2016 in his home. He was born May 7, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant to William Sobinsky, a resident at Oak Hill, Greensburg and the late Bessie Presock Sobinsky In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother William “Bean” Sobinsky III. Larry is...
Edward R. Polcha
Mar 25, 2016
Edward R. Polcha, 73 of Southwest(Hecla)passed away Friday March 25, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland. He was born February 1, 1943 in Greensburg, the son of the late Edward E. and Elizabeth Hutria Polcha. He was a retired helicopter mechanic with Helicopter Aviation Services at Scottdale Airport. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Scottdale, the Hecla Sportsmen’s...
RoseAnn Zangla
Mar 19, 2016
RoseAnn (Harhai) Zangla of South Greensburg passed away March 19, 2016. Born July 18, 1953 in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Arley (Leonard) Harhai Bush. She had previously worked as a nurse’s aide at Saint Anne Home, a nurse at Westmoreland Manor, Westmoreland Hospital and Latrobe Diagnostics. In addition to her parents she was...
C. Eugene Hoover
Mar 12, 2016
C. Eugene Hoover, 87, of Kecksburg died Saturday March 12, 2016 peacefully at the farm, surrounded by his family. Born January 22, 1929 in Cook Township, he was the son of the late Charles and Irene (Ulery) Hoover. Eugene was a lineman for West Penn Power, and the Founder of the Hoover Farm. He was a member of Laurel Highland...
Glenda Faye Crosby
Mar 8, 2016
Glenda F. Crosby ,76 of Hecla, passed away today Tuesday March 8, 2016. Born December 5, 1939 in Harrison City, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Alta Baughman Rugh. Glenda was a member of the Armbrust Wesleyan Church, the Appalachian Wagon Train, Tri-county horse pony and mule association and the Wagoneers; Glenda cherished her many friendships made...
Clarence Terhorst
Feb 26, 2016
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James F. Cheek
Feb 25, 2016
James F. Cheek, 63 of Mt. Pleasant Township passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2016. He was born June 20, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the beloved husband of Audrey Cheek and the beloved father of Allison and Megan Cheek. Jim is also survived by his mother, Dolores Siko; sister Rosellen (John) Eutsey; and brothers Ed (Diane) Cheek and...