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...
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 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, 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, 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 (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, 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 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, 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 (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, 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 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...
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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...
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Frances M. Puskar of United Passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Frances was born June 1, 1924, the daughter of Stanislaus and Frances Ostrosky Golkosky. She was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Church of Mammoth and member of St. Florian’s. She was active in St. Florian’s Rosary Altar Society and Court St. Florian’s Catholic Daughters of America. She...
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John E. Marinchak, 89, of United passed away February 2, 2016. Born June 29, 1926, he was the son of John and Anna Repko Marinchak. He was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church and an active member of the former St. Stanislaus Church. John was a veteran of the Army 1st Division having served in WWII and the Korean...
William Michael Mizikar, 75, of Mammoth passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 in the Latrobe Excela hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1940, the son of the late Michael Mizikar and Anna (Uschock) Mizikar. William was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church. His favorite hobbies included Rosary making, painting, wood carving, and wood...
Thomas A. Heide, 86 of Greensburg passed away peacefully January 17, 2016. He was born in Pleasant Unity on July 30, 1929 and was the son of George and Nellie Mae Frowen Heide. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served in the Korean War. Thomas was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United and the...