Carl E. Porch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Loretta S. Jewell

Loretta S. Jewell

Jul 24, 2014

Loretta "Sandy" Jewell Maida, 65, of Kecksburg, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Born August 31, 1948 in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Fagan. Sandy was the loving wife of 24 years to Peter P. Maida. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia "Patty" Babik. She...

Wayne W. Brinker

Wayne W. Brinker

Jul 7, 2014

Wayne W. Brinker, Sr., 95, of Hunker, passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2014 at his home. He was born June 27, 1919 in Hunker, a son of the late John W. and Marie (Overly) Brinker. Prior to retirement Wayne was employed as a millwright for Walworth Valve Co., Greensburg, and self-employed in Brinker Block Co. along with his family....

Catherine L. Hilland

Catherine L. Hilland

Jul 6, 2014

Catherine L. "Kitty" Hilland, 84 of Kecksburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 06, 2014 with family by her side. Born August 17, 1929 in Scottdale, a daughter of the late Roy H. and Evelyn (Barkley) Ansell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Hilland, 2007, a daughter Louise Ann, 1956, great grandson...

Larry Lowther Garner

Larry Lowther Garner

Jul 4, 2014

Larry Lowther Garner, 79, of Acme passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. Born to the late Delbert and Dessie Garner on February 7, 1935 in Greenwood, West Virginia. Larry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Margaret S. "Peggy" Garner. The Garners have eight children Alan Garner and his wife Lydia of McDonough, GA, Deborah Lynn Krinock and her...

Herbert T. Smith

Herbert T. Smith

Jul 3, 2014

Herbert T. Smith, 87, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Jeanette, died Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born Jan. 14, 1927, in United, to Herbert C. and Margaret (Hails) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Russell and John "Jack" Smith. Herb was a graduate of Hurst High School, class of 1947, and the Eckels...

Wesley  B Gales

Wesley B Gales

Nov 11, 1937

Wesley B. Gales, 84, of Jeannette, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Nov. 11, 1937, to the late Wesley B. and Blanche (Ellis) Gales. He would have graduated from Rostraver High, Class of '55, but joined the Navy and obtained his GED while serving his country as a Korean War veteran. Wes...