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...
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...
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...
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...
Dale Rose Miller, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sept. 9, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth "Bessie" (Newill) Miller. Prior to retirement, Dale was a self-employed dairy farmer. In retirement, Dale enjoyed taking care of his farmland, planting trees, flowers and vegetable gardening,...
Amanda “Mandi” Leigh Nave-Cockerline, 40 of Monesson Pa , Passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 suddenly at home. Born April 9, 1982 in Wilmington DE. She is a daughter of Dana Lynch (Patricia Eilenna) Nave and Susan Leigh Cooper Hamilton (James Cronin Jr.). Amanda is survived by her three children Shianne Lynn Cockerline , Dylon Jaime Robert Nave , Kylor...
Dora Dean (Pyle) Johnson, 68, Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday,August 31, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland. She was born February 20, 1954, in Mt. Pleasant, to Clifford and Sylvia (Baldwin) Pyle. She earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and had last worked as a cashier for Walmart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three...
Bonnie L.(Hood) Daniels, 71, of Mt. Pleasant Twp. (Hecla) left this earth on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Born July 19, 1951, she was the daughter of Garnet McClintock and the late George Hood. Prior to retirement, Bonnie was an office administrator. She became an active member of Hecla V.F.D. in 1993, was an avid reader and loved spending time camping...
Emma C. (Kulczak) Zider, 83, of United, PA (Mt. Pleasant Twp.), passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born October 2,1938, in Everson,Pa. Emma was a daughter to the late August J. and Nellie D.(Fabiszewski) Kulczak. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, Stanley...
Edward J."Jack" Poklembo,87,of Stahlstown, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.He was born August 24,1934,in Renton, to the late Michael Poklembo and Kathryn (Rabick) Poklembo.He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force where he was a Cryptographer and a member of the US Air Force - Secret Service.Following his service,he became a...