Barbara Dillon, 61, of Norvelt, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at home. She was born Sept 1, 1960, in Ligonier, the daughter of Margaret Ulishney and the late William Quinn. She was a homemaker. She was Catholic by faith, and she volunteered at the St. Cecilia Parish monthly bingo. She also enjoyed gardening. In addition to her father, she was...
Joseph J. Yuhas, Jr., 87, of Norvelt D Section, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at home. He was born July 19, 1934, in Center, PA to the late Joseph J. Yuhas Sr. and Mary (Kozusko) Yuhas. He was a graduate of Hurst High School. Prior to retirement he was employed by Wabtec Rubber Products. He served his country as...
Andrew John Gera, 84, of Mutual, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born July 21, 1937, in Mutual, to the late Andrew and Anna (Novak) Gera. He was a graduate of Greensburg High School and California University of Pennsylvania. He served his country as a member...
Grant W. (Pete) Hillis, 82, of Hunker, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Mar. 30, 1939, in Greensburg, to the late Grant B. and Dorothy L. (Wolfe) Hillis. He retired in 2001 after many years as a machinist at DME. Pete loved running his sawmill, farming and his antique Allis Chalmers tractors....
Bessie (Queer) Uram, 95, of Acme passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg. She was born Jun. 2, 1926, in Bridgeport the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Haney) Queer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Victor in 1979; two sisters Ester Queer and Faye Soles; and three...
Alan E. Stanoszek, 69, of New Stanton, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born July 11, 1952, in McKeesport, the son of Edward and Emma (Ryan) Stanoszek. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sylvia (Lohr) Stanoszek, whom he married on Nov. 27, 1992; and cousins, Duane Stanoszek (Sharon), of North Huntingdon,...
Boyd L. “Bud” Freeman, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday February 6, 2022. Born October 15, 1937 in Greensburg, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Bennett) Freeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen V. Freeman and brother Harry A. Freeman. Boyd is survived by his 2 children,...
Heather L. (Runkle) Miller MSN, RN, PMH-BC, 37, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland. She was born Jan. 16, 1985, in Lancaster, PA. She was a dedicated mother, wife, sister, and aunt. As a professional, she was committed to patient care as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) working for Behavioral Health Excela Westmoreland...
Janet Mae (Meredith) Hontz, 82, Mt. Pleasant, PA, passed away Jan. 25, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant to the late Walter and Mae (Gradler) Meredith. She worked as a produce manager at Nasers Foods for 32 years. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God....
Andrew Logan "Andy" Beck, 23, of Norvelt, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Excela Health Frick Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1998, in Punxsutawney, the son of Sheri Jo Miller, of Norvelt, and Mark L. Beck, of Punxsutawney. He was a social worker at Achieva Support and EMT for Kecksburg EMS. He also volunteered for the Westmoreland Homestead...
Wayne D.(Buddy) Kantorik, 81 of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. died Saturday, January 15, 2022 in WVU Uniontown Hospital. He was born July 2, 1940 in Acme, Pa. son of the late Clyde and Clara Kantorik. Wayne served in the US Navy from 1958-1961, upon returning from the military he worked at Charlton Bros. Transportation Co. until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting,...
Ruben S. Silva, 62, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at Excela Westmoreland with his loving wife and dear son by his side. He was born Sept. 14, 1959, in Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Philippines. Ruben was the son of the late Francisco and Serenaya Silva. Ruben's first introduction to Americans was when he worked on an oil...
Alisa Richwine, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, was called home Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Born June 11, 1959, in Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Merdith (Wilson) Richwine. Alisa is survived by her children, Tracey, Jake and Zach; her loving sisters and brother, Cindy, Scott and Becky; grandchildren, who called her mimi, Ben, Jo, Jada and...
Richard L. Greenawalt, 57 of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack January 4, 2022. Born November 17, 1964 in Mt. Pleasant, he was son of the late Glenn V. Greenawalt Sr. and Dorothy L. (Kwak) Beveridge. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Jeffrey Greenawalt. He is survived by brothers Dennis...
Mary Ann Yuhas, 82, of Norvelt-D Section, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Born Nov. 25, 1939, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Hudak) Kalp. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of 61 years (Sept. 10, 1960), Joe Yuhas. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Joy (Jim)...
Devon Darris Joy Hamilton, 29 of Mt. Pleasant passed away December 31, 2021. at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh surrounded by her family. Born March 21, 1992, in Las Vegas, NV. she was the daughter of the late Joshua Herbert Hamilton of Decatur Illinois.Devon is survived by her three children, Isabella Grace Shaler, David Bailey, Aurora Claire Hamilton; mother, Susan Leigh...
Family and friends will be received in the Jay A. Hoffer Funeral Home, Norvelt 6-8 P.M. Tues January 4th. Devons Funeral service will ùbe 8 P.M Tuesday in the Funeral Home.
Eileen Mazie Morrison, 85, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Excela Health-Latrobe Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Latrobe, the daughter of the late Glenn and Catherine (Grabiak) Wright. Eileen was a member of St. Florian's Catholic Church, Trauger, and was a former volunteer at Latrobe Hospital. In addition to her parents, Eileen was...
John G. Kitz, 78 of Mt. Pleasant Township, passed away December 27, 2021. Born in McKeesport, PA to John A. and Helen (Bongyor) Kitz, he set down his roots on Moccasin Hollow Road back in 1966. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; Albert and Joseph Kitz. John is survived by his wife of...
Grace Elizabeth Specht, 88, of Acme, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021. Born Dec. 8, 1933, in Pleasant Unity, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Gladys (Davis) Dreistadt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester C. Specht Jr.; sisters, Elsie Bossart, Donna Dickson and Margie Martelli; brothers, John Dreistadt Richard...