John R. 'Bob' Callahan, Jr. , 85, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in the Westmoreland Manor. He was born August 12, 1933, in Belleview, a son of the late John R. Callahan, Sr. and Mildred Richardson Callahan. Bob was a veteran of the US Army and a graduate of Duquesne University. He was an accountant...
JoAnn Elizabeth "Babe" Grande , 86, of Southwest Greensburg, formerly of Trafford, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family Saturday, June 15, 2019, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Trafford, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Dragisic Kromer. JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandma and beloved Baba to great-grandson,...
Evalyn L. Stohner , 89, of Greensburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Monday, June 3, 2019, at home. She was born May 22, 1930, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Raymond and Jane Wifler Stohner. Evalyn worked for the former Mansmann's Department Store in East Liberty and Rite Aid in Morningside. She is survived by her daughter,...
Albert M. Borgo, 90, of Greensburg, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Delmont, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Balest Borgo. Albert was a local beer salesman. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and was a veteran who served in the Navy....
Joseph Frank Zello Sr., 82, of Greensburg, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Greensburg, a son of the late Frank and Josephine Zello. Joseph was a retired deputy for the Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds and a former assistant purchasing director for the county Purchasing Department. He was...
Harry Miles Cochran III , 76, of Greensburg, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Westmoreland Manor. He was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Greensburg, a son of the late Harry Miles Cochran Jr. and Josephine Mae Wild Fay. Harry was a graduate of the Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Fla., and served in the Army during...
Gregory V. Zoldak, 63, of Southwest Greensburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, at St. Anne's Home. He was born, June 8, 1955, in Greensburg, Pa. Son of John Zoldak and Mary (D'Itri) Zoldak. He is survived by his only son, Gregory Vincent Zoldak II of Greensburg, his brother and sister-in-law, John and Joyce Zoldak of Alexandria, Va., and...
Pamela Lynn (Henke) Hedman , 59, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at home. She was born Nov. 28, 1959, in Fresno, Calif., a daughter of the late Robert A. and Dorotha C. Robertson Henke. She was a member of Charter Oak United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 34...
Anthony J. "Tony" Fannerella , 88, of Greensburg, died Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born May 19, 1930, in Greensburg, a son of the late Rocco and Concetta Scaglione Fannerella. Tony owned and operated his own construction company for 40-plus years and then semi-retired and taught his trade from 1982 to...
Emmett Charles Henry , 86, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian. He was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John Phillip and Helen Fall Henry. Emmett was a supervisor for the former Papercraft Corp. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and was very faithful to St....
Antoinette "Dorothy" Louise Galando Ruffo-McCloskey of Greensburg, born May 2, 1921, passed Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Rutledge, Tenn. She was a beautiful, loving mother and grandmother who will be truly missed by so many loved ones. Her transition was peaceful and with the grace she so deserved. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony...
Marian J. (Bohince) DeLuca , 86, of Crabtree, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Mercy Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Pleasant Valley, a daughter of the late Josephine Bohince. Marian was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Before she and Lou were married, she worked as a waitress at several Howard...
Marguerite Rollins , 96, of Greensburg, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born December 12, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Alice Pollard Davis. She was retired from Kennametal, Latrobe. Marguerite was a member of the First Antioch Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and...
Robert L. 'Bobby Dale' Pushic , 80, of Greensburg, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at home. He was born February 22, 1939, in Greensburg, a son of the late George P. and Mamie Vecchio Pushic. Bobby Dale spent his life in the bar and restaurant business. He was the owner of the Boulevard Restaurant's and the former...
Dorothy L. (Cunningham) Hayes , 88, of Greensburg, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, in St. Anne Home. She was born Nov. 16, 1930, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John Iden and Luella Robinson Cunningham. Dorothy was a former resident of Gilbert Straub Plaza for 17 years and enjoyed spending time with her many friends she...
Carmella R. "Poggy" (DiOrio) Garner , 91, of South Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at home. She was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late John Edward and Elizabeth Falcone DiOrio. She was a member of St. Bruno Church. In addition to working in the food service department at Westmoreland Community College,...
Arthur Rodney "Beaver" Johnson , 61, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully, at home, Thursday, May 2, 2019. The son of the late Archie L. Johnson, of Greensburg, he was predeceased by three brothers, Archie Jr., Craig and Steven, all of Greensburg. Surviving are his mother, Ruby Gantt Johnson; and three siblings, Kevin, Renae and Kimberly Johnson, all...
Kathryn Marie (Hoak) Whisdosh , 65, of Latrobe, formerly of Norvelt, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 8, 1954, in Greensburg, a daughter of Anna Falta Hoak, of Jeannette, and the late Charles Hoak. Kathy was a 1972 graduate of Greensburg Catholic...
Mary Ann (Mazzagatti) Roscosky , 84, of Greensburg, died Friday, April 19, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born May 5, 1934, in Crabtree, a daughter of the late Guido and Josephine DiGiorgio Mazzagatti. Mary Ann was a retired tax consultant for H and R Block after 47 years of service. She was a member...
Roy E. Hoyle , 94, of Greensburg, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence, Grace Manor North Park. He was born March 17, 1925, in Greensburg, a son of the late Harold and Grace Repp Hoyle. Roy will be remembered as the "original tailgater" and ultimate entertainer. He was proud of his wine-making abilities and loved...