Gloria G. Pantalone , 89, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, in Newhaven Court. She was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Peter and Elvira Pantalone. She was a retired secretary for International Sheetworkers Association in Washington, D.C. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,...
Gerard J. Levesque , a former U.S. diplomat who served in eight countries during his 30-year career including China where he was an aide to former President George H.W. Bush died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, after a brief illness. He was 94. Jerry, a native of Lawrence, Mass., and a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, was the...
Dorothy A. (Crimbly) Alsopiedy , 89, of South Greensburg, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born August 18, 1927, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Amedeo and Virginia (Baroni) Ciarimboli. She was a member of St. Bruno Church and her faith and family were of paramount importance to her. In addition to being the office...
Samuel V. Sciabica , 94, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at home. He was born November 25, 1921, in Strabane, PA, a son of the late Santo and Rose Betonte Sciabica. Sam was a retired foreman for Ironworkers, Local #3 of Pittsburgh. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and a WW II Veteran,...
Josephine L. (Eannotti) Hood , 92, of Greensburg, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in the Frick Area Hospital. She was born March 13, 1924, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Felice and Loretta Viola Eanotti. A well-known cook, Josephine was the owner of the former George's Pantry in Ludwick. She was a member of St. Paul...
Adaline M. (Jackson) Skillings, 103, of Hannastown, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born May 6, 1913, in Hannastown, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose Kelley Jackson. She was a longtime member of First Antioch Baptist Church, where she was recently inducted as Mother of the Church. In addition to...
Louise M. (Corleto) McClain , 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Crabtree, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. She was born Feb. 10, 1921, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Peter and Rose Trumbetta Corleto. Louise was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, where she was active with the Mt. Carmel Festival. She was also an avid golfer...
Grace L. (Scozzaro) Giaccardo , 90, of Greensburg, formerly of Crabtree, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born April 05, 1926, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Carmen and Carmella Scuvotti Scozzaro. She was a member of St. Paul Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Therese M. Bradley , 88, of Greensburg, died Friday, September 02, 2016 in the Westmoreland Manor. She was born November 11, 1927, in Maxim, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Francis and Grace 'Sadie' Fitzpatrick Gunther. She was a member of St. Bruno's Church and the Goldenairres. Therese was a retired dietary aide for Westmoreland Regional...
Robert J. Schott , 74, of Jeannette, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in the Family Hospice and Palliative Care at Canterbury. He was born Jan. 9, 1942, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward and Clair Lang Schott. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral where he served as a cantor. He also cantered...
Charles C. Scimmi , 88, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at home. He was born March 14, 1928, in Greensburg, a son of the late Armando and Mary Conzatti Scimmi. Charlie's mother always loved accordion music. She influenced Charlie to take accordion lessons at the age of 12. He played for 63 years in bands...
Dr. William J. McGrath , 73, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in the Shadyside Hospital. He was born Jan. 12, 1943, in Camden, N.J., a son of the late William J. and Frances Kauffmann McGrath. Dr. McGrath retired from private practice and the medical staff at Excela Westmoreland Hospital after many years. After retirement, he...
Wanda H. (Mains) Pfoutz , 81, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, in Redstone Highlands. She was born Oct. 15, 1934, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late John and Julia Eihler Mains. She was a member of Christ Church and was a retired pharmacy technician for Giant Eagle, Hempfield Square. In addition to her parents,...
Josephine T. Gum , 96, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was born April 05, 1920, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Sarah Burburl Tutis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A. McBride Gum; and seven siblings. She was the last of her generation....
Michael L. Payne Jr ., 90, of Hannastown, passed away quietly and peacefully with his loving family by his side Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He now is at home with the Lord in the arms of his wife, Holly. Born May 11, 1926, in Latrobe, he was the son of the late...
Elizabeth "Betty" (McKlveen) Carbone , 80, of Crabtree, passed away peacefully Friday, August, 19, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after a long and heroic battle with cancer. She was born April 5, 1936, in Latrobe, the only daughter of the late Eugene F. and Helen Marie Szabo McKlveen. Betty was a graduate of Latrobe High and...
Florence P. (Mangione) Hiznaneck , 89, of Greensburg, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in St. Anne Home. She was born Sept. 21, 1926, in Bovard, a daughter of the late Louis and Sabina Trapani Mangione. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and the Disabled Veterans Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Dolores M. (Cirelli) Daerr , 85, of Greensburg, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in the Newhaven Court. She was born Jan. 23, 1931, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret J. Moschetti Cirelli. She was a retired unit secretary for Excela Westmoreland Hospital, and after her retirement she stayed on to volunteer for several...
James B. Boswell , 86, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in the Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 17, 1929, in Washington, Pa., a son of the late Robert J. and Ruth H. Boone Boswell. He was a retired fleet manager, Sun Oil and a veteran of the Marine Corps, having...
Mary F. Cholock , 82, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. She was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Rocco and Concetta Scaglione Fannerella. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cholock; son, John...