James W. Stitt, 88, of New Stanton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in his sons home, where he had been residing. He was born Nov. 24, 1926, in Grismore, a son of the late Roy and Orpah Barr Stitt. A veteran of the Army, he served during World War II and was honorably discharged a recipient of the Good...
Denise Rena Trump, 57, of Ruffs Dale, East Huntington Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born April 28, 1958, a daughter of the Mary Boden Thomas, of Friendsville, Md., and the late Jack Thomas. A graduate of Northern High School in Garrett County, Md., she was employed as a supervisor for...
Phyllis "Adele" Jacobs Pruitt 80 of Mount Pleasant passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at her home. Adele was born August 26, 1935 the daughter of the late Abraham and Essma Khoury Jacobs. She was a member of St. Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Greensburg, a 1953 graduate of Ramsay High School and was formerly self employed as a beautician. Surviving...
Harry Clair (Jack) Miller 89 of Hunker passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Excela Health, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Harry was born November 7, 1925 in Donegal Twp. the son of the late Jay L. and Celestia Overly Miller. Harry was a 1943 graduate of Ramsay High School and was a retired postal worker and independent electrical contractor. He served...
Margaret A. Schmitz 78 of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday September 27, 2015 at Eicher's Personal Care Home, Normalville. Margaret was born July 10, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant the daughter of the late Maximilian and Sarah Guzik Boshinsky. Margaret attended Hurst High School, was formerly employed at Frick Hospital, Joytogs Sewing Co. and Connellsville Sportswear. She also ran a children's...
Ricky Stephen Dennison, 57, of Jones Mills, went to be with his lord and Savior Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with an initial blood infection. Rick was born Feb. 28, 1958, in East Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Homer Dennison, who passed in 1991, and Hettie Gum Dennison, who passed in 2001. Rick was a...
Robert A. Lockwood 68 of Pittsburgh and Butler formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away Tuesday August 25, 2015 at the VA Medical Center, Aspinwall. Robert was born May 12, 1947 in Rochester, NY the son of the late Leonard and Eleanor Benko Lockwood. Robert was a 1965 graduate of East High School, Rochester, NY and attended the Wentworth Military Academy...
Curtis A. King 89 of Mount Pleasant Twp. passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 at the Greensburg Care Center. Curt was born July 20, 1926 in Bridgeport (Mt. Pleasant Twp.) the son of the late William H. and Mary Blanda King. Curt attended Hurst High School, was a member of the Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren and was a...
Pauline F. Smartnick, 95, of Hunker, Hempfield Township, passed away Thursday evening, July 30, 2015, in The Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, where she has been a resident since 2005. She was born June 21, 1920, in Everson, a daughter of the late Zachary and Margaret Luczcz Nebesney. Mrs. Smartnick was employed as a glass worker for Anchor Hocking in South...
Ray T. Kwak 86 of Bullskin Twp. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2015. Ray was born January 6, 1929 in Mammoth the son of the late John and Charlotte Wilson Kwak. Ray was a Korean War veteran serving with the Army, wounded, he received a Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantry...