Albert C. Yazzani, 75, of West Newton, PA passed away Saturday, May 02, 2020 at his home. He was born March 17, 1945 in Greensburg, PA. Son of the late Albert and Mary Radziwon Yazzani. Albert was a graduate of S. Huntingdon High School Class of 1963. He then went on to join the US Navy. Albert was a machinist for Westinghouse Air Brakes for 22 years, then went on to retire from AWI Arc Inc. in West Newton, PA after 20+ years of service. Albert loved watching baseball and football and...

Patricia Ann Sanner, 57, of Greensburg, PA, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Greensburg, PA. She was born March 17, 1963 in Greensburg, PA. Daughter of Janet M. Cope of Greensburg, PA and the late Roy R. Wise Sr. Patricia was a faithful media member of the Jimmy Swaggart ministry. She loved the Lord and was strong in her faith. She was a talented cook, experimented with photography and loved to go to flea markets to collect antique toys. Patricia was very active in her younger years....

James K. Tedesco, Known by friends as Tex, passed away at the age of 74 on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor. Born April 30, 1045 in Greensburg, Pa to the late William K. and Viola Grace Grimm Tedesco. Jim graduated from S. Huntingdon High School in 1964. He worked for International Paper for several years before opening his own gun shop. He was passionate about working with his hands, creating custom full size and miniature muzzle loaders and knives, and fascinated with automated...

Rosella L. (Sandusky) Smith, 80, of New Stanton, PA passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by love Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born April 29, 1939 in Yukon, PA. Daughter of the late John and Jean Sandusky. Rosella was a retired employee of the Westmoreland County Community College. In earlier days she loved to go camping with her husband and various relatives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Myrlen A. Smith Jr. of 61 years and one brother...

James A. Bower Sr., 90, of Ligonier, PA, formerly of Madison, PA, passed away due to complications of the COVID-19 virus on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Excela Latrobe Hospital in Latrobe, PA. He was born December 4, 1929 in Irwin, PA. Son of the late Earl Guy and Florence V. Bogue Bower. As a youth, he participated in the 4H Youth Club. After graduating high school, Jim went on to join the U.S. Navy, serving during war time of the Korean War. He then went on to be self-employed, working for...

Roy Robert Wise, 79, of Fort Hill, PA, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at In Touch Hospice in Somerset, PA. He was born April 30, 1940 in Greensburg, PA. Son of the late Homer E. and Dorothy Herrod Wise. Roy was a graduate of Hempfield Area High School and completed advanced labor-management relations courses at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University and George Meany Labor Center. He and his father both worked for the Pennsylvania Highway Department in the...

Kristin Michele Korber, 50, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Yukon, PA, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her home. She was born March 25, 1970 in Charleroi, PA. Daughter of Terry M. and Diane Furnier Korber. Kristin was a graduate of Yough Senior High School class of 1988. She then went on to graduate from Triangle Tech in 1997 with an Associates Degree in Mechanical CAD&D. She then went on to Point Park University and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. To even further...

    Carl E. VanDyke, 67, of Irwin, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feruary 7, 1953 in Greensburg, Pa. Son of the late Howard Emerson and Florence Sager VanDyke. Carl was a graduate of Yough High School. Carl retired from Hackney Security, where he worked as a security guard for over 15 years. Carl loved the Pirates, baseball and was a huge fan of WWE wresting. He absolutely loved Elvis Presley and had a large Elvis...

    Virginia L. Kemerer Ghrist, 89, of Export, PA passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Murrysville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was born April 6, 1930 in Salem Township. Daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel E. McKeever Kemerer. Virginia was a member of St. Paul Seanor Church in New Stanton, PA. Virginia was a graduate of the former Greensburg High School class of 1947. In her younger years, she worked on her family farm with her brothers raising chickens, cows and...

    Donald C. Wise, 81, of Youngwood, PA, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 5, 1938 in Greensburg, PA. Son of the late Clifford C. and Frances Jessie Wise. Donald worked for PennDot as a driver for 30 years. He loved to ride his Harley-Davidson Trikes and go to and participate in garden tractor pulls. But most of all, his favorite activity was flirting with women. He is preceded in death by both parents and his beloved wife...