Lorraine Maughan Harshbarger, 88, of Wyano, Pa. ended her earthly journey with her family at her side as she finally got the wings of an angel on September 24, 2018 in Tonopah, AZ. She was born June 11, 1930 in Madison, Pa. Daughter of the late James and Rebecca Webster Maughan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wyano, Pa. for over sixty years. You could find Lorraine serving her church in many positions. She was the treasurer, secretary, the hoagie maker and the soup...

    Timothy E. Backstrom, 76, of Greensburg, Pa., died Thursday, September. 27, 2018 in Greensburg, Pa. He was born September 5, 1942 in West Newton, Pa. Son of the late Richard E. and Sara E. Sweeney Backstrom. Prior to his retirement, Timothy was employed by the former Newcomer Products Co. where he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of the St. Marks Lutheran Church, Arona, Pa. Timothy enjoyed being outside in the garden, tinkering on cars, and riding his...

  Pauline Popella Levine, 86, of Ruffsdale, Pa., died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Frick Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. She was born September 27, 1931, in Wendel, Pa. Daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Hovance Popella. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Greensburg, Pa. During her life, Pauline worked as a Manager at the former Millers Inn Restaurant in Madison, Pa. She was also the personal secretary for the late Rudy Stanish for many many years. In...

    Barbara A. Rothwell Shoaf, 71, of West Newton, Pa., died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Excela Westmoreland in Greensburg, Pa. She was born June 17, 1947 in Greensburg. Daughter of Geraldine Rizzi Rothwell of Herminie, Pa. and the late Dean Rothwell. Barbara was a member of the Herminie UMC where she was the choir director and organist for more than 20yrs. She loved to travel with her husband as well as listening to oldies and country music. She was preceded in death by her...

    Kathryn R. Gressly Mansfield, 72, of Herminie, Pa., died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her home. She was born June 23, 1946 in Sewickley, Pa. Daughter of the late Paul R. and Marie Jolly Gressly. She attended the First Church of God in West Newton, Pa. Kathryn volunteered many hours to the Hilltop United Methodist Church food pantry, attended bible study and prayer groups at both Hilltop United Methodist Church and First Church of God. Kathryn loved to walk and was an avid...

    Rebecca “Becky” J. Lawson Haines, 93, of New Stanton, Pa., died Monday, September 3, 2018 at Hempfield Manor. She was born September 16, 1924 in Yukon, Pa. Daughter of the late James D. and Rebecca E. Wentzle Lawson. She was a faithful member of the Downtown Madison UMC as well as an active member of the former Madison Golden Agers. Rebecca loved to be outside on her tractor cutting grass. She loved spending time with her husband, riding their motorcycle...

Cyrus P. Cunningham “Tub”, 91, of Ruffsdale, Pa. died Sunday August 12, 2018 at The Grove at Irwin. He was born July 7, 1927 in Tarrs, Pa. Son of the late Cyrus P. and Marie M. McBeth Cunningham. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, a member of Blyth Masonic Lodge #593 of West Newton, and a member of The United Church of Christ in New Stanton. Cyrus is preceded in death by a daughter Alice Fox, two brothers, Clarence and Norman Cunningham; two sisters, Mildred...

Bruce E. Smith, 64, of Greensburg, Pa. died Sunday July 22, 2018 at his home. He was born December 26, 1953 in Braddock, Pa. Son of the late Carl F. and Helen Mae Mardis Smith. Prior to his retirement, he served in the U.S. Marine Core during Vietnam. He later went on to work as a waste management professional for Tri-Valley. Bruce loved being with his family and friends, sometimes fishing but mainly shooting pool. Bruce is preceded in death by both parents, wife Sara Jane Caldwell Smith, a...

  Karen D. Evansek, 67, of West Newton, Pa. Died Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. She was born April 11, 1951 in Greensburg, Pa. Daughter of the Late Albert Ondrejko and Helen Miskovich Ondrejko of Yukon, Pa. Prior to her retirement, Karen was a Phlebotomist at Jefferson Hospital. She was very fond of watching birds. She loved all animals and especially, she loved her Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father. Husband Lawrence P. Evansek and a brother Dennis...

Sandra E. Wilson Kistler, 74, of Rillton, Pa., died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her home. She was born, July 8, 1944 in Hartford, RI. Daughter of the late Samuel Elwood and Shirley Painter Wilson. Sandra was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church in Hunker, Pa. She loved to read Mystery novels and especially loved to attend church, which was a huge part of her life. She is preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 56yrs, Art Kistler of Irwin, Pa. Two sons;...