Gary W. “Bootsie” Sanner, of Pleasant Unity, PA, formerly of Arona, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, May 6, 2022 in Greensburg, PA. He was born September 19, 1942 in Meadville, PA. Son of Eliza (Bussard) Geary and the late Howard "Hud" Sanner. He was a graduate from Hempfield High School Class of 1960. Gary was a member of Arona United Methodist Church for many years, a member of the local #154 Boiler Makers and was an active member in the Blind...

    Lisa R. Kirtland, 61, of Greensburg, PA passed away suddenly Monday, May 2, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born March 13, 1961 in Latrobe, PA. Daughter of the late Robert Leo and Joyce Louise (Stoup) Kirtland. Lisa was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School Class of 1979. Lisa was a loving and compassionate beautiful soul who could light up a room with her laughter and smile. She cared about everyone she met, whether you knew her as Lisa,...

    Roderick G. Skerlec, 84, of Ruffsdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Yukon, PA, son of the late Anthony “Sparky” and Edith Skerlec. Roderick was a graduate of South Huntingdon High School. He worked and retired from WABTEC after 40+ years. He was a member of Old Westmoreland Rifles and a lifetime member of Hecla Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and primitive camping. He...

    Margaret “Peggy” A. (Peterson) Miller, 89, of New Stanton, PA, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at RNC in Greensburg, PA. She was born December 29, 1932 in McKeesport, PA. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ohs and biological parents James and Irene Peterson. She was a graduate of Youngwood High School. After high school, she was a cook for Howard Johnson’s for many years. During that time, she met the love of her life on a blind date at the hotel. She...

    Jeffrey A. Kite, 61, of Yukon, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1960 in Greensburg, PA. Son of the late Gerald A. and Julia Anne (Slivensky) Kite. Jeff was a graduate of Yough Senior High School Class of 1978, where he played drums in the high school band and was on the wrestling team. In his younger years, he played midget football for the Yukon Football team. Upon...

    Linda C. (Long) Sandin, 77, of Middletown, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, VA. She was born January 13, 1945 in Arona, PA. Daughter of the late Paul Alfred and Blanche Luella (Miller) Long. She attended and graduated from the former Sewickley Township High School Class of 1962. She received her Associate’s degree in Accounting from WCCC in Youngwood, PA. She worked for and retired from Kensington Electric in...

    Marlene (Lesnicky) Shotts, 75, of West Newton, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Hempfield Manor in Greensburg, PA. She was born May 26, 1946 in Hutchinson, PA. Daughter of the late Adam and Laura (Kelloway) Lesnicky. Marlene attended the former Sewickley Township High School. She worked for Johnston the Florist and Foodarama in Madison, PA as a baker for many years. Marlene loved doing crafts, going to Bingo, playing cards and...

    Catherine M. (Tepke) Kramer, 83, of Darragh, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg, PA. She was born April 14, 1938 in Greensburg, PA. Daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Britt) Tepke. Catherine was a graduate of the former Sewickley Township High School Class of 1956. She worked as a secretary for Westinghouse and then at Hempfield High School for many years in the cafeteria. She loved being a grandmother and was a...

    Gene P. Pieniadz, 78, of Irwin, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Harmon House Care Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA. He was born June 17, 1943 in Braddock, PA. Son of the late Alex and Lydia (Chatlos) Pieniadz. Gene was born with and suffered from cerebral palsy but never let it slow him down. Gene was an assembler at a workshop for the handicap in Kittaning, PA, as well as having local jobs throughout the years. He enjoyed working and was proud of his...

    Dennis G. “Mousie” Ustazewski, 75, of Herminie, Pa. peacefully passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Waldens View in North Huntingdon, Pa. with his family by his side. He was born June 9, 1946 in Greensburg, Pa. Son of the late Brownie and Sara Nicholas Ustazewski. Dennis was a graduate of Hempfield High School class of 1964. He was a hard worker. Working as a mold maker for Westinghouse and also worked and retired from Hempfield High School as a custodian...