All Obituaries

Lorrainne Howard, 94, of Greensburg, died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at home. She was born Jan. 10, 1928, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Sparks) Brooks. She was a member of New Stanton Missionary Alliance Church. She worked as a secretary for W&L Construction. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne L. Howard; an infant child; a grandson staff sergeant, Scott Howard; a sister, Pauline Barbrow; and a brother, Robert Brooks. She is...

Doris L Shipley, 99, of Redstone Highlands in Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022. She was born on October 13, 1922, in Youngwood, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Whitehead) Eisaman. Doris was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Greensburg. She was employed by the former Robertshaw Controls in Youngwood. Doris then moved to Massachusetts, with her late husband, where she was employed and retired from Texas Instruments in Attleboro, Mass. After retirement she...

Rebecca M Hixson, 79, of New Stanton, passed away on Friday April 29, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1942, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Haney) Jordan. Rebecca retired after many years as a CNA. She loved spending time with her family and in her later years, she enjoyed attending Senior Life of Greensburg. She is survived by her loving husband, James Hixson; her children, Lora Lammers and husband, Jeff, of Titusville, Pa., Louise Flecher and husband,...

Lawrence K Burns, 88, of Tarrs, formerly of Youngwood, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1934, in Youngwood, the son of the late Joackian Jr. and Edna (Dancer) Burns.  Lawrence was a member of Mendon Baptist Church and retired from DME of Youngwood. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Sue Lynn of Ruffs Dale; his stepson Brian Mears and wife, Debbie, of Stuarts Draft, VA.; his twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Lawrence is also...

Frances R. Stairs, 89, of Latrobe, formerly of Foxtown, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born May 22, 1932, in Youngwood, the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Ruman) Knizner. Frances was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Youngwood, and was a part of the womans of the church group. She was a member of Ridge Runners Trailer Club and the Good Sam Trailer Club. She is survived by her children, Terry Stairs and wife, Deborah, of Latrobe, Rita Flanders and husband, Norman,...

Alice M Martin, 88, of Youngwood, passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1933, in New Stanton, the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Myers) Summy.  Alice was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God. She retired after many years from Powerex. Alice enjoyed spending her time with her family and loved to sit on her porch with a cup of coffee in her hand. She will be remembered by her loving family, her son, Bill & wife Sun (Shin) Martin; her daughter,...

Betty "Betts" P Freeman, 82, of Youngwood, died Thursday April 14, 2022, at Redstone Highlands Greensburg. She was born October 21, 1939, in Indiana PA. A daughter of the late Harry M. and Catherine R. (Reed) Peddicord. She worked alongside her husband as the office manager for Freeman Telephone. She was a member of the Youngwood Hose Co#1 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two children Cheryl L. Fukumoto & husband Paul-Westminster CA, John A Freeman & wife Dr...

Ellen Irene Wallace Hapchuk, 90 years old, of Greensburg, was awarded her wings on April 8th, 2022 and joined   her late husband George and son Dennis in a joyous heavenly reunion She was born December 25, 1931, the   daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie Lauffer Wallace, and grew up in McCullough. She was born during the great depression when times were tough. Ellen met her husband George when she was   just 14 years old, a little blonde haired girl that was fascinated by a...

Jack Errett Lee, 83, of Hunker, passed away on Sunday April 3, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1939, in Hunker, the son of the late John and Mary (Errett) Lee. Jack was a 1956 graduate of Ramsay High School in Mt Pleasant. After graduation, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in the Mediterranean. He worked for Westinghouse, Volkswagen and Chrysler. While at Volkswagen, he won many awards in design and efficiency. He was also a master in robotics and a troubleshooter at...

Cynthia Kay Harden, 60, of Youngwood, passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1962, in Finley, Ohio. She was the daughter of Barbara (Stuart) DeWitt of Monroeville and the late David Scott DeWitt. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Harden; her children, Sarah M. (Joshua) Stiffler of Irwin, Olivia K. Harden of Youngwood and Joseph Riley Scott Harden of Youngwood; her beloved grandchildren, Oliver and Elliot. Cynthia is also survived by her brothers, Kevin...