All Obituaries

Janeen L. Tackage, 70 of Hunker, died at home, Wednesday March 18,2020 after a courageous five year battle with cancer.  She was born July 31, 1949 in Jeannette.  A daughter of the late James and Gail (Stoner) Paisley.  She was a member and secretary of First Trinity United Church of Christ in Youngwood. She was a volunteer for the Westmoreland County Food Bank and enjoyed babysitting , reading and solving crossword puzzles. Janeen is survived by her husband Richard Tackage...

Edward W "Edwee" Gelsdorf, 62, of Youngwood, passed away on Monday March 16, 2020 after a long battle with Huntington's Chorea Disease at Westmoreland Manor. He was born on July 3, 1957 in Greensburg, the son of the late Edward and Beverly (Cox) Gelsdorf of Youngwood. Eddie was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and VFW Post #211 of Youngwood. In addition to his mother, Eddie is survived by his sister Terri Lynn Gelsdorf of Youngwood; his brother Shawn P Gelsdorf of...

William T Calderone, 83, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday March 16, 2020. He was born on December 13, 1936 in Jeannette, the son of the late James and Lula (Frye) Calderone. William enjoyed golfing, watching sports and followed his nephew Billy Burke, who is the pastor in the Billy Burke Ministries. He is survived by his wife Shelby (Rhodes) Calderone, his children Christie L Bevan (Doug) of Greensburg, Vickie Lynn Kaylor (Ed) of Blairsville and Billie Jo Donnelly (Ed) of Greensburg;...

Sandra L Blaine, 80, of Youngwood, passed away on Monday March 16, 2020. She was born on January 17, 1940 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Walter and Verna (Miller) Forsythe. Sandra is survived by her children Lori Lynn Ramsey (Robert) of Ligonier, Thomas L Newcomer (Sherry) of Tarrs, Robbie L Newcomer of Greensburg, Daniel L Newcomer of Youngwood and Donna J Osterwise (George) of Greensburg; her eleven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Sandra is also survived by her...

Carolyn L. Mariani, 78, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born June 20, 1941, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Barnhart) Kirkland. Carolyn was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd of Greensburg. She worked for Sears and retired from the Tribune Review. She is survived by her husband, Antonio "Tony" Mariani; her daughter, Susan Plummer (Jerry), of Greensburg; her grandchildren, Katelyn Plummer, of...

Betty Lou (Bennet) Stone, 80, of Hunker, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 1, 2020. Betty was born on September 14, 1939 in Cheatneck, WV. to Andy and Edna (Hooton) Bennet. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and nanny. Betty enjoyed taking care of her family and home. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her infant daughter Donna Stone, her grandson Dennis C Yurcevich, her brothers Paul, Tommy, and Lloyd Bennet; and her sisters Doris Leach and Shirley...

Patricia A. Boehme, 63 of Youngwood, after a courageous battle with numerous medical conditions, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born December 15, 1956 in Pittsburgh.  A daughter of the late John and Shirley (Clark) Wolf.  She was a member of Hempfield Church of Christ. She was known for her smile and infectious laugh.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and playing with her grandchildren.  She is survived by her...

Sarah R "Betty" Ullrich, 99, of Youngwood, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2020. She was born on June 23, 1920 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Tabitha) Rafferty. Betty is survived by her children Denise O'Briant (Parham) of Nashville, TN, Sally Gunter (Paul) of Latrobe, Terri Van Horn (Wayne) of Clinton, MS, Jacqueline Harr (Ken) of Youngwood, Lori Ullrich of Youngwood and Warren Ullrich of Youngwood. Her twelve grandchildren, 12 great...

Raymond R Davis Sr, 86, of Jeannette, passed away on Wednesday February 19, 2020. He was born on May 9, 1933 in Jeannette, the son of the late Robert and Grace (Maxwell) Davis. Raymond is survived by his children Debbie M Kuntz (Ed) of Jeannette, Raymond R Davis Jr (Rhonda) of Hempfield Twp. and Kinberly S "Chubbsy" Leaver of Penn Twp.; his seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Wayne Davis (Bonnie) of Latrobe, Bud Davis of Latrobe...

Dolores A Frye, 75, of Youngwood, passed away on Monday February 17, 2020. She was born on October 10, 1944 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Krupar) Katic. Dolores was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Youngwood. She is survived by her loving husband Charles Frye, her children Dawn Marie Frye-Ickes of White Stone, VA. and Dustin C Frye (Mindy) of Nevell Island; her grand daughter Marleah Frye; her sister Mary Geary (David) of Burke, VA. and her nephews...