All Obituaries

Judson Ray Bennett, 92, of Youngwood, February 10, 1929- February 24, 2021 Beloved husband of the late June Curry Bennett; dear partner of Mary Hudson; dear father of Marla Goodlin,Lori Jahn and the late William Bennett; dear grandfather of Kena Raygor (Scott), Lee Eicher (Megan), Robert Collins (Amanda) and Bryan Liegel (Christine); dear great grandfather of Emily Raygor, Lily Raygor, Destiny Collins, Xavina Collins, Nika Collins, Mia Liegel and Evie Liegel; dear son of the late Earl and...

John C Tonecha Jr, 76, of New Stanton, passed away on Monday February 15, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1945 in McKeesport, the son of the late John and Ann (Sliss) Tonecha. John was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served in Vietnam; he retired from Westinghouse where he was in charge of repairing and refueling nuclear devives. He was an avid enthusiast of Ham Radio, N3AVR and a member of the NRA. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Totzke) Tonecha; his children, Alicia...

Jamie L Hardy, 44, of Youngwood, passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1976 in Connellsville, the daughter of Barbara Clougherty and the late John B. Hardy. Jamie was a graduate of Hempfield High School. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Clougherty and her step father Daniel; her brother John B. Hardy and wife, April of Irwin; her nephews, Kyle and Tyler; her niece Emily; aunt Anita Welty and husband, Larry; her numerous cousins; her countless friends...

William C. "Bud" Myers, 97, of New Stanton, passed away Thursday February 4th 2021 at Westmoreland Hospital. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Bud was a life-long member of St. Marks Lutheran church in New Stanton, serving on church council and taught Sunday School for 45 years. He also was a charter member of New Stanton Fire Department, along with being instrumental with the creation of New Stanton borough. He delivered meals on wheels for many years with his wife, Betty. He...

Judith A Himmelwright, 67, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1953 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late James and Donell (McKeel) Himmelwright. Judith was a member of Alverton United Methodist Church and the Hempfield Hunt Club. She is survived by her children, William A. Culp and wife, Missy, of York and Michael J. Culp and wife, Erica, of Jeannette; her grandchildren, Tanner, Parker, Dominic and Anthony. Judith is also survived by her...

Fredrick A Kozer, 91, of Hunker, passed away on Sunday January 31, 2021 He was born on November 7, 1929 in Tarrs, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Bushta) Kozer.  Mr. Kozer was a proud decorated Korean War Veteran where he served as a U.S. Marine. He was an active outdoorsman. He enjoyed taking his family on vacation to the beach every summer. He was known to have a soft spot for kids and animals. He was a voracious reader and a gifted story teller. Mr. Kozer was also a member of...

Mary Jane Helfrich, 85, of New Stanton, formerly of Donora, passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1935 in Donora, the daughter of the late James and Eliza (Gillingham) Rabe. Mary Jane was member of First United Methodist Church in Greensburg. She was a member of the former New Stanton-Youngwood Rotary. Mary Jane retired as a Registered Nurse. She started the Caregivers of Western Pa where she held the title of CEO. She was proud to be a Mill Nurse for US Steel...

John R Cullen, 92, of Youngwood, passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 He was born on August 20, 1928 in Youngwood, the son of the late Myles and Elza (Blackson) Cullen. John was a US Marine Veteran having served in the Korean War. He retired from Robertshaw after many years. He was an avid enthusiast of the latest technology. He was always inquisitive on how things worked. He loved all new cars and motorcycles. He and his friends could always be found outside of New Stanton Sheetz on their...

Dorothy S Cerk, 102, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday January 11, 2021 She was born on March 23, 1918 in Canonsburg, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Weimer) Schildkamp. Dorothy loved spending time with her family and was Catholic by faith. She is survived by her loving children Kathleen Dressler and husband, Richard, of Forest Hills, Dorothy Cerk of Youngwood, Genevieve Morris of Walworth, NY., Johanna Harden of Howard, Pa., Karl Anthony Cerk and wife Mona, of Lincoln Heights,...

Carol S Miller, 76, of Jeannette, passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 She was born on July 29, 1944 in Youngwood, the daughter of the late William and Helen White. Carol is survived by her loving husband Joseph Miller of Jeannette; her children Susan Stevey and husband Richard of Greensburg, Michael Fry of Virginia and Helen Dubois and husband Steve of South Carolina; her grandchildren Bruce Hollenbeck, Matthew Hollenbeck, Harleigh Hollenbeck, Paul Thomas, Zachary Dubois and Joshua...