All Obituaries

Cynthia L (Chismar) Walthour, 70, of New Stanton, passed away on Monday May 22, 2023, in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. Cindy was born on April 6, 1953, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late John and Ethelreda (Spor) Chismar. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by East Huntingdon Township for many years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E Walthour II in 2011. She is survived by a...

Jonathan “Jon” Andrew Donaldson’s journey on this Earth ended Friday morning, May 19, 2023, when he went home to be with the Lord.  Jon graduated from Hudson High School in 1995.  He went on to study his passion of culinary arts at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute; he worked as a chef and in the restaurant industry for many years.  He traveled extensively, experiencing the cuisine of many cultures and bringing skill and enjoyment to the...

Joseph J Blahovec, 87, of Youngwood, passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2023. He was born on January 5, 1936, in Ambridge, PA., the son of the late Gabriel and Veronica (Hanko) Blahovec.  Joe was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served tours of duty at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. and in the Republic of Korea. Prior to retirement, Joe worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 32 years. He was a Life Member of the VFW Post #211, Youngwood...

Erica S Turriziani, 52, of New Stanton, passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1971, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Anthony and Patricia (Conde) Turriziani. Erica is survived by her sister, Melissa Farlow, and husband, Mark, of West Newton and her brother, Todd Turriziani, of Youngwood; her nieces and nephews, Abigail, and her husband, Austin Duke, Ashlee, and Zachary. She is also survived by her uncle and aunt, Denny and Judy Turriziani, of Ligonier, her...

Rita F. Crabtree, 89, of Youngwood, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Cumberland, MD., the daughter of the late Ellis and Hilda (Grabenstein) Rose. Rita was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Youngwood. She was also an avid bowler and enjoyed crafting. Rita is survived by her loving children, James Crabtree Jr., of Youngwood and Juanita Johnston, and her husband, Tim, of Youngwood; her beloved six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren....

Patricia A Long, 91, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday May 8, 2023. She was born on Monday July 6, 1931, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Macko) Savisky. Patricia was a member of St Bruno Catholic Church in South Greensburg. She is survived by her children, Beverly Ann Long (Connie Horton), of New Kensington and Mark Long (Clara), of Jeannette; her grandchildren, Timothy Long (Nicole) and Trent Long; her great grandchildren, James and Ariella. Patricia is also...

Anna R Hoburn, 92, of Hunker, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 2, 2023. She was born on October 2, 1930, in Armbrust, the daughter of the late Edward and Pearl (Sweitzer) Markle. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Herbert Hoburn; her son, Paul Vernon Hoburn; her brothers, Billie, Paul, Francis (Gene), and George Markle; her sisters, Karla (Dolly) Markle, Wanda Debar, Donna Gail Serbanjak and Betty Nalepa. Anna is survived by her...

Donald E. Zajdel, Sr., age 85, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Altercare Summit Acres. He was born June 10, 1937, in Greensburg. Son of the late Albert and Violet Houck Zajdel. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He retired in 2001 as a press operator for the General Motors Stamping Plant in Parma and was a member of the United Auto Workers Local #1005 in Parma. He was a member of the Caldwell Moose Lodge #221 and enjoyed...

Anthony Sedunov, 84, of Latrobe, passed away on Monday May 1, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1939, in Wyno, the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Hoadwonic) Sedunov.  Anthony was a member of Ss Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church in Jeannette. He also enjoyed collecting and selling antiques in the Latrobe and Ligonier area. Anthony is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Henry, and husband, Daniel, of New Stanton and his beloved numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his...

Richard K. Kerchner, 63, of Derry, passed away on Monday May 1, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1959, in Greensburg, the son of the late Arminta Grace (McVay) Kerchner. Richard is survived by his children, Jason Kerchner, of Norfolk, Va., Alex Kerchner, of Norfolk, Va., Richard Kerchner, of New York, Matthew Kerchner, and wife, Candi, of Greensburg and Zachary Kerchner, and wife, Arianna, of Derry; his grandchildren, Owen, Beth and Beau. He is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn Gismondi,...