All Obituaries

Ronald E. Kirkland, 75 of Youngwood, died Thursday September 10, 2020 at home.  He was born June 22, 1945  in Mt Pleasant.  A son of the late Raymond E. and Mildred H. (Barnhart) Kirkland.  He was member of VFW#211 of Youngwood and a life member of Volunteer Hose Co #1-Youngwood.  He is survived by a daughter Mary Beth Moore & husband Keith-Alverton, three grandchildren Stephanie Hawk & husband Alex-Altoona, Justin Kirkland & fiancé Jenn...

It is with great and incredible sorrow that we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of Robert Paul John “Spanky” Hartzell (52) of Latrobe,  into the arms of Our Beloved Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 10th, 2020. He was the entrepreneur of Spanky’s Tattoos in Mt. Pleasant, PA. Rob is survived by his parents, George L. Hartzell Sr. and Joanne L. (Byrne) Hartzell, siblings Holly M. Heller, George L. (Cyndi) Hartzell Jr., Heather M. (Joel) Dunseath, Sarah...

Ronald L. Echard passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1952 the son of the late Emery W. and Elizabeth (Poorman) Echard. He lived his entire life in New Stanton, Pennsylvania. Ron graduated from Hempfield Area High School and continued studies in Computer Science at Westmoreland County Community College. He retired as the Fleet Coordinator of Westmoreland County in 2016. Previously, he was co-owner of Perry Auto Parts in Perryopolis,...

Nancy L. Smith, 89, of Middletown, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1931, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Smith) Storey. She was married to Paul A. Smith, the love of her life, who passed away in 1985. She will be deeply missed by her three children, Paul Scott, her devoted son, of Middletown, Roxanne Exton and husband, Robert, of Greensburg, and Harry Hallowell and wife, Nancy. She was blessed with a grandchild, Ashley...

Muriel A Begonia, 73, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday August 24, 2020 She was born on November 4, 1946 in Reno, NV. The daughter of the late James and Alma (Hunt) Daywalt. Muriel is survived by her husband Jerril Begonia; her children, Scott A. Begonia and wife Tracey of North Huntingdon, Jeff D. Begonia and wife Krista of Hempfield Twp. and Stacey L. Begonia of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren, Joshua, Lucas, Christopher, Clayton, Allison and Samantha. Muriel is also survived by her...

Sharon K Simpson, 72, of Youngwood, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020 in Excela Health Greensburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 10, 1947 in Mt Pleasant, the daughter of the late Wayne and Sara (Boggs) Simpson. Sharon attended cosmetology school after graduating from Hempfield High School and was the proud owner of Sharon Simpson's Beauty Salon for over 50 years. Her greatest joys in life were her nieces and nephews and she lived to attend their events...

Fay Barnhart, 90, of East Liberty, formally of Youngwood, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2020 She was born on July 22, 1930 in Youngwood, the daughter of the late Dr. Arthur and Ruth (Henry) Barnhart. Fay graduated from Seaton Hill University with a degree in Chemistry. She worked in many labs in the Pittsburgh area. She eventually retired from UPMC after many years. She is survived by her two step sisters; her niece and her nephew. In addition to her parents, Fay was preceded in death...

Thomas E Armstrong, 67, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020. He was born on September 16, 1952 in Arona, the son of the late Alvin and Elsie (Oplinger) Armstrong. Thomas worked as an electrician for Westinghouse Air Brake in Wilmerding and retired from Hempfield Manor. He was an honorable member of the Midway St. Clair Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and being at his family reunions. He will be remembered by his loving family, his...

James V Thomas, 85, of Youngwood, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2020 after a bout with cancer. He was born on December 24, 1934 in Masontown, PA. to the late John J. and Frances E. (Vail) Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie (Wagner) Thomas; his brother, David O. (Kathie) Thomas of Okatie, SC.; his sister, Elizabeth Ann (William) Coates of Lake Worth, FL. and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Edith A Murkley, 91, of Hunker, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020. She was born on August 17, 1928 in Hunker, the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Moore) Geckle. Edith was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Hunker and enjoyed camping at the Posey Corner in New Centerville. She is survived by her nieces, Eileen Hiles and friend, Eugene Hixson of Scottdale, Crystal Johnson and husband Neil of NC., Jenny Hiles of Ligonier and Miranda Johnson of NC.; her nephews,...