All Obituaries

Charles W. Gunther Sr, 73, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021 He was born on January 21, 1948 in Jeannette, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Long) Gunther. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Walthour) Gunther; his children, Charles Gunther Jr., of Greensburg, Richard Gunther, of Greensburg, Randal Gunther, of Greensburg and Rodney Gunther (Kelly Creerey), of Yukon; his six gradchildren and his sister, Barbara Clemens, of Jeannette. In addition to his...

Harry J Pifferetti, 90, of New Stanton, passed away on Friday April 30, 2021 He was born on July 19, 1930 in Wilmerding, the son of the late Angelo and Mabel (Wheeler) Pifferetti. He was a member of Holy Cross Church in Youngwood. Harry is survived by his children, Larry Pifferetti (Bonnie), of Irwin, Bonnie Scheller (David), of Butler, Becky Jacobes (Jake), of Florida, John Gootz (Janet), of Greensburg, Elizabeth Smith (James) of Adamsburg, Timothy Gootz (Darlene), of New Stanton, Paul...

Eva M Schein, 85, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1935 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Belle (Cramer) Wightman. Eva was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church in Greensburg and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Hohman of Greensburg and John Schein (Coletta) of Yorkville, IL.; her grandchildren, Derek Hohman (Kristen) of Irwin, Sara Beckwith (Justin) of Bellevue and...

Bessie P. Toffolo, 92, of New Stanton, died Saturday, April 24, 2021.  She was born May 23, 1928 in Picairn, a daughter of the late Angelo and Mabel (Wheler) Pifferetti.  Bessie was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Youngwood and its Women’s Guild, and volunteered at Meals on Wheels.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Power X.  She had quite a sense of humor and made a lot of people laugh; enjoyed gardening; and loved to decorate for...

Walter “Tom” Skowronek, 66, of Youngwood, died Friday, April 23, 2021.  He was born May 10, 1954 in Greensburg, a son of the late Walter and LaVon (Takach) Skowronek.  A lifelong resident of Youngwood, he was active in the Fire Department.  Tom was formerly employed by Millstein Industries, was the owner of the former Pervenlisk Plumbing and Heating and retired as a steamfitter with local #449.  He was also the owner of the former Skowronek Old World...

Joseph B Miller, 74, of Jeannette, passed away on Saturday March 27, 2021. He was born on September 22, 1946 in Jeannette, the son of Frank Miller. He served in the national guard and retired from Elliott Company of Jeannette. Joseph is survived by his children Susan Stevey and husband Richard of Greensburg, Michael Fry of Virginia and Helen Dubois and husband Steve of South Carolina; his grandchildren Bruce Hollenbeck, Matthew Hollenbeck, Harleigh Hollenbeck, Paul Thomas, Zachary Dubois and...

Loris J. Helman, 95, of Youngwood, passed away on Wednesday March 24, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1925 in Grapeville, the daughter of the late John and Virgetta (Roadman) O'Keane-Harrold. Mrs. Helman was a member of First Trinity Church of Christ in Youngwood and was an avid reader and sports fan. She is survived by her children, William (Cheryl) Helman of Youngwood, Gary (Linda) Helman of Greensburg and Timothy (Monica) Helman of Youngwood; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Robert)...

Carol (Collier) Henry, 76, a beloved and devoted wife and mother of New Stanton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday March 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 1, 1945 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Woody and Margaret (Radomski) Collier. Carol was a graduate of Greensburg Salem, Class of 1962. She was an active member of Holy Cross Church in Youngwood. After early retirement, she enjoyed staying home and taking care of her beloved husband of...

John M Vargosko, 76 years, of Latrobe, Pa. passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021 following a long illness, surrounded by family. He was born July 25, 1944 to the late John Vargosko Sr and Mary Lee (DeMangone) Vargosko. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley (Williams) Vargosko; daughters, Terri L and Steven F Marino of Haddonfield, NJ and Kelly L Pruss and Dreux Pellis of Greensburg; his sister, Victoria McGowan of Murrysville; his five loving grandchildren, Steven Maxwell,...