All Obituaries

Richard R Davis Sr, 76 of Hunker, died Tuesday January 21, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born December 13, 1943 in Mt Pleasant PA.  A son of the late Earl and Winiferd Grace (Todd) Davis. He served in the US Air Force.  He retired from the Tribune Review. He was a member of St Matthews Lutheran Church-Hunker, A longtime president of the Westmoreland Society of Model Railroaders.  He is survived by his three children Richard R. Davis Jr & wife...

Julius R. Yuhouse, 82, of Hecla, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Latrobe. He was born Dec. 8, 1937, in Carpentertown and was a son of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Seich) Yuhasz. Julius retired as a steelworker for Modulas Corp. He was a member of Seven Dolors Parish in Yukon and a member of Hecla and Yukon fireman clubs. He enjoyed the outdoors, where he spent time fishing and gardening. Julius always had a smile.  He is survived by his beloved children,...

Christopher Sean Hayward, 49, of Sewickley, formally of Youngwood,  passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020. He was born on October 22, 1970 in Donora, the son of Harry and Kay (Ross) Hayward of Youngwood. Chris was a graduate of Hempfield Class of 89, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He was a graduate of Westminster College Class of 93 and was in the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was the owner of Ameriprise Financial Advisors of Wexford. Chris had a passion for...

Thomas S. Smolka, 91, of Youngwood, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at home. He was born Oct. 5, 1928, in Youngwood, a son of the late John and Katherine (Hutec) Smolka. Thomas was a veteran in the Army, a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Youngwood, a longtime member of Valley Green Golf Club and he retired from PPG in South Greensburg. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha (Altimus) Reeping-Smolka; his children, Susan E. Smolka, of Youngwood, Thomas S. Smolka (Jayne), of...

Sharon A Mayhorn, 63, of Hunker, passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2020 She was born on March 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Allen and Francis (Thenn) Mayhorn. Sharon is survived by her son Michael Shotwell (Anne) of Hunker, her three grandchildren Xavier, Matthew and Revan. Her siblings, Catherine Cox (Robbie) of Gulfport, MS, Vickie Rinehart (Blaine) of Frederick, MD and Bart Mayhorn (Karen) of Fairmont, WV. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her daughter...

Kevin A Kenney, 53, of Irwin, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1966 in Greensburg, the son of Dolores (Placey) Kenney of Youngwood and the late Alfred Kenney. Kevin worked as a Respiratory Therapist for Pittsburgh area hospitals for 25 years. He was an avid sports enthusiast and collector of sports memorabilia. He is survived by his beloved children, Mitch A Kenney and Hope C Kenney both of Irwin, his beloved sister Kim Kenney-Ciarimboli (Gary) of Greensburg...

Mary M. Baughman 62, of Youngwood, died January 3, 2020 at St Anne Home in Greensburg.  She was born August 15, 1957 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Louisa B. (Mari) Messich. She graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic and Seton Hill College.  She worked in nuclear medicine and preformed pet scans at Arnold Palmer cancer center. She was a member of Holy Cross Church of Youngwood.  Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Dennis...

Dorothy C. Ridenour, 103, of New Stanton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. She was born July 2, 1916, in Hunker, the daughter of the late Harrison and Edith (Espey) McGuffey. Dorothy was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church of New Stanton, a Sunday school teacher for generations, a volunteer for Westmoreland Manor and helped with Meals on Wheels. She was formerly employed at Robertshaw Controls.  After she was married she lived on the Ridenour Farm and helped by...

Stephen T. Sinkey Sr., 67, of Youngwood, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. He was born Dec. 12, 1952, in Latrobe, the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Fagen) Sinkey. Stephen was a member of Holy Family Church in Latrobe and was a Youngwood police officer. Mr. Sinkey is survived by his wife, Robin; his son, Stephen T. Sinkey Jr. (Florence), of Penn; his daughter, Janet E. Seamen (Ron), of Waterford, Mich.; his daughter, Amy J. Sinkey, of Youngwood; four grandchildren; and his brother,...

Mary M. Washabaugh, 92 formerly of Youngwood, died December 25, 2019 at the Westmoreland Manor.  She was born September 12, 1927 in Portsmouth OH. A daughter of the late Lowell W. and Margaret A (Jackson) Strickland.  She retired from the Westmoreland Manor and enjoyed walkathons and going to the gym.  She is survived by four children Carolyn A Gregor & husband Dennis-Latrobe, Vernon L. Washabaugh & wife Kathleen-Hunker, Barbara L. Malis & husband Joseph Jr-Holland...