All Obituaries

Patricia J Gross, 83, of Hempfield, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2019 She was born on July 13, 1936 in Greensburg, the eldest daughter of the late Claude and Jane (Mullen) Houck. Pat was a graduate of Youngwood High School Class of 1954. She then attended and graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Patricia was proud of her nursing career and retired from Latrobe Area Hospital Home Health Nursing Services in 1998. She was also a member of Holy Cross Church of Youngwood...

G. Thomas "Fuzzy" Magill, 83, a lifelong resident of Youngwood, passed away peacefully at Excela Westmoreland Hospital Tuesday September 10, 2019.  He was born in Youngwood June 24, 1936 a son of the late Thomas M. and V. Ruth (Kunkle) Magill. He graduated from Youngwood High School in 1954 where he excelled in baseball, basketball and football.  He enlisted in the US Navy and served four years which led to countless stories after he returned.  He was employed by West Penn...

John A. Starenchak, 81 years, of Youngwood, passed away on September 10, 2019 He was born on October 6, 1937 in Greensburg, the son of the late John and Anna (Staryarsky) Starenchak. He was retired from Moore And Morford of Greensburg. A member of St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church of Greensburg, the Rosary Society, the Knights of Columbus and an avid enthusiast of Rails to Trails. He is survived by his son Shawn P. Starenchak of Youngwood Friends will be recieved on Friday...

John M. Hathaway, 82, formerly of New Stanton, went home to the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Pa. He was born May 24, 1937, a son of the late John and Sophie (Waskowitz) Hathaway of Avalon, in Pittsburgh. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth "Betty" A. Hathaway, in 2013. John is survived by his four children, Catherine Volk (Ken), of Rostraver Township, John Hathaway, of Greensburg, James Hathaway, of Garden City,...

Roy T Long, 90 years, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday September 2, 2019. He was born on March 23, 1929 in Youngwood, the son of the late Herman and Myrtle (Sheetz) Long. Roy was a devoted family man. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Roy loved cooking for his family in "His Kitchen". Mr. Long was an Army Veteran, where he served in the Korean War. He was also an avid gardener and a member at St. Bruno's Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jodi Rae Mitchell, 48, of New Stanton, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2019. She was born on January 18, 1971 in Mt Pleasant, the daughter of William Mitchell and Mary (Pavik) Domer. Jodi was a graduate of Hempfield High School, had a love for animals and grew up in the Armbrust Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, Jodi will be loved and remembered by her brother Brent Mitchell of North Huntington; her niece and nephew; and her special friend Mike Davis. A Memorial Service to...

Paul M Secrist, 59, of Youngwood, passed away on Friday August 23, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1960 in Greensburg, the son of John and Mary (Walls) Secrist. Paul was the owner of Secrist Service in Youngwood. He also worked at many local car dealerships. He was a member of the Roosevelt Club in Hempfield, the VFW Post #211 in Youngwood, Midway St. Clair Club, The A&B Club of Youngwood and Hecla Sportsman's. Paul is survived by his sons Paul M Secrist Jr (Heather) of Arona and...

Marjorie Fox, 89, of New Stanton, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2019. She was born on May 25, 1930 in Hunker, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Errett) Lee. Marjorie devoted her life to being a good homemaker and was a devout Christian Member of Seanor's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her brother Jack Lee and wife Donna of Hunker and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J Fox; her daughter Dixie...

Harry G Hedberg, 97, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019 He was born on October 14, 1921 in Greensburg, the son of the late Aaron and Elise (Martensen) Hedberg. Harry was a Veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. Prior to his retirement, he was a Patternmaker for General Motors of Pittsburgh. Since his retiring, he focused on intricate woodworking, which he shared with many. Harry was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Youngwood and its Breakfast Bunch....

David "Chopsie" Earl Lamb of Woodbridge, VA, formally of Youngwood, passed away July 19, 2019 at home. He was born February 17, 1947 in Greensburg, the son of the late Meade E. and Catherine M. Lamb of Youngwood. David graduated from Hempfield Area High School, Class of 1965. He was retired from Lochheed Martin Corp. David was an U.S. Army veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 211 in Youngwood and the Moose Lodge #2165 in Woodbridge, VA. In addition to his parents, he...