All Obituaries

Roy F. Lauper, 72 of Greensburg, died Wednesday November 18, 2020 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born February 23, 1948 in Pittsburgh A son of the late John Lauper and Norma Moore Beam and Stepfather Edward Beam. He served in the US Army for seven years during the Vietnam Era. He is retired from the University of Pittsburgh as a Press Operator. He was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Diane R. (Oaks) Lauper, two children Robert Lauper of...

Dale E Noel, 78, of Youngwood, passed away on Monday November 16, 2020. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Latrobe, the son of the late Bert and Ida Noel. Dale worked for the Rouse Company at Greengate Mall in Greensburg for 30 years and was a volunteer at Overly's County Christmas where he was head of the bonfire. Dale was also a former member of the Armbrust Wesleyan Church. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his brother Robert Noel. Friends will be recieved on...

Wanda J”Dotty” Krider, 90, of Texas City, formerly of Youngwood, passed away on Sunday November 15, 2020 at the home of her daughter with Sandy and Stephanie by her side.  She was born on December 8, 1929 in Youngwood, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Smith) Kunkle. Wanda was a former member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church, she was a longtime member of the former Valley Green where she enjoyed playing in the Ladies golf league and couples golf league and also...

Elinor Jane Leonard, 97, of Hunker, passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1923 in Hunker, the daughter of the late Thomas and Venaria (Roger) Marshall. Jane was a former member of St Matthew Lutheran Church and was the last surviving member of her family. Jane loved her family; that was the most important thing in her life. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They gave her so much joy. She loved the phone calls and window visits. That was...

Josiah A "Pap Pap" Shaffer Sr., 74, of Greensburg, died peacefully at home, on Thursday October 29, 2020. He was born on January 20, 1946 in Mt Pleasant, the son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Bisel) Shaffer. Josiah was the former owner of Pap Pap's excavating and worked at K & N Leasing of Greensburg. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was also a member of the Roosevelt Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jane (Katic) Shaffer; his four loving...

Lawrence T Jones, 68, of Taneytown, Md., raised in North Versailles (Bevan Rd.), passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2020. He was born on Sunday March 16, 1952 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Pepple) Jones. Lawrence was a Tool and Die maker and car salesman for many years in the Hanover, Pa. area. He is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Laurie (Barnes) Jones; his daughter Christina Lea Miller of Hanover; his son Lawrence Jones (Qin) of Chantilly, Va. and...

Doris J Casterwiler, 83, of New Stanton, passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1937 in New Stanton, the daughter of the late William and Elva (Niswonger) Casterwiler. Doris is survived by her sister Mary Millward of New Stanton; her sister in law, Betty Casterwiler of Dunbar; Marie Baird of Pittsburgh, Suzanna Adamson and husband Larry of Brockway, and her many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by Mary Baird with...

Robert A. Findley, 85, of Latrobe, formerly of New Stanton, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1935 in Greensburg, the son of the late Robert and Anne (Culbertson) Findley. Robert was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Youngwood where he was a Sunday School Teacher, was in the Choir and was in the United Methodist Men's Group. He was a member and past president of the Mt Pleasant Dart Ball League. He was a Mason in the Scottdale Lodge #562 and he...

Josephine M "Goo" Miller, 82, of Youngwood, passed away on Saturday October 17, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Santarella) Conde. Goo was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a Life Member of Youngwood Vol. Hose Co. #1. She is survived by her loving husband Donald Miller of Youngwood; her children, JoAnne Liston (Bill) of Greensburg, Georganne Smith (Michael) of Mt. Pleasant and David G Bayura (Kimberly) of...

Barry Craig Burns, 61, of Greensburg, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  He was born March 4, 1959, the son of Earl F. Burns Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Holland) Burns. Barry is survived by his daughter Heather L. (Burns) Ciarelli (Matthew Ciarelli); his son Chad M. Burns (Jennifer L. Burns) & his grandchildren Gage J. H. Burns & Grayson J. A. Burns; his brothers Earl F. "Butch" Burns Jr. (Debbie Burns); &...