All Obituaries

Harry W. Miller, 87, of Greensburg, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, in New Haven Court at Lindwood, Greensburg.  He was born October 5, 1936 in Jeannette, a son of the late Samuel and Hilda (Snyder) Miller.  Prior to retirement he was co-owner and founding partner of EHC Industries, Hempfield Township.  He was a member of St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Greensburg.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne P. (Christopher) Miller, 5 siblings,...

Charles Debich, 94, of Greensburg, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at his home.  He was born January 17, 1930, in Greensburg, a son of the late John and Katherine (Beck) Debich.  Prior to retirement Chuck worked as a welder for Overly Manufacturing for 44 years.  He was a member of St. Paul Parish, Greensburg. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 981, South Greensburg Honor Guard, Jednota Club, the Roosevelt Club, Mount Odin Golf Association, and a longtime member of...

George M. Yatsko, 77, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home. He was born April 24, 1947, in Greensburg, a son of the late Michael A. and Olga (Tarbuck) Yatsko.  George worked for Rockwell International Corp. in Kenton, OH, before retiring as facilities manager from the Elliott Company in Jeannette. He was a member of the Salvation Army, Latrobe.  He was also a member of the Hilltop Club, Slavonic American Home Club, and the Police Rod and Gun Club. George enjoyed...

Barbara E. (Morris) Cantella, 81, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. She was born September 17, 1942, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late C. Richard and Mary Evelyn (Casteel) Morris. Prior to retirement, Barbara and her husband, Jack, owned and operated The Corner Deli in Greensburg for many years.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Cantella; a son, Chris Cantella; a brother, Ricky Morris; and a sister, Linda...

Theodore B. Barko, Sr., 90, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Hempfield Manor.  He was born December 11, 1933, in Charleroi.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by Jones Motor and had also been previously employed by B&P Trucking.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bernice Giunta.  He is survived by his wife, Frances I. (Bowman) Barko; two sons, Theodore Barko, Jr. and wife Lori, and Timothy Barko and wife Lynn; his daughter, Cheryl...

Bernard J. Zajdel, 88, of South Greensburg, died Monday, April 29, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born September 4, 1935 in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph A. Sr. and Kazmiera V. “Catherine” (Bilvin) Zajdel.  He served with the US Army and prior to retirement he had been a supervisor with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County.  Bernie was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Roosevelt Club, S....

Marilyn K. (Exton) Crystaloski, 71, of Greensburg, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her home. She was born September 30, 1952, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William George and Emma (Campbell) Exton. Marilyn was a Hempfield High School graduate. She belonged to 4H and showed award winning horses in her early years. Marilyn worked as a nurse’s aide and enjoyed taking care of the elderly. She enjoyed her special fur babies, Spike and Luna, as well as any other stray that happened...

Lois A. Norcera, 77, of Southwest Greensburg, died Friday, April 26, 2024.  She was born July 31, 1946, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late John and Bertha “Beulah” (Wall) Crise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Johnny; and two brothers, Bernie and Charles Nine. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Ferchak (Jeff); two sons, George Norcera, and Rick Norcera; five grandchildren, Nicole and Natalie Norcera, Tommy Baker, Bryan Steele,...

Robert Michael DeFrancesco, Sr., 67, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.  He was born March 30, 1957, in Pittsburgh.  Known affectionately to all as “Bobby”, he was one of four sons of the late Alfredo and Rose (Pagliaro) DeFrancesco.  Bobby graduated from South Hills High School, Class of 1975.  He proudly served the community through his small business, Bobby DeFrancesco and Sons Garage Door Company, for over 35 years.  Through his work...

John C. Ewing, Jr., 83, of Greensburg, died Friday, April 26, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born April 8, 1941 in Bakerstown (Pittsburgh), the son of the late John C. Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Patterson) Ewing.  He was a US Air Force veteran and, prior to retirement, served 25 years as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper, Troop A, Greensburg.  He attended Westminster Presbyterian Church and had been a member of Maplewood...