All Obituaries

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...

David L. “Sie” Gobble, 83, of Jeannette, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 2, 1941, in Saltville, VA, a son of the late Archie and Syble (Keese) Gobble.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by General Tire, Jeannette, for over 40 years.  Sie was an Army veteran.  He was a man who could fix anything, enjoyed magic and card tricks, and loved Alabama football.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Sharon L. Leichliter, 76, of Greensburg, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home. She was born July 16, 1947, in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late George D. and Thelma I. (Armstrong) Hoffaker. She is survived by her son, Steven T. Moser, and girlfriend Yvonne Aliaga- Smith; one granddaughter, Bella Moser; and one grandson, Nick Smith. There will be no funeral or visitation. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg is assisting with arrangements.  www.bachafh.com

In the arms of Jesus, Charles Martin Fox entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the age of 97, and Mary Alsina (Watt) Fox entered the gates of heaven on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 95. Charles was born on June 11, 1926, in Latrobe, he was the son of the late Charles J. Fox and Marguerite (Stimmel) Fox. Charles was survived for three days by his wife Mary (Watt) Fox, whom he began dating on February 14th, 1947.  They married on June 30, 1948, in the...