All Obituaries

William J. "Bill" Patsche, 69, of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 8, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Joseph F. and Isobel (Lang) Patsche. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Linda Patsche. Bill was employed by Swank Construction Co. located in New Kensington where he was a surveyor for the last 10 years, giving him and his wife the opportunity to travel across the...

Darlene Kulis, 64, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born June 6, 1955, in Greensburg, daughter of the late Edward M. Jr. and Helene K (Halesiak) Kulis. Darlene was a 1973 graduate of Hempfield High School, attended Seaton Hill College, in Greensburg, to receive her under-grad, then continued to California University to achieve her Masters. She also attended Duquesne University to get her paralegal certificate. Prior to her...

William Culina, 85, of Connellsville, formerly of Herminie, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home. He was born May 25, 1934, in Herminie, son of the late John Sr. and Helena (Kasuba) Culina. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, John Jr. and Henry Culina; two sisters, Hazel Rykowski and Paulina Berube; and his beloved beagle, Snoopy. Bill was an Army veteran, having served two terms. He was a member of the Connellsville VFW Post...

Alice M. Ogg, 75, of Rillton, formerly of Fairview, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 17, 1944, in Meadville, daughter of the late John L. and Winifred (Joslin) Mischler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse A. Ogg Sr., and a brother, Dr. Forrest Mischler. Prior to her retirement, Alice was owner/operator of her candy and catering business located in Rillton for more than 20...

Helen A. (Wright) Carosella, 91, of Penn Township, formerly of Herminie, went peacefully to meet the Lord Monday, May 27, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 13, 1927, in Penn, daughter of the late John and Sophia (Wahl) Moran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond C. Wright; and her late husband, Victor R. Carosella; a sister, Mabel Watkoski Karper; sisters-in-law, Betty and Aggie Moran; five brothers, Robert,...

Bertha Jean Knor, 92, of Herminie, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2019, at Walden's View Personal Senior Living of North Huntingdon, where she was a resident for the past four years. She was born Aug. 3, 1926, in Sewickley Township, daughter of the late Albert Natale Sr. and Mary D. (Vendresco) Natale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Steve Knor (1998); two sisters, Violet (Peg) Boltin and Alberta Natale; and a brother, Albert...

Thomas J. "Tom" Kott, 73, of Smithton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, surrounded by his family, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 23, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late John Kott and Lucille (Cornell) Kott Bosetti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Gerard Boller and Jack Fabean. Tom was an Army veteran. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg for more...

  John Tisney, 70, of Herminie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born March 15, 1949, in Greensburg, a son of the late Louis S. and Evelyn E. (Dahlman) Tisney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Frank J. Patsche; paternal grandparents, Andrew and Minnie Tisney; maternal grandparents, Oscar and Amelia Dahlman; and godparents, Adolph and Dorothy Dahlman. John was proud to be an Air Force veteran,...

Catherine Alma Lash, 86, of West Newton, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg. She was born June 4, 1932, in Sewickley Township, a daughter of the late Thomas and Katharine (Frederick) Piovesan. Alma was a life member of the Mars Hill Baptist Church and a past member of the Sewickley Homemakers. She loved to crochet and enjoyed baking pies for her family and friends. Alma loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition...

Mary (Huha) Negro, 96, of Lowber, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born March 18, 1923, in Smithdale, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Savkulic) Huha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Negro, in 1980; four brothers, Michael, George, Andy and John Huha; and two sisters, Anna Schiller and Irene Yurkovich. Mary was a past member of St. Charles Church, in Sutersville, and was...