All Obituaries

Dr. Kenneth C. Kuo, DPM, 62, of Herminie, was received in the gates of heaven Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a year-long battle with metastatic melanoma. He was born March 11, 1958, in Troy, N.Y., son of Howard and Linh (Dang) Kuo, of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Anna C. Bobnar. Ken received his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and his master's degree from St Johns University. He also worked in a New York...

  Gary W. Brugnoli, 70, of Herminie, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home.  He was born Nov. 5, 1949, in Greensburg, and was a son of the late Roy and Catherine (Dushack) Brugnoli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Brugnoli. Prior to his retirement Gary was a machinist. He loved to hunt and enjoyed gardening. Spending time with his dogs “Bella” and “Neeko” was one of his favorite pass times. He loved his...

Margaret E. Wood, 73, of Cowansburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Greensburg Care Center, with her family by her side. She was born April 27, 1946, in Reagantown, and was a daughter of the late Louis F. and Alice Bell (Mellinger) Trayter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Wood Sr.; a daughter, Claudine Wood; a brother, Arthur Trayter; and a sister, Ida Mae Byers. Prior to her retirement, Margie was a certified dietary manager, having...

Josephine "Doll" Weigand, 88, of Lowber, went to be with the lord Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, when she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children. She was born April 19, 1931, in Everson, and was a daughter of the late Lloyd M. and Cecelia (Hendrykowska) Goslicky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Poison" Weigand; her son, Kerry H. Weigand; six sisters, Cecelia, Genevieve, Violet, Helen, Mary and...

Richard G. Henrie, 82, of Herminie, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born Jan. 14, 1938, in Youngwood, and was a son of the late John and Laura (Wise) Henrie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and John "Jack" Henrie; and his sister, Roberta Workman. Dick was a Navy veteran aboard the USS Robert L. Wilson DDE 847. Prior to his retirement, he was a baggage handler, having worked for Northwest Airlines in...

Filomena M. Perri, 79, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Versailles Township, and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace P. (Maglicco) Perri. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her five brothers, infant brother, Frank, Joseph, Carmen, Fortunato and Frank Perri; and a sister, Patricia Tassone. She was also preceded in death by her dear friend, Dave Benbow....

William J. Griffith Jr., 86, of West Newton, formerly of Herminie, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 20, 1933, in McKeesport, and was a son of the late William J. and Fronnie (Edwards) Griffith Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sons, Alan W. Collins and Matthew (Scotty) Chizmar; a daughter, Brenda Yoders; two granddaughters, Desirae and Wyona Griffith; and three...

John Popovich Jr., 78, of Pleasant Unity, formerly of Hutchinson,  passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Excela Health Latrobe. He was born May 29, 1941, in Greensburg and was the son of the late John Sr. and Nancy (Kochasic) Popovich. Prior to his retirement, John was a machinist, having worked for Paper Craft Corp. in Jeannette for more than 25 years. He was a social member of the Herminie VFW Post 8427, attended activities at the Herminie Senior Center and was very proud to be a life...

Robert R. LaVella, 82, of Irwin, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1937, in Greensburg, and was a son of the late Anthony and Frances (Cividini) LaVella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Buncie. Bob had worked 15 years with his father at Penn State Tool and Die Corp. in Irwin until 1971, when he and his wife Irene opened Fun Services/Fun Party stores until his...

Tamara L. Smith, 50, of Irwin, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 14, 1969, in Indianapolis, Ind., and was a daughter of the late Leonard Sr. and Diana (Hartage) Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Elton Smith. Tamara was a homemaker; she was a devoted wife, amazing mom and a special sister, aunt and friend. She was a member of Shoresh David Messianic...