All Obituaries

  Elmer E. Heminger Jr., 75, of Herminie, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 2, 1944, in Jeannette, and was a son of the late Elmer E. Heminger Sr. and Ruth (Roberts) Heminger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Dorothy Heminger, and brother-in-law, Edward Linsenbigler. Elmer was a member of the Wendel Herminie No. 2 Athletic Association. He enjoyed bowling and hunting. He also...

Melvin P. Carvallis, 88, of West Newton, died peacefully Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 28, 1931, in Hutchinson, and was a son of the late John Carvallis and Hazel (Roebuck) Wigington. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Veronica M. Carvallis, in 2016; his beloved son, Melvin Keith Carvallis, in 1974, and a sister-in-law, Anna Mae Carvallis. Melvin was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his...

Herbert Eugene Stiles, 88, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., formerly of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at National Health Care. He was born Nov. 26, 1930, in Herminie, and was a son of the late Herbert and Leah J. (Neri) Stiles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne A. Stiles. Mr. Stiles retired from General Electric with 30 years of service. He is survived by a brother, Bob J. Stiles and wife, Dolores, of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; four nieces and...

Clara "Marie" Smith, 89, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Herminie, passed away, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. She was born June 7, 1930, in Herminie, and was a daughter of the late John E. and Stephanie (Pregrad) Moler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; a daughter, Valerie Thomas; and infant son. She enjoyed bingo and knitting. Marie is survived by daughters, Doreen Chapman, of Marietta, Ga., and Audrey Elias, of The Villages; three...

Joseph P. Randolph, 62, of Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at his home, with his daughter, with whom he resided. He was born April 30, 1957, in Greensburg, and was a son of the late Paul M. and Judith Ann (Lehneke) Randolph. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Charlene (Dedo) Randolph, in 2002; and his sister, Karen Klavora. Prior to his retirement, he was self-employed as a contractor. Joe enjoyed spending time in his garage, working...

George Matovich, 74, of Rillton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1945, and was a son of the late Peter and Anna (Perich) Matijevich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Yvonne Ference Crawford; and three brothers, Samuel, Eli and Louis Matijevich. After his high school graduation, George served in both the Navy and Marines. He worked for, and retired from, US Steel Mon Valley Works in West Mifflin, where he was a crane...

Patricia J. Dougherty, 77, of Smithton, passed peacefully Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1942, in Smithton and was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Evelyn (Sanner) Pyrdeck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Paula Renee Ozegovich. Prior to her retirement, Patty was a waitress at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon for many years. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed baking and cooking for...

Viola R. Kubic, 96, formerly of Lowber, peacefully passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at her daughter's home, with whom she resided. She was born Dec. 4, 1922, Lucerne Mines, Indiana County, daughter of the late Salvatore and Madalena (Gambucci) Pappafava. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Kubic Sr.; two brothers, John and Paul Pappafava; and a sister, Mary Chopp. Viola was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton and was past...

Mario Coccagna, 93, of Lowber, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1926, in Revloc, son of the late Joseph and LuGina (DiRuscio) Coccagna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Frank, Orlando (Lundo) and Mondo Coccagna; and sister, Josephine (Peden) Huss. Mario was a Navy veteran, having served during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was a bricklayer, having worked for US Steel for 35...

Frances T. Smith, 95, of Irwin, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Herminie, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Zeitz) Kobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Smith, in 1996; and four sisters, Mary Hutter, Anna Popella, Stella Strauss and Elizabeth Loughner. Frances was proud to be a veteran of World War II, serving with the 999th Army Air Force Base Unit, where...