All Obituaries

Doris F. Ruddon, 100, formerly of Latrobe and Johnstown, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Walnut Ridge Memory Care in Greensburg. She was born April 23, 1920, in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Millard D. and Hilda (Carney) Evans. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Francis W. Ruddon, in 1990; her son, Richard (Joann) Leckey; son-in-law, Stan Reid; two sisters, Phyliss and Romaine; three brothers, Gary, Wendel and Eugene Evans; grandson, Joey;...

George A. Foster Sr., 84, of Lowber, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Oct. 10, 1936, in Port Vue, a son of the late Howard and Margaret (Jackson) Foster. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his four sisters, Vivian Colebank, Bess Sherbondy, Rhoda Pasternak and LaVerne Aaron; and two brothers, Samuel and Joseph Foster. George was an...

Cheyenne N. Kassler, 30, of Sutersville, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, in Excel Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Sept. 19, 1990, in Greensburg, beloved daughter of Bernie (Jamie) Kassler, of Lehighton, and Lisa R. (Farkas) Kassler, of Rillton, with whom she resided and her mother's friend, Ronald Raymond, of Belle Vernon. Cheyenne was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Jane Ilene Kassler, and uncle, Larry Kassler. She was a member of The...

Randy J. King, 56, of Herminie, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 17, 1964, in McKeesport, son of the late William and Eileen (Hunter) King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie King. Randy was owner of Pizza Express and Pizza King in Herminie and North Huntingdon for many years. He was a past member of Herminie United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and...

Betty Barwiolek 94, of Herminie, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Kelly's Persona Care, Greensburg. She was born May 13, 1926, in Herminie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Mocnik) Gradisek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Barwiolek; four brothers, Frank, Louis, Rudy and William Gradisek; and three sisters, Frances Sullivan, Pauline Travnik and Albina Bazzo. Betty was a member of St. Edward Church. She loved to bowl, enjoyed...

Dennis A. Klus, 63, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Lowber, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 24, 1958, in McKeesport, a son of the late Anthony and Emma (Lawrence) Klus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Denise Seymour. Prior to his retirement he was a machinist, having worked for Keywell Metal in West Mifflin for more than 32 years. He was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed fishing, spending...

Nick Sava Yackovich Sr., 86, of Rillton, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born Jan. 27, 1935, in Rillton, son of the late Simo and Helen (Poznick) Yackovich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, August and Viola DiGiacobbe; an infant sister, Amelia Yackovich; two sisters, Annie Bazala and Amelia Damiano; two brothers, George Yackovich and Miller Yackovich; and his son, Michael Yackovich. Nick graduated from Sewickley...

  John E. Vezzani, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Dec. 30, 1947, in McKeesport, a son of the late Robert  and Rose Marie (Antonella) Vezzani. Prior to his retirement John was a machinist having worked for Westinghouse in Waltz Mill, East McKeesport and and Chiswick for more than 40 years. He was owner, along with his grandson Jesse of Valley Motors Service and Torri Motors Service LLC...

Jerry L. George Sr. , 55, of Arona, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Wexford Healthcare Center. He was born October 19, 1965 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Bennie and Margaret (Walters) George. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,  Kimberly J. (Keller) George in 2018. He enjoyed playing pool, watching the Steelers and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Jerry L. George Jr. and Brandi George of Arona;...

George R. Babilya, 20, of West Newton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 2001, in Greensburg, son of Helen Wareham and fiance, Kurt Olson, of West Newton, and Gary Babilya, of Hunker. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Flanigan; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Joann Babilya; and his beloved dog, Sassy. He loved to go fishing, enjoyed riding his bike along the trail and playing video games. In addition to his parents, George...