All Obituaries

Patricia A. German, 86, of Herminie, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, with her family by her side. She was born July 18, 1937, in Herminie, a daughter of the late Frank V. "Patsy" and Mary (Montini) Malpezzi. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. German (1986) and her second husband, Ken T. Murphy (2016). Patti graduated as an RN from Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing in 1958....

Wade E. Tompkins Jr., 83, of Adamsburg, went to be with the Lord, peacefully in his sleep, on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at his hunting camp in Clearfield County. He was born April 11, 1940, in Greensburg, son of the late Wade E. and Doris Mae (Dean) Tompkins Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Captain Wade A. (Barbara) Tompkins; and two sisters, Carol (Jay) Bushnell and Tammy Tompkins. Prior to his retirement, Wade was a carpet installer...

Carol Ann Kelley, 82, of South Huntingdon Township, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at her home, surround by her family. She was born May 18, 1941, in Darragh, daughter of the late George and Catherine (Steiner) Lash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford N. (Doc) Kelley, in 2013; three sisters, Martha Miller, Barbara Defloria and Catherine Kelley; and five brothers, George, Joseph, Thomas, Robert and Richard Lash. Carol was a member of...

John W. Guttman, 89, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in RNC Greensburg, with his family by his side. He was born in Northampton, Pa., a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Gratzel) Guttman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Meyers) Guttman, and son-in-law, Greg Moose. Prior to his retirement, he was a truck driver, having worked for Super Valu, in New Stanton, and also worked for Helms Express, in North Huntingdon for 25 years prior. He was a...

  Lois Jo Heaverly passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at the age of 95, in Soldotna, Alaska. Lois was born Oct. 26, 1928, in Shaner, the only daughter to the late Alfred and Iona (Piovesan) Dyson. Lois grew up in the Shaner area, marrying her true love, George Heaverly, on Feb. 14, 1946. George and Lois made their home in Pennsylvania, where their two sons, Dale and Gerry, were born. In 1957, the family made the long trek to Anchorage, Alaska, where they settled in Anchorage and built...

Joan H. Brewer, 87, of Herminie, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at her home. She was born Oct. 26, 1936, in Sewickley Township, daughter of the late Joseph and Alma (Dolence) Wultsch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold C. Brewer Sr., in 1997, and a brother, Robert Wultsch. Joan was a graduate of Sewickley High School, Class of 1954. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for the Standard Observer, Foodarama and West Penn Power over the years....

Louis R. Detar, 75, of Rillton, passed away Tuesday , Nov. 7, 2023, in Excela Heath Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Nov. 26, 1947, in Greensburg, a son of the late Charles and Angeline (Spinogatti) Detar Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Charles (Karen) Detar and Peter Detar; nephew, Anthony; and niece, Deanna. Prior to his retirement, he was a mechanic, having worked for Myers's Coach Line in Export. He was member of St. Edward Church in...

  Mildred A. Borosky, 92, of Herminie, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Hempfield Manor. She was born July 9, 1931, in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Hegedus) Vuleta. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Borosky; five sisters, Ann Matovich, Helen Piovesan, Marie Zaverl, Rosemary Perrott and Sophie Kotok; and five brothers, Pete, Daniel, George, Paul and Steve Vuleta. Millie was a loving wife, mother,...

Vera C. Johnson, 89, of Herminie, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 19, 1934, in Herminie, daughter of the late William F. and Myrtle (Wilson) Johnson. Vera was a member of the Sewickley High School Class of 1952. After high school, she began working with I.N. Hagan Ice Cream and then Country Belle Dairy, both in Greensburg. She then worked for MAWC as a teller. After her retirement in 1996, she enjoyed working for FNB in Herminie. Vera...

R. David Guerrieri, 68, of Herminie, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at home, surround by his family and close friends, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born March 8, 1955, in Greensburg, son of the late Eugene and Mildred (Arnold) Guerrieri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene "Jeep" Guerrieri; and a nephew, David Lewis. David was a member of St. Edward Church, Herminie. He enjoyed life to its fullest. He...