All Obituaries

Verna McGrew 98, of Madison, formerly of Keystone, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at her daughters home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1923, in Wendel, daughter of the late Mike Notovich and Mary (Dean) Notovich Rodenz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George F. McGrew Sr.; son, George (JoJo) McGrew Jr.; daughter, Scherry A. Hauliska; son-in-law, Glenn W. Hauliska Sr.; grandson, Glenn W. Hauliska Jr.; great-granddaughter, Kailey...

Joycelene L. (Mautino) Bepler, 89, of Irwin, formerly of Wyano, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Wyano, daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Duchek) Mautino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Sullenberger, and grandson, Randy Bepler; and sister, Norma King, and brother-in-law, Thomas King. Joycelene was a member of United Church of Christ in New...

Steven E. Solomon, 85, of Herminie, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Transitions Health Care in Irwin, surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1936, in Latrobe, son of the late William E. and Miriam (Menhorn) Solomon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Audra Solomon Dudek; two daughters-in-law, Kathy and Margaret Solomon; a brother, Charles Solomon; and two sisters, Frances Praisner and Kay Gonder. Steve was a retired carpenter with the Union...

Cynthia A. Murkley, 86, of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born April 12, 1935, in Greensburg, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Dunch) Shuster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John (Johnny) Murkley; stepfather, William "Bill" Elliott; and sister, Betty Ghion. Prior to her retirement, Cynthia was housekeeping supervisor at Briarcliff Pavilion Health Center in Irwin...

Raymond Clyde Huey, 92, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 21, 1929, in Johnstown, son of the late Bland A. and Ada M. (Boyer) Huey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Jane Georg and Carol Bezila. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Karen (McCall) Huey; two sons, Robert (Debbie) Huey and Thomas (Melissa) Huey, all of Irwin; two special granddaughters, Angela and Alyssa...

James H. Namestka, 54, of Irwin, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. He was born Nov. 8, 1966, in Jeannette, the son of the late Joseph M. "Mel" and Anna Marie (Barwiolek) Namestka. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Diane Namestka. Jim was producer, president and CEO of DreamForge Intertainment Inc. for many years. He was an avid comic book collector and enjoyed traveling all over the world. He also enjoyed spending time with...

Scherry A. Hauliska, 74, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 22, 1947, in Herminie, daughter of Verna (Notovich) McGrew, of Madison, and the late George McGrew. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn W. Hauliska Sr.; son, Glenn W. Hauliska Jr.; granddaughter, Kailey Thoms; and a brother, George (JoJo) McGrew. Prior to her retirement, Scherry was a deli clerk at the Irwin Shop-N-Save for...

Freda M. Swearinger, 80, of Lowber, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 27, 1941, in Pageton, W.Va., daughter of the late Howard M. and Helen (Heffinger) Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Swearinger, in 2013; two sisters, Irene and Lois; and four brothers, Junior, Ron, Roger and Don. She was also preceded in death by her beloved...

Marcia Lavern (Ewig) Crise, 60, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at her home in Denison, Texas, with her loving family by her side. Marcia was born Aug. 6, 1961, in Greensburg, daughter of Genevieve (Gena) Hixson Ewig, of Greensburg, and the late Calvin (Cal) Ewig. Her loving husband of 38 years, Wayne, was always by her side. Her children, Rachel Crise, of Austin, Texas, Evan and his wife, Mila Gallardo Crise, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Angela Crise, of Dallas, Texas, tenderly cared for...

William H. "Big Bill" Gumpher Sr., 67, of Herminie, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1953, in Braddock, son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Marks) Gumpher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Gumpher. Bill enjoyed working on cars and loved riding motorcycles. He never left the house without his beloved dog and best buddy, Toby. He was a proud grandpap and loved spending time with his grandchildren....