All Obituaries

Virginia E. Walak, 80, of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born May 3, 1942, in Herminie, a daughter of the late Charles and Cecil (Luke) Fullerton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Nelson Walak; two brothers, Gary Fullerton and James Fullerton and his wife, Mary "Tinka;" and a sister, Nancy DeWalt and her husband, Dale. Prior to her retirement, Virginia worked...

Carol A. Aujay, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born January 5, 1945 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Yelich) Fraicola Thompson and late step-father, George F. “Red” Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael “Butch” Fraicola and niece, Debbie Fraicola. Carol was a past member of St. Edward Church in...

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...

John J. Gabonay, 54, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1967, in Jeannette, son of Donna (Galante) Gabonay and the late Joseph T. Gabonay.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Gabonay.  John was  a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School and obtained his Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He was currently employed at FedEx as a...

Philip A. Comini Sr., 90, of Herminie, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 17, 1932, in Guffey Hollow, a son of the late Irene (Comini) Wingo and stepfather, Cliff Wingo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roland Wingo. He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. After leaving the service, Phil and his stepfather built many homes in the Guffey, Sunset Valley and White Oak areas. In addition...

John M. Montecupo, 88, of Greensburg, formerly of Herminie, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Herminie, a son of the late Michael and Anne (Colaprete) Montecupo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. (McDonough) Montecupo, in 2019; four brothers, Anthony, Joseph, Loretto "Louis" and James Montecupo; and two sisters, Susan Chuway and Margaret Montecupo....

Alberta "Bert" (Moritz) Steban, 84, of Lowber, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Hempfield Manor. She was born October 29, 1937, in McKeesport, to the late Eugene and Anna (Berkoben) Moritz. She was a paramedic for over 50 years and worked in medical billing for Jeannette EMS the last several years. Bert was Lutheran by faith; a charter member of the Sewickley Twp. Ambulance Service; she started the Yough Women's Softball League, was a member of the Lowber Ladies...

Anita D. Fry, 75, of Adamsburg, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Mt. View Memory Care, Greensburg. She was born April 19, 1947, in Booneville, Miss., daughter of the late George and Sarah (Smith) Copeland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three sons, David A., Charles J. and Nathan G. Fry; and four sisters, Janette, Theresa Ann, Dora and Quay. Anita was an Air Force veteran serving as a nurse. Prior to her retirement, she was an RN, having worked for numerous...

Thomas H. Smith, 71, of Darragh, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 15, 2022, at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1950, in McKeesport, son of the late Wilbur "Beaner" and Alice (Holomshek) Smith. Tom was proud to be a Navy veteran. Prior to his retirement, he was an inspector having worked for Elliott Co. in Jeannette for more than 40 years. He enjoyed reading, watching TV and gardening. He also loved to tinker with many projects. He loved all Pittsburgh sports and had a great...

Carole A. Murphy, 79, of West Newton, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 24, 1943, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late William S. and Etta Mae (Lash) Neff. Carole was a true representative for the community she served. She was an executive board director for RWNES for the past 26 years and was currently working daily in the business office. She had also worked as an EMT for many years. She was extremely involved in the...