All Obituaries

Mary (Huha) Negro, 96, of Lowber, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born March 18, 1923, in Smithdale, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Savkulic) Huha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Negro, in 1980; four brothers, Michael, George, Andy and John Huha; and two sisters, Anna Schiller and Irene Yurkovich. Mary was a past member of St. Charles Church, in Sutersville, and was...

Margaret Weber, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, in Ardens Court, Monroeville. She was born Sept. 27, 1928, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ignatz and Anna (Brenzovych) Yaczola. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Weber Jr., in 2006; a brother, Steve; and five sisters, Mary, Helen, Sophie, Stella and Anne. Prior to her retirement, she was an executive secretary, having worked for Elliott Co. in Jeannette for many...

Alfred H. "Al" Lackey, 85, of Sutersville, died Monday, March 4, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Greensburg, son of the late Alfred S. Harvey and Margaret E. (Steel) Harvey Lackey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, George O. Lackey. Al loved feeding birds and watching them from the porch. He also loved watching the deer and flocks of turkeys in the yard. He enjoyed collecting...

Dolores M. "Dee" Minoski, 88, of Herminie, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born March 27, 1930, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Beddick) Cantini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Minoski; and two sons, Jamie Minoski and Eric Minoski. Dee was a talented artist and was so proud to have her studio, Artworks, for more than 30 years sharing her love for...

Louis Matijevich, 71, of Rillton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. He was born July 23, 1947, in Greensburg, son of the late Petar and Anna (Perich) Matijevich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Sam and Eli Matovich. Prior to his retirement, he was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of HolyAscension Serbian Church, in Youngwood. Louis is survived by his...

Helene K. Kulis, 95, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at home, with her daughter by her side. She was born July 31, 1923, in Port Vue, daughter of Mike and Mary (Piesik) Halesiak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Kulis Jr.; brother, Frank Halley; a sister, Regina Kulis; and two brothers-in-law, Richard Perry and Tony Nassida. Prior to her retirement, Helene was an assembler, having worked for Westinghouse for more than 25 years,...

Gerald A. Zagar Sr., 71, of Herminie, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, with his family by his side. He was born March 4, 1947, in Jeannette, son of the late Rudy and Sophie (Poppella) Zagar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Zagar; and sister, Darlene Koelsch. Prior to his retirement, Jerry was a sales rep, having worked for Vito Lavella and Son Inc., located in Herminie, for 30 years. Also, he worked...

Helen H. Gondean, 83, of Herminie, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Rillton, daughter of the late Harry and Matilda (Arnold) Gondean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Elsie (Martin) Garcar, and her great-niece, Laurie Burns. Prior to her retirement, Helen was an executive secretary, having worked for West Penn Power Co., in Greensburg. Helen was a...

David Anthony Fry, 40, of Wendel, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Bellefonte. He was born May 18, 1978, son of John C. and Anita (Copeland) Fry, of Wendel, and grandson of the late Charles and Elizabeth Fry, of New Stanton, and the late George and Sarah Copeland, of Memphis, Tenn. David was a past member of St. Edward Church, in Herminie. He enjoyed all sports and especially karate. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three brothers, John E. (Tami) Fry, of Jeannette, Charles...

Michael J. Pils, 14, of Herminie, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, surrounded by his family, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 28, 2004, in Jeannette, beloved son of Richard and Debra (Metz) Pils; special brother to Nicholas (fiancee, Becca Culver) Brandenburg, of North Carolina, Danica Pils, of Herminie, and Cameron Pils, at home; beloved grandson to George and Sandy Metz, of North Huntingdon; special nephew to...