All Obituaries

Robert L. "Bob" Espey Jr., 61, of Herminie, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Excela Health Westmoreland, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 28, 1957, in Greensburg, son of the late Robert L. and Charlotte Mae (Lander) Espey Sr. Prior to his retirement, he was a butcher, having worked at Bill's Dandy Dollar, located in Herminie, for more than 33 years. Bob is survived by his two brothers, Rick (Amy) Espey, of Acme, and Randy (Mary) Espey, of Kentucky; his sister, Rhonda (Jeff)...

Barbara E. Scheetz, 68, of Herminie, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family, after a short battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 23, 1950, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Ira and Ruth (Sommers) Scheetz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Robbins; and brother, David Scheetz. Barb was a member of St. Edward Church in Herminie. She had a passion for cleaning and doing laundry. Caring for the people in her...

Jason D. "Pipe" Baldwin, 42, of Herminie, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1976, in Mt. Pleasant, son of Bertha G. "Gertie" (Davis) Baldwin, of Mt. Pleasant, and the late Harry I. Baldwin. Jason was recently employed by Larry Lint Flooring in Irwin as a laborer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, corn hole, watching football, and was an avid I.D. Discovery watcher. He was always known to be a jokester but was always there to lend a hand to...

Larry J. Mismas, 63, of West Newton, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Dec. 18, 1954, in Greensburg, son of the late Joseph W. and Mary (Hribar) Mismas Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Barbara Mismas. Larry was currently an assistant professor (mathematics) at St. Vincent College in Latrobe for the past 26 years. Everyone who knew Larry knew his love for teaching; he always had his nose...

John D. "Sonny" Kubina Sr., 84, of Banning, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1934. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Debbie, in 1961; son, James D. "Jimmy" Kubina, in 2002; and in-laws, George and Mary Walters. Sonny was an Army veteran. Prior to his retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator, having worked for S and P Coal in Burgettstown for 25 years, and was...

Margaret A. Sylvania-Wilson, 72, of Herminie, passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 31, 1946 in Jeannette, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen J. (Miller) Gnesda. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joey Gnesda. Peggy was employed by Kings Family Restaurant on 119 as a waitress for 18 years and retired as a sales clerk, having worked for Walmart in...

Edith June "Edie" Steiner, 77, of Herminie, passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 18, 1941, in Homestead, daughter of the late Walter and Sarah (Bumford) Hollis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Beth Ann Steiner; son, Wyatt D. Steiner; daughter-in-law, Shelley Steiner; sister, Jean Kosinski; and sister-in-law, Annamae Hollis. Prior to her retirement, Edie was a sales clerk, having worked for...

Cynthia J. "Cindy" McGrew, 70, of Herminie, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Excela Helath Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born July 11, 1948, in Greensburg, daughter of the late James F. and Erna McGrew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother, Richard McGrew, in 2007. Cindy was a member of St. Edward Church in Herminie. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for Westinghouse as an energy center technician for 46 years. When she retired,...

James P. "Jim" Smith Sr., 91, of Herminie, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born July 23, 1927, in Herminie, son of the late Hugh J. Sr. and Lovina (Baughman) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Christina E. "Chris" (Johannes) Smith (2016); son, Randy Smith; granddaughter, Jennifer Strickland;  great-grandson, Michael Skrabski; and two brothers, Hugh J....

Frances M. Shink, 95, of West Newton (Sewickley Township), passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. She was born May 29, 1923, in Smithton, the daughter of the late John and Frances Ursic. She was a lifelong member of St. Edward Roman Catholic Church (The Sunshine Club and RCIC) and the S.N.P.J. in Herminie. Fran was the credit manager at Joseph Horne Co. in the Greengate Mall for many years. After earning her bachelor of science degree from California University of Pennsylvania, she...