All Obituaries

A. Paul Fatur "Paul", 89, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at New Haven Court, Greensburg. Paul was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Delmont, the second of four sons to the late Anthony "Tony" and Cecilia (Hribar) Fatur. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.He married Rhoma Alberta Kunkle Dec. 26, 1951, who preceded him in death July 10, 2012. In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was also preceded in death by his...

Harriet D. Sparks, 91, of Greensburg, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. She was born June 2, 1927, the daughter of the late Samuel H. Sparks Jr. and Mary Martin Sparks, of Greensburg. Prior to retirement, she was employed by BBC Brown Boveri and its predecessors of South Greensburg, with more than 39 years of service. She was a member and elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Harriet is survived by a brother, Samuel H. Sparks III and his wife Judith, of Murrysville, and two nephews, Andrew...

Marian “Jean” (McClain) Clappie Krivoski, 87, of Greensburg, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 10, 2018.  She was born to Reverend Ernest and Ruth (Horner) McClain on November 3, 1931.  She graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania at the age of 20 and immediately began teaching school.  Jean taught in many schools throughout Pennsylvania, ultimately retiring from Penn-Trafford School District.  She first married,...

Matilda S. Seybold, of Greensburg, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in the Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born in Latrobe, and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine Sobota. She was a retired employee of Westmoreland Hospital and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her son, James Seybold; and several sisters and brothers. Matilda is survived by a son, Dennis A. Seybold, and a daughter,...

Agnes Florence Cornman, 92, of Greensburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. "Nessie," as she was known to her family and friends, was born Oct. 20, 1926, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She met her husband, Howard Cornman, during World War II while he was stationed in Northern Ireland prior to his deployment to Normandy with General Patton's Third Army. After the war, Nessie came to America, where she married Howard. She was a devoted wife and mother and was...

Samuel (Sam) G. Matthews Jr. 77 of Greensburg died on Wednesday  11/7/2018 at his home.  He was born in Greensburg on September 7, 1941 and was the son of the late Samuel G. Matthews Sr. and Doris Horning Matthews Morley. Sam was the co-owner of American Indian Jewelry Store in Ligonier and a member of the Alpha Ministries in Greensburg.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Ted A. Matthews and Keith B. Matthews. Sam is survived by his sister...

Dorothy M. 'Dot' Dwyer, 91 of Luxor, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was born December 28, 1926 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Daniel W. Reed  and Florence W. (Woods) Reed. Dot was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She was an active member of Luxor United Methodist Church for 73 years and had made many friends there. She read her bible daily and had a long list of people that she prayed for...

Alice Virginia Clark - Roach. Age 101 of Greensburg, passed away November 6th at Westmoreland Manor. She was born September 1, 1917. She was the daughter of the late William and Lena Clark of Jeannette. Alice was a loving mother, saint,  and salt of the earth. Prior to retiring, she was employed by Westinghouse of Pittsburgh,  and the Westmoreland County Courthouse. Alice quit High School to raise her 9 brothers and sisters, above all she loved to cook and bake bread and buns and...

Tressa Mae Porterfield, 95 of Greensburg, formerly of Connellsville, peacefully passed on November 5, 2018. Born May 30, 1923, she was well known as the 'sample lady' at Giant Eagle stores for forty plus years. She never met a stranger. Tressa was the last member of her immediate family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Porterfield, April 1998. She is survived by daughter, Sandra R. Cofer and her husband, David; son, Randall L. Porterfield; four...

Cynthia (Cindy)  M. Bick, 58 of Jeannette, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born September 6, 1960 in Latrobe, a daughter of Francis Blystone and the late Mary Jane Small Blystone. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Bick Jr.. Surviving are her son, Jeffrey Bick (Crystal); grandchildren, Camryn, Mia, Jason, and Jeffrey; siblings, Charles, Denise, and Mark; sister-in-law, Wendy; nephew, Michal, and other various friends and...