All Obituaries

Cynthia R. Hayes, 68 of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born December 3, 1952 a daughter of the late Max  and Helen (Lorenzen) Honeywell. She had a great knack for decorating. She loved her family tremendously and took pride in making a comfortable home for them. Her love for her grandchildren was her guiding light through this all. She will be missed dearly. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Hayes; her daughter, Megan...

Melissa  Millen, 86 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born April 24, 1935 in Norwich, CT, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Martin) Oat. Melissa was a strong, hard-working and creative woman.  She cared about others and always offered her love and support. Melissa married Robert G. Bleibtrey in 1954. They moved to Greensburg, PA in 1964. While raising six children she found time to enjoy serving in...

Roy Tyler Hardin Jr, 97, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. Roy is survived by his son Roy (Virginia) Hardin III, of Florida, Steven (Debra) Hardin, of Indiana, Keith Hardin, of Ohio, and James (Toni) Hardin, of North Huntingdon; five grandchildren: Riley, Miles, Cole, Natalie, and Lynne; and his sister, Nancy Hatch, of State College, PA. Roy was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Helen, sisters Virginia and Betty Jean,...

Carol (Zehr) Ober, 78, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died peacefully in bed at her farmhouse Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Carol was born Jan. 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, the daughter of John Howard and Marian Carlotta Zehr. A graduate of North Penn High School and Wilson College, Carol never tired of learning from books, from those around her, and from life itself. While in college, she met her husband of 57 years, Jay Ober. They made their life together and raised their family in the countryside near...

Dorothy Jane Crooks Steiner Graves, 91, took the hand of Jesus on September 1, 2021, and is happily settled in her mansion!  ‘This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalms 118:24) was Dorothy’s favorite verse, and surely she is rejoicing now. Her absence will be deeply felt, but her presence in heaven is cause to rejoice.  Dorothy was born in Smicksburg (Home) PA on July 20, 1930, to Jesse Merle and Edith Erma Eakman Crooks,...

Terry “Poatch” L. Petrill, 52, formerly of Latrobe, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 due to complications from COVID.  During Terry’s last days, his loving mother and father, Roxie  and Jack Petrill were by his side.  He was born Aug. 24, 1969 .    Terry and his family lived on a parcel that once belonged to his Great Grandfather, Joseph Elliott. His cousins Jeff, Rick, and Dennis Macioce also lived next door. They saw each other daily and felt...

Geraldine Marie Bonarrigo (born Zeigler), age 95, of Blairsville, PA and Ft. Myers, FL passed away surrounded by her family Friday evening at Forbes Hospital. Gerry was proceeded by her husband of 63 years, Russell J. Bonarrigo and sister Grace Kaylor. Born Sept 25, 1925, in Altoona, the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth Zeigler (born Dively). As a resident of Altoona, Indiana, and Blairsville, Gerry lived her life to the fullest. She worked as a school teacher after graduating from the State...

Linda Carol Brigaman, 74 of Greensburg, passed away, Friday, August 13, 2021 in Magee-Women's Hospital. She was born December 21, 1946 in Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late, Howard and Martha (Mitchell) Benedict. Linda was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Youngwood. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and member of Ridgeview Park in Derry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence 'Jack' Brigaman; and her nephew Larry...

Dale Marion Poole, 74, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, August 12, 2021, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born in Greensburg on June 12, 1947, a son of the late Earl Marion and Ethel M. Hays Poole.  He was a very active member of Christ’s Church where he served as a Eucharist minister, reader and chalice bearer.  He was a veteran and served as a sergeant with the Air Force.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a flooring specialist with Carpet...

Randolph W. “Randy” Bepler, age 44, of Allen Park, MI, formerly of Greensburg, died August 9, 2021.   He was born in Jacksonville, NC, at Camp LeJune Marine Corp. Base on August 29, 1976, a son of Tom and Karen Long Bepler.  In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his cherished fiancé, Monica Powell of Allen Park, MI; Randy was a proud father of Shelby, Aidan and Jade; dearest grandpa of Kinsley; beloved brother of Renae, dearest grandson of...