All Obituaries

On Friday November 20th 2020, Alma S. Jennings loving wife and mother of 2 children passed away unexpectedly at the age of 83. Alma was born in February 1937 the daughter of the late Dante and Adama Salvetti.  She attended Aspinwall High School and graduated from Chatham College in 1959 with a degree in music.  After teaching music, she went back to college and earned her nursing degree.  She worked as a nurse at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg for 15 years until her...

Helen A. Barnett, 91, of Greensburg, died, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Cyrus Turney Allshouse and Alice Eiseman Allshouse. She was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg, and the church’s L.C.W. and Helping Hands. Also, she was a founding member of the church’s funeral luncheon committee. Prior to retirement, she...

EDWARD J. RUSNICA, SR., 82, of Greensburg died Friday, November 13, 2020. Edward was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend.  Ed was born November 24, 1937 in NuMine, PA to the late John and Mary (Cwiek) Rusnica.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. In 1961, Ed graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon) with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He immediately purchased his first car, a 1961 red...

Carl C. “Chuck” Dompa, 75, of Greensburg, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 29, 1945, a son of the late Charles C. Dompa and Mary Spadacini Dompa Muron.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg.  Prior to retirement, he was Director of Technology Services for Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and a part-time instructor at Penn State University.  He formerly...

James Patrick Todd, 72, of Greensburg, died, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1948 in Lancaster, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Anna Flynn Todd.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine Ann Todd and Lori Bosley.  He is survived by his sisters, Linda Little and Mary Walters; a niece, Kimberly Nash; nephews, James Nash, William Bosley and Shane Walters; great nephews, Addam and...

Mary D. Eicher, 90, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 just 2 days shy of her 91st birthday.  Born in 1929, Mary grew up in Jeannette, PA where her grandfather founded the M.A. Gillespie department store in 1888.  Her early childhood was reminiscent of a bygone era.  She grew up in a large house on tree-lined First Street with two brothers (Mark and Jerry) and one sister (Jean) and spent her summers roller skating and swimming at the local...

Julia M. Smith, 87, of Southwest Greensburg, died, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh.  She was born in Mt. Joy, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Witmer.  She was a member of Christ’s Church, Greensburg where she sang in the choir for 40 years.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Greensburg Salem School District.  Julia was a member of the Eastern Star #435, Order of Amaranth,...

JoAnn Dailey, 63, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Born to the late Cecila Ann Smush and Joseph Edward Yennerall, JoAnn blessed the world Feb. 18, 1957. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Stape; and sister, Roseann Mays. Honoring JoAnn's wishes, services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, Greensburg. For...

Elena “Helen” Maria Pettigrew, 103, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Jill Bevilacqua and Gary Lynn. She was born April 11, 1917 in Darragh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Baio Cambruzzi. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Pettigrew; two brothers Tony and Andy Cambruzzi, and two sisters, Marie Pidutti and Emma Jane Franklin. Helen is survived by her three children: Lt. Col. (ret) John E. Pettigrew Jr. of Melbourne...

Gilbert L. Haught, 64 of Irwin passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  He was born June 12, 1956 in Washington, PA, a son of Charlotte (Popeck) Haught and the late Arthur Haught.  Gil was a 1974 graduate of Trinity High School and the Institute of Computer Management.  He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg and was employed by BNY Mellon.  He was passionate about his family and Pittsburgh sports.  Among his many interests were...