All Obituaries

William G. Hillis, 85, of Greensburg, died, Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born December 8, 1935 in Hempfield Township a son of the late Preston Glenn and Helen (Deemer) Hillis. Bill retired from the former Bell Telephone Company in the central office where he worked as a switching equipment technician.  He was an active and faithful member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on the church council.  He was a...

William "Bill" Koerber, 58, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. He was born June 23, 1962, in Greensburg, a son of the late William and Roberta (Eutsey) Koerber. Bill was a valued employee of Penn West Industrial Machine Co. He had a great sense of humor and always put his family and friends first. He enjoyed dirt track racing, demolition derby, hunting, fishing and gardening. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jean; his...

Alberta Garris John, 88, of South Greensburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Hempfield Manor. She was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Oliver R. and Alice Harrold Garris. Alberta was a member of the South Greensburg United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death in addition to her parents, by her husband, Leroy F. John, in 1994; stepson, Leroy H. John, in 1974; and her seven sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Jean) John,...

Margaret McRae Orr “Peggy” Chishko, 73, of Southwest Greensburg, died, Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Greensburg on December 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert F. Orr and Emily McRae Orr.  She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg.   She was a 1965 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and attended Robert Morris College.  Prior to retirement, she worked as an assistant teller supervisor at First...

Thomas Ronald “Ron” Gade, 83, of Greensburg, passed away, Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Donora on September 5, 1937, a son of late Thomas and Julia Freshnock Gozdonovich.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church.  He was a veteran and served with the Army, National Guard and Air Force Reserves.  Prior to retirement, he was Chief Financial Officer for Berry Metal Inc., Harmony, PA.  Ron was a graduate of Donora High School and...

Brandon Hayes Treasure, 25, of Hannastown, died, Saturday, February 20, 2021.  He was born on August 29, 1995 in Jeannette, a son of Christopher Treasure and Maria Andiorio Treasure.  He was a member of City Reach Church, Greensburg.  Brandon attended Penn State for Bio-nano technology. He was co-owner of Hummell Treasure Painting.  Brandon enjoyed watching sports, playing pool, bowling, golfing, snowboarding and working out. He especially enjoyed traveling and hiking...

William Harry “Bill” Cassell, Jr., 82, of New Stanton, died Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Pittsburgh on March 5, 1938, a son of the late Elizabeth Matthews Cassell and William H. Cassell, Sr.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a salesman/serviceman for Standard Coffee Service.  He was a veteran and served in the Army.  Bill enjoyed traveling and spending time with his mall walker friends.  He also volunteered at the...

Martha Mae Chomko, 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Seneca Place Nursing Home in Verona, PA.  She was born on February 22, 1930 in Forbes Road, PA, the daughter of the late David & Georgina Wilson. Martha was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in West Point.  She was also an active member of the Daughters of Scotia, Lady Forbes Lodge #118 for many years.  Prior to her retirement, she worked at Owens & Minor as an administrative...

 Donald R. Turley, 88 of Greensburg passed away, Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born September 29, 1932 in DuBois, the son of the late Levin J. and Helen M. (Burch) Turley of St. Marys, PA.  Donald was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg. Prior to retirement, he worked as a school psychologist for Intermediate Unit 10 in Clearfield, PA. He was an active member of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) serving as a...

Emery E. Nagy, 70, of Youngwood, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.  He was born Nov. 20, 1950 in Charleroi, a son of the late Emery J. and Dorothy M. (Kronander) Nagy.  Emery was a former member and leader of the BPOE Lodge #907 in Latrobe.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He is survived by two children; Eric (Meegan) Nagy and Megan (Shawn) Andria; five grandchildren, Giana and Elias Nagy, Jeffrey, Samuel and Jackson Andria; a sister, Carla (George) Ayoob; and a...