All Obituaries

Dennis M. Moog, 77, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg.  He was born, October 16, 1942, in Greensburg, son of the late Joseph and Violet Frey Moog.  Prior to retirement he worked as a machinist at Omnova Solutions.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jeannette and Irwin Sportsman Association.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Ferree Moog and a daughter, Denise Marie Moog.  He...

Bonita L. "Boni" Hall., 78, of Jeannette, died Friday, November 29. 2019 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born May 11, 1941 in Roscoe, a daughter of the late Viola Drury Jones and Ross J. Jones.  Prior to retirement she was a cashier at Rite Aid.  She was a member of Charter Oak Methodist Church, Jeannette, United Methodist Women, Monday Night bible study and was an avid reader.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Karen Ann Gustafson, 55, passed away on November 27, 2019.  She was born in Jeannette, PA and is predeceased by her father, Thomas E. Gustafson and niece, Sara Gustafson.  Karen will be remembered by her mother, Kathryn Ann Gustafson, two brothers; Tom (Gwen) Gustafson and Gary (Renee) Gustafson; two sisters:  Patricia Dellinger and Kathryn (David) Mintz; four nieces:  Alexandra Curinga, Lindsey Dellinger, Gabby Gustafson and Lauren Dellinger; three nephews:  Taylor...

Mary M. Woytus 83 of South Greensburg died Wednesday November 27, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland.  She was born July 29, 1936 in Whitney a daughter of Philip and Catherine (Hryskovian) Crouse.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Karen Woytus, brothers:  Mike, John, George and Paul and sisters:  Rose and Ann.  She is survived by her children Debbie Crouse of Youngwood, Jackie Woytus of South Greensburg, Daniel Woytus, Susan Malloy...

Robert F. Pershing, 88, of Jeannette died Tuesday November 26,2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born July 20,1931 in Penn Twp, a son of the late Joseph E. and Alberta (Buck) Pershing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jane (Barkefelt) Pershing and son Chester Pershing. Working as a fitter/welder for over 40 years, he co founded and was a charter member of the Jeannette Auxiliary Police Ambulance Service where he served for 60...

Mary Jane Mains, 89, of Jeannette, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born March 28, 1930, in Jeannette, a daughter of  her loving father and mother, Donald J. and Mae Ruffner Cox.  Prior to retirement she was a secretary at Westmoreland County Historical Society and previously worked as a secretary at the First Baptist Church, Jeannette.  She was a member of First Baptist...

James V. Ankney 65 of Greensburg died Sunday November 10, 2019 in Transitions Health Care North Huntingdon.  He was born August 22, 1954 in Pitcairn a son of the late James V. "Vic" Ankney Sr. and Winifred "Dolly" McCloskey Ankney.  Prior to retirement he was employed by JMS Fabricated Systems.  He is survived by his wife Cynthia "Cyndi" Henry Ankney and  a brother Mark Ankney and his wife Sue of Rector.  There will be no services. ...

Reida M. (Gray) Thomas, 78, of Greensburg, passed away November 7, 2019 at St. Anne Home.  Born May 21, 1941 she was the eldest daughter of the late Floyd O. and Reida K. Gray.  In addition to her parents, Reida was preceded in death by her beloved husband David H. Thomas, Sr., his parents George and Dorothy Thomas, a sister JoAnn Rager, and brothers-in-law, Larry Rager and Michael Kramer.  Reida was a member of Jeannette Assembly of God Church and also helped establish...

Milan J. Yencho, 89, of New Alexandria died Tuesday November 5,2019 in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born December 15,1929, a son of the late John and Helen (Goga) Yencho. He served in the US Navy as a Chief Bosun Mate and then re-enlisted and retired from the US Coast Guard. Milan was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church in Irwin and the F&AM Lodge #601 and the North Versailles VFW & Polish Clubs where he loved to go to Polka dances. Milan was preceded in death by his wife Ruth...

Robert Steven Kujawa, 78, of Youngwood died Sunday November 3,2019 at home. He was born December 3,1940 in Greensburg, a son of the late Francis Kujawa and Mary Bohatch. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette as well as American Legion of Greensburg Post #981 where he was a bartender/ manager, Midway Fire Department, Greensburg VFW Post #33 honorguard and Greensburg Hunt Club. Robert is survived by his daughters Erica Kujawa of Greensburg and Amy Lotz of Brandon, FL; a son Robert...