All Obituaries

Karin E. Haile, 73, of Jeannette died Saturday December 8,2018 in William Penn Care Center. She was born April 17, 1945 in Stockholm Sweden a daughter of the late Erik B. and J. Maria Hellberg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Haile, Jr. and son Bjorn Eric Haile. Karin's joy in life was to take care of others. She was a member of the Jeannette Salvation Army and the Jeannette American Legion Post #344 Ladies Auxiliary where she served as Chaplin....

Bradford Lawrence Tillman 38 of Jeannette died Thursday November 29, 2018 at home.  He was born February 25, 1980 in Jeannette a son of Lawrence :Butch" Tillman of Jeannette and the late Alice "Tina" (Edwards) Ohler Jacko.  He was employed by LRG Corporation in Jeannette for 15 years and was a veteran of the US Army Honor Guard.  In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a sister Anna Marie Ohler.  In addition to his father he is survived by his...

Tammy Lynn Richardson Lang 49, of Lower Burrell, was born in Greensburg on October 17, 1969 and was the daughter of the late Carol Lynn Franklin and the step-daughter of Harry Hagerty died on Tuesday November 27, 2018. She grew up there and later graduated from Hempfield High School in 1987. It was there that she met Matthew Lang, the love of her life: They married in 1991and in time, became the proud parents of their son Avery H. Lang in 1995. Ultimately, they settled in Lower Burrell, Pa...

Mary Ann Blansett, 74, of Charlotte NC formerly of Jeannette died Friday November 23, 2018 in Matthews, NC.  She was born February 25, 1944 in Charleroi, PA a daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Mary E. (McFall) Luce.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James F. Blansett in 2001, an infant son Paul Lee Blansett in 1968 and two brothers Jerome and Bernard Luce.  She is survived by her daughter Michelle Millar and her husband Ron of Jeannette,...

Mary Jane Zetter, 94, formerly of Jeannette died Thursday November 8th 2018 at Gabels Manor in Latrobe. She was born August 3, 1924 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Harry Joseph and Bertha Mae (Shanner) Miller, Sr. She was preceded in death by her brothers and a sister. She worked as a coder for Old Republic Insurance and was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service at Twin Valley Memorial Park was held privately.

Edgar "Eggs" Lavelle, 94, of Irwin, formerly of Jeannette, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in RNC of Greater Pittsburgh.  He was born March 31, 1924 in Jeannette, a son of the late Charles and Catherine Evans Lavelle.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII.  Prior to retirement he was a dockworker at Helms Express.  He was a member of Paintertown Volunteer Fire Department, a life member of Claridge American Legion Post #260, Penn Rod and Gun...

Carol Ann Brant, 70 of Jeannette died Sunday November 4, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born December 22, 1947 in Greensburg a daughter of Lois Jean (Lefevre) Smith Steiner of Greensburg and the late Russell C. Smith Sr.  She was a member of FOE # 844 of Jeannette.  In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Brant, and a brother Russell C. Smith Jr..  In addition to her mother she is survived by her children...

Ruth Carolyn Torau, 90 of Jeannette, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at home.  She was born December 28, 1927 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Thomas and Stella Apple Macdonald.  She was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg and a previous member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeannette.  She was the Jeannette AARP Senior Tour Director, a Girl Scout leader for 20 years, in charge of Westmoreland County day camps in the '60s,  and a member of the...

Glenn M. Covin, 81, of Jeannette died Monday, October 29, 2018 at home.  He was born January 19, 1937, in Greensburg, a son of the late Clement and Eva Kratovil Covin.  Prior to retirement he worked as an electrician at Omnova, formerly General Tire.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Merle, Jerry and Dale Covin.  He is survived by his wife, Ann Elliott Covin of Jeannette, three sons, Doug Covin and his wife Kathryn of Howard, PA,...

Roberta J. Edwards, 60, of Monaca passed away Monday October 29,2018 at home. She was born May 19,1958 in Duquesne a daughter of the late Paul and Marjorie (Keeler) Kelly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Steven Edwards and daughter Marjorie Hazen. Prior to retirement she worked as a housekeeper at the Rainbow Motel in Nigara Falls and enjoyed playing bingo. Roberta is survived by her sons Craig Hazen, Jr. (Krystal) of Parkersburg, WV and Paul Ghrist of New...