All Obituaries

Elizabeth M. "Liz" Pacella, 76, of Jeannette died Sunday June 16, 2019 in The Grove at Latrobe. She was born August 20,1942 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Genevieve (Ianotti) Garafolo. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald H. "Pooch" Pacella, a son Ronald F. Pacella, and a brother Bruno DeAugustine. Liz loved to cook and bake especially for Christmas. She also loved cats, feeding the birds and anything to do with nature.She was...

Floanna Boettner, 96, of Jeannette died Saturday, June 15, 2019 in New Haven Court, Greensburg.  She was born January 17, 1923 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Marie Hari Boettner.  Prior to retirement she worked as a secretary at Mellon Bank and she previously worked at Elliott Company.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Donald Boettner.  She is survived by friends and neighbors.  Private interment...

Penelope B. Mock, 72, of Penn Township died Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born April 29, 1947 in Penn, a daughter of the late Earl S. and Martha Young Barton.  Penelope and her husband Edward were foster parents from 1986 - 2009.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Anderson.  She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Edward Mock of Penn Township, three daughters; Heather Robosky and...

Marion F. Jackson -Beck-Errett went peacefully to meet her Lord Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  She was born October 13, 1924 in Greensburg, daughter of the late Harry Jackson and Rebecca Vaughn Jackson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond A. Beck and her late husband Lewis N. Errett and a son, Barry A. Beck.  She was also preceded in death by sisters; Lenora "Abby", Elizabeth, Margaret, Olive Charlotte, and Louise...

Michael G. Ritenour, 33 of Hempfield Twp., died Monday, June 10, 2019 at home.  He was born April 30, 1986 in Jeannette, a son of Richard Ritenour, Sr. of Jeannette and Debra Hiltabidel Sok of Connellsville.  He worked at FC Meyer in Jeannette.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Eric Ritenour and grandparents, Homer Hiltabidel and Omer and Betty Bates Ritenour.  In addition to his father and mother he is survived by his step-mother, Caryl Berardinelli Ritenour and...

James R. Ritenour, 47 of Irwin died Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born October 24, 1971 in Jeannette, a son of the late Joseph and Marion Ritenour Maline.  He was an avid pool player and belonged to the American Pool Association, Grapeville Fire Dept. Social Club and Young Voters Club of Greensburg.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings; Charles, Philip "Spanky", Terry "Rutt"...

Priscilla H. Wahl, 93 of Penn died Saturday June 8,2019 at home. She was born July 14,1925, in Penn, the last surviving child of David and Margaret (Herholz) Heasley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John C. Wahl and her siblings David, Margaret, Albert, Paul, Russell, Elsie, Ruth and Louise. She worked as a switchboard operator at Bell Telephone and also as a librarian at Penn and Harrison Park Elementary Schools in the Penn-Trafford School District....

Melanie Lynn Dornin, 65, of Latrobe died Tuesday June 4,2019 in The Grove at Latrobe. She was born July 15,1953 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Richard and Clara Dornin Jr. In addtion to her parents she was preceded in death by her dear friend, Ken. Melanie had previously worked in public relations for Womens Services. She is survived by her brother Richard P. Dornin III and  many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday June 7 2019 from 10am until the time of...

Mary I. Birchall Bauerschmidt 67 of Jeannette passed away Monday June 3, 2019 in UPMC Montefiore.  She was born June 14, 1951 in Pittsburgh to the late Velma A. Birchall.  Mary was best known for her blunt straight forwardness and loved nothing more than being with her grandchildren.  In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her beloved brother and protector Robert Birchall.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years William Bauerschmidt Jr., her brothers...

John A. Peters, 95, of Jeannette died Sunday June 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 1, 1923 in Jeannette, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (DiLecci) Peters. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Doris R. Peters, a son John J. Peters, 2 sisters and a brother. Prior to retirement he was a delivery driver for Getto Distributing and he worked for 26 years as a postal employee at the Jeannette Post Office. John proudly served in the U.S....