All Obituaries

 Gerald “Jerry” Heminger age 79, a lifelong resident of Jeannette, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Malinoski Heminger; loving father of Joseph (Peggy) Heminger, Marcy (James) Lopes, and Melissa (Dan) Cameron; adoring grandfather of Cara (Dave) Hubsch, Angela Cameron and Jessica Kern; step-grandfather of Andrew (Natalie McAllister) Cameron; great-grandfather of Preston Barnett, Gianna Patricelli, and step great-grandfather of...

Gerald D. "Jerry" Serra 74 of Jeannette passed away Friday February 19, 2021 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born August 31, 1946 in Greensburg a son of the late David and Helen (Wnorowski) Serra.  He was previously employed at the former ASG Industries in Jeannette and retired from the Jeannette School District.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother George Dopkosky and a sister Helen Dopkosky.  Surviving are his wife...

Lawrence "Larry" J. Lapina, age 74, born in Jeannette PA to John and Katherine (Felentzer) Lapina, passed away peacefully on 02/16/2021. He is survived by his loving family; wife Gayle Lapina of Greensburg, daughters Joy Lapina of Irwin and Valerie Lapina (Eric Yarbrough) of Greensburg, stepchildren Lisa and husband Russ Matt of Jeannette, Gerard "Bucky" Birk of Jeannette, Joey Birk of Jeannette and Terri and husband Rob Tiberi of Hampstead MD, sister Kathleen (John)...

Kimberly Marie Shaw, 53, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born, January 7, 1968 in Jeannette, a daughter of Diane Numerick Taylor of Jeannette and Gary Moore.  She worked as an assembler at Ice Qube, Inc.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,  Edward and Eleanor Numerick.  She loved to fish, to be in the outdoors and was a great cook.  In addition to her parents, she is survived...

Judith Elaine Jadot 79 of Jeannette died Sunday February 7, 2021 in William Penn Care Center.  She was born October 4, 1941 in Greensburg a daughter of the late William and Mary (Colonna) Watkiss.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Jadot, two sisters Loretta Spoonhoward and Gerry Watkiss and her brother in law Chud McLeod who died on the same day.  She is survived by a daughter Tammy Wukich and her husband Dan of Irwin, a son Richard...

William G. Bauerschmidt 73 of Jeannette died Thursday February 4, 2021 at home.  He was born July 1, 1947 in McKeesport a son of the late William G. Bauerschmidt Sr. and Charlotte M. (Lehnhardt) Bauerschmidt.  William was a veteran of the Vietnam War proudly serving with the US Air Force.  He was employed by U.S. Steel until his retirement.  He lived his life on his own terms and followed the motto "with honor and pride".  William enjoyed watching history...

Jean W. Hartzell, 89, of  Ft. Pierce, FL, formerly of Jeannette died  February 3, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. She was born January 29,1932 in Fitz Henry PA, a daughter of the late David and Thelma (Lavelle) Wilkie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank N. Hartzell, a son Robert Hartzell and two brothers Russ and Don Wilkie. Jean worked in the cafeteria for the Jeannette School District for 23 years and was a member of the...

Albert J. Rivardo Jr. 82 of Jeannette died Tuesday February 2, 2020 at home.  He was born April 14, 1938 in Export a son of the late Albert J. Sr. and Teresa (Fedon) Rivardo.  Prior to retirement he was employed as a Teamster Truck Driver for Helms Express and Preston Trucking, was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of Sacred Heart Church Jeannette.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie (Ontko) Rivardo and a daughter April Marie...

William Monteparte, 73, of Jeannette, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.   He was born October 21, 1947 in Greensburg, a son of the late Anthony and Alice (Wolfe) Monteparte.   Early in life, Bill found a love for cars which led him to cherish his gold 1966 Pontiac GTO that he fully restored for his family to treasure.  As Bill always said, “My favorite hobby is working!” where he was active...

Dr. Richard J. Constantine, 82, of Jeannette, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 28, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 1,1938 in Jeannette, a son of the late Gilbert and Amelia DiLorenzo Constantine. A graduate of Jeannette High School in 1958, he went on to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa, class of 1963. Prior to his retirement, Rich was the owner and operator of Constantine Chiropractic in Jeannette and was also a...