All Obituaries

Theodore E. "Greek" Richardson, 76, of Jeannette died Wednesday February 19,2020 at home. He was born March 4,1943 in Jeannette, a son of the late James and Anna (Wesling) Richardson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Richardson. Greek served in the US National Guard, worked at National Aluminum for 24 years and then retired from US Foods as a building maintenance supervisor and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette. He is survived...

Joseph H. Tillman Jr. 62 formerly of Jeannette died Sunday February 16, 2020 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born May 25, 1957 in Jeannette a son of Theresa (Davis) Tillman Cantine of Greensburg and the late Joseph H. Tillman Sr.  He was formerly employed by Thom McCann Shoe Store and was a member of Rock of Refuge Church, Jeannette and Westmoreland County Blind Association.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a sister Jeanelle "Denise"...

James E. Brecht, 84, of Jeannette, died Friday, January 31. 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born April 7, 1935 in Jeannette, a son of the late Hiram and Helen McCormick Brecht.  Prior to retirement he was a shipping and receiving supervisor at Westinghouse. He was a US Navy veteran having served during the Korean War.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette, the choir, member and chaplain of James Carasella American Legion Post #344, Jeannette...

James F. Pratt, 58, of Jeannette died Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born, October 18, 1961 in Jeannette, a son of Harry and Shirley Eckenrode Pratt, also of Jeannette.  He attended Lifespring Church in Greensburg.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children; Anthony Pratt of Pitcairn, Shane Pratt of Apollo and Anna Pirl and her husband Douglas of Plum, three grandchildren, Alexa, Rylee and Dexter, three siblings,...

John J. Panigal Sr. 94 of Penn died Tuesday January 21, 2020 at home.  He was born June 7, 1925 in New Alexandria a son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Ferra) Panigal.  Prior to retirement he was employed by the Elliott Co. of Jeannette and after his retirement his life was devoted to taking care of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Navy and was a member of American Legion Post 472 of Manor and Sacred Heart Church of...

Robert A. Barrick Sr. 69 of Jeannette died Friday January 17, 2020 at home.  He was born January 1, 1951 in Jeannette a son of the late Fred R. Barrick Sr. and Sadie "Betty" (Shaffer) Barrick Dunn.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Fred R. Barrick Jr., two sisters Carolyn Barrick and Janice Zoline and step father Kenneth Dunn.  He is survived by a son Robert A. Barrick Jr. of Oakdale, PA, a daughter Michele Clay of Savannah, GA, two...

Mary Ellen Leonard Davis 81 of Greensburg died Sunday January 12, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born November 18, 1938 in Greensburg the daughter of the late Patrick and Pauline (Brown) Nash.  Prior to retirement she was employed by the Pennysaver.  She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Trauger where she also sang in the choir and typed the bulletin.  She was also a member of the Early Birds Tuesday Morning Bowling League and...

Paula Joyce Olive Welsh Steiner, formerly of Jeannette died peacefully at Peterson Hospital in Wheeling, WV on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 88.  Paula is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Bonnie Welsh of Jeannette, her daughter and son-in-law, Jolinda Steiner Smith and William Everett Smith, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Paula was born on August 28, 1931 in Youngwood to Paul Glenn Welsh and Mary Rebecca Crusan Welsh.  She is preceded...

Ronald K. Craig, 79, of Greensburg died Saturday January 4, 2020 at home. He was born September 1,1940 in Jeannette, a son of the late Curtis B. and Anna M. (Weaver) Craig, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Curtis B, Jr., Paul and Jack Craig. Retiring from West Penn Power as General Manager of Claims, he served in the US Airforce and was an avid golfer and member of the West Penn golf league at Clover Leaf. Ron is survived by his wife Bonnie E. (Ogle)...

Clair A. "Buck" Parry 81 of Jeannette died Friday December 27, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born June 16, 1938 in Penn a son of the late Clyde Henry and Martha (Geyer) Parry.  Prior to retirement he was employed by the Jeannette Sewage Authority and he was a veteran of the US Navy.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Arlington Sportsman's Club, Penn Rod and Gun Club, Polish Brotherhood of White Eagle, American Legion Post...