All Obituaries

Barbara J. Baird, 63, of Clearwater, FL died peacefully in her sleep Saturday June 27, 2020. She was born January 14,1957 in Grapeville, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Zelda E. (Stough) Brinker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Roger Brinker and also her loving husband of 23 years, Barry Baird. She worked for and retired from the US Postal Service. Barbara was a perpetual caregiver to many people,  giving freely of her love and time. She always...

Janet Marie Gasparato Lawson  born in Greensburg Pa., Dec 2d 1938 the daughter or the late Angelo and Louise Brentigani Gasparato also deceased by her twin brother John, brother Domenick Gasparato, sister Clara Sartori survived by her husband of 54 years Dick Lawson, son Richard P. Lawson grandchildren Joshua and Courtney Lawson. Sisters Regina Roskey and Victoria August. Worked at Westinghouse and the Bra Factory in Jeannette. Volunteered at Sacred Heart Cafeteria for 20 years and...

Shirley Faye Stewart, born on June 26, 1935 in Penn Township, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the home of her brother, Ronald A. Stewart in Irwin.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. Stewart, Sr. and Margaret June Lydic and her step-mother, Mrs. Ruth N. Frye Stewart, brothers; James A. Stewart, Jr., J. William Stewart, Curtis A. Stewart, Sr., a sister, Mrs. Nancy A. Parson (William) and two infant brothers and two infant sisters.  She is survived by brothers; Carl...

David W. Kepple, 65, of Jeannette, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 18, 2020 after many health problems.  He was born July 8, 1954 in Claridge, a son of the late Clarence and Thelma Christman Kepple.  He was a member of Living Word Congregational Church and he loved to fish and play cards.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mildred Czerpak.  He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Czerpak Kepple, a son, Jason Kepple...

Robert C. "Disco Bob" Oswald, Jr., 54, of Greensburg died Tuesday June 16,2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 16, 1966 in Jeannette, a son of Robert C. and Maryann K. (Birk) Oswald, Sr. He was employed as a truck driver with Famous Supply and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette, Fort Allen VFC Social Club, SNPJ & the Roosevelt Club. A 1984 graduate of  Jeannette Senior High School and the Pittsburgh Police Academy, he enjoyed golfing,...

Gertrude "Trudi" Orange 87 of Grapeville died Sunday June 7, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland.  She was born July 6, 1932 in Ried, Austria a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Unger) Obermayer.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Community Home Health Care and she was a member of First Baptist Church, Jeannette where she also taught Sunday School.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her former husband John Orange and two brothers Otto...

Catherine Dornin Brust,98, formerly of Jeannette, entered into eternal rest on June 5 2020. She was born August 25, 1921, first born of the late Richard Patrick Sr. and Luella (Rohrbacher) Dornin. She was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Jeannette. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles, brothers Richard Patrick II, and William J., sister Lorraine Peoples, sister-in-law, Julia Dornin and brother-in-law, Thaddeus Gozelanczyk. She is survived...

Charles Joseph Jupena 71 of New Stanton passed away unexpectantly and tragically in a vehicle accident Wednesday June 3, 2020.  He was born April 11, 1949 in Greensburg a son of the late Charles J. and Mary (Materna) Jupena.  Chuck began his working career at General Tire and Rubber Company and retired from WABTEC.  During his retirement years, he loved attending estate sales and enjoyed fleatiqueing.  Anyone who knew Chuck could not deny his love of cooking.  Joyce...

Mary J. "Joanna" Gaudi Hampton, 81, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born, December 7, 1938, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late S. Michael and Josephine Suchora Gaudi.  Prior to retirement she worked in the cafeteria at Seton Hill University.  She loved to garden and made beautiful bows and flower arrangements.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Hampton...

Richard W. Stevenson 63 of Greensburg died Wednesday May 27, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland.  He was born January 18, 1957 in Greensburg a son of the late Richard and Joan (Seifert) Stevenson.  Prior to retirement he was Vice President in Information Technology Department for PNC Bank.  He was a member and treasurer for North Hempfield Fire Department for 49 years and an avid golfer belonging to Hannastown Golf Club.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in...