All Obituaries

Jason Lee Holmes, 37, of Jeannette died Thursday, August 22, 2019.  He was born, March 26, 1982, in Greensburg, a son of Jesse "Pete" Holmes and Denise Holmes of Jeannette.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  He was preceded in death by a son, Blake Holmes, grandfather Jesse Holmes, father-in-law, Frank Mangan and a cousin, Chuckie Morris.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cara Portser Holmes and a daughter Vera Holmes, both of Jeannette,...

Curtis “Curt” Dwight Elliott, Sr., 74, of Jeannette, died from a sudden illness on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by his family.  He was born December 17, 1944, in Hannastown, PA, the son of the late Russell D. and Mary Elva (Hite) Elliott. He retired as Public Works Foreman from the City of Jeannette in 2007.  Curt was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and past Commander of the Jeannette VFW Post 8240. ...

Julia A. Schmidt, 89, of Jeannette died Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born, April 4, 1930, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late John and Anna Garrick Opar.  She was a member of the former St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Jeannette.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Schmidt and two newborn brothers.  Julia is survived by two children, Richard Schmidt and wife Cheryl of...

Twila Mae Lamison 78 of Greensburg died Sunday August 11, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  She was born May 19, 1941 in Manor, PA a daughter of the late Wesley C. and Sara (Bishop) Berlin.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Sandra L. Ohr.  Twila worked for G.C. Murphy Co. for 27 years.  She married Danny Lamison in 1972.  She also served as a foster parent for Westmoreland County for 12 years, helping a few children that needed a safe home for...

James L. Weiss, 63, of Jeannette passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 6, 2019 surrounded by his family in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital due to complications from pneumonia.  He was born April 20, 1956 in Jeannette, the son of Geraldine "Gerry" Anderson Weiss of Jeannette and the late William H. Weiss.  Jim is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara J. Weiss.  Jim worked at McDonalds and later at the ARC workshop.  He enjoyed anything Pittsburgh Sport...

Donald J. Duva, 81, of Greensburg died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  He was born August 18, 1937 in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph J. and Ruby M. Traficante Duva.  He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Korean War.  He enlisted in the PA State Police May 7, 1959 where he served for 30 years, ten years as a uniformed trooper and 20 years as criminal investigator at the Greensburg...

Michelle Colleen White 59 of Jeannette formerly of Philadelphia died Sunday July 21, 2019 at home.  She was born April 17, 1960 in Philadelphia a daughter of the late George Edward McMurren and Florence (Shurr) McMurren.  She is survived by her three children Alicia Rose Rollerson of Philadelphia, Herbert James "Pooky" Rollerson IV of Jeannette and Dominique Mae Rollerson of Greensburg, her grandchildren Khalil Rollerson, Kaiden Rollerson, Khyair Rollerson, Zy'mir...

Dolores “Dee Dee” M. Wigginton, 86, of Jeannette, died Friday, July 19, 2019 in Greensburg Care Center.  She was born, March 18, 1933 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Wilbert Wigginton and Ruth Stein Wigginton Lavelle.  Prior to retirement she was an inspector at Pittsburgh Reflector.  Dolores was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved going for rides with her mother, visiting with family and friends, finding the best miniature golf courses with...

Edward D. McHugh Jr. 76 of Jeannette died Thursday July 11, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born July 13, 1942 in Jeannette a son of the late Edward D. McHugh Sr. and Ruth (Keim) McHugh.  Prior to retirement he was employed by Penn State Tool & Die and he was a member of Sacred Heart Church, it's Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus #1222 and Weekenders Football Trip.  Ed is survived by his wife Rose Marie (Blair) McHugh, his daughter Michelle...

Anthony A. "Tony" Byers Jr. 39 of Greensburg passed away unexpectedly at home on July 8, 2019.  He was born March 25, 1980 in Greensburg a son of Anthony A. Byers Sr. and Linda Mae (Clark) Byers of Greensburg.  He attended high school at Hempfield but never quite finished.  Prior to his passing he was employed by Delallo's for many years.  In addition to his parents Tony is survived by a daughter Monica Hanula and her fiance Clay Kenley of Latrobe, a sister...