Greensburg Tribune-Review

Susan Sarp Zanti, 61, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born on September 16, 1960 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania and was predeceased by Donald "Buddy" Sarp (Father) and Patricia Sarp (Mother). Susan is survived by husband, Frank W. Zanti, Jr.; her three children: J. Alexander Noble, Ellen (Noble) Carr and spouse Daniel Carr, Jonathan E. Noble; and stepchildren: Sharon Zanti and spouse Jordan Stutz, and Brian Zanti. She was also the proud grandmother of Nolan and Nathan Carr. Susan loved to write, travel, and spend time with her beloved family. She and Frank shared a love of live...

Robert W. Peck passed away June 15th, 2022. He was born in Chicago, July 15th, 1927, to Margaret Smeltzer and after her death, raised by his grandmother and uncle, Agnes and Harry Smeltzer, in Crabtree, Pennsylvania. Robert enlisted in the US Navy at age 17, during his senior year at Greensburg High School. He served aboard the USS Independence while deployed in the South Pacific. Upon returning from the war, Robert finished high school and, in 1948, began college at the University of Pittsburgh. Continuing studies at John Carroll University, Georgia State University, and University of South Florida, Robert earned advanced degrees in chemistry and philosophy. In Cleveland, Robert met...

Mary Alice Stauffer, 85, of Douglasville, GA passed away on May 29, 2022 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. Mary Alice was born on December 24, 1936 at home in Arona, PA. She was one of eight children of Ray and Mary Reamer. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Allen Reamer and his wife Mae and Ray Reamer; sisters Evelyn Gibson and her husband Chuck and Nancy Steel and her husband Gene; grandsons Eric Kittiko and Kristopher Cook; and son-in-law Jay Smith. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Larry Stauffer; brothers Barclay Reamer and Ross Reamer and his wife Frieda; sister Sally Lash and her husband Lowell; children Winnie and Paul Kittiko, Randy and Eunice...

OREGON, Wis. - Henry A. Nelson, age 82, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Mills, Pa., the son of Lawrence and Freda (Pride) Nelson. Henry is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Betsy (Scott Gilbertson) Nelson; grandson, Kiefer Gilbertson; granddaughter, Skylar Gilbertson; two sisters, Edith Nelson and Edna (John) Logue; and brother, Wayne (Dorothy) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bob (Wilma). Henry graduated from Northern Potter Joint High School in Ulysses, Pa., and West Virginia University in 1964. He married Donna Litterini on Dec. 27, 1967. Henry worked as a mechanical...

Margaret Louise Vinsek Downs December 12, 1934 - March 8, 2022 Surrounded by her Family, Margaret Louise (Pegge) Vinsek Downs, age 87, beloved wife, mother, gran and gigi, of Sweetwater TN, went home victoriously to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 8, at her home in Wood Village. Born December 12, 1934 to Norabelle Vinsek, she was raised near Greensburg, PA by her Uncle Frank and Aunt Janet Vinsek. On December 31, 1951, she married Gerald E. Downs of Mammoth, PA, and together they forged a vital, multi-state ministry that would span several decades. Rev. Downs predeceased his wife in 1997. Earning her degree in Nursing, she offered her heart of compassion in providing care to...

Pinellas Park, Florida- John Lampkin, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Suncoast Hospice, Bayfront Health Center in St. Petersburg, Florida John was born March 7, 1940 in Laurel Creek, West Virginia to the late James and Violet (Barney) Lampkin. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. John retired from General Motors in Lordstown as a Superintendent after 36 years of employment. He was active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a lifelong member of the VFW and other social organizations. He was a snowbird, splitting his time between Ohio and Florida for the last twenty years. John was an avid Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. When John wasn't...

Daniel Emery Harrold, 51, of Rockwood, died February 13, 2022 at his home. Born August 17, 1970 in Mt. Pleasant, he is the son of the late Emery L. and Vada (Showman) Harrold. Survived by his wife the former Carla Ann Ringer to whom he was married 21 years, children; Kayla Brougher and husband Caleb of Noblesville, IN, Joshua and Julia Harrold of Rockwood, granddaughter, Briella Nist, twin brother David Harrold of Rockwood, sister Wendy Maga of Bakersville, brother Greg Harrold of Somerset, also nephew and nieces; Zachary Maga, and Lindsay and Emily Harrold. Daniel was a 1988 graduate of Rockwood High School, he worked for the past 31 years as a truck driver for United Dairy, and he...

James Richard Farkosh, 85, of Somerset, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2022 at Meadow Viewing Nursing Center, Berlin. He was born October 11, 1936 in Acme, son of the late Lewis and Agnes (Kantorik) Farkosh. Preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother Harold Edward Farkosh. Survived by his wife Joyce (Romesberg) Dumbauld-Farkosh, sister JoAnn (Richard) Wilson of Murrells Inlet, SC, niece Ann Wilson and nephew David (Lauren) Wilson, sons: Andrew (Amy) Farkosh of Stahlstown, and Randall (Sherry) Farkosh of Ripley, WV, stepson Richard (Michael) Dumbauld, of Markleton, grandchildren; Kristin (Justin) Kinneer, Nicole (Zachary) Kinneer, Matthew Farkosh, and Holly...

Helen Biondi, 80, of King George, VA (formerly of Westmoreland City, PA), passed away January 15, 2022 from complications due to COVID19. Helen was the adoring wife of Frank for 58 years and loving mother to Kevin and Jennifer. Helen suffered from dementia for the past several years. However, her kind, gentle, and loving ways were always with her. She was selfless and put her family above all. She had a radiant smile and a kind heart that always made others feel comfortable. Helen was born on August 20, 1941 to the late Joseph and Virginia Rish in Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania. Helen retired from the Tribune Review Circulation Department in Greensburg, Pennsylvania in November...

Roy Howard Shields of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the age of 97. Roy was born on May 21, 1924, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Margaret (Kunkel) Shields. Roy married Dorothy May Swanson in Cumberland, Maryland, on June 2, 1947. They lived most of their lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, until they moved to Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 2006, to be closer to their six children. Roy attended Greensburg Salem High School. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Army as a combat engineer. He received numerous medals, including the European African Middle Eastern Campaign medal, the Army of Occupation medal, and the...

Marvis Beverly Byerly Cindrick, 93, died December 27, 2021, peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1928, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth "Rae" Waters Byerly and Philip Andrew Byerly. Marvis graduated from Jeannette High School in 1947 and worked at the Famous Department Store as a bookkeeper until she moved to Jeannette Glass where she was a statistician and keypunch until retirement in 1984. She married John Albert Cindrick of Slickville in 1953 and they celebrated 68 years of marriage this November. Marvis was an avid reader, especially of mystery and romance novels as well as a classic movie enthusiast. After moving to Boerne in 2015 to be...

J. Brian Miller, 75, of Somerset, died December 25, 2021 at his home. Born March 21, 1946 in Greensburg, he is the son of Frank E. and Leone B. (Beacom) Miller. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Frank B. Miller. Survived by his wife the former Trudy Ann Rhodes to whom he was married 29 years, step-children: Michelle Moon and husband William, B. Martin Petrosky and wife Heidi, and Michael R. Petrosky and wife Danielle all of Somerset, grandchildren who were the light of his life: , Mariya, Kai, Felicity Petrosky, and Miranda Frazier and husband Brian, great-grandchildren: Mya and Bowe Frazier, and sister Beverly Hixson. Brian was a 1964 graduate of Uniontown Area High School, and...

Amy Rebecca (Shultz) Svirso, 46, of Somerset, died December 21, 2021 at UPMC Somerset Hospital. Born November 14, 1975 in Philadelphia, she is the daughter of Harold T. and Alice F. (Burd) Shultz. Preceded in death by her father. Survived by her mother of Somerset, husband George S. Svirsko Jr. to whom she was married 18 months, her son Thomas Guy Shultz of Somerset, and sister Leanne Silvis and husband Ryan of Ashland, OH. Amy was a 1994 graduate of Greater Latrobe High School, and a graduate of Penn State University. She was working in the administrative department for Westmoreland Mechanical & Technical Research. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Hauger-Zeigler...

Charlotte Elaine Evans, 87, of Greensburg, formerly of Somerset, died December 15, 2021 at St. Margaret's Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 10, 1934 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Calvin Theodore and Alverna (Burk) Zarefoss. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Howard Evans Sr. who died in 1985, sisters; Violet and Alice Bosley, and Lois Holt, also two infant brothers James and Eldon. Survived by her children; Linda Sterner and husband Dale of Jeannette, and Howard Evans Jr. and wife Deborah of Leechburg, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, and brother Calvin T. Zarefoss and wife Bessie of Friedens, and sister Shirley Trent of Shanksville. Friends received 1-3 p.m....

Emil Joseph Clontz, 77, husband of Ella May White Clontz, of Simpsonville, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Born in New Kensington, PA, he was a son of the late Ernest O and Minnie Klebine Clontz. In addition to his wife, Emil is survived by his son, Randy Clontz (Marisa DiFrancis) of Youngwood, PA; his daughter, Mary Ann Horn (Tom), of Carlisle, PA; a granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Castro (Josh); a brother, Ernest Clontz, Jr; and a sister Martha Ann Hughes. In addition to his parents, Emil was preceded in death by his brother Albert "Buzzy" Carl Clontz. A Celebration of Life will be held on Emil's birthday, May 7, 2022. Details will be provided when finalized.

John Michael Fink Jr., age 84, died suddenly on December 7th, 2021, in his home in The Villages. John is survived by his wife, Connie Joan Fink; his sister, Donna Rae Klingensmith; his first wife, Shirley Fink; his 4 children and their spouses, John Fink III (Linda), Gary Fink (Donna), Terry Fink, and Lori Fink; his 5 grandchildren and his 6 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, John Michael Fink Sr., and his mother, Louise May Fink, of Harrison City, PA. John was born on October 4th, 1937 in Greensburg, PA. He graduated from Penn Township, McCullough, PA in 1955. In 1962, he built his own house with the help of his uncle. In 1966, he moved to Downers Grove, IL to...

Charles A. Gustafson, Sr., 85, passed away on November 29, 2021 after a recent battle with cancer. Born in Greensburg, Pa on April 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Roy T. Sr. and Julia Gustafson. Charles "Gus" was a 1955 graduate of Jeannette (Pa.) High School. After high school he entered the Air Force and was stationed at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine. In 1958 he married his high school sweetheart Shelvie (Byerly) and in 1959 they moved to Akron where he was then employed by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for 22 years. Gus also worked for Republic Storage Systems and eventually retired from A. Shulman, Inc. Apart from his love for Shelvie and his family, Gus was all...

STOW - Marjorie J. Wilhelm, 92, died November 25, 2021. Born in Rostraver Twp., PA, she was a resident of Munroe Falls since 1962. She was a founding member of Victory Life Church in Stow. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, attending her grandchildren's events, church life and listening to music. Preceded in death by parents, Clair and Marie Beckinger; husbands Willard C. Livingston and Charles R. Wilhelm; son, Willard C. Livingston; brother, Jack Beckinger. She is survived by her daughters, Jan Keith, Sheryl (Sanford) Trado, Kimberly (Richard Potesta) Hurst; grandchildren, Michelle (Duane) Morris, Marcia Roberts, Nathan (Heather) Mealy, Allison Smith, Shane Hurst,...

Gary Wuslich was loving and loyal, generous and encouraging all his life, in all his roles; as a husband, a father, a grandfather. As a colleague, a golfer, a helper, a friend, a Marine. He drew immense joy from his family and friends and was quick to connect with nearly everyone who he crossed paths with. His world was wide, and full, and exceptional. Gary passed away on November 4, 2021, peacefully at home in Granger, IN. He was 76. It was easy to bring a smile to his face, and he was especially happy to play a round of golf, enjoy Italian food as a nod to his roots, expertly pack the car ahead of a trip to see his grandkids, tend to the yard so it always looked its very best, and fix...

Mike "Pup" Kristoff, Jr., age 83 of Somerset, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at UPMC Somerset Hospital, surrounded by family. Mike was born January 12, 1938, in Whyle, PA, the son of the late Mike and Lydia (Lint) Kristoff. Mike is survived by his loving family, his wife, Sally Ann (Fry) Kristoff of 64 years; his son Robert Michael Kristoff and his wife Vicki of Greensburg; daughter Lori Kristoff Brodak and her husband, Ken, of Mt. Pleasant; brother John A. Kristoff and his wife, Jane; sister Julia Mae Kennell, Brother-in-law Robert Fry and his wife Mollie; four grandchildren, eight great grand and several nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Sewickley High School and...

Helen Margaret Brinker, 92, of, Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away September 5, 2021. She was born on October 30, 1928 to the late Lewis and Cora Clark. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Sam" Brinker. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Helen met the love of her life, Sam, who served in the United States Marine Corp. They raised six children in Jeannette, Pennsylvania before relocating to Peachtree City, Georgia in 1978. They were married for 65 years before he passed away in 2012. Helen is survived by her children, Gary Brinker (Karen), Robert Brinker ( Vicki Blue), Judy Taylor (Robert), Bruce Brinker (Sheryl), Jeffrey Brinker (Trudy), Susan Vandiver (Ronald); her...