All Obituaries

Arthur Raymond Bortz, 64, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Mt. View Senior Living, Greensburg, PA.  He was born, July 4, 1957 in Indiana, PA to the late Arthur R. Bortz Jr. and Agnes Bortz Nolan. He was a long distance truck driver and he enjoyed canoeing, fishing and gardening.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Arthur Raymond Bortz IV.  He is survived by a daughter, Josie Bortz (Cory Morgan); two grandchildren, Lily and...

Rev. H. Bryan Werner passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh on June 16 surrounded by family and upheld by the prayers of many who were touched by his life of care and ministry.  Born January 15, 1938 in Pittsburgh to Harry C. Werner and Dorothy M. Werner (née Bryan), his family relocated to the Buffalo area in his third-grade year, where his older sister, Marlene continues to live.  After graduating high school, he went on to study physics and...

Ronald L. (Rock) Starry, 79, of New Alexandria (Salemville), PA entered a new life with our Lord surrounded by his loving family at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born November 7, 1941, in Salemville, PA, son of the late Joe and Irene (Campbell) Starry. He was a drummer since the age of 11 for many local bands (Riggy LaVelle and The Gene Peterson Trio). Ron graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1959 and retired from the Elliott Company with 45 years of service. He...

Patricia Ann Watt, 88, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at home. She was born April 12, 1933, in Connellsville, PA to the late Anthony John Pepperell and Margaret (Cunningham) Pepperell. She was a homemaker and a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she was preceeded in death by her husband, Bevington John Watt in 1979; and a son Timmy Watt in 1980. She is survived by four children John Watt (Robin), Bob Watt (Sandy),...

Theodore Franklin Cheselske, 94, of Crabtree, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1927 in Rillton, PA to the late Frank Cheselske and Julia (Brock) Cheselske. He proudly served in the U.S. Armyand, at the time of his death, was the longest living World War II veteran from Rillton, PA. Ted was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8518, a Charter member of the local Fire Department, and amember of Shaner Sports Club. ...

Gino Nichola Ambrosio passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born August 20, 1930, New Kensington PA to the late Alphonso and Elizabeth (D'Archille) Ambrosio. He was baptized and a member of St. Peter's Church, and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy (Woodward) Ambrosio and a sister. He is survived by his brother Michael Ambrosio of Arizona, a sister, and a niece Dr. Linda Fry of...

Dorothea A. "Dottie" (Legarski) Bacher, 64, of New Alexandria, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at home. She was born Aug 13, 1956, in Somerset, to the late John G. Legarski Sr. and Yolanda B. (Lapina) Legarski. She was a 1974 graduate of Somerset Area High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and band. After completing laboratory technician training at the Somerset Community Hospital, she worked as a medical lab technician for Westmoreland Hospitals and...

Brian A. Sterrett, 52, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Mar. 22, 2021 at home. He was born Apr. 18, 1968 in Latrobe to John H. Sterrett and Catherine (Shumack) Sterrett. He was employed in Electrical Sales for Scott Electric. He was a member of Community United Presbyterian Church. He was the EMA coordinator for New Alexandria Borough, served as Fire Chief for New Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Station 77 for eight years, where he also served as a Trustee, on their Council...

Ronald E. "Ron" Cramer, 66, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Sunday, Mar. 21, 2021 at UPMC-Presbyterian. He was born Jan. 19, 1955 in Latrobe, PA to the late Lawrence E. Cramer and Shirley A. (Strandberg) Cramer. He was a machinist at Kennametal Delmont and a supervisor at Kennametal Chestnut Ridge in the drill program. Ron was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, New Alexandria, PA, a Life Member of New Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Station 77, and an Assistant...

Kaye L. (Radaker) Hainan, 74, of New Alexandria, PA passed away, Monday, Mar. 15, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born Aug. 30, 1946 in Butler, PA to the late Warren L. Radaker and Jessie O. (Eckenrode) Radaker. She was a retired Staff Sargent for the United States Army. She attended the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Greensburg, PA. Her interests were traveling, crocheting, audio books, biking, watching mystery shows, attending...