All Obituaries

Francis D. “Spike” Doyle age 90 of Delmont died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born July 19, 1929 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Francis D. Sr., and Mary Emma (Anstead) Doyle. He was a retired agent and Sales Manager for Prudential Insurance Co. with 35 years of service, an active member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church in Delmont where he served as Eucharistic minister for daily Mass and distributed the Eucharist to the sick. Spike was a graduate...

Barbara L. Ferretti Negich age 70 of Salem Township passed away May 25, 2020 at her home. She was born October 7, 1949 in Turtle Creek a daughter of the late James and Betty (Gabud) Mock. In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by a brother Gerald Mock. She was a retired Registered Nurse and worked at the former St. Francis Hospital for many years. Barb enjoyed shopping for antiques, reading and spending time at her family’s camp. Surviving is her beloved husband; Rich...

Melva L. (Hall) Skena age 87 of Murrysville passed on to eternal life Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born October 1, 1932 a daughter of the late Ellis and Marie (Kokos) Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Alfred “Fred” Skena and a brother Ralph Hall. Melva was a member of Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church in Murrysville where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, crocheting baby blankets, reading and...

David J. "Dave" Harris age 70 of Greensburg died suddenly April 29, 2020. He was born December 7, 1949 in Easton PA. Surviving is his beloved father John Vunovich; 2 loving daughters, Carrie (Jim) Ginocchi and Angela Harris; a sister, Jackie (Nick) Nokovich; 3 cherished grandchildren, Miranda, Giovanna and Mia; Uncle “Ditty” will be sorely missed by his special niece, Yauger and her girls, Sarah and, Callie; sister in-law, Cindy and special friend Gordy. Dave was a...

Lorna Gay (McGuire) Smith age 81 of Murrysville passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was born February 19, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Smith. Surviving is her loving son Jason Smith of Murrysville and several sisters, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by an infant daughter Kelly Renee Smith, brothers and a sister. Respecting Lorna’ wishes services and interment will be held privately. Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc.,...

Paul D. Gaviglia age 84 of Export died Monday, April 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 27, 1936 in Pittsburgh's North Side a son of the late Francis and Eleanor (Torquato) Gaviglia. Paul was a retired over the road driver for UPS. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. Surviving is his beloved wife Carol (Lapiana) Gaviglia; loving children, Natalie (Robert) Wiltsie of FL, David (Karen) Gaviglia of Cranberry...

James N. "Jim" Kirkwood age 82 of Export died Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Pleasant Ridge Mature Living in Leechburg where her resided since Sept. 2019. He was born November 16, 1937 in Desire, PA a son of the late Newton and Agnes (Scully) Kirkwood. Jim graduated from the former Sykesville School and was U.S. Navy veteran who retired as a Journeyman Electrician for General Motors Corp. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and hunting. Jim was an enthusiastic sports fan,...

Larry Ayers Seighman, 68 of Export died at home on Monday, April 6, 2020 after his courageous two and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.  Larry was born on October 5, 1951 in Uniontown to Robert and Ruth (Ayers) Seighman.  Larry was a US Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam era.  He was a retired painter of Seighman Painting and worked for Wolf Von Geis Funeral Home. He was a member of Poke Run Presbyterian Church and graduated from Franklin Regional High School...

Mary Ann Peretic, 83, of White Oak, PA, peacefully passed into her eternal rest on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  She made her journey to Heaven as the song, "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder",  played softly at her bedside.  She was born January 17, 1937, in Lawrenceville, PA, the eldest daughter of the late John James (Bim) and Mary (Larkin) Drischler.  Even as her dementia progressed, she would recite the names of her 13 siblings in order of age:  John...

Jacqueline (Opsitnick) Learn of Greensburg passed away peacefully on Sunday March 29th at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born on March 13, 1948 in Westmoreland Hospital, the daughter of Helen (Biesuz) Opsitnick and the late Stephen N. Opsitnick of Export.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Kameron Forbes.  Before her retirement, Jackie was a correction officer at the Westmoreland County Detention Center for nearly 30...