We celebrate the wonderful life of Alexander 'Alex' Paul Naggy. Alex graduated from Hempfield Area High School and earned a Business Degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He was an all-around athlete who lived and breathed sports. Alex was an avid golfer and was a member of Hannastown Golf Club where he recently won the Wednesday Night Men's League with his partner, Russ McWilliams. Alex enjoyed following Pitt sports and the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. Alex worked as a Logistics Coordinator for R&R Express in Pittsburgh where he was treated like family.
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Obituary for Alexander Paul Naggy | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
When talking about death to a child use simple, clear words. To break the news that someone has died, approach your child in a caring way. Use words that are simple and direct. For example, "I have some sad news to tell you. Grandma died today." Pause to give your child a moment to take in your words. Then listen and comfort. Every child reacts differently to learning that a loved one has died. Some kids cry. Some ask questions. Others seem not to react at all. That's OK. Stay with your child to offer hugs or reassurance. Answer your child's questions or just be together for a few minutes.
We celebrate the wonderful life of Linda Dickerson.
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Obituary for Linda Ann Dickerson | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Howard B. “Huddie” Kaufman. He retired from the Greensburg Tribune-Review in 1994 after serving nearly 40 years as the sports editor, scholastic sports editor, and city editor. Huddie loved his hometown and was active in his community. He was a 45 year member of the Temple Emanuel; member of the Greensburg Recreation Board; member of the rehabilitation board and aerobic commission; member of the Westmoreland Athletic group; one of two remaining “all time” members of the Westmoreland County Judges scholar/athlete ad hoc group, started in 1957; and a member of the Westmoreland County Sports Hall of Fame. At one time, Huddie worked for the local radio and cablevision network and hosted a Saturday morning call in show, along with airing Friday night sports games. After retirement Huddie put his unparalleled knowledge of athletics to good use and was employed by the Greensburg Salem School District as a clock operator at Offutt Field and served as the school’s football historian.
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Obituary for Howard B. Kaufman | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We honor the wonderful life of Curtis William Mickey. He was a veteran and served with the Marines. Prior to retirement, he worked as a landscaper. Curt enjoyed fishing and spending time with family, friends and his dog, Buddy.
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Obituary for Curtis William Mickey | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Wendy A. Gressman. Wendy graduated from Mount Pleasant Area Senior High School and attended college in Minnesota and Washington, D. C., studying biology and political science. She spent her career as an administrative assistant and later as a project manager and legislative assistant, working for non-profit lobbying organizations in Washington, D. C. She was a member of the Reunion Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant.
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Obituary for Wendy A. Gressman | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Jeannine L. Baird. Jeannine was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of South Greensburg United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir, was a member of the Adult Fellowship and Women’s Society and served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Jeannine loved cooking especially preparing Sunday meals for her family. She took pride in the love her family shared with each other.
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Obituary for Jeannine L. Baird | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Edward P. Grabb. Ed was a Senior Field Service Engineer for 40 years. He was the best devoted Husband, Father and Pap Pap. He was loved by all of his family nieces and nephews more than he could imagine. He could fix anything and everything and build whatever you wanted. He was a loyal, kindhearted friend and co-worker. He was an avid shooter and computer tech. He was part of several local bands over the years either playing or running sound. Ed gave joy to everyone that listened to his music. Being a part of a band was the perfect way for him to give more than he ever wanted in return. His musical family will forever remember his kindness, talent and most of all his friendship. His wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends will miss him immensely.
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Obituary for Edward P. Grabb | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Alice Ann Klostermeyer Erwin Morgan. An avid reader, gardener, and bird watcher; Alice Ann lived a wonderful life in service to others. A native of Charleston, W.VA and graduate of Agnes Scott College, she held a Master degree from Presbyterian School of Christian Education. She started her family with first husband Reid H. Erwin in New Bern, NC where he was minister at Neuse Forest Presbyterian Church. In 1968, the young family moved to Cherryville, NC where Reid was minister of First Presbyterian Church. After Reid’s untimely death, Alice Ann took up teaching to support her family. She earned multiple teaching certifications from Lenoir Rhyne University and her teaching career spanned 25 years and multiple North Carolina Public schools. Blessed with a second marriage to Rev. Dr. Richard L. Morgan, she maintained a very active role in the Presbyterian Church leading numerous bible study groups for the Abigail circle. In 2015, Redstone Highlands named her and her husband volunteers of the year for all their work in the community. The Morgans also traveled across the country conducting workshops to raise awareness and help seniors plan for the final years of their lives. Ultimately, they retired to North Huntingdon, PA.
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Obituary for Alice Ann (Klostermeyer) Morgan | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Thomas J. Zelinsky.
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We celebrate the wonderful life of Edward J. Rusnica Senior. Edward was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. In 1961, Ed graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon) with a degree in mechanical engineering. He immediately purchased his first car, a 1961 red & white, fuel-injected Corvette. That began a life-long love of classic muscle cars. Ed spent 8 years in the Air Force Reserves. The love of flying was another passion and he eventually earned his private pilot’s license at age 41. Ed retired in 1996 after a 30 year career with Westinghouse Electric Corp. where he held various managerial positions.
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Obituary for Edward J. Rusnica, Sr. | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of James Patrick Todd - his memory will be cherished by his sisters, niece and nephews and longtime friends.
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We celebrate the wonderful life of Mary G. Eicher - a devoted wife and mother, Mary tended to the needs of her family. She enjoyed canning, quilting and shared a passion for golf with her husband, the late Donald Eicher. She will be dearly missed by her loving family.
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HERE'S WHY VETERANS DAY IS ON NOVEMBER 11th: On the morning of November 11, 1918, after four years of war, Allied and German powers met in Rethondes, France, to sign an armistice that halted the hostilities of World War I. The agreement was signed shortly after 5:00 a.m. and went into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, finally bringing to an end the carnage of the Great War. One year later, on the first anniversary of the armistice, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day, both to honor the services of the troops and to celebrate the opportunity that victory provided for the United States to advance the cause of peace and justice in the world.
We celebrate the wonderful life of JoAnn Dailey. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and will forever be in our hearts.
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We celebrate the life of Julia M. Smith. She was a member of Christ’s Church, Greensburg where she sang in the choir for 40 years. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Greensburg Salem School District.
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We celebrate the wonderful life of Jeanne (Green) Rodehaver. She was a 1967 graduate of Norwin High School and Indiana Culinary School. Jeanne was a member of Word of Life Church in Greenburg. Her smile could be seen by the angels in heaven and her husband always called her the prettiest girl in town.
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Obituary for Jeanne Green Rodehaver | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Betty Jane Hansen. She lost the love of her life, Chadwick Clarke Hansen, in 2011. They met in high school in Scarsdale, New York, and married after his return from the Navy in 1946. They had a magical life together living in the various cities his career as a university professor took them to: Minneapolis, State College, Iowa City, Chicago and even a stint in Graz, Austria. They traveled together, enjoyed the opera, symphony, jazz, dancing, museums and were both avid readers. They were rarely seen together without being hand in hand. Betty was a fun-loving, elegant woman who was a phenomenal mother and role model to her four beloved daughters, and who adored their husbands and children as her own. Betty moved to Greensburg in 2014 and enjoyed volunteering at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
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Obituary for Betty Jane (Richards) Hansen | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We honor the wonderful life of Edward M. Bobyak. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was member of the Slovak Hall, of Connellsville, a member in both local and International Facilities Management Organizations, as well as being a member of AMVETS. Prior to his retirement, he was a dedicated, long-term employee of West Penn Power/Allegheny Energy for 42 years, where he worked his way up from a meter-reader to a divisional manager. He most loved spending time with his family, sharing with them his love of camping, bicycling, listening to Polka music and spending the Winter in Richmond, Va., with his daughter.
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Obituary for Edward M. Bobyak | Kepple Graft Funeral Home
We celebrate the wonderful life of Lawrence P. “Larry” Mendicino. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg. Prior to retirement, he worked 38 years as a claim specialist for State Farm Insurance. Larry enjoyed golfing, fishing, baking and watching Pittsburgh sports teams, especially the Penguins. He also enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels, traveling and family vacations. Larry loved spending time with his pride and joy, his granddaughter, MacKenzie. Larry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother and was loved by his family and his extended family in the Philippines.
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We honor the wonderful life of Kenneth Victor “Ken” Nelson. Prior to retirement, he had a vending route and delivered for Coca-Cola. He also worked as an assembler for Overly Door Manufacturing. He was a veteran and served in the Army. He was a member of the Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association. Ken enjoyed woodworking, fishing, traveling with his wife and attending races at Jennerstown Speedway. He especially loved spending time with his grandkids.
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Obituary for Kenneth Victor Nelson | Kepple Graft Funeral Home