John R. Hugus

1940 - 2025

John R. Hugus, 84, of Greensburg, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at home. He was born Nov. 28, 1940, in Greensburg, a son of the late Maurice W. and Kathleen Michaels Hugus. John graduated from Greensburg High School in 1958. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Grace Church, where he had served as a Eucharistic minister and custodian. He retired from Westinghouse after 36 years of service and was a dedicated volunteer for Tri City Meals on Wheels from 2005 to 2021. John was a lifelong Pitt fan. He was an avid bowler and golfer, belonging to several leagues in the Greensburg area over several years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Mesich Hugus, in 2005; sister, Mary Ann Foster; and brothers, Edward and Welty Hugus. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Sammie Steel; four children, Jennifer Davis (Jeff) of Greensburg, Jeannine Zeigler (Jeff) of Springboro, OH, Jessica Zahorchak, and John M. Hugus (Rebecca), all of Greensburg; seven grandchildren, Jordan Fratto (Frank), Cullen and Casey Quigley, Allie (Noah) and Annie Zahorchak, and James and Jacob Hugus; two great-grandchildren, Giovanni and Natalia Fratto; two sisters-in-law, Roz Hugus of Indiana and Joanne Pallitto (Burt) of Greensburg; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Szymanski of North Huntingdon and Ronald Szymanski (Janet) of Monroeville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends of John will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, (724)837-0020. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME. Private interment will be in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff of Independence Hospice for their compassionate care during John's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tri City Meals on Wheels, PO Box 975, Greensburg, PA 15601, or Independence Hospice, 501 West Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601. John's family has entrusted his care to PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg. For online condolences/directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.