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Michael S. Zemba Jr. Derry
Michael S. Zemba Jr., 35, of Derry, died peacefully May 24, 2022 in UPMC-Mercy Hospital surrounded by loved ones after suffering a stroke 42 days ago.
He was born September 21, 1986 in Latrobe the son of Michael S. Zemba Sr. and Fay L. Johnston Zemba of Derry.
Mike worked for McCullough Machine Company of New Derry. He was a kind man who had a pure honest loving soul, who loved to hunt with his father, play with his dogs Hunter and Titan, weekly family nights, lock sport, going to camp...
Michael S. Zemba Jr., 35, of Derry, died peacefully May 24, 2022 in UPMC-Mercy Hospital surrounded by loved ones after suffering a stroke 42 days ago.
He was born September 21, 1986 in Latrobe the...
John C. "BOLTS" Alexander Latrobe
John C. "Bolts" Alexander, 89, of Latrobe, died Saturday May 14, 2022 at his home. He was born August 28, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Herbert and Leota Carlson Alexander.
Bolts was a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. His family had owned the former Alexanders Garage in Derry for many years. He retired from the Elliott Co. and loved antique cars, golfing and hunting.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years Jane Chemski Alexander, his son Jeff...
John C. "Bolts" Alexander, 89, of Latrobe, died Saturday May 14, 2022 at his home. He was born August 28, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Herbert and Leota Carlson...
Helen W. Craig Ligonier
Helen W. "H" Craig, 93, of Ligonier, died peacefully Friday May 13, 2022 in the comfort of her home
surrounded by family. Born February 27, 1929 in Ligonier, a daughter of the late
Stuart "Barney" and Georgia May Carnes Weller.
"H" was a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church and had sung in the choir for many years.
She retired as a secretary from the Ligonier Valley School District, was a member of the DAR and the Local Art
Club. "H" loved...
Helen W. "H" Craig, 93, of Ligonier, died peacefully Friday May 13, 2022 in the comfort of her home
surrounded by family. Born February 27, 1929 in Ligonier, a daughter of the...
George E. Fisher Ligonier
George E. Fisher Jr 85 of Ligonier passed away Saturday May 7 2022 in his home with his Daughter by his side. He was born September 8, 1936 in Johnstown, PA. He was a man filled with love and compassion for everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved Wife Katherine. He also was preceded in death by his son in laws, Gary P. Kause and Mark A. Brinker. George is survived by Daughter, Kathy Brinker with whom he resided. He is also survived by Granddaughters Jennifer...
George E. Fisher Jr 85 of Ligonier passed away Saturday May 7 2022 in his home with his Daughter by his side. He was born September 8, 1936 in Johnstown, PA. He was a man filled with love and...
Mary Rea Weidlein Rector
Mary Rea Weidlein passed away peacefully in her home in Rector on April 26, 2022. She was born November 25, 1920, to Julia Dodge Rea and James Childs Rea in Pittsburgh, PA. Mary married Edward R. Weidlein, Jr. on June 19, 1943, and was deeply devoted to him until his death in 2005. She is survived by five children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and one brother, Bayard Rea.
Mary was both strong and gentle, adventurous and humble. She loved nature and was an accomplished...
Mary Rea Weidlein passed away peacefully in her home in Rector on April 26, 2022. She was born November 25, 1920, to Julia Dodge Rea and James Childs Rea in Pittsburgh, PA. Mary married Edward R....
Jane Estelle Butts Kilgore Rector
Jane Estelle Butts Kilgore, 85, of Rector, was promoted to the Church Triumphant on Friday April 22, 2022. She was born November 7, 1936 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Springs, PA, the daughter of the late James E. and Gladys Pyle Butts. Jane attended Benson Elementary School and Martinsburg Junior High School, then graduated from Morrison Cove High School in 1954. She then graduated from Juniata College in 1958, majoring in Medical Technology and having her technical training at...
Jane Estelle Butts Kilgore, 85, of Rector, was promoted to the Church Triumphant on Friday April 22, 2022. She was born November 7, 1936 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Springs, PA, the daughter of the...
Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Chappell Ligonier
Cynthia "Cindy" Jean Chappell, 59, of Ligonier, passed away Monday April 11, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Her love for everyone could be felt whenever you saw her. Cindy was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ligonier.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Virginia Hottinger Chappell.
Surviving is her loving sister Susan and her husband David Johnson, nieces Chelsea and Leighanne and their families.
Friends will be received...
Cynthia "Cindy" Jean Chappell, 59, of Ligonier, passed away Monday April 11, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Her love for everyone could be felt whenever you saw her....
Nancy A. Dull Ligonier
Nancy A. Dull, 87, of Ligonier, died peacefully Saturday April 9, 2022 at Canterbury Place
in Pittsburgh. She was born July 11, 1934 in N. Charleroi the daughter of the late
Harry J. and Desdemona Turney Dorycott.
Nancy was a member of the New Beginnings Worship Center in Ligonier. She graduated from
the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse who had spent many years working
at the McGinnis Hospital and the Bethlen Home. Camping, traveling, being with family and riding her...
Nancy A. Dull, 87, of Ligonier, died peacefully Saturday April 9, 2022 at Canterbury Place
in Pittsburgh. She was born July 11, 1934 in N. Charleroi the daughter of the late
Harry J. and Desdemona...
Margaret A. McElhoes Bradenville
Margaret A. McElhoes, 73, of Bradenville, passed away April 6, 2022, at her home surrounded her family. She was born June 26, 1948, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late John Ruby Jr. and Anna Marie Bier Ruby. Margaret was a member of the Latrobe First Church of God where she was a member of the choir. She enjoyed knitting and was a great baker and homemaker. For several years she ran her own day care for children and was affectionately known by them as Miss Peggy.
Margaret...
Margaret A. McElhoes, 73, of Bradenville, passed away April 6, 2022, at her home surrounded her family. She was born June 26, 1948, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late John Ruby Jr. and Anna...
Anna Irene Frayvolt New Derry
Anna Irene Frayvolt, 85, of New Derry, died Monday April 4, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 6, 1936 in Latrobe the daughter of the late Irene Waldron.
Anna was a member of St. Martin Roman Catholic Church in New Derry and was one of the Rosary Makers.
She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, watching the Steelers and family vacations in Ocean City, Maryland.
In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband Louis Frayvolt and her five brothers;...
Anna Irene Frayvolt, 85, of New Derry, died Monday April 4, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 6, 1936 in Latrobe the daughter of the late Irene Waldron.
Anna was a...
James F. Pershing LIGONIER
James F. Pershing, 64, of Ligonier, died peacefully Saturday April 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1958 in Ligonier, a son of the late Robert A. and Mary Snyder Pershing.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Dennis Pershing.
Surviving is his son James A. Pershing of Derry, his granddaughter Kendall Pershing, two sisters;
Linda McKee (Daniel) of Latrobe and Patricia Ross (Melvin) of Ligonier. Two brothers; Robert
Pershing of Georgia and John Pershing...
James F. Pershing, 64, of Ligonier, died peacefully Saturday April 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1958 in Ligonier, a son of the late Robert A. and Mary Snyder Pershing.
In addition...
William T. Smail Ligonier
William T. Smail, 72, of Ligonier, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday April 2, 2022.
He was born January 30, 1950 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Clarence B. and Dorothy Reffner Smail.
Bill graduated from Jeannette High School and then from American University. He had worked for over 40 years along with family at Smail Auto Group. He was a lover of nature and always found beauty in everything and everyone that touched his life. He was involved for many years with Fort Ligonier Days...
William T. Smail, 72, of Ligonier, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday April 2, 2022.
He was born January 30, 1950 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Clarence B. and Dorothy Reffner...
Margaret A. "Marge" Roberts Latrobe
Margaret A. "Marge" Roberts, 83, of Latrobe, died Friday April 1, 2022 at her home. She was born May 2, 1938 in Johnstown a daughter of the late John and Mary Gyauch Senish.
Marge was a member of St. Vincent Basilica. A big Pittsburgh Pirate and baseball fan who loved Francisco Cervelli and having family and friends visit her.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harry "Red" Roberts in 2002 , a daughter Lorraine A. Simms in 2020 and a sister...
Margaret A. "Marge" Roberts, 83, of Latrobe, died Friday April 1, 2022 at her home. She was born May 2, 1938 in Johnstown a daughter of the late John and Mary Gyauch Senish.
Marge was a...
Judith A. Spehar Latrobe
Judith A Spehar, 76, of Latrobe died Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Westmoreland Regional Hospital surrounded by her children.
Judy graduated from Latrobe Area Hospital School of Nursing and spent over 40 years caring for patients there.
Judy loved vacationing with her family, trips to Florida to visit her brother and his wife, lunches with friends, trips to the casino and playing cards with Sandra Marie, Donita and Janet. But most of all, she loved spending time with her children and...
Judith A Spehar, 76, of Latrobe died Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Westmoreland Regional Hospital surrounded by her children.
Judy graduated from Latrobe Area Hospital School of Nursing and spent...
Joan S. Accorsi, 80, of Latrobe, died Tuesday March 22, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born October 14, 1941 in Ligonier, the daughter of the late Charles I. and Lena Donivan Shirley. Joan grew up in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Ligonier. She was a secretary and a licensed beautician who enjoyed Ball Room Dancing, being a homemaker and most of all being around family. Surviving are her husband Donald J. Accorsi, her sons; Matthew J. Accorsi (Alexis) of West View, Joseph...
Joan S. Accorsi, 80, of Latrobe, died Tuesday March 22, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born October 14, 1941 in Ligonier, the daughter of the late Charles I. and Lena Donivan...
Sandra K. Pniewski Ligonier
Sandra K. Monticue Kalp Pniewski ,77, of Ligonier formerly of Stahlstown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 17,2022. She was born Aug.1, 1944 the daughter of the late Elwood “Whitey” and Betty Walker Monticue.
She is survived by her husband Steve Pniewski, daughter Kelly S. Leazier (Ronald L.) of Ligonier and her son Bret W. Kalp (Naomi) of Stahlstown. Five grandsons, Jon Kalp, Miles Kalp, Jadon Kalp, Matthew Conn and Andy Conn. Her brother...
Sandra K. Monticue Kalp Pniewski ,77, of Ligonier formerly of Stahlstown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 17,2022. She was born Aug.1, 1944 the daughter of the late Elwood...
Joyce E. Gregory Derry
Joyce E. Gregory, 84, of Derry, died Sunday March 13, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 14, 1938 in Cardiff, Wales a daughter of the late Alfred and Minnie James.
Joyce was a member of the Latrobe United Methodist Church and had sung in the church choir for over 50 years and had belonged to the Latrobe Music Club. Her hobbies were water color painting, crafts, sewing and knitting.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Brian...
Joyce E. Gregory, 84, of Derry, died Sunday March 13, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 14, 1938 in Cardiff, Wales a daughter of the late Alfred and Minnie...
James R. Roehrig Ligonier
James R. Roehrig, 71. of Ligonier, died suddenly Sunday March 13, 2022. He was born September 25, 1950
in Latrobe, a son of the late Charles and Hazel Barron Roehrig.
Jim was a member of the LIgonier Valley HS Class of 1968. Jim was a member of the Waterford United Methodist Church. He was a former co-owner of Norris & Roehrig Refuse
Service in Ligonier and had retired from Rolling Rock Farms. Jim loved to play golf, but got his greatest joy out of his grandchildren. They were his...
James R. Roehrig, 71. of Ligonier, died suddenly Sunday March 13, 2022. He was born September 25, 1950
in Latrobe, a son of the late Charles and Hazel Barron Roehrig.
Jim was a member of the...
Billie R. Marriott Derry
Billie R. Marriott, 62, of Derry died Sunday March 13, 2022 in Excela Latrobe Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born November 25, 1959 in Latrobe the daughter of the late William B. and Sarah Sholey Hull.
Billie had worked as a health care provider.
She is survived by her brother Terry Lee Hull of Derry.
At her request all services were to be private.
McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to...
Billie R. Marriott, 62, of Derry died Sunday March 13, 2022 in Excela Latrobe Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born November 25, 1959 in Latrobe the daughter of the late William B. and...
Martha Lee Orr Ligonier
Martha Lee (Edwards) “Marcia” Orr, 94, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born Feb. 7, 1928, to long-time Mayor Al Edwards and his wife Linda (Bly) Edwards of Hendersonville, NC.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and recent great-grandmother, she left her beloved North Carolina mountains when she married William Lawrence Orr Jr, a nuclear engineer, and lived in a variety of places, ending up in Western Pennsylvania when her...
Martha Lee (Edwards) “Marcia” Orr, 94, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born Feb. 7, 1928, to long-time Mayor Al Edwards and his...
Mary L. McInchok Ligonier
Mary L. McInchok, 94, of Ligonier, died peacefully Wednesday March 9, 2022 at the Bethlen Home in Ligonier. She was born May 7, 1927 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Dellavecchio Laurenzio.
Mary was a long time member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Ligonier. She had retired from Latrobe Area Hospital as an LPN having worked in CCU and ICU. Reading, watching birds, doing puzzles, and going for rides gave her great pleasure. Mary was very proud and loving of her...
Mary L. McInchok, 94, of Ligonier, died peacefully Wednesday March 9, 2022 at the Bethlen Home in Ligonier. She was born May 7, 1927 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Dellavecchio...
Geraldine Louise Karaschak Derry
Geraldine Louise Karaschak, 76, of Derry, died Sunday March 6, 2022 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born June 18, 1945 in New Alexandria a daughter of the late Welty and Reba Mardis Newhouse.
Louise loved being with her grandchildren, playing Bingo and watching cooking shows and Littlle House on the Prairie.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Elsie Smith, three brothers; Jimmy Eckenrod, Charles and Ronald Newhouse.
She is survived by her husband John W....
Geraldine Louise Karaschak, 76, of Derry, died Sunday March 6, 2022 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born June 18, 1945 in New Alexandria a daughter of the late Welty and Reba Mardis...
Martha M. (Sue) Wilson Donegal
Martha M. (Sue) Wilson, 81, of Derry passed away peacefully Sunday March 6, 2022, in the Waynesburg Health Care and Rehab. She was born May 9, 1940 in Donegal, PA a daughter of the late John W. Roadman and Sarah J. Shawley.
Martha enjoyed attending the Kregar Community Church. She liked gardening, crafts and loved being with her family. She is survived by her daughters Melissa Zufall (Floyd) of Bradenville, Jennifer Mullen (Christopher) of Derry and Cynthia Delgado (Frank)...
Martha M. (Sue) Wilson, 81, of Derry passed away peacefully Sunday March 6, 2022, in the Waynesburg Health Care and Rehab. She was born May 9, 1940 in Donegal, PA a daughter of the late John...
Dennis H. Sweeney Ligonier
Dennis H. Sweeney, 78, of Ligonier, died Sunday March 6, 2022 at his home. He was born April 3, 1943 in Latrobe a son of the late Archie H. and Marie Krichbaum Sweeney.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he had served as a Lieutenant in the US Army and was a member of the Epiphany Anglican Fellowship of Ligonier. A man who loved so many people, even if they voted Blue, who took pride in his work, who had a gentle face with a voice only stern when needed and his love of God and guns...
Dennis H. Sweeney, 78, of Ligonier, died Sunday March 6, 2022 at his home. He was born April 3, 1943 in Latrobe a son of the late Archie H. and Marie Krichbaum Sweeney.
He was a veteran of the...
Judith A. Snyder Ligonier
Judith A. Snyder 75, of Ligonier, died Sunday March 6, 2022. She was born November 15, 1946 in Beaver Falls the daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys Turner Shaffer.
Judy had attended Beaver Public Schools and Chippewa Township Schools. She graduated from IUP with her elementary education degree in 1969 and received her masters from Slippery Rock University as reading specialist in 1972. She was an elementary school teacher for the Ligonier Valley School District with the majority of her...
Judith A. Snyder 75, of Ligonier, died Sunday March 6, 2022. She was born November 15, 1946 in Beaver Falls the daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys Turner Shaffer.
Judy had attended Beaver...
Tyler Andrew Reichelderfer Clune
Tyler Andrew Reichelderfer, 23, of Clune, died Thursday March 3, 2022 at his home. He was born August 20, 1998 in Williamsport.
He is survived by his mother Tammy Guthrie Huffman (Ronald), his brother Bruce Reichelderfer III, best friend Jeremiah, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends will be received Thursday from 4-7pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.
Tyler Andrew Reichelderfer, 23, of Clune, died Thursday March 3, 2022 at his home. He was born August 20, 1998 in Williamsport.
He is survived by his mother Tammy Guthrie Huffman (Ronald), his...
Victor S. "Biff" Desport Sr. New Derry
Victor S. "Biff" Desport Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in NewDerry surrounded by his family Saturday February 26, 2022.
He was born August 31, 1933 in Latrobe a son of the late Anthony and Emma Klosnick Desport.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother George Desport and his sister Lillian Moonis.
Biff is survived by his loving and devoted wife Joyce Probst Desport and was the beloved father of Denise McManamy (Tony Falbo), Amy Bleehash...
Victor S. "Biff" Desport Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in NewDerry surrounded by his family Saturday February 26, 2022.
He was born August 31, 1933 in Latrobe a son of the late...
Edward Monico Ligonier
Edward "Eddy" Monico, 82, of Ligonier passed away Thursday February 24, 2022 at his home. He was born November 18, 1939 in Wilpen a son of the late Frank and Mary Pedaci Monico.
Eddy was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Ligonier. He had retired from Laurel Valley Golf Course over 54 years of service. He loved to be outside in the sun.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Elder Monico in 2015.
Friends will be received...
Edward "Eddy" Monico, 82, of Ligonier passed away Thursday February 24, 2022 at his home. He was born November 18, 1939 in Wilpen a son of the late Frank and Mary Pedaci...
Thomas Carl Weimer, 79 of Latrobe, passed away February 15, 2022. He was born June 10, 1942 in Stahlstown a son of the late Rev. Merle and Sarah (Roadman) Weimer. Thomas was retired from the former ICI plant in Derry as a machinist and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Weimer (Michelle) of Hostetter, his daughter Tami David (John) of Latrobe, a brother John Weimer (Sandy) of Stahlstown, two sisters Betty Highberger (Dean) of Florida and Nancy Hill...
Thomas Carl Weimer, 79 of Latrobe, passed away February 15, 2022. He was born June 10, 1942 in Stahlstown a son of the late Rev. Merle and Sarah (Roadman) Weimer. Thomas was...
Wilma R. Goelz LIGONIER
Wilma R. Goelz, 96, of Ligonier, died Sunday February 13, 2022 at Alexian Village in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born September 5, 1925 in Verona a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Pearl E. Guggie Rimmel.
Wilma was a member and former elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church. She had worked as an administrative secretary at Teledyne Vasco in Latrobe.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William A. Goelz on September 24, 2002.
Surviving are her daughter...
Wilma R. Goelz, 96, of Ligonier, died Sunday February 13, 2022 at Alexian Village in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born September 5, 1925 in Verona a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Pearl E....
John Kenneth Latta Monroeville
John Kenneth Latta, 70, of Monroeville, PA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 6, 1951 in Niles, OH, son of the late John and Bertha (Kovalitsky) Latta. He married Lois (Hargenrater) Latta on September 7, 1991 in Monroeville, PA.
John graduated from Derry Area High School and became a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1975, serving as a 57 Fighter Weapons Wing and...
John Kenneth Latta, 70, of Monroeville, PA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 6, 1951 in Niles,...
Janet G. Carns Laughlintown
Janet G. Carns, 91, of Laughlintown, died Wednesday February 9, 2022 at Life's Promise Personal Care Home.
She was born March 25, 1930 in Youngwood a daughter of the late Robert T. Eichner Sr. and Cecelia Carbone Eichner.
Janet graduated from Youngwood High School in 1947 and then from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing with a nursing career of over fifty years having worked at the Bethlen Home, McGinnis Hospital and Latrobe Area Hospital..
She was a member of the Laughlintown Christian...
Janet G. Carns, 91, of Laughlintown, died Wednesday February 9, 2022 at Life's Promise Personal Care Home.
She was born March 25, 1930 in Youngwood a daughter of the late Robert T. Eichner Sr....
Stanley W. Kozemchak Bradenville
Stanley W. Kozemchak, 78, of Bradenville, passed away February 8, 2022 at his home. He was born January 23, 1944 in Latrobe a son of the late Michael and Agnes (Schalcosky) Kozemchak. Stanley is survived by his wife Ruth E. (Thomas) Kozemchak and his son George McCann. Stanley served in the US Army, enjoyed working on cars and watching westerns.
All arrangements are private.
Stanley W. Kozemchak, 78, of Bradenville, passed away February 8, 2022 at his home. He was born January 23, 1944 in Latrobe a son of the late Michael and Agnes (Schalcosky) Kozemchak. ...
Donald B. Giesey Ligonier
Donald B. Giesey, 70, of Ligonier, died Saturday February 5, 2022 at his home. He was born August 21, 1951 in Latrobe a son of the late Clyde and Nancy Vale Giesey.
Don was a US Air Force Veteran and had retired as a caretaker for Burt Todd. He enjoyed NASCAR and his German Shepherds.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Arleen Cunningham Giesey on December 26, 2016.
Surviving is his son Thomas D. Giesey and his wife Trudy of Scott Depot, WV, his brother...
Donald B. Giesey, 70, of Ligonier, died Saturday February 5, 2022 at his home. He was born August 21, 1951 in Latrobe a son of the late Clyde and Nancy Vale Giesey.
Don was a US Air Force...
Louis L. Szep LIGONIER
Louis L. Szep, 70, of Ligonier, died Thursday February 3, 2022 at the Conemaugh Health System, Johnstown.
Born June 14, 1951 in Ticu, Romania a son of the late Joseph and Ileana Szirka Szep.
A man with a "Golden Heart" who was happiest when he could make someone else happy. He had worked for the
Bethlen Communities and loved to do construction work. A hockey grandfather who enjoyed collecting coins and making the
best Hungarian "Gulyas" Goulash.
Surviving are his beloved...
Louis L. Szep, 70, of Ligonier, died Thursday February 3, 2022 at the Conemaugh Health System, Johnstown.
Born June 14, 1951 in Ticu, Romania a son of the late Joseph and Ileana Szirka Szep.
A man...
Anthony "Junior" Konecny Derry
Anthony "Junior" Konecny, 85, of Derry, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born September 14, 1936 in Latrobe a son of the late Anthony and Virginia Pawlosky Konecny.
Tony was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry and had retired from Newcomers. He was a US Army Veteran, member of the Derry Rod & Gun Club, the Derry American Legion and the Conemaugh Valley Beagle Club.
His passions, in addition to spending time with his family,...
Anthony "Junior" Konecny, 85, of Derry, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born September 14, 1936 in Latrobe a son of the late Anthony and Virginia...
Emilie J. McQuillan, 84, formerly of Laughlintown, passed away Monday January 31, 2022 at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 5, 1937 in Gray, PA a daughter of the late Alexander and Lucy Keyser Harvey.
Emilie had been a member of the Ligonier First Church of the Brethern. She loved spending time with family and watching her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clayton W. McQuillan, and her two sisters;...
Emilie J. McQuillan, 84, formerly of Laughlintown, passed away Monday January 31, 2022 at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 5, 1937 in Gray, PA a daughter of...
William R. "Bill" David McIntyre
William R. "Bill" David , 70, a loving husband, father and grandfather of McIntyre, died Friday January 28, 2022 in Indiana Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 6, 1951 in Latrobe a son of the late John William and Flora Jane Fraley David.
Bill was a US Marine and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on his "projects."
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Susan Jane Piper David and two brothers; John...
William R. "Bill" David , 70, a loving husband, father and grandfather of McIntyre, died Friday January 28, 2022 in Indiana Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 6, 1951 in...
Betty L. LaMantia Bolivar
Betty L. LaMantia, 94, of Bolivar, died Friday January 28, 2022 in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier. She was born March 19, 1927 in Fairfield Twp. the daughter of the late John H. (Peg) and Anne G. (Wakefield) Treasure.
Betty was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church. She was also a life time member of the Bolivar American Legion Auxillary. She formerly worked as a cook at Laurel Valley High School. Bettty was a loving and devoted mom and grandmother. She enjoyed...
Betty L. LaMantia, 94, of Bolivar, died Friday January 28, 2022 in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier. She was born March 19, 1927 in Fairfield Twp. the daughter of the late John H. (Peg) and Anne G....
Ralph Allen "Bull" Pershing Formerly of Ligonier
Ralph A. Pershing, 64, of Connellsville, (formerly of Ligonier) died Friday January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late William and Betty Moore Pershing in Latrobe Hospital on March 7, 1957. He was a US Army Veteran serving his country proudly with honor. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a loving son, father, and uncle. He loved a good joke and a laugh. He earned his nickname "Bull" when he worked security.
Ralph is survived...
Ralph A. Pershing, 64, of Connellsville, (formerly of Ligonier) died Friday January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late William and Betty Moore Pershing in Latrobe Hospital on March 7,...
Lynne Marie Waldron Derry Township
Lynne Marie Huber Waldron, 56, of Derry Township, died Thursday January 27, 2022 at her home. She was born July 14, 1965 in Latrobe a daughter of the late John and Ruth Kenney Huber.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Richard Waldron on May 1, 2020, and a brother Douglas Huber in 1994.
She is survived by her son Douglas Neal Waldron of Greensburg. Siblings; P.J. Zelenak (Chuck) of Mount Pleasant, Bobbi Agostinone (Armand) of Latrobe, John...
Lynne Marie Huber Waldron, 56, of Derry Township, died Thursday January 27, 2022 at her home. She was born July 14, 1965 in Latrobe a daughter of the late John and Ruth Kenney Huber.
In addition...
Sigmund C. "Sig" Wisneski Derry
Sigmund C. "Sig" Wisneski, 78, of Derry, died suddenly Tuesday January 25, 2022. He was born July 10, 1943 in Latrobe the son of the late Sigmund and Otillia Palek Wisneski.
Sig retired from Teledyne Vasco and had been a member of the Derry Volunteer Fire Company. He enjoyed being with family and fishing when able.
He is survived by his loving wife Paula Deglau Wisneski, his son Scott Wisneski of Derry and his daughter Susan Montgomery (Scott) of New Alexandria. Two grandchildren;...
Sigmund C. "Sig" Wisneski, 78, of Derry, died suddenly Tuesday January 25, 2022. He was born July 10, 1943 in Latrobe the son of the late Sigmund and Otillia Palek Wisneski.
Sig retired...
William E. Ruffner Derry
William E. Ruffner, 84, of Derry, passed away peacefully at his home Monday January 24, 2022. He was born April 29, 1937 in Derry a son of the late William A. and Ruth (Stouffer) Ruffner. Bill was retired from Kennametal and had worked for Baltimore Life and Federal Labs in the teargas department. He belonged to the Hecla Sportsman club and was a member of the trap league. He was an excellent marksmen and loved to hunt. He is survived by his wife Linda (Antonio)...
William E. Ruffner, 84, of Derry, passed away peacefully at his home Monday January 24, 2022. He was born April 29, 1937 in Derry a son of the late William A. and Ruth (Stouffer)...
Barbara A. Tobias Ligonier
Barbara A. Tobias, 73, of Ligonier, passed away Friday January 21, 2022 at her home.
She was born July 8, 1948 in Latrobe a daughter of the late John T. and Lillian Donahue Fetter.
Barbara was a member of the Saint Stephen Protomartyr Orthodox Church, Latrobe. Traveling with her husband Dale,
going to casinos, playing cards and being with family were the things she liked to do best.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband John Vargulish, her sister Nancy...
Barbara A. Tobias, 73, of Ligonier, passed away Friday January 21, 2022 at her home.
She was born July 8, 1948 in Latrobe a daughter of the late John T. and Lillian Donahue Fetter.
Barbara was a...
David E. Benner Ligonier
David Eugene Benner, 58, of Waterford, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born September 26, 1963, in McGinnis Hospital, Ligonier,
David was the son of Robert E. Benner and the late Shirley Cline Benner of Waterford. He had been employed by Goodwill Industries of Latrobe for the past 7 years.
He enjoyed his cats and playing video games. He was a Steelers fan and especially loved working Security during training camp at St. Vincent...
David Eugene Benner, 58, of Waterford, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born September 26, 1963, in McGinnis Hospital, Ligonier,
David was the son of...
Frank J. "Buck" Kwak Ligonier
Frank J. "Buck" Kwak, 62, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly Monday January 17, 2022 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 30, 1959 in Hecla a son of the late Robert Frank and Rose Marie Zemba Kwak.
Buck was a member of the Ligonier First Church of the Brethren. He formerly worked as a farm manager for Armour Mellon and had been a little league baseball and midget football coach. In his eyes his cooking was the best and he sure did like to cook. A man with a big heart, a...
Frank J. "Buck" Kwak, 62, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly Monday January 17, 2022 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 30, 1959 in Hecla a son of the late Robert Frank and Rose...
Patricia Ann Tobias Greensburg
Patricia Ann Tobias, 81, of Greensburg, was peacefully called home to our lord on
Saturday January 15, 2022. She was born November 27, 1940 in Ligonier a daughter of the late
Steve J. and Elizabeth Kandra Tobias. After graduation from Ligonier High School she patriotically served in
the U.S. Navy. She spent the majority of her career working for Robertshaw Controls in Youngwood until its closure and her
subsequent retirement. She enjoyed her retirement years as an avid bingo player,...
Patricia Ann Tobias, 81, of Greensburg, was peacefully called home to our lord on
Saturday January 15, 2022. She was born November 27, 1940 in Ligonier a daughter of the late
Steve J. and...
Richard A, McCurdy Derry
Richard A. McCurdy, 73, of Derry, passed away January 15, 2022, in Excela Latrobe Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1948, in Latrobe a son of the late Leroy and Jean (Pallottini) McCurdy. Richard loved music, he played music all his life and was a member of several music groups. He enjoyed cooking and outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. He was a lifetime member of the Derry Ukes and the Derry Rod & Gun Club.
Richard...
Richard A. McCurdy, 73, of Derry, passed away January 15, 2022, in Excela Latrobe Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1948, in Latrobe a son of the late Leroy and Jean...
Vernon E. Lease Mt. Pleasant
Vernon Esco Lease, 80, of Cumberland MD passed away Jan. 14, 2022 at his home.
Born April 27, 1941, a son of the late Marshal and LeVinna (Leese) Lease.
Prior to retirement, he was employed for over 40 years as a truck driver with various companies including Lee Peterson Trucking, Yellow, Great Coastal, Overnite, and UPS. Vernon enjoyed years of hunting and fishing in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia at "Uncle Vernon's deer camp". He also enjoyed riding 4...
Vernon Esco Lease, 80, of Cumberland MD passed away Jan. 14, 2022 at his home.
Born April 27, 1941, a son of the late Marshal and LeVinna (Leese) Lease.
Prior to retirement, he was employed...
Colleen M. Caviggia Derry Township
Colleen M. Caviggia, 59, of Latrobe, died Thursday January 13, 2022 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born September 16, 1962 in Latrobe a daughter of Robert and Patricia Gallo Jack of New Alexandria.
A 1980 graduate of Derry Area High School she had retired from the United States Postal Service last serving in Derry. Her main goal was to give and help others. Every night she would sit outside to watch the sunset saying "Gods Art Work." A person who loved her family, enjoyed...
Colleen M. Caviggia, 59, of Latrobe, died Thursday January 13, 2022 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born September 16, 1962 in Latrobe a daughter of Robert and Patricia Gallo Jack of New...
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