All Obituaries

Randall W. Murphy Bolivar

Randall W. Murphy, 49, of Bolivar, died unexpectedly Wednesday April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 13, 1972 in Latrobe, the son of John R. and Karen Hughes Murphy. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children Dylan and Haley, there mother Carrie Malnofsky,, his sister Stacy Murphy and his girlfriend Chrissy Shaffer. All services will be private for family.

Randall W. Murphy, 49, of Bolivar, died unexpectedly Wednesday April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 13, 1972 in Latrobe, the son of John R. and Karen Hughes Murphy. In addition to his...

Darlene V. Lattanzio Latrobe

Darlene V. Lattanzio, 71, of Latrobe, passed away April 13, 2021, in Westmoreland Excela Hospital. She was born July 4, 1949 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Louis A. and Grace Kozuba Fisher. Darlene loved watching soap operas, playing the lottery and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by a brother James Romansky, her sisters Dee Riffle (Todd), Diane Dempsey (Eric Demalta), three grandchildren John Lattanzio Jr., Daniel Lattanzio and Brianna Lattanzio. A...

Darlene V. Lattanzio, 71, of Latrobe, passed away April 13, 2021, in Westmoreland Excela Hospital. She was born July 4, 1949 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Louis A. and Grace Kozuba...

Clarence B. Pechart Ligonier

Clarence B. Pechart, 94, of Ligonier, died Monday April 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 18, 1927 in Wilpen the son of the late Clarence and Azile M. Ramsey Pechart. He was a WWII USArmy veteran, attended the Oak Grove Church of Christ, had worked as a Forrest Ranger at Linn Run State Park and retired from Ligonier Township. He was a life member of the Ligonier Township Sportsmen's Club and was an avid hunter. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Clarence B. Pechart, 94, of Ligonier, died Monday April 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 18, 1927 in Wilpen the son of the late Clarence and Azile M....

Linda May Headrick George Derry

Linda May Headrick George, of Derry, went home to be with God on April 12, 2021. She passed away at her home, after a 3-month battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh October 21, 1947 to the late Thomas Lamar and Amelia Catherine Lechamp Guirsch Headrick. She spent her early childhood in Wilkinsburg and then grew up in New Alexandria. Linda graduated from Greensburg-Salem High School in 1965, after which she attended Temple University and Point...

Linda May Headrick George, of Derry, went home to be with God on April 12, 2021. She passed away at her home, after a 3-month battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born...

Douglas C. Long Youngstown

Douglas passed away April 8,2021 after a long battle with cancer. He loved cooking and baking especially for the holidays and family gatherings. Also enjoyed the outdoors and camping ,listening to music and playing golf on his xbox. He is predeceased by his mother Ella Mae Long. Brother Edwin Bruce Long. Sister Cynthia Faye Long and Nephew Robert Scott Hemminger. He is survived by his Father Edwin Blaine Long his fiancé Marlene Mosier, Sister Debbie Long and fiancé Kevin...

Douglas passed away April 8,2021 after a long battle with cancer. He loved cooking and baking especially for the holidays and family gatherings. Also enjoyed the outdoors and camping ,listening to...

Joseph Kelly Latrobe

Joseph Kelly Jr., 94, of Latrobe, (formerly of Peanut) peacefully passed on April 3, 2021. He was born March 15, 1927 in Peanut the son of Joseph and Mary Laposky Kelly. Beloved husband of 37 years to Patricia Kelly. Beloved father of Deborah Kelly (Satya) of Pittsburgh, Yvette Glass (Rick) of Leesburg, FL, Wendy Kelly (Fred Closs)of Mansfield, TX, Mark Kelly (Lori) of Harrison City, Denise Ganier (Mike) of Clermont, FL, Diane Garofola (Pete) of Clermont, FL, Neil Kelly...

Joseph Kelly Jr., 94, of Latrobe, (formerly of Peanut) peacefully passed on April 3, 2021. He was born March 15, 1927 in Peanut the son of Joseph and Mary Laposky Kelly. Beloved...

David Acheson Purnell Ligonier

David Acheson Purnell, 73, of Ligonier, died Friday April 2, 2021. He was born February 24, 1948 in Bryn Mawr, PA a son of the late James Stanley and Margaret Acheson Gould Purnell. He moved to Ligonier in 1952 and attended the Valley School of Ligonier, The Fay School in Southborough, MA, The Phelps School in Malvern, PA and graduated from Nathaniel Hawthorne College in Antrim, NH. David and his wife have owned and operated The Post and Rail Men's Shop in Ligonier. He was a...

David Acheson Purnell, 73, of Ligonier, died Friday April 2, 2021. He was born February 24, 1948 in Bryn Mawr, PA a son of the late James Stanley and Margaret Acheson Gould Purnell. He moved...

Bonnie Elaine Baloga Ligonier

Bonnie Elaine Baloga, 78, of Ligonier, died Friday April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 8, 1943 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Owen L. Ankeny (1994) and Catharine M. Clark (2021). Bonnie was a 1960 graduate of Ligonier Valley High School and enjoyed taking various courses in accounting and psychology at Pitt and Community College. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church of Ligonier and had previously worked for Rolling Rock Farms for twenty years...

Bonnie Elaine Baloga, 78, of Ligonier, died Friday April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 8, 1943 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Owen L. Ankeny (1994) and...

Sarah F. Mowry Derry

Sarah F. Mowry, 76, of Derry, passed away March 29, 2021. She was born May 25, 1944 in Acme, a daughter of the late Agnes Keslar. Sarah had great love for her family. She is survived by hers sons Michael Mowry of Derry, Gradon "Pete" Mowry of Latrobe, a daughter Gwen Osborn of Buddlake NJ, six grandchildren; Ryan, Garrett, Chris, Katie, Charles, Nicole and three great grandchildren; Graydon, Declan, Pheonix. Four sisters; Nancy, Luella, Betty and Joann. ...

Sarah F. Mowry, 76, of Derry, passed away March 29, 2021. She was born May 25, 1944 in Acme, a daughter of the late Agnes Keslar. Sarah had great love for her family. She is...

Matilda J. "Teedie" Smith Derry

Matilda J. "Teedie" Smith, 77, of Derry passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at her home after a valiant fight. She was born September 21, 1943 in Derry a daughter of the late Patrick "Patsy" and Marie Kathryn Johnston DeMalta. Teedie was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry. She was a strong down to earth lady who was a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She spent her...

Matilda J. "Teedie" Smith, 77, of Derry passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at her home after a valiant fight. She was born September 21, 1943 in Derry a daughter of the late Patrick...

William Russell Albaugh Unity Township

William Rusell Albaugh, 63, of Unity Twp. died Thursday March 25, 2021 at his home. He was born February 23,1958 in Latrobe, a son of the late Howard and Marjorie Harr Albaugh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Daniel. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Albaugh (Jason Buccigrossi) of Latrobe, Sakeyna and Angie Albaugh. A son Adam Cribbs, siblings; Robert and Patty Albaugh, Janet Smith, Deborah Henderson, Jeffrey and Robin Albaugh, and Lisa Albaugh. Several...

William Rusell Albaugh, 63, of Unity Twp. died Thursday March 25, 2021 at his home. He was born February 23,1958 in Latrobe, a son of the late Howard and Marjorie Harr Albaugh. In addition to his...

Patricia R. Guzik Ligonier

Patricia R. Guzik, 68, of Ligonier, died Monday March 22, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 1, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Edward and Rose Bart Sadow. Patricia was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Ligonier.The most important thing to her was being a mother. She enjoyed her rose garden and gardening. Over the years she had been extremely active in the AA Fellowship. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Patricia R. Guzik, 68, of Ligonier, died Monday March 22, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 1, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Edward and Rose...

James Lester Heffelfinger Jr. Kitzmiller, Maryland formerly of Derry

James Lester Heffelfinger Jr., 55, of Kitzmiller, MD (formerly of Derry) died Thursday, March 18, 2021 in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born April 17, 1965 in Latrobe, a son of the late James Lester Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Baker Heffelfinger. Jim was a self employed carpenter who liked fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two nephews; Marcus A. Yockey and Ryan E. Ersick. He is survived by his...

James Lester Heffelfinger Jr., 55, of Kitzmiller, MD (formerly of Derry) died Thursday, March 18, 2021 in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born April 17, 1965 in...

Margaret E. "Peggy" Baker Latrobe

Margaret (Peggy) Baker,82, passed away peacefully at The Grove of Latrobe on Tuesday March 16, 2021. Peggy was the happiest when she was surrounded by her two sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margaret was born on April 18, 1938 one of twelve children to the late Lawrence and Ethel (Hill) Baker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Lois, Lawrence, Bill, Alma, Evelyn, Janet, Joanne, Betty, and Harold. Margaret is survived by her two loving...

Margaret (Peggy) Baker,82, passed away peacefully at The Grove of Latrobe on Tuesday March 16, 2021. Peggy was the happiest when she was surrounded by her two sons, grandchildren and great...

Robert W. "Benny" Luff Ligonier

Robert W. "Benny" Luff, 77, of Ligonier, died Thursday March 11,2021in the Bethlen Home. He was born October 5, 1943 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Grant and Thelma Luff. Benny retired from Ligonier Boro after 47 years of service. He loved going to the casinos, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Robin Luff. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Jean Dodson Luff, three daughters; April Luff of Ligonier, Kimberly Kahl of...

Robert W. "Benny" Luff, 77, of Ligonier, died Thursday March 11,2021in the Bethlen Home. He was born October 5, 1943 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Grant and Thelma Luff. Benny retired...

Rose A. Showalter Derry

Rose A. Showalter, 91, formerly of Derry, died Tuesday March 9, 2021 at UPMC-Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. She was born September 9, 1929 in Vestaburg, PA, a daughter of the late John Richard and Helen C. Breen Skehan. Rose was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry where she had sung in the choir, taught CCD and had started a grief therapy group after the loss of her husband. She was an LPN, had volunteered at Latrobe Hospital, was a Literacy Instructor, sang in the Latrobe...

Rose A. Showalter, 91, formerly of Derry, died Tuesday March 9, 2021 at UPMC-Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. She was born September 9, 1929 in Vestaburg, PA, a daughter of the late John Richard and...

Mary Ellen Gozdick Derry

Mary Ellen Gozdick, 70, of Derry died Tuesday March 9, 2021 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born August 1, 1950 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Parker and Ann Mary Ritenour Ream. She was a strong women and kind soul who battled heart problems, along with kidney and cancer disease. She was a mother to many. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Evelyn "Debbie" Calabrace, a brother Donald George Ream and a grandson Christopher Reid. She is survived by...

Mary Ellen Gozdick, 70, of Derry died Tuesday March 9, 2021 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born August 1, 1950 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Parker and Ann Mary Ritenour Ream. She was a...

Conrad Charles "Connie" Donovan Derry

Conrad Charles "Connie" Donovan, 73, of Derry, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Connie was born November 23, 1947, in Spokane, Washington. He was the son of the late Dr. Conrad A. Donovan and Martha Shaffer Donovan. He graduated from St. Vincent College and served in the National Guard. He was on the Board of Directors and served as Treasurer of Westmoreland County Cattlemen's Association; Director of Westmoreland...

Conrad Charles "Connie" Donovan, 73, of Derry, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Connie was born November 23, 1947, in Spokane,...

Bonnie Lee Wilders Latrobe

Bonnie Lee (Murphy) Wilders, 71, of Latrobe passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at her home. She was born April 5, 1949 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late James Thorpe Murphy and Elizabeth (Young) Murphy. Bonnie belonged to the FOE Ladies Auxiliary 01188 and was a volunteer for the Latrobe 4th of July Committee for several years. She loved spending time with her grand children and her dogs Cookie and Rusty. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dennis D. Wilders who...

Bonnie Lee (Murphy) Wilders, 71, of Latrobe passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at her home. She was born April 5, 1949 in Greensburg, the daughter of the late James Thorpe Murphy and...

Neita I. "Nimi" Ohler Somerset

Neita I. Ohler "Nimi", 60, of Somerset, passed away, Wednesday March 3, 2021, in UPMC Montefiore. She was born November 3, 1960, in Seoul South Korea. Neita was an active member of the Somerset Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school. She was a selfless, giving person that was always willing to help others. She enjoyed playing cards and going on vacation with her family. She loved her dog Buster. Neita is preceded in death by her parents...

Neita I. Ohler "Nimi", 60, of Somerset, passed away, Wednesday March 3, 2021, in UPMC Montefiore. She was born November 3, 1960, in Seoul South Korea. Neita was an...

Mary Martha Miller Ligonier

Mary Martha Miller, 78, of Ligonier, died Tuesday March 2, 2021 at her home. She was born October 1, 1942 in Hundred, West Virginia a daughter of the late James Herbert and Freda Bittinger Burns. Mary was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ. She loved god, her church, her family, traveling and playing cards. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey J. "Jim" Miller. She is survived by her loving children; Nick E. Miller of Ligonier,...

Mary Martha Miller, 78, of Ligonier, died Tuesday March 2, 2021 at her home. She was born October 1, 1942 in Hundred, West Virginia a daughter of the late James Herbert and Freda Bittinger...

Richard C. Rich New Derry

Richard C. Rich, 73, of New Derry, died Tuesday March 2 ,2021 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born October 9, 1947 in Latrobe, a son of the late Peter C. and Blanche H. Johns Rich. He was a member of St.Martin Roman Catholic Church in New Derry, was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and a retired coal miner. A loving husband and father who was a good roll model and mentor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Sandy Rich. Surviving are...

Richard C. Rich, 73, of New Derry, died Tuesday March 2 ,2021 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born October 9, 1947 in Latrobe, a son of the late Peter C. and Blanche H. Johns...

Louise P. Mann

Louise Leor Pleasants Mann, 97, longtime resident of Concordia of Cranberry, formerly of New Alexandria, Forest Hills and Wilkinsburg. Born November 22, 1923 and passed away on March 1, 2021. Louise (called Leor in her childhood) was the daughter of Asa Janney "Jan" and Susie Pleasants of Penn Hills. She was married to the late August "Gus" Mann, who she met and married in the Army in 1944. She had one younger brother, the late Warren Pleasants, of Penn Hills. ...

Louise Leor Pleasants Mann, 97, longtime resident of Concordia of Cranberry, formerly of New Alexandria, Forest Hills and Wilkinsburg. Born November 22, 1923 and passed away on March 1, 2021....

John M. McInchok Jr. Ligonier

John M. McInchok Jr., 66, of Ligonier, died Saturday February 27, 2021 in Forbes Regional Hospital Monroeville. He was born November 17, 1954 in Latrobe the son of Mary Laurenzio McInchok of Ligonier and the late John M. "Butch" McInchok. John was the owner of McInchok Sanitation in Ligonier for over 40 years, was a member of the Ligonier Township VFD#1 and had coached midget football. He was a hard worker with a witty sense of humor who loved serving and knowing his...

John M. McInchok Jr., 66, of Ligonier, died Saturday February 27, 2021 in Forbes Regional Hospital Monroeville. He was born November 17, 1954 in Latrobe the son of Mary Laurenzio McInchok of...

Lillian D. Rice Derry

Lillian D. Rice, 81, of Derry, died Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 11, 1939 in Portville, New York a daughter of the late Jerome and Sarah Howard Swartz. She was a lady who wore many hats; owning Lil's Sandwich Shop in Olean, NY, having worked at Eckers Farms for many years, working as a CNA and being a pastor at her church-Faith Chapel in Eldred,PA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hershel R. Rice, a son...

Lillian D. Rice, 81, of Derry, died Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 11, 1939 in Portville, New York a daughter of the late Jerome and Sarah Howard...

Allen R. "Skip" Kubeldis Derry

Allen R. "Skip" Kubeldis of Derry (by way of Penn Township and Punxsutawney) died on the evening of Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Braddock on July 30, 1942 to parents Ullin and Estelle (Nee Rettger) Kubeldis. He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School, Class of 1960, before joining the Army Reserves, and later graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.S./Education) 1971. He was preceeded in death by wife of 35 years Vicky (2013),...

Allen R. "Skip" Kubeldis of Derry (by way of Penn Township and Punxsutawney) died on the evening of Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Braddock on July 30,...

Paul F. Frazer Ligonier

Paul F. Frazer, 76, of Ligonier, died peacefully Tuesday at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 3, 1944 in South Fork, a son of the late Glenn A. and Mary Jane Fleck Frazer. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement in 2005 he had been employed by Kennametal in Latrobe and had also been employed by Lodestar Bus Lines until near the end of 2020. Paul was a member and elder of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church, a life member and former...

Paul F. Frazer, 76, of Ligonier, died peacefully Tuesday at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 3, 1944 in South Fork, a son of the late Glenn A. and Mary Jane Fleck Frazer. He...

Orin J. "Bud" Miller Latrobe

Orin J. "Bud" MIller, 83, of Latrobe, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 16, 1937 in Jeannette a son of the late Walter C. and Elizabeth Baker Miller. Bud had retired from Latrobe Steel and was a loving, dedicated husband, father and pap. A member of the Derry First United Methodist Church. He loved his church, the neighborhood where he lived and doing for others. Bud could fix anything and loved working on cars and mechanical...

Orin J. "Bud" MIller, 83, of Latrobe, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 16, 1937 in Jeannette a son of the late Walter C. and Elizabeth...

Marion J. Bosteder Derry

Marion J. Bosteder, 94, of Derry, passed away February 19, 2021 at Greensburg Care Center. She was born February 21, 1926 in Mantador, North Dakota a daughter of the late Matthew Reiland and Agnes Reiland (Lambertz) . Marion loved gardening, enjoyed bowling and playing games. She was a perfectionist in ironing and her family enjoyed her delicious pies, cookies and cakes. Marion was a faithful member of Cornerstone Ministries, and was...

Marion J. Bosteder, 94, of Derry, passed away February 19, 2021 at Greensburg Care Center. She was born February 21, 1926 in Mantador, North Dakota a daughter of the late Matthew Reiland and...

Vernon V. Brewer Greensburg (formerly of Derry)

Vernon V. Brewer, 77, of Greensburg (formerly of Derry), died Thursday February 18, 2021 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was the son of the late Harry and Marie Davis Brewer. He is survived by his wife Lois Lear Brewer of Greensburg. All services were private with burial in the Hillside Cemetery.

Vernon V. Brewer, 77, of Greensburg (formerly of Derry), died Thursday February 18, 2021 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was the son of the late Harry and Marie Davis Brewer. He is...

Mary M. Urchek Gray Station

Mary Martha Ridilla Urchek, of Gray Station Road, Blairsville, went to be with the Lord in blessed peace on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born on Sunday, February 22, 1931 with the help of midwife, Minny Hacker, for the sum of $5.00. The family well had been dry since fall, and it surprised everyone when Minny drew water from it for the birth. Mary was the daughter of Peter & Mary Kopscak Ridilla, and granddaughter of Peter and Mary Fallat Ridilla. Mary...

Mary Martha Ridilla Urchek, of Gray Station Road, Blairsville, went to be with the Lord in blessed peace on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born on Sunday, February 22, 1931 with the...

Nancy J. Mihoc Jeanette

Nancy J. Stahl Mihoc, 82, of Jeannette, died Thursday February 11,2021 in UPMC-Mercy Hospital. She was born February 22, 1938 in Ligonier the daughter of the late Richard and Iva Marie Fry Rehm. Nancy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Jeannette American Legion and was fond of making Ceramic Crafts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Zelda I. Pacek. She is survived by her children; Martin R. Stahl (Linda) of Latrobe, Allen I. Stahl (Mellisa )of...

Nancy J. Stahl Mihoc, 82, of Jeannette, died Thursday February 11,2021 in UPMC-Mercy Hospital. She was born February 22, 1938 in Ligonier the daughter of the late Richard and Iva Marie Fry...

Dwain Smith Latrobe

Dwain Smith, 87, of Latrobe was escorted by the angels to his Eternal Home Monday February 8, 2021 in the comfort of his home with with his wife, Cricket and son, Kory by his side. He and Cricket were married in 1958 and blessed with two children, Parece and Kory. Preceding him in death were his mother, Virginia and his father Vencle Smith along with siblings Phyllis Bridge (Bob), Betty Ross (Sam) and brother Vince (Nancy) and his precious daughter, Parece...

Dwain Smith, 87, of Latrobe was escorted by the angels to his Eternal Home Monday February 8, 2021 in the comfort of his home with with his wife, Cricket and son, Kory by his side. He...

Joseph F. Hill Bradenville

Joseph F. Hill, "Coach Hill", died unexpectedly Tuesday February 2, 2021 at his home. He was born September 16, 1956 in Latrobe, the son of the late Harry F. "Boots" and Agnes J. Decker Hill. Joe graduated from Derry Area High School in 1975, had retired from Westmoreland County as a dispatcher for 911and had coached sports at many levels in the Derry Area. He was always a positive person, family oriented and quite a jokester. In addition to his parents he was...

Joseph F. Hill, "Coach Hill", died unexpectedly Tuesday February 2, 2021 at his home. He was born September 16, 1956 in Latrobe, the son of the late Harry F....

Michael Charles Urdzik Derry Township

Michael Charles Urdzik, 91, of Latrobe, left this world on February 1, 2021. Mike always had a smile and a kiss for those he loved and no matter how hard a day he was having, always asked about his great-grandson, Sam, who he'd often say was just so bright and special. We felt the same way about Mike, Hun, Daddy, Grandpap, and Pap-we all had a different affectionate name for him. He hung on at the hospital for his daughter, Kathy, who he loved so much, to get...

Michael Charles Urdzik, 91, of Latrobe, left this world on February 1, 2021. Mike always had a smile and a kiss for those he loved and no matter how hard a day he was having, always...

Belinda L. Clawson Latrobe

Belinda L. Clawson, 59, of Latrobe, died Friday January 29, 2021 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born July 31, 1961 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Philip and Connie Shean Stickle. She worked at T&K Childcare in Latrobe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Anthony Scott Clawson Jr. She is survived by her daughter Jessica L. Clawson, her son Brandon Clawson both of Latrobe. A sister Bambi Ritenour (James) of Derry, two grandchildren Madisyn and Blaze...

Belinda L. Clawson, 59, of Latrobe, died Friday January 29, 2021 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born July 31, 1961 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Philip and Connie Shean Stickle. She...

Dolores T. "Dee" Barnhart Blairsville

Dolores T. "Dee" Barnhart, 69, of Blairsville, died Tuesday January 26, 2021 at her home. She was born March 23, 1951 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Paul P. and Virgil B. Bridge Sobota. Dee was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry and had taught CCD classes. For many years she had worked at Latrobe Hospital in the ER, had owned and operated Dee's Windy Cottage in Latrobe and had volunteered and helped to start Derry Area Ambulance Service.She was a very...

Dolores T. "Dee" Barnhart, 69, of Blairsville, died Tuesday January 26, 2021 at her home. She was born March 23, 1951 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Paul P. and Virgil B. Bridge...

Sue-Ann Baker Latrobe

Sue-Ann (Reinauer) Baker, 59, of Latrobe, passed away January 26, 2021, in The Grove at Latrobe Nursing Home. She was born December 12, 1961 in Denver Colorado a daughter of the late Edward John Reinauer Sr. and Lois Laverne (Clawson) Reinauer. Sue loved her husky dogs. She enjoyed the outdoors, barbecues and family get togethers. Sue is survived by her son Jeffrey Dowden of Latrobe, one grandson, a sister Cindy Pickering of Latrobe, a brother David Reinauer (Nancy) of...

Sue-Ann (Reinauer) Baker, 59, of Latrobe, passed away January 26, 2021, in The Grove at Latrobe Nursing Home. She was born December 12, 1961 in Denver Colorado a daughter of the late Edward...

Ruth L. Hodczak DERRY

Ruth L. Hodczak, 90, of Derry died Friday January 22, 2021 at St. Anne Home in Greensburg. She was born September 29, 1930 in New Derry a daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Lottie Morton Thomas. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry and was co-owner of Times Publishing with her husband Mitch for many years in Derry. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell Hodczak in 2000, an infant grandson, 1 sister; Helen Thomas Smith and 1 brother...

Ruth L. Hodczak, 90, of Derry died Friday January 22, 2021 at St. Anne Home in Greensburg. She was born September 29, 1930 in New Derry a daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Lottie Morton...

Edward "Bob" Henderson

Edward B. "Bob" Henderson, 85, of Derry, passed away peacefully at his home January 20, 2021. He was born August 3, 1935 in Derry Township, a son of the late Clarence and Rose (Percha) Henderson. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian (Hartshorn) Henderson, who passed away June 13, 2007. Edward was a U.S Army veteran. He will be remembered as a dedicated hard working man as a truckdriver, welder, and farmer. He enjoyed bluegrass music festivals,...

Edward B. "Bob" Henderson, 85, of Derry, passed away peacefully at his home January 20, 2021. He was born August 3, 1935 in Derry Township, a son of the late Clarence and Rose...

Eleanor Robb Cicconi Ligonier

Eleanor Robb Cicconi, age 90, died on January 19, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1930 in Latrobe Hospital, the daughter of Joseph A. Robb and Grace Kuhn Robb. She was a graduate of Latrobe High School and a member of St James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ligonier. Eleanor was a 50 year member of The Order of the Eastern Star and was Past Matron of Fort Ligonier Chapter #349 and now a member of Latrobe Chapter #221. In 2001 she served as the Grand Chaplain...

Eleanor Robb Cicconi, age 90, died on January 19, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1930 in Latrobe Hospital, the daughter of Joseph A. Robb and Grace Kuhn Robb. She was a graduate of...

Virginia "Jinny" Tuscano Ligonier

Virginia (Jinny) Boone Tuscano died Monday morning January 18, 2021 at her home on Four Mile Run in Ligonier Twp. She was 93. She was preceded by her husband Bill Tuscano who died last August. She is survived by her sister Joan Daniels, her six children: Sue, Al, Barry, Joady, Jinny, and Rob plus numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Jinny was born on September 5, 1927 in Honesdale, PA. Her mother was Margaret Greene Boone who was the daughter of Homer...

Virginia (Jinny) Boone Tuscano died Monday morning January 18, 2021 at her home on Four Mile Run in Ligonier Twp. She was 93. She was preceded by her husband Bill Tuscano who died last...

Robert D. Zimmerman Ligonier (Waterford)

Robert D. Zimmerman, 73 of Ligonier, died Friday January 15, 2021, He was born September 1, 1947 in Ligonier the son of Virginia Zimmerman. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethern, Ligonier. He was a structural draftsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool and listening to music. Robert is survived by his wife Coleen Layton Zimmerman, his daughter Kristi Deemer (Russell) of Bolivar, his son Michael T. Zimmerman Sr. (Melissa) of Ligonier, his grandchildren; Michael...

Robert D. Zimmerman, 73 of Ligonier, died Friday January 15, 2021, He was born September 1, 1947 in Ligonier the son of Virginia Zimmerman. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethern,...

Stephen Steve Blasko Derry

Stephen Steve Blasko, 94, of Derry, died Friday January 15, 2021 at Life's Promise, Ligonier. He was born March 8, 1926 in Seger a son of the late Martin and Helen Stupek Blasko. Steve was Byzantine by faith, a US Army Veteran serving in the Occupation of Japan, was a carlot manager for many years at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and had owned many side business's. He was an avid jogger in his younger years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Stephen Steve Blasko, 94, of Derry, died Friday January 15, 2021 at Life's Promise, Ligonier. He was born March 8, 1926 in Seger a son of the late Martin and Helen Stupek Blasko. Steve was...

Betty M. Palmer Fairfield Township

Betty M. Palmer, 81, of New Florence, died Wednesday January 13, 2021 in the Bethlen Home Ligonier. She was born May 23, 1939 in Ligonier, the daughter of the late George T. Byers Sr. and Mae Ellenberger Byers. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed watching birds (especially Hummingbirds) and baking buns and bread. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her four brothers; George Jr. "Bus", Ben, Jim and Bob Byers. She is survived by her loving husband Charles H. Palmer...

Betty M. Palmer, 81, of New Florence, died Wednesday January 13, 2021 in the Bethlen Home Ligonier. She was born May 23, 1939 in Ligonier, the daughter of the late George T. Byers Sr. and Mae...

Ryan E. Ersick Derry

Ryan E. Ersick, 30, of Derry died Friday January 8, 2021 in UPMC-Shadyside Hospital. He was born September 26, 1990 in Latrobe the son of David Ersick (Diana) of Derry and Brenda Heffelfinger (Dan Barchesky) of Derry. Ryan was a 2009 graduate of Derry Area High School and was an FFA Alumni. He was a former member of the Derry AG Fair and a member of the Brush Valley Tractor Club. His hobbies were Demo Derby and Tractor Pulling. He enjoyed working on antique tractors with friends, bailing...

Ryan E. Ersick, 30, of Derry died Friday January 8, 2021 in UPMC-Shadyside Hospital. He was born September 26, 1990 in Latrobe the son of David Ersick (Diana) of Derry and Brenda Heffelfinger (Dan...

John P. Klym Latrobe

John P. Klym, 83, of Latrobe passed away peacefully Friday January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born May 16, 1937 in Derry a son of the late Anthony and Anna Krinock Klym. John was catholic by faith and was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from the state as a State Correctional Officer. A man who loved to swim, lay in the sunshine, golf and play the lottery. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Robert Klym and two sisters; Anna Irvin and Mary Ann Flowers. He is...

John P. Klym, 83, of Latrobe passed away peacefully Friday January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born May 16, 1937 in Derry a son of the late Anthony and Anna Krinock Klym. John was catholic by...

Catherine "Jean" Horrell Derry

Catherine "Jean" McCabe Horrell, 70, of Derry (Hillside), died Wednesday December 30, 2020 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born November 16, 1950 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Lloyd McCabe and Della Fink Laughrey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother James McCabe. Jean had worked at Latrobe Cardiology as a medical assistant. She loved the beach (Myrtle Beach), baking, camping and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Catherine "Jean" McCabe Horrell, 70, of Derry (Hillside), died Wednesday December 30, 2020 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born November 16, 1950 in Latrobe a daughter of the late...

Shirley H. Matthews Ligonier

Shirley H. Matthews, 85, of Greensburg, (formerly of Ligonier) died Wednesday December 30, 2020 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 23, 1935 in Midland a daughter of the late Bennett and Julia Gertrude Phelps Harris. Shirley was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Ligonier and used to sing in the church choir. She was a graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, becoming a registered nurse and meeting her future husband Dr. Ted A. Matthews Sr. The family...

Shirley H. Matthews, 85, of Greensburg, (formerly of Ligonier) died Wednesday December 30, 2020 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 23, 1935 in Midland a daughter of the late Bennett...

Brian Richard O'Barto Derry Township

Brian Richard O.Barto, 49, of Derry Township passed away at his home on Sunday December 27, 2020 due to health issues brought on by stress and grief caused by the loss of a loved one. He was born June 8, 1971 in Latrobe a son of Robert M. O'Barto and Concetta Torockio O'Barto. His wife Angela Cornelius O"Barto preceded him in death on December 22, 2009. He was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club where he spent many hours with his son fishing. He loved the outdoors and...

Brian Richard O.Barto, 49, of Derry Township passed away at his home on Sunday December 27, 2020 due to health issues brought on by stress and grief caused by the loss of a loved one. He was born...

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