All Obituaries

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...

Amy L. Kuhns DERRY

Amy L. Kuhns, 66, of Derry, passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at Select Speciality Hospital-Johnstown. She was born March 8, 1954 in Latrobe, the daughter of the late David M. McWherter Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Neminski McWherter. Amy was a 1972 graduate of Derry Area High School and was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry. For many years she had served as the secretary at St. Joseph School and then the Events Coordinator for the Diocese of Greensburg at the former...

Amy L. Kuhns, 66, of Derry, passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at Select Speciality Hospital-Johnstown. She was born March 8, 1954 in Latrobe, the daughter of the late David M. McWherter Sr....

Ronald L. Ross Sr. Shelocta formerly of Ligonier

Ronald L. Ross Sr., 76, of Shelocta (formerly of Ligonier), died Friday December 25, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1944 in Ligonier a son of the late John and Lila Barron Ross. Ron was a US Army Veteran, a member of the Summitt Church in Indiana and had retired from Latrobe Steel. He was a helpful hand and friend to all. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing, bowling, going to camp, hunting and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren. In...

Ronald L. Ross Sr., 76, of Shelocta (formerly of Ligonier), died Friday December 25, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1944 in Ligonier a son of the late John and Lila...

Dwight Ronald Libengood II Greensburg

Dwight Ronald Libengood II, 51, died unexpectedly Wednesday December 23, 2020 at his home. He was born November 5, 1969 in Latrobe the son of Rev. D. Ronald Libengood (Joy) of Hillside and the Late Joyce A. Campbell Libengood. He held a 5th Degree Black Belt and had taught Karate. His past time was fish and tending to his aquarium. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Warren and Doris Campbell and his paternal grandparents Verl and Geraldine...

Dwight Ronald Libengood II, 51, died unexpectedly Wednesday December 23, 2020 at his home. He was born November 5, 1969 in Latrobe the son of Rev. D. Ronald Libengood (Joy) of Hillside and the...

Lillian Margaret Wilhelms Derry Township

L. Margaret Wilhelms, 93, of Derry Township was born in Derry on August 2, 1927 a daughter of the late Aaron McKay and Hulda Schrock Stewart. A devoted wife and mother who was married to Walter Wilhelms for 57 years, she was the love of his life and are together again in heaven for all eternity. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Parrish, and her brothers Clarence and Jim Stewart. Margaret was a member of the Derry First United Methodist...

L. Margaret Wilhelms, 93, of Derry Township was born in Derry on August 2, 1927 a daughter of the late Aaron McKay and Hulda Schrock Stewart. A devoted wife and mother who was married to...

Frank E. Newell Ligonier

Frank E. Newell, 83, of Stahlstown, died Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born April 25, 1937 in Stahlstown, a son of the late Ernest and Phylis Hood Newell. He was a member of the Stahlstown Trinity United Methodist Church. Being active in sports throughout his teens, especially baseball, in 1956 he signed on as a minor league pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirate organization and from 1988-1991 coached for the St. Vincent Bearcats baseball team. While working, and supporting his family, he...

Frank E. Newell, 83, of Stahlstown, died Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born April 25, 1937 in Stahlstown, a son of the late Ernest and Phylis Hood Newell. He was a member of the Stahlstown...

Edward M. Ulicne Latrobe

Edward M. Ulicne, formerly of Acme, PA, passed away on Dec. 18, 2020. Edward was 80 years old. Known for his easy-going temperament, Edward was a retired PA State Trooper. He was an avid hunter, and loved spending time in the woods. He also enjoyed westerns (books, movies, TV shows), listening to the Blues/Jazz, and drinking lots of iced tea. He is survived by a family who loves their Pappy very dearly, and he will be missed. May he rest in peace. A private ceremony will be held in his...

Edward M. Ulicne, formerly of Acme, PA, passed away on Dec. 18, 2020. Edward was 80 years old. Known for his easy-going temperament, Edward was a retired PA State Trooper. He was an avid hunter,...

Ilona Weyers

Ilona Weyers passed away on December 18, 2020 in Doha, Qatar after a three month battle with cancer. She was born on May 15, 1962 in Kaldenkirchen, Germany and moved to Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August, 1989. An inveterate traveler and adventurer, over the course of her life she lived in multiple cities in Germany along with Singapore, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, and Doha, Qatar and traveled to more than 40 countries. She is survived by her husband,...

Ilona Weyers passed away on December 18, 2020 in Doha, Qatar after a three month battle with cancer. She was born on May 15, 1962 in Kaldenkirchen, Germany and moved to Squirrel Hill,...

Glenn F. Walters

Glenn F. Walters, 86, of Derry, died Thursday December 17, 2020 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born May 10, 1934 in Derry Township, a son of the late Harry and Lillian Reynolds Walters. Glenn retired from the Derry Area School District. He was an original founder of the Millwood Sportsman's Club and had served as president. He belonged to the Derry F.O.E., and the Derry Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and Pittsburgh Sports Fan. He is survived by his wife Sandra J....

Glenn F. Walters, 86, of Derry, died Thursday December 17, 2020 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born May 10, 1934 in Derry Township, a son of the late Harry and Lillian Reynolds...

George E. Thursby Ligonier

George E. Thursby, 96, of New Florence, died Tuesday December 15, 2020 at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier. He was born February 10, 1924 in Pittsburgh the son of the late George M. and Gladys McCall Thursby. George was a graduate of Ohio Northern College and had worked as an engineer for United States Steel. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the US Army Air Corp. He was a B-24 Side Gunner with the 455Bomb Group and had been a POW in Switzerland. A member of the Syria Shrine, Scottish Rite,...

George E. Thursby, 96, of New Florence, died Tuesday December 15, 2020 at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier. He was born February 10, 1924 in Pittsburgh the son of the late George M. and Gladys McCall...

Patricia Ann Marquis Derry

Patricia Ann Marquis, 73, of Derry, peacefully passed away at her home December 12, 2020. She was born July 14, 1947 in Bradenville, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Matrunick. Pat retired after 33 years as a registered nurse and home health nurse for Latrobe Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing cards with her friends Pat is survived by her husband of...

Patricia Ann Marquis, 73, of Derry, peacefully passed away at her home December 12, 2020. She was born July 14, 1947 in Bradenville, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth...

Vicki L. Ray Homer City

Vicki L. Ray Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt Vicki L. Ray, 63, of Homer City, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born April 23, 1957, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Paul R. Ray, Jr. and the late Nancy Hoyle Ray. Vicki loved her family, especially her nieces and great-niece and great-nephews. She was a gifted seamstress and designer. She had a ready laugh and loved playing games of all kinds (particularly...

Vicki L. Ray Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt Vicki L. Ray, 63, of Homer City, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born April 23, 1957,...

Mildred P. Taylor Ligonier

Mildred Pearson Taylor died at 5:00 AM on December 11th, 2020, survived by her beloved husband, E. Gus Taylor. She gave life to three children. Wendy Sharon, Glenn Ashton and Andrew Alexander Taylor. All three are happily married to, respectively, Dan McNulty, Cathy Taylor, and Stephanie Gerwin. Mildred is also survived by her sister Theresa Mullin as well as five grandchildren, Andrew Homyak, Alexander Homyak, Brandon Taylor, Joel Taylor, and Olivia McNulty. She and...

Mildred Pearson Taylor died at 5:00 AM on December 11th, 2020, survived by her beloved husband, E. Gus Taylor. She gave life to three children. Wendy Sharon, Glenn Ashton and...

Barry T. Kestner Laughlintown

Barry Thomas Michael Kestner, 85, of Laughlintown, formally of Derry went to be with the lord Friday December 11, 2020. He was born March 9, 1935 in Ligonier, a son of the late Floyd and Sara Plummer Kestner. He was a member of the Derry First United Methodist Church. He spent many years in the Derry Drum and Bugle Corps, The Crusaders. He worked for Westinghouse Bettis in Pittsburgh and Nasa in Sandusky, Ohio as a Metallurgical Engineer. Later he worked at Levinson Steel, the office of...

Barry Thomas Michael Kestner, 85, of Laughlintown, formally of Derry went to be with the lord Friday December 11, 2020. He was born March 9, 1935 in Ligonier, a son of the late Floyd and Sara...

Walter Martin "Sonny" Brant Ligonier

Walter Martin "Sonny" Brant Jr., 66 of Ligonier, died Wednesday December 9, 2020 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born October 19, 1954 in Ligonier the son of Nancy Queer Brant of Ligonier and the late Walter Martin Brant Sr. Sonny was a US Army Veteran and had been employed as a grounds keeper at the Latrobe Elks golf course until his illness. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister Margaret L. "Peg" Klotz. In addition to his mother he is...

Walter Martin "Sonny" Brant Jr., 66 of Ligonier, died Wednesday December 9, 2020 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born October 19, 1954 in Ligonier the son of Nancy Queer Brant of...

Judith W. Lear Ligonier

On Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, Judith "J" W. Lear, passed away in her sleep at home with her daughter and family, at the age of 80. She fought a long and courageous battle of lung cancer. Judith was born June 27th, 1940 at Lee Hospital in Johnstown, PA, a daughter to the late David and Jane (Stewart) Williams. Her maternal grandparents were Walter and Doris Stewart, and her paternal grandparents were Evan and Anna (McBroom) Williams. Judith graduated from Ligonier Valley...

On Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, Judith "J" W. Lear, passed away in her sleep at home with her daughter and family, at the age of 80. She fought a long and courageous battle of lung...

James Anthony Morgan Latrobe

James Anthony Morgan, 64 passed away on December 5th 2020 at Latrobe hospital. He was the husband of Robin Morgan. They shared 39 wonderful years of marriage together. James was raised in Sutersville Pa. He was the son of Stanley and Margaret Morgan. He graduated from Yough high school. He was retired from Pittsburgh carbide, where he was a machinist. James was a member of Sonrise Church in Greensburg PA, where he was a member of the worship team for several years. He enjoyed spending...

James Anthony Morgan, 64 passed away on December 5th 2020 at Latrobe hospital. He was the husband of Robin Morgan. They shared 39 wonderful years of marriage together. James was raised in...

Edwin (Morley) Van Rensselaer Milbury Ligonier

Edwin (Morley) Van Rensselaer Milbury, 81, of Ligonier, peacefully passed away Friday morning, December 4, 2020. He was home at Stirling Hall surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends. Morley was born in New York on May 23, 1939. He attended Irving School and Hackley School, Tarrytown, New York, and The University of Pennsylvania, Philadephia, PA. Morley enjoyed golfing, tennis, sailing, and had a love of horses. He was married to Cassandra King Mellon...

Edwin (Morley) Van Rensselaer Milbury, 81, of Ligonier, peacefully passed away Friday morning, December 4, 2020. He was home at Stirling Hall surrounded by his loving wife, family, and...

David Alvin Sayre Ligonier

David Alvin Sayre, 71, of Ligonier, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away at home Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Born Dec. 10, 1948, in Yonkers, New York, he was the only son of the late Oscar A. and Mildred W. (Evans) Sayre. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise A. (Seiter) Sayre on July 23, 2008, after having shared 36 years of marriage. David is survived by his two sons: Jesse A. Sayre and wife Deserie of Mechanicsburg, and Joshua D. Sayre and wife Nellie Larsen of Pittsburgh; three...

David Alvin Sayre, 71, of Ligonier, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away at home Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Born Dec. 10, 1948, in Yonkers, New York, he was the only son of the late Oscar A. and...

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