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Alice W. "Dolly" Caruso
Dec 17, 2024
Alice W. “Dolly” Caruso, 89, formerly of Latrobe, passed away on Dec. 17, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic – Medina Hospital. Born on Aug. 15, 1935, in Cloe, Pennsylvania, Dolly lived a life marked by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Caruso Jr., her parents, Samuel O. and Alice (Fye)...
Alice Kammerer French
Dec 12, 2024
Alice Kammerer French, 94, of Greensburg (formerly Latrobe), passed away, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born May 9, 1930, in Somerset, to the late Charles Westol and Edith (Leeder) Kammerer. Alice was a 1948 graduate of Somerset High School and she moved from Somerset to Latrobe in 1951. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse,...
Edward Leonard Maurer
Dec 8, 2024
Edward Leonard Maurer, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Ed was the treasured son of Anthony and Helen (Zizan) Maurer. He graduated from Johnstown High School and went on to earn his degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State...
Fred D. Greene Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Fred D. Greene Jr., 61, of Latrobe (Derry Twp.), passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital. He was born Mar. 24, 1963, in Latrobe, to the late F. Donald and Joanne Louise (Moore) Greene. Fred worked as a maintenance worker for Derry Area School District. He was a member of Kingston Sportsman's Club, the...
Ellen Marie Clair
Nov 27, 2024
Ellen Marie (Hough) Clair, 89, of Latrobe, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Loyalhanna Care Center. She was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Latrobe, to the late Charles Maurice and Ellen Marie (Steiner) Hough. She was a homemaker and had her own ceramics shop (Clair's Ceramics) for several years where she enjoyed helping others create beautiful artwork. She also...
James Charles "Jimmy" Mayes
Nov 27, 2024
James Charles "Jimmy" Mayes, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at home Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, while under the watchful care of his longtime companion, Connie Ann Nelson and his friend since childhood, Billy Porch. He was born Oct. 21, 1963, in Greensburg, to the late James Edward and Mildred Caroline (Lichlighter) Mayes. He was a retired maintenance worker for...
Jeff Younker
Oct 30, 2024
Jeff Younker, 63, of Derry and formally of Bolivar, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, PA. Born February 20, 1961, to the late F. Joseph and Norma (Kern) Younker, in Ligonier, PA, Jeff is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Lawrence) Tiberi; his son, Lucas (Carolyn) Younker; and his grandchildren, Landen, Lincoln and Charlotte...
Michael L. Rietski Sr.
Oct 24, 2024
Michael L. "Mikey" Rietski Sr., 63, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at home. He was born October 31, 1960, in McKeesport, a son of the late Edward and Anna Mae (Siebert) Rietski. He worked as a union asphalt raker for 42 years having most recently worked for Golden Triangle Construction. He just recently retired. His...
Carole Lee Rudiselle
Oct 16, 2024
Carole Lee Rudiselle, 89, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Brookdale Community-Latrobe. She was born October 14, 1935, in Greensburg, to the late Aladino and Dalena (Pignetti) Ciocchi. She was a retired case worker for ARC of Westmoreland County. She was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Carole had a great love for children, animals, music,...
Sarah L. “Sally” Bennett
Sep 2, 2024
Sarah L. “Sally” Bennett of Latrobe passed away with family by her side Monday, Sept. 02, 2024, at Independence Health System - Westmoreland Hospital. Born December 20, 1938, in Latrobe she was the daughter of the late Harry Guy and Sophia (Bazzy) Guy Smolleck. After graduation from St. Xavier’s Academy, she was employed in the offices of Latrobe Steel until...
David A. Barnhart
Aug 29, 2024
David A. Barnhart, 76, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital. He was born October 17, 1947, in Frederic, WI, to the late William and Alice Barnhart. David had worked as a golf course superintendent. Following that, he became a furniture store co-owner with his wife. Together they managed stores in Somerset...
Elwood Ray Smith
Aug 21, 2024
Elwood Ray "Whitey" Smith, 84, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born June 30, 1940, in Meyersdale, a son of the late Elwood Roy Smith and Mabel (Fisher) Smith. He was the owner of E. R. Smith paving. Elwood was a member of Life Spring Christian Church, Greensburg. He was an avid...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Marshall
Aug 20, 2024
Robert Eugene "Bob" Marshall, 72, of Latrobe, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Independence Health System - Westmoreland Hospital. He was born November 29, 1951, in Latrobe to the late Joel Orner Marshall and Alma G. (Cribbs) Marshall. He was retired from Marshall and Skoloda Construction. Bob is survived by three children, Robert T. Marshall, Brandie Dittman (Kevin), and...
Karen A. Esak
Aug 2, 2024
Karen A. Esak, 81, of Latrobe passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 16, 1943, in Pittsburgh, the only daughter of the late Joseph P. and Marie A. (Burt) Braunstein. Karen worked up to her illness at Latrobe Wal-Mart. She had a full life of travel...
Fawn E. Stape
Jul 26, 2024
Fawn E. Stape, 44, of Youngwood, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born on April 21, 1980, in Jeannette. She was a 1998 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. She spent many years working as a banker before pursuing a career as a baker and cake decorator. In addition to her professional...
Eileen (Demor) Myers
Jul 23, 2024
Eileen (Demor) Myers, 85, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Greene Health and Rehab. She was born December 29, 1938, in Pittsburgh, to the late Dominick F. and Mildred (Sharatz) Demor. She was retired from PNC Bank. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Joseph Demor. Eileen is survived by a...
William Arthur Hill
Jul 22, 2024
William Arthur "Bill" Hill, 84, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born May 10, 1940, in McKeesport, to the late Harry W. and Louise (Mood) Hill. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Bill was a retired manager for Latrobe Steel. He also owned his own contracting business and built many...
Jeffrey Todd Simpson
Jul 6, 2024
Jeffrey Todd Simpson, 60, of Bradenville, passed away July 6, 2024. Jeff was born July 12, 1963, in New Kensington, the son of the late Robert Lee Simpson and Jacqueline Gail Adams. Jeff was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Simpson. Prior to his retirement, Jeff worked as a contractor, owning Simpson Contracting and Remodeling. Surviving is his former...
Linda Marie Maurer
Jun 4, 2024
Linda Marie Maurer passed away on June 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was a true disciple of the Lord in all her works and deeds, a living example to us all, and now has achieved eternal peace.
Linda was born in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of late Pasquale and Regina (Silverio) Fonzi. Her life was dedicated to service...
Victoria Lynn “Vicky” (Ghrist) Repko
May 22, 2024
Victoria Lynn “Vicky” (Ghrist) Repko, 49, of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home. She was born September 7, 1974, in Latrobe, to the late Carl Ghrist Sr. and Kathryne (Moore) Johnson. Vicky was a homemaker and enjoyed going to concerts and spending time with her granddaughter and family. She was also known as and excellent cook. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
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