Obituaries

Feb 9, 2017

Charles Joseph Bizich Sr., 77, of Latrobe, PA, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born March 19, 1939 in Latrobe to the late Nick and Mary Bizich.  He was a former strip mine owner.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers George, frank and Ed Bizich.  ...

Feb 8, 2017

Theresa Louise “Terri” Sobas, 62, of Latrobe passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at home. Born Sept. 2, 1954, in Marion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ange Sobas. Terri was employed by Latrobe Animal Clinic as a veterinary technician for the last 29 years with Dr. Joe. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews...

Feb 1, 2017

Alvin L. Long, 80, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at home. Alvin was born Saturday, Aug. 12, 1936, in Latrobe, to the late Robert Porter Long and Ann Margaret (Eamigh) Long. He was retired with 25 years of service as a truck driver for Vulcan Mold. He was a member Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 28, 2017

Irene C. (Shugars) Patty, 94, of Latrobe, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, has gone to be with the Lord. She died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born July 7, 1922, in Whitney, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Shugars and Catherine (Stahover) Shugars. Irene was a certified aide and caregiver.  She had...

Jan 26, 2017

Stephen John Matisz, 86, of Jones Mills, PA passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Services were private.

Jan 24, 2017

Vincent Gotthard Weigers, 93, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Services were private.

Jan 24, 2017

Emma Gean (Barron) Emert, 84, of Ligonier, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Dec. 25, 1932, in Rockwood, a daughter of the late Orlin D. Barron and Edna Henry Barron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair B. Emert; a son, Michael B. Emert; and four brothers and two sisters....

Dec 28, 2016

Leonard E. Todd Sr., 81, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Excela Health Hospital, Latrobe. He was born Oct. 18, 1935, in Latrobe, to the late George R. and Wilda Ann (Cline) Todd. He was a retired craneman for Superior Mold/Hocken Smith. He was a member of the Frontier Club, Lloydsville Sportsman's Club and the Pleasant Unity...

Dec 17, 2016

Dec 17, 2016

Colleen S. (Sefing) Graham, 90, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Greensburg Care Center. She was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Allentown, daughter of the late Agnes Sefing. She worked in early childhood education, and was a member of Latrobe United Methodist Church. After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Colleen is on her latest...

Dec 1, 2016

John P. Steving, 63, of Latrobe, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at home. Born April 6, 1953 in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Leonard G. Steving Sr. and Margaret H. (Torzok) Steving. He was a supervisor for First Energy and an alumnus of the Pennsylvania State University. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Nov 27, 2016

E. Gertrude (Hines) Hartman, Ed.D, R.N., 90, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Westmoreland Manor, where she received excellent care. Born Jan. 3, 1926, in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late John Edward Hines and Mary (Campbell) Hines. She was a retired registered nurse, having worked as a Westmoreland Hospital nursing supervisor, Magee Hospital nursing...

Nov 22, 2016

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Mark Daniel Holden, 54, of Latrobe, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at home. Born Dec. 28, 1961, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late William Franklin Holden and Dorothy Helen (Stouffer) Holden. He was employed as a paramedic for Murrysville Medic One....

Oct 22, 2016

J. Daniel Grobe, 66, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born Feb. 24, 1950, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Albert Grobe and Ruth (Robbins) Grobe. He was a retired physical education teacher at Greater Latrobe School District. He was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Cecilia parishes. In addition to his...

Oct 19, 2016

Mary Jane Love, 83, of Latrobe passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Allegheny General Hospital. Born June 5, 1933, in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late Wayne DeForest Love Sr. and Mary Pearl Thompson Love. Mary Jane formerly worked in the Latrobe Hospital housekeeping department, and Holnaiders Market as a cashier for 29 years. She was...

Oct 13, 2016

Mary Jane (Priestas) Trumbetta, 91, of Latrobe passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Latrobe Care Center. Born Jan. 31, 1925, in Latrobe, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Vogas) Priestas. Mary Jane’s quiet and humble demeanor shed limited light on her lively past. She skipped a grade in school to graduate at the top...

Oct 6, 2016

Betty J. (Shugars) Metz, 81, of Latrobe, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in the Greensburg Care Center. Born Feb. 9, 1935, in Whitney, she was a daughter of the late William Shugars and Mary (Smolleck) Shugars. She was a former employee of Whitney Post Office and retired from the Greensburg Post Office. Betty enjoyed cooking, auctions, church picnics, polkas...

Oct 5, 2016

John "Hillbilly" Schandel Jr., 57, of Derry, lost his courageous fight with cancer and died at home Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in the presence of his loving mother and sister Carla. He was born Sept. 22, 1959, in Latrobe. He was a retired laborer for Sun Star, and a Catholic by faith, who attended St. Joseph Church in Derry....

Sep 16, 2016

Ruth Catherine Farrow, 97, formerly of Connellsville, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. Born Oct. 7, 1918, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Anne (Herron) Hudson. She was the beloved mother of Nancy (Jack) Stewart, of New Castle, Thomas (Gloria) Farrow, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., and Deborah Herwick, of Latrobe;...

Sep 10, 2016

John W. Baker Sr., 89, of Latrobe, died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at home. He was born July 23, 1927, in Saltsburg, a son of the late Howard and Alice (Fink) Baker. John was a retired caster for Latrobe Die Cast and also performed masonry work. He enjoyed traveling and spending time in Clearwater, Fla. In addition to...