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Emma Jean (Vargulish)  Todd

Emma Jean (Vargulish) Todd

Jun 12, 2021

Emma Jean (Vargulish) Todd, 82 of Latrobe, PA, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands.  She was born April 3, 1939, in Ligonier to the late Michael and Anna (Malinish) Vargulish.  She was a homemaker and a member of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Orthodox Church, Latrobe, PA.  She was known for her delicious...

Hannah Regina (Robb)  Shaffor

Hannah Regina (Robb) Shaffor

Jun 6, 2021

Hannah Regina (Robb) Shaffor, 97, of Erie, PA (formally of Latrobe, PA) went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 6, 2021. Hannah went by her middle name “Regina”.  She was born August 14, 1923 in Salemville, PA the daughter of the late James A. and Esther (Wymer) Robb of Latrobe, PA. Regina was raised on...

Cheryl E. (Nesbit)  MacWilliams

Cheryl E. (Nesbit) MacWilliams

Apr 27, 2021

Cheryl E. (Nesbit) MacWilliams, 73, of Bradenville, PA passed away Tuesday April 27, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born December 13, 1947 in Greensburg, to the late William Nesbit and Dollie (Hyatt) Nesbit.  She was a retired clerk for the Salvation Army Thrift Store and a former nurse’s aide at Mt. View Nursing Home.  She was...

Dennis W. Kowatch

Dennis W. Kowatch

Apr 25, 2021

Dennis W. Kowatch, 73, of Latrobe, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Home after a long battle with cancer.  He was born October 4, 1947 in Latrobe, PA, a son of Albert J. Kowatch and Helen M. (DePaolo) Kowatch. He attended Saint Vincent Basilica parish. He served in the U.S. Navy, where he received the National Defense Service...

Glenn A. Thompson

Glenn A. Thompson

Apr 25, 2021

Glenn A. Thompson, 82, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born April 2, 1939 in Blairsville, PA a son of the late F. Glenn Thompson and Mary Ellen (Spangler) Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Sheila (Williams) Thompson, his sons, Bruce...

Daniel J. Quinn III

Daniel J. Quinn III

Apr 24, 2021

Daniel J. Quinn III, 67, of Latrobe, passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born April 12, 1954 in Latrobe, to the late Daniel J. Quinn Jr. and Martha Mae (Orzehowski) Quinn.  He was a retired Laborer for Stone and Company.  He was a Christian by faith. He was a member of the...

William G. "Bill/Pops" Armitage Jr.

William G. "Bill/Pops" Armitage Jr.

Apr 20, 2021

William G. "Bill, Pops" Armitage Jr., 70, of, Latrobe (Unity Township), passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1950, in Newburgh, N.Y., to the late William G. Armitage Sr. and Shirley (Bash) Armitage. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a...

Igor M. Katounin

Igor M. Katounin

Apr 11, 2021

Igor M. Katounin, 72, left this earth on April 11, 2021 to pursue yet another adventure. Born on August 31, 1948 in St. Petersburg, Russia, he came to America in 1993. There he met, and married, his pen-pal of five years, Joyce Graham. They remained married for 14 years, and were best friends and neighbors for another 14 years....

Gregory Steven "Greg" Faust Sr.

Gregory Steven "Greg" Faust Sr.

Apr 11, 2021

Gregory Steven "Greg" Faust Sr., 55, of Jeffersonville, Ind., formerly of Latrobe, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Latrobe. He was born April 6, 1966, in Latrobe, to Donald R. Faust Sr. and Nancy (Mentzer) Faust. He was an aviation mechanic and also worked as a machinist. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on cars. He did several...

Krystle Marie Ross

Krystle Marie Ross

Mar 2, 2021

Krystle Marie Ross, 33, of Latrobe, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home.  She was born August 25, 1987 in Pittsburgh, PA to Daniel G. Ross and Victoria Ann (Nemcheck) Ross.  She had previously worked for McDonald's & Quiznos.  She enjoyed spending time with her daughter Aleissa, family and friends, watching movies and video gaming.  She once...

Bruno Anthony Holnaider I

Bruno Anthony Holnaider I

Mar 2, 2021

Bruno Anthony Holnaider I, 79, of Latrobe passed away peacefully at home March 2, 2021.  He was born November 5, 1941 in Cooperstown, PA a son of the late Rudolph and Hilda (Pesavento) Holnaider.  He graduated from Derry High School in 1959 and was president of the Future Farmers of America.  He was a lifelong member of St. Vincent...

Jim Ronald Lovell Sr.

Jim Ronald Lovell Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

Jim Ronald Lovell Sr., 71 of New Stanton, PA passed away Feb. 28, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born in Altoona, PA to the late Mitchell and Louise Lovell.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred “Dutchy” Bryer of New Stanton, PA, a brother, Donald Lovell of Hanover, PA, a sister Lorraine “Dena” Sabella...

Charles Joseph (Chuck) Trumbetta

Charles Joseph (Chuck) Trumbetta

Feb 25, 2021

Charles Joseph (Chuck) Trumbetta, 57, of Latrobe, PA, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born June 6, 1963 in Latrobe, to the late Charles John Trumbetta and Mary Jane (Priestas) Trumbetta.  He was an avid cook and loved feeding everyone who walked in his front door.  He was a member of the...

Gilbert N. Wrights

Gilbert N. Wrights

Feb 4, 2021

Gilbert N. Wrights, 83, of Greensburg, PA, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1937 in New York, NY to the late Norman Gilbert Wrights and Julianna (Vanic) Wrights.  He was a retired Nuclear Engineer having worked for NASA in Cleveland, OH and then 24 years for Westinghouse Energy Center...

Albert L. "Abe" Walter

Albert L. "Abe" Walter

Feb 2, 2021

Albert L. "Abe" Walter, 99, Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Born Oct. 31, 1921, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late William Walter and Elizabeth (Allen) Walter. He was a retired banker having worked for First National/Mellon for 44 years. Abe also served the community as treasurer of Adams Memorial Library, Salvation Army, Latrobe Municipal...

Diana Lynn McDonald

Diana Lynn McDonald

Feb 1, 2021

Diana Lynn McDonald, 65, of Latrobe, PA, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital.  She was born Sept. 22, 1955 in Latrobe, to D. Jean (Gerhart) McDonald of Latrobe, and the late Elmer J. McDonald.  She was a retired Registered Nurse.  She enjoyed reading, writing and making various crafts.  She loved music and had...

Donald Richard Jones

Donald Richard Jones

Jan 29, 2021

Donald Richard Jones, 80, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born January 16, 1941 in Luxor, PA, to the late George Jones and Elizabeth (Cramer) Jones.  He was retired from Saint Vincent College having worked in the maintenance department. He was a Methodist by faith.  ...

Dorrayne F. (Grohman)  Wrights

Dorrayne F. (Grohman) Wrights

Jan 22, 2021

Dorrayne F. (Grohman) Wrights, 79, of Greensburg, PA passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born April 17, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late Raymond J. Grohman and Dorothy M. (DiBeradino Martino) Grohman.  She was a homemaker.  She attended Saint Vincent Basilica Parish.  She enjoyed crocheting, needle point, crosstitch and various other...

Raymond M. Kesner

Raymond M. Kesner

Jan 18, 2021

Raymond M. Kesner, 81 of Latrobe, PA passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born July 23, 1940 in Hubbard, OH to the late Harvey Kesner and Ardis (Hall) Kesner.  He was a retired machinist having worked for L&S Machine of Latrobe, PA.  He was a social member of the Youngstown VFD and...

Melville Hershey Little II

Melville Hershey Little II

Jan 15, 2021

Melville Hershey Little II, 73, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at home.  He was born June 3, 1947 - in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Melville Hershey Little and Ethel May (Olewine) Little. As a graduate of Geneva College, he had worked as an industrial engineer at Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown America and the...

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