Rudolph A. "Rudy" Prohaska, 92, of Latrobe, died Monday, July 29, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 22, 1927, in Loyalhanna and was a son of the late Rudolph A. Prohaska and Anna Rose (Varish) Prohaska. Rudy was a retired transportation supervisor for Kennametal and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, American Legion Post 515 and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 907. He served as a Kennametal Employees Union office staff member,...

Paul V. Huchette, 89, of Latrobe, PA, died peacefully on July 4, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Paul was born on August 25, 1929, in Point Marion, PA, and was the son of Archie and Mabel (Vanzandt) Huchette. He grew up in Point Marion and attended and graduated from Bethany College, where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi. Paul moved to Latrobe to take a position with ALCO (Standard Steel), where he spent his entire career – serving as a metallurgist and manager over the...

Yvonne J. Schmucker, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister-in-law, peacefully passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She passed from this world into heaven hearing her favorite hymn, Amazing Grace. She rose from humble beginnings of a small coal mining town and, through her savvy business sense and many years in partnership with her husband, started and grew a very successful, well-known business in Latrobe. When she saw someone...

MaryAnn Shoemaker, 76, of Latrobe died Wednesday June 26, 2019 at home. She was born April 24, 1943 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Howard and Hazel (Halferty) Giesey of Ligonier.  MaryAnn retired from Latrobe Hospital with 30 years of service in 2009 to care for her husband. MaryAnn loved her family and devoted much of her life to caring for others.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold...

Linda M. (Busani) Dando, 63, of Bradenville, PA, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born September 24, 1955 in Latrobe to the late Benito and Nellie (Harsh) Busani.  She was a Homemaker.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David A. Dando Sr. in 2003.  She is survived by two sons Shawn A. Dando of Bradenville and Michael A. Dando and his wife Kayla...

Mildred Jean (Aukerman) Marks, 93, of Latrobe passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at home.  Born July 3, 1925, in Cook Township, she was a daughter of the late Brade and Hilda (Hunter) Aukerman.  Mildred was a retired cafeteria worker for Greater Latrobe School District and Kennametal Inc. She was a member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church (647 Bethel Church Road, Latrobe, PA 15650).  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Audley...

Rosanne Payne Mrozinsky, 89, of Loyalhanna passed away on March 19, 2019 at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PA. Born in Loyalhanna on September 9, 1929, a daughter of Virgil O. and Anna Vorel Payne. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Felix P. Mrozinsky (January 2009), her brother and sister-in-Law, Virgil O. "Rusty" and Florence Payne, Jr. and her brother-in-Law, Richard L. Sweeney. She is survived by her daughter, Darcy Polinsky and her...

Annabell M. (Moore) Agostino, 90, of Latrobe passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born Oct. 16, 1928, in Barnesboro, Cambria County, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Bessie (Coy) Campbell.  Annabell was a retired registered nurse, having worked for Conemaugh Hospital, Ebensburg Center and Torrance State Hospital.  She was a member of Latrobe United Methodist Church.  Annabell was known for her generosity and faithful service...

Vaughn L. Crispin Sr., 92, of Latrobe, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in The Grove at Latrobe. He was born Oct. 23, 1926, in Derry, son of the late Frank C. and Nettie (Stiffy) Crispin. He retired after 38 years of service with Toyad Corp. as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and anything that involved the outdooors.  Spending time with his family was always something that made him happy. He served in the Navy during World War II. In addition to his parents, he...

Dixie (Page) Herrington, 73, of Greensburg, formerly of Ligonier, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg. She was born June 22, 1945, in Angola, Ind., daughter of the late Burton L. Page and Jayne Atkins Page. Dixie was a homemaker and attended Christ's Church Greensburg. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she received her bachelor's degree. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who was passionate about volunteering in the community, local...