All Obituaries

Margaret L. (Sullenberger) Kopetsky, 83, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Loyalhanna Care Center.  She was born Jan. 9, 1940, in Donahue, PA to the late Joseph and Blanch (Gordon) Sullenberger.  Margaret was retired fromTeamsters Local No. 30 and had worked for Mt. View Tourways and later for Edgewood Nursing Center in housekeeping.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Alfred George “Bud” Rubino, 77, of Latrobe, PA passed away peacefully with his loving wife Joanne and children by his side on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.  Cruising down the road in his ‘74 Chevy Nova on a sunny day is what we believe Bud is doing right now.  He was a man of simple pleasures, when it came to what he liked, but he fiercely loved those things with all his heart. His wife, his children, his grandchildren, family, friends and his Chevy...

Joanne Louise (Moore) Greene, 84, of Latrobe (Derry Twp.), passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born Feb. 1, 1938, to the late James and Mildred Myrtle (Rose) Moore, she was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband F. Donald Greene Sr.; and a son, James Tracey Greene; two grandsons, Zachary...

Rosemary Ellen Ambrose went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday January 16th 2023 at Latrobe Hospital with her family by her side.  She was born December 8, 1942 in Detroit MI, the daughter of the Irish immigrants  Daniel O’Sullivan and Ellen Malloy O’Sullivan.  She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ligonier.  She had a strong and unshakable Catholic faith.  When you met Rosie, the...

Elizabeth (Vargulish) Marcinko, 92, of Latrobe.  Our dear Elizabeth went to be with the Lord on Jan. 7, 2023, two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. One of fourteen siblings, she was born in Calumet, PA to Anna (Malinish) and Mike Vargulish.  She graduated in 1948 from Ligonier High School and was married in 1949 to Robert Glenn Hutchinson Sr. Eliz learned to cook at an early age and family and friends have enjoyed her delicious dishes and baked goods throughout the years....

Dr. Cynthia "Cindy" Morris, 62, originally of Greenville, PA, passed away on December 23, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after unexpected complications following a recent surgery.  Cindy was born on May 2, 1960, to the late Richard and Shirley Huhn. She is survived by three children, Michael (Lindsay) Morris of Imperial, Greg (Katie) Morris of Coraopolis, and Laura (Andrew) Krigline of Wexford; a sister and brother; nieces and nephews; many loving friends;...

Cecelia G. (Kuznicki) McGuire, 67, of Saltsburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born May 7, 1955, in Braddock, to the late Robert and Francis (Tolbert) Kuznicki.  Cecelia worked as a laborer for Leeds World.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford McGuire;  a daughter, Christina McGuire; and a brother,...

Jan K. Maus, 75, of Latrobe (Cook Twp.), PA, passed away peacefully at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital on Nov. 29, 2022, with his family at his side. He was born April 17, 1947 and was the son of the late Burton and Dorothy (Kahl) Maus.  He was a graduate of Derry High School and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked at Newcomer Products for 23 years.  After retirement he volunteered for Meals on Wheels and assisted at area auctions.  Jan...

Nancy L. (McDowell) Gessler, 68 of Latrobe, PA passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1954, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late John and Kay (Chesla) McDowell. She was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School, class of 1972. Prior to retirement, Nancy worked as a technician in the operating room at Latrobe Area Hospital for many years. She is survived by the love of her life, Bob Elliott; a daughter, Angie Gessler (Jeff); a son, John...

David P. Horner, 73, of Latrobe died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 29, 1948, to the late Paul W. and Frances (Mazon) Horner. Dave continued the family tradition of working with his hands as a carpenter and well-respected home builder in the Westmoreland area. Baptized in 1964 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, Dave was a member of the Latrobe congregation and enjoyed volunteering his time building and maintaining centers of worship. Dave...