Thomas Roy Slater completed his Earthly Journey to receive his reward in Heaven on Monday, September 10, 2018, in Danbury Connecticut.  He was 96 years of age.  He was born in Homestead Park, PA to Thomas and Annie Bessie (Snyder) Slater on September 25, 1921.  As a Munhall High School graduate, Class of 1939, Thomas distinguished himself as the class president and member of the National Honor Society.  During World War II (1942-1945),...

Elaine L. (Miller) Lloyd, 61, of Irwin, formerly of Latrobe, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at The Grove at Irwin. She was born April 3, 1957, in Latrobe, the youngest child of the late Robert A. Miller (deceased) and Lois (Anderson) Miller (deceased). She was retired from Goodwill of Greensburg and was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Kiski Area High School and a volunteer at Latrobe Area Hospital with more than 4,000 hours of service. In addition to her...

Kimberly Ann (Phillips) Lauffer, 45, of New Alexandria, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at home. She was born Nov. 9, 1972, in Latrobe, daughter of Andrew R. Phillips and Mary Ann (Gallagher) Phillips. She was a manicurist, caregiver and stay-at-home cat mom. She was a member of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church and social member of the Salem Gun Club; she loved her cats and was an artistic person; she loved to draw and color; and she enjoyed shopping. She was...

Kaye Francis (Bolby) Helman 73, of Latrobe PA departed to meet our Lord on October 3, 2018.  She was born November 3, 1944 in Baggaley, PA, the daughter of the late Jacob and Nellie Davis Bolby.  She started working as a tailor for Lewis Brothers in the sixties, when they closed their doors, she opened her own tailoring business Kaye’s Tailoring, Latrobe, PA.  She maintained her business for over 40 years, until she retired in 2012.  She was an active member of...

James A. Bluey Jr., 41, of Whitney, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born May 26, 1977, in Jeannette, son of James A. Bluey Sr. and Victoria Strelec (deceased 2008). He was a vending route driver for Laurel Foodsystems. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Isabella Bluey; his stepmother, Jennifer J. Bluey; his grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Beth Ann (Pflumm) Bluey;...

Frances O. (Duren) Gaines, 96, of Latrobe passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Township.  Born Jan. 30, 1922, in Clarksville, Texas (Red River County), she was a daughter of the late Arthur Lee Duren and Mable Garrett Duren.  Frances was a retired housekeeper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie F. Gaines, and seven brothers and sisters, J.C. Stevens, Bonice Buterbaugh, Martha Martin, Buddy Duren, Bill...

Jeanne-Marie Gardner Celli, a brilliant strategist, creative conversationalist, and constant humorist, a friend to many, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, one day after her 75th birthday. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, Leo E. Gardner and Elizabeth Connolly Gardner, of New England, N.D. She is survived by her husband, Tom, and their two children, Delta-marie Cherubini Celli and Michelangelo Cherubini Celli, who were raised in Squirrel Hill and remain near Pittsburgh. Jeannie...

Janice M. Spewock, 69, of Loyalhanna, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Barns Place, Latrobe. She was born Dec. 6, 1948, a daughter of Ted Spewock, 97, and Agnes (Ulishney) Spewock, 95. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Beverly Ray, Darlene Peddicord (Butch), Maxine Sarneso (Matt) and Bonnie Baker (Bill Murphy); as well as several nieces and nephews. Her career included work in graphic design, oil landscape paintings and Abobe computer systems. She...

Robert M. Trainer, 77, of Latrobe, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. He was born June 22, 1941, in Latrobe, son of the late Michael Anthony Trainer and Marie (Balun) Trainer. He was a retired machinist for Kennametal. He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Daniel P. Nolan Council No. 940 and the St. Vincent Assembly No. 918 of the Fourth Degree. He served in the Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Anna M. (Boyle) Jacobina, 96, of Latrobe (Unity Township), passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, in Loyalhanna Care Center. She was born Sept. 24, 1921, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William and Ella (Vey) Boyle. Anna was a homemaker, and loved spending time with her family. Prior to her retirement, she worked with her husband in their shoe store, Henry's Shoes, in Latrobe. She was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by...