All Obituaries

Jeffrey DeMine, 67, of Ebensburg, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023, at Ebensburg Center.  He was born Oct. 8, 1955, in Latrobe, to the late Donald M. and Katherine (McDonald) DeMine.  He was a Christian by faith and a resident of Ebensburg Center.  He is survived by three brothers, Donald (Diane) DeMine of Latrobe, Kenneth (Margaret) DeMine of Loyalhanna, and Randy (Patricia) DeMine of Latrobe; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews as well as his...

Larry W. “Buck” Smith, 81, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Sunday, Mar. 19, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born Nov 11, 1941, in Greensburg, to the late Elwood and Mabel (Fisher) Smith.  Larry served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.  He was the owner of Larry Smith and Son Sanitation for many years.  Larry was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg; and he enjoyed Trap shooting and hunting.  In...

Special Note:  Mr. Ronald Edward Valasek, Esq., is the cousin of our co-founder and mother, Patricia C. Frederick. She has always had a special place in her heart for him.  They grew up together in and around the small town of Creighton, PA, where he always watched out for her.  As Joe and I grew up, he made time for and included us in many outdoor adventures.  This obituary is added as a small tribute and thank you to him for many good memories. Our sympathy...

Edward P. Novak, Sr., 76, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at home.   He was a devoted father and grandfather.   Ed was born June 29, 1946, in Latrobe, the son of the late Henry and Ann (Mehal) Novak.  He was a graduate of Latrobe High School and retired from Latrobe Plastics.   Surviving is his son, Edward P. Novak, Jr. of Latrobe, daughter Deanna Kozel of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Cole and Jordan Novak, and his...

Charlene Ruth (Bartosik) Ellis, 56, of Latrobe, (Derry Township), passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Sept. 10, 1966, in Johnstown, to the late Philip and Dolores (Parks) Bartosik. Charlene worked as a disability claims adjudicator for the Bureau of Disability Determination. She was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish and she was a union steward for SEIU. She was formerly a CCD teacher at Holy Trinity Parish. In addition to her parents, she...

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....