All Obituaries

Thomas Zahuranic, 67, resident of Community Care Center located in Bovard, PA passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. He was born March 24, 1955, in Latrobe, to the late Stephen R. and Elizabeth (Eicher) Zahuranic.  He worked with Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC). Tom loved living at Community Living Care in Bovard, PA with his friends Kurt Apel and Jeff Masisak.Tom loved polkas and listening to his cousins John and Lynn Zahuranic Richnafsky’s Polka...

William Joseph Johns, 64, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born November 15, 1957, in Harrisburg, to the late Harold Clarence and Dorothy (Spotts) Johns.  William served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army Infantry – 101st Airborne.  He also worked as a laborer in the construction industry.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years...

Edwin Blaine Long, 90, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at home.  He was born February 28, 1932, in Latrobe, to the late Robert Porter Long and Anna Margaret  (Eamigh) Long.  He served his country as a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger during the Korean war.  Edwin was retired from Rolling Hills Industries where he made deliveries, fixed many sweepers and was a general handyman.  He also had previously worked...

Thomas Cherubini Celli of Greensburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2022 at his home in the arms of his daughter listening to the Rolling Stones. He was 77 years old.  His family and friends had the chance to say goodbye at his bedside. The family is both devastated and shocked by his sudden death.  Thomas was born on December 28th, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to Mario Cherubini Celli and Catherine Cole Celli. Thomas graduated from The School of Architecture in...

Marilyn L. "Mern" (Glass) McClelland, 84, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born April 9, 1938, in Ebensburg, to the late Robert E. and Hannah K. (Wiseman) Glass.  Mern was a retired Registered Nurse for Latrobe Area Hospital with 36 years service and a member of Latrobe United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Helen Jane (Kunkle) Kinty, 74, of Latrobe (UnityTwp.), passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home.  She was born October 15, 1947, in Ligonier, to Lulu Mitchell.  She was a hairdresser.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Lohr; and a brother, Elmer Kunkle.  She is survived by her husband, Lee Kinty; a daughter, Tammi Kinty; and a son, Lee Kinty Jr; a granddaughter, Jennifer Kinty; and a...

Jennifer Ann (Buncie) Peterson, 49, of Gibsonia, PA, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at home. She was born August 17, 1972, in Hollister, CA to David Dean Buncie (Cindy) and Pauline (Jaime) Buncie. She served her country in the U.S. Navy, where she received her Honorable Discharge in February, 1998. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix. She worked as an Administrative Director for the Western PA Surgery Center (Wexford) and...

Gloria D. "Nonna" (Bucco) Canzano, 99, of Ligonier (formerly of Latrobe), passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Ligonier Gardens.  She was born May 10, 1923, in Moween, PA, to the late Victor F. and Viola (Baroni) Bucco.  She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was also active in the Latrobe American Legion Auxiliary.  In her younger days she enjoyed dancing to the big bands and...

William B. Berkmyre, 87, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, August 08, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born October 27, 1934, in Latrobe, to the late Gregory and Edna (Barnett) Berkmyre.  He was a manager for Greensburg Collision Center until his retirement in 2001.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister Mary Martha, and a granddaughter Jennifer Lowther.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years Patricia...

Mary Anne (Kleman) Marolt, 90, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born December 22, 1931, inJohnstown, PA, to the late John J. and Ellen C. (Callaghan) Kleman.  She was a retired bookkeeper for Latronics Corporation and a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Marolt; two brothers, Thomas J....