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...

Mary Jane (Ashbaugh) Widdows, 66, of Loyalhanna, (Derry Township), died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Feb. 14, 1952, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Harry and Thelma Ashbaugh. She was a former employee of the Arc of Westmoreland. She was a member of Mammoth Christian Fellowship Church and a volunteer at Latrobe Senior Center. She enjoyed all the friendships she made while camping and camping with her late husband, Tim, and family. In...

Russell F. Upholster Sr., 86, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at home. He was born Nov. 22, 1931, in Latrobe, son of the late Martin Upholster and Charlotte (Stout) Upholster. He was retired with 39 years of service from Kennametal, where he worked as a manager of corporate quality assurance. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ. He served on the Lay Life Committee and the consistory as senior elder, elder and deacon. He was also a former president of the consistory....

James W. Claycomb, 87, of Latrobe, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born Nov. 4, 1930, in Derry, to the late James Edward Claycomb and Susan Josephine (Hayline) Claycomb. He was retired from Latrobe Steel. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church; Latrobe American Legion Post 515; Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275 F. and A.M.; 32 Degree Mason with membership in the The Valley of Pittsburgh Consistory; Syria Shrine; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; and...

Iris G. (Negri) Potter, 96, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.  She was born August 2, 1921, in Arco Italy, the daughter of the late Livio and Maria (Prandi) Negri. Iris was a homemaker. She was a member of the Son Rise Church. Iris enjoyed cooking and gardening. She loved people and making her famous spaghetti, chicken, and iced tea. In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her husband Richard H....

Albert Francis Dowling, 84, of Latrobe passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - H.J. Heinz Campus.  Born Dec. 13, 1933, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Albert and Catherine R. (McAfee) Dowling.  A Vietnam veteran, he was a former draftsman and jet engine mechanic in the U.S. Air Force, where he retired with 27 years of service.  He also was retired from the U.S. Postal Service.  Albert was Catholic by faith and a member of...

William “Bill” Lipinski, 79, of Latrobe passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands.  Born June 28, 1938, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late William G. and Malinda Jane (Cable) Lipinski.  Bill retired with 38 years service as a grinder for Latrobe Steel. He was a member of Derry Area Historical Society; a former school director for Derry Area School District, and the Democratic Committee man in the Saxman precinct for many...

David L. "Beany" Gessler, 66, of Latrobe, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born June 13, 1951, in Latrobe to Marie (Noel) Gessler and the late William "Beany" Gessler. He was a retired grinder operator for Latrobe Specialty Metals and was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. He served in the Army National Guard and was an avid hunter and fisherman and an outdoorsman all the way around. In addition to...

Thomas Benton Rubino Sr., 77, of Latrobe, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Latrobe to the late Thomas A. Rubino and Pauline E. (Short) Bombulie. He retired from Rolling Rock Brewery where he last worked in the maintenance department. He served in the Army and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the American Legion Post 515. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet L. (McClarren) Rubino, in 1995;...