Mildred Jean (Aukerman) Marks, 93, of Latrobe passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at home.  Born July 3, 1925, in Cook Township, she was a daughter of the late Brade and Hilda (Hunter) Aukerman.  Mildred was a retired cafeteria worker for Greater Latrobe School District and Kennametal Inc. She was a member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church (647 Bethel Church Road, Latrobe, PA 15650).  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Audley...

Rosanne Payne Mrozinsky, 89, of Loyalhanna passed away on March 19, 2019 at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PA. Born in Loyalhanna on September 9, 1929, a daughter of Virgil O. and Anna Vorel Payne. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Felix P. Mrozinsky (January 2009), her brother and sister-in-Law, Virgil O. "Rusty" and Florence Payne, Jr. and her brother-in-Law, Richard L. Sweeney. She is survived by her daughter, Darcy Polinsky and her...

Annabell M. (Moore) Agostino, 90, of Latrobe passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born Oct. 16, 1928, in Barnesboro, Cambria County, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Bessie (Coy) Campbell.  Annabell was a retired registered nurse, having worked for Conemaugh Hospital, Ebensburg Center and Torrance State Hospital.  She was a member of Latrobe United Methodist Church.  Annabell was known for her generosity and faithful service...

Vaughn L. Crispin Sr., 92, of Latrobe, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in The Grove at Latrobe. He was born Oct. 23, 1926, in Derry, son of the late Frank C. and Nettie (Stiffy) Crispin. He retired after 38 years of service with Toyad Corp. as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and anything that involved the outdooors.  Spending time with his family was always something that made him happy. He served in the Navy during World War II. In addition to his parents, he...

Dixie (Page) Herrington, 73, of Greensburg, formerly of Ligonier, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg. She was born June 22, 1945, in Angola, Ind., daughter of the late Burton L. Page and Jayne Atkins Page. Dixie was a homemaker and attended Christ's Church Greensburg. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she received her bachelor's degree. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who was passionate about volunteering in the community, local...

Barbara Simko Stopa, 81, of Derry passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Newhaven Court at Lindwood, Hempfield Township.  Born March 8, 1937, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Guzik) Simko.  Barbara was a retired nurse for Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital and a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, New Alexandria.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Harry Stopa, in 2014, and a daughter, Victoria...

Rusty Michael "Mikie Jr." Fisher Jr., 23, of New Stanton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Mobile, Ala. He was born Oct. 31, 1995, in Greensburg, to Rusty Michael Fisher and Melanie Sue (Eddington) Fisher. He was self-employed in the construction business. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Candi Chantel Fisher; his paternal grandparents, Rusty Fisher and his wife, Vicki; his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Ernest Eddington and his wife, Betty; eight aunts...

Dr. Michael S. "Skip" Marrone, known to his friends as Skip, passed away peacefully at age 72 on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born on March 10, 1946, the son of Margaret Marrone Wonderling in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Johnsonburg High School in 1964 he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he majored in chemistry. He received a Fellowship in Organic Chemistry from Columbia University in 1968. Skip was employed by Warner Lambert as a Chemist...

Clarence J. "C.J." Plummer Jr., 83, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. He was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Derry, a son of the late Clarence Plummer Sr. and Elva Blanche Plummer. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Latrobe Area Hospital. C.J. was an Army veteran, having served at Fort Knox and in Germany. He was a member of Latrobe United Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275 F and AM and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. C.J. enjoyed...

Elmer J. McDonald, 86, of Latrobe, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at home. He was born April 3, 1932, in Latrobe, son of the late Elmer C. McDonald and Sarah Long. He was a retired furnace operator of Kennametal. He was a member of First Church of God, Latrobe. He served as a deacon for the First Church of God, Latrobe, was a member of the American Legion Post 982, Cooperstown Veterans, former PIAA football official Westmoreland County Chapter; and was a bus driver for the Greater Latrobe...