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...

Edward Joseph Kozemchak Jr., 65, of Latrobe, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born July 19, 1953, in Latrobe, son of the late Edward Kozemchak Sr. and Dolores L. (Herrod) Frye. He had worked as a security guard and a hotel clerk. He attended St. Vincent Basilica Parish. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a veteran of the Army; serving in the Vietnam War. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Gregory...

Pamela A. Gentile, 71, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Greensburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Greensburg. Pam was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Latrobe, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Ann (Quaranto) Gentile. She is survived by (aunt) Carolyn and Jim Berkey. Pam was a graduate of Latrobe High School class of 1965. Pam received her undergraduate degree in education from California State College and later went on to receive her master's degree in counseling from...

Edwin Dale Carns, 92, of Latrobe, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at home. He was born May 10, 1926, in Latrobe, son of the late Byron Beltz Carns and the late Marie Alice (Barger) Carns. Edwin was retired from Teledyne Vasco, where he worked in the warehouse. He was an Army Air Corps veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 515. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella (Makary) Carns, in 2013; two brothers, Byron E. Carns and George R. Carns; two...