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...

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...

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...

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...

Jami Patrick White, 58, of Latrobe passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Presbyterian.  Born May 3, 1960, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late David Mavin White and Patricia Anne Carley White.  Jami attended St. Vincent College and was a certified chef. He spent numerous years in the culinary arts and had managed several local restaurants, including the Train Station, the Greentree Marriott and Seven Springs, where he also served...

Barbara A. Reed Thompson, 72, of Latrobe passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born July 15, 1945, in Latrobe, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reed.  Barbara was a retired waitress from Mozart House and other restaurants; she also worked as a child care assistant.  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and a volunteer and member of the Latrobe Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.  In addition to her...

Thomas R. Bleehash, 74, of Latrobe passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born Sept. 13, 1943, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late William and Helen (Davis) Bleehash.  A dedicated Pappy, Tom attended Penn State University and Kent State University. He was a member of the Penn State Nittany Lion Club. He loved spending fall Saturdays in Happy Valley, spring and summer days at the home of George and Louisa Rise in Harbor Island, South Carolina,...

Albert E. "Bert" Clair, 83, of Latrobe, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at home. He was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Latrobe to the late Merle James Clair and Bessie Ruth (Rager) Clair. He was a retired self-employed contractor for B&K Construction Concrete Specialists and a member of Mammoth Christian Fellowship. He was a Navy veteran and served in Korea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; three sisters, Thelma Flowers, Katheryn Torba...

Rhiannon Baer, 36, of Youngwood, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Greensburg. She was born April 14, 1981, in Riverside, Calif., daughter of Brian J. Baer and the late Donna Louise Charlesworth. Rhiannon was a homemaker. She is survived by her fiance, Jerry Lee Porter II; four children, Cameron Porter, Shaun Johnson, Connor Porter and Cairynn Porter; a brother, Maverick Baer and his wife, Racheal; a sister, Tiffany Pundai and her husband, Brandan; her stepfather, Larry Hill; numerous...

James W. Bolton, Sr., 83, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at home. He was born Sept. 19, 1934, in Latrobe, son of the late James Bolton and June Adams Bolton. James was the retired business owner of the Automatic Garage Door Co. and a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. He had served as Western Pennsylvania State Representative of the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Association, was a member of the Westmoreland County Fireman's Association, was a past...