Joyce J. (Miller) Brighenti, 82, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA, formerly of Derry, PA, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Walden’s View Memory Care, North Huntingdon, PA.  She was born Oct. 31, 1938 in Latrobe, PA, to the late Hilary R. and Irene (Miller) Miller, Sr.  She was a homemaker.  Joyce enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitching, and playing cards and dominoes.  She was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She and Chester had season tickets for...

Noah Nicholas Squier, 20, of Chicago, IL passed away  Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.  Born Nov. 8, 1999, in Canton, OH, he was a son of Barbara LaRocque.  He attended Greater Latrobe High School and Adelphoi, Latrobe, PA. He was a student of the martial arts including sword training.  He enjoyed listening and playing music.  In addition to his mother he is survived by his father William D. Squier of Austin, TX, his twin brothers Matthew and Timothy...

Richard Thomas Hauser Sr., 88, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in UPMC Mercy. He was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Latrobe, son of the late Charles C. Hauser and Nellie M. (Nestler) Hauser. He was retired from Kennametal with 44 years of service, having worked as a furnace operator. He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, where he served as a Eucharistic minister for over 10 years and enjoyed helping with the church picnic bingo, and also a member of American Legion Post 515, and...

Myrtle B. Cooper, 88, of Latrobe, PA, passed away October 16, 2020 at home. She was born April 4, 1932 in Little Rock, AR, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Louise (Lee) Bryer. She was a member of Christian Life Fellowship Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Morris Cooper in 1991; two brothers Dick Bryer and Robert Bryer; a sister Ellie Herrin and a son-in-law Louie Jeffery who she loved dearly. She is survived by her four loving children Morris S....

Jo Ann (Burik) Shoemaker, 73, of Latrobe, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home. She was born May 1, 1947 in West Derry, PA to the late Steven and Geneva (Rice) Burik.  She was a retired department manager for Kmart.  She was a member of Latrobe United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Roy Edward Shoemaker; four children Cindy Shoemaker, Mark...

Helen M. (DePaolo) Kowatch, 94, of Latrobe, passed away October 10, 2020 at Orion Personal Care Home, Hampton Township.  She was born May 13, 1926 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of Antonio and Marie Camilla DePaolo of Blairsville. She was a member of Saint Vincent Basilica parish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert (they were married for 62 great years), and a sister Angelina Madonna of Baltimore, MD.  She was previously...

James Baird "Jim" Van Kirk Jr., 70, of Latrobe died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital, Laurel Highlands.  Born March 18, 1950, in Uniontown, he was a son of the late James B. Van Kirk Sr. and Virginia (Boyer) Van Kirk.  He was a retired teacher in the Laurel Valley School District and a member of Latrobe United Presbyterian Church.  He was a graduate of Edinboro University.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Domenick Anthony Mosso, 90, of Greensburg, passed away Wed. Oct. 7, 2020, at Greensburg Care Center.  He was born May 23, 1930 in Latrobe to the late Domenick and Chiara (Taroni) Mosso.  He was a retired food brokerage salesman.  He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 907.  He served in the U.S. Army as an M.P. in Germany from 1953-1955.  He is survived by two sons Karl Mosso and his...

Andrew Orenish, 83, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sept. 11, 2020.  He was born May 7, 1937 in Monongahela, PA to the late Andrew and Anna (Polochak) Orenish.  He was a retired Tug Worker, having worked on many river boats and barges from Pittsburgh to New Orleans.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Bradenville, PA.  He was a skilled novelty woodworker and...

William J. Lichtenberger, 90, of Murrysville, PA passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2020 with his two children by his side.  He was born Oct. 8, 1929 in Greenwood, MO to the late Melvin Adam Lichtenberger and Iona (Sullivan) Bailey.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joyce (Francis) Lichtenberger who passed away Dec. 27, 1997.  He is survived by a sister, Jeanne Justus of Kansas City, his two children, Michael Lichtenberger (Rebecca O’Malley) of Altadena, CA...