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Frances O. (Duren)  Gaines

Frances O. (Duren) Gaines

Sep 18, 2018

Frances O. (Duren) Gaines, 96, of Latrobe passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Township.  Born Jan. 30, 1922, in Clarksville, Texas (Red River County), she was a daughter of the late Arthur Lee Duren and Mable Garrett Duren.  Frances was a retired housekeeper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jeanne-Marie Gardner Celli

Jeanne-Marie Gardner Celli

Sep 17, 2018

Jeanne-Marie Gardner Celli, a brilliant strategist, creative conversationalist, and constant humorist, a friend to many, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, one day after her 75th birthday. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, Leo E. Gardner and Elizabeth Connolly Gardner, of New England, N.D. She is survived by her husband, Tom, and their two children, Delta-marie Cherubini...

Thomas Roy Slater

Thomas Roy Slater

Sep 10, 2018

Thomas Roy Slater completed his Earthly Journey to receive his reward in Heaven on Monday, September 10, 2018, in Danbury Connecticut.  He was 96 years of age.  He was born in Homestead Park, PA to Thomas and Annie Bessie (Snyder) Slater on September 25, 1921.  As a Munhall High School graduate, Class of 1939, Thomas distinguished himself as the...

Janice Marie Spewock

Janice Marie Spewock

Aug 23, 2018

Janice M. Spewock, 69, of Loyalhanna, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Barns Place, Latrobe. She was born Dec. 6, 1948, a daughter of Ted Spewock, 97, and Agnes (Ulishney) Spewock, 95. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Beverly Ray, Darlene Peddicord (Butch), Maxine Sarneso (Matt) and Bonnie Baker (Bill Murphy); as well...

Robert M. Trainer

Robert M. Trainer

Aug 14, 2018

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,...

Mary Jane (Ashbaugh)  Widdows

Mary Jane (Ashbaugh) Widdows

Jul 18, 2018

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...

Russell F. Upholster Sr.

Russell F. Upholster Sr.

Jul 4, 2018

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...

James W. Claycomb

James W. Claycomb

Jun 28, 2018

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....

Iris G. (Negri)  Potter

Iris G. (Negri) Potter

Jun 26, 2018

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...

Anna M. (Boyle)  Jacobina

Anna M. (Boyle) Jacobina

Jun 22, 2018

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...

Albert Francis Dowling

Albert Francis Dowling

Jun 13, 2018

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...

William "Bill" Lipinski

William "Bill" Lipinski

Jun 9, 2018

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...

David L. "Beany" Gessler

David L. "Beany" Gessler

May 19, 2018

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...

Thomas Benton Rubino

Thomas Benton Rubino

May 11, 2018

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...

Jami Patrick White

Jami Patrick White

May 11, 2018

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...

Barbara A. (Reed)  Thompson

Barbara A. (Reed) Thompson

May 2, 2018

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...

Thomas R. Bleehash

Thomas R. Bleehash

Apr 28, 2018

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...

Rhiannon Baer

Rhiannon Baer

Apr 8, 2018

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...

Albert E. "Bert" Clair

Albert E. "Bert" Clair

Apr 7, 2018

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....

James W. Bolton, Sr.

James W. Bolton, Sr.

Mar 23, 2018

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...