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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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