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Rose Ann Heckel
Jan 5, 2014
Rose Ann Ali Heckel, 95, of Latrobe passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, in Emeritus at Latrobe, Unity Township. Born Dec. 21, 1918, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Calis) Ali. Prior to retirement, Rose was an administrative assistant for Pennsylvania State Office of Employment Security. In addition to her parents, she was...
Betty J. Mekic
Jan 4, 2014
Betty J. Bucholtz Mekic, 83, of Latrobe passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born Oct. 29, 1930, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Buchanan) Bucholtz. Betty formerly was a production worker for Toyad Corp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...
Carolyn A. Boerio
Dec 25, 2013
Carolyn A. Boerio, 81, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry. Born Aug. 22, 1932, in Connellsville, she was a daughter of the late John and Janet (Miller) Robbins. She was formerly employed as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Humane Society and was an avid animal lover and caretaker. She...
Orie A. Clark
Dec 22, 2013
Orie A. Clark, 71, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Ligonier, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Presbyterian Matthews Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1942, in New Florence, a son of the late Edgar A. Clark and Mabel (Hurt) Clark. He was a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene and worked as a mechanic for the past 50...
AnnaMary Upholster
Dec 21, 2013
AnnaMary Upholster, 80, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Nicholas Gleckl and Teresa (Zitterbart) Gleckl. She was a housewife and had worked as a cashier at McCrory's Department Store in Latrobe. She was a member of the Remnants Dulcimer...
Dorothy B. Myers
Dec 18, 2013
Dorothy B. Myers, 89, died peacefully at her home in Latrobe on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, surrounded by some of her church family. Born Feb. 22, 1924, she was the last living member of her immediate family as she was preceded in death by her parents, sister, brother and loving husband, Norman Myers. Dorothy married the love of her...
Carl O. Kane
Dec 14, 2013
Carl O. Kane, 89, of New Alexandria, died December 14, 2013 at home. He was born in Newton Hamilton, PA, to the late Mayward and Lanta Kane. Carl served his country while in the Army during World War II. He was the devoted husband of the late Bettyrose V. Kane for 62 years and a loving father of five...
Matilda Ann Camboni
Dec 13, 2013
Matilda Ann Camboni, 90, of New Alexandria, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born April 25, 1923, in Brenizer, she was a daughter of the late Steve Wano and Susan Paytak Wano. A homemaker, she was Catholic by faith. She was a former member of both the Sons of Italy and the Knights of Columbus...
Nichelle Rnea' Gallagher Simpson
Nov 26, 2013
Nichelle Rnea' Gallagher Simpson, who was born Oct. 12, 1968, was our beloved daughter, sister and a loving mother. She was taken from us too soon when she passed away Nov. 26, 2013. Better known as Nikki, she was a happy, fun-loving person who you always wanted to be around. She lived life to the fullest, enjoying every day...
Marjorie F. Massari
Nov 24, 2013
Marjorie F. Moore Massari, 90, of Bradenville passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Loyalhanna Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Hutcherson, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Richard and Frances (Maughan) Nuttall. She had worked at Latrobe Hospital as well as Mountain View Nursing Home. A member of Latrobe Christian...
Gary Dean Piper
Nov 23, 2013
Gary D. Piper, 58, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at home. Born June 1, 1955, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Helen Ann (Rostkowski) and John L. Piper Sr. He had worked as a carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; three brothers, Bob, Thomas "Hap"...
James Tracey Greene
Nov 19, 2013
James Tracey Greene, 47, of Latrobe passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, at home. Born April 30, 1966, in Latrobe, he was a son of Joanne Louise Moore Greene and the late F. Donald Greene. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Greene and Alma Greene McCracken; maternal grandparents, James and...
Marie C. Rupert
Nov 18, 2013
Marie C. Rupert, 86, of Latrobe (Derry Township), died Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Township. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in New Derry, a daughter of the late Harmon James and Anna M. (Dollar) James. She retired from Latrobe Area Hospital, working in housekeeping where she maintained the X-ray Department. She was a member...
William S. Cairns
Nov 16, 2013
William S. "Bill" Cairns, of Latrobe, passed away early Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born April 23, 1927, in Derry, a son of the late W. Chester and Frances (Cribbs) Cairns. He graduated from Derry Borough High School. Bill then served in the US Navy during World War II. After discharge, he attended Seton Hill College and the...
Ronald E. Jones Jr
Nov 13, 2013
Ronald E. Jones Jr., 52, of Pittsburgh, PA, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at home. Born November 12, 1961 in Greensburg, PA, to Ronald E. Jones Sr. and Patricia (Strama) Jones. He was and eyewear technician. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Frank and Catherine Strama; his paternal grandparents Ray and Catherine Trice; an aunt Margaret...
Jay E. Miscovich
Oct 29, 2013
Jay E. Miscovich, 54, of Latrobe and Key West, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. Born April 14, 1959, in Latrobe, Jay was a son of John E. Miscovich and Evelynn J. Miscovich. Jay is survived by brothers, Greg Miscovich and Scott Miscovich; many cousins; and nieces and nephews. As a teen, Jay earned the Rank of Eagle Scout....
Henry P. Jacobina
Oct 29, 2013
Henry P. Jacobina, 95, of Latrobe passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at Barnes House, Latrobe (Derry Township). Born Dec. 29, 1917, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Frank and Giocanna Jacobina. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Henry's Shoes in Latrobe. He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, Unity Township....
Ida Mae Murphy
Oct 28, 2013
Ida Mae Kirkpatrick Murphy, 96, of Latrobe, most recently Ligonier, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in Bethlen Home, Ligonier Township. Born Dec. 10, 1916, in Wilkins Township, Allegheny County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle May (Hall) Kirkpatrick. She was a retired school teacher, volunteer as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and a member of...
Frank Lee Naeger
Oct 26, 2013
Frank Lee Naeger, 69, of Spotsylvania passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 at his home after his long battle with cancer. He was a son of the late George and Ethel Shirey Naeger. Frank was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. There he attended Latrobe High School. He then worked for the Skatell family in Latrobe for 40 years. Then Frank...
Larry Jay Hissem Sr
Oct 26, 2013
Larry Jay Hissem Sr., 66, of Mount Pleasant passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at home. Born March 20, 1947, in Latrobe, he was a son of Laura Piper Cole and the late Merle W. Hissem. Retired from Latrobe Brewing Co. with 28 years service as a bottler, he was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe. He...
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