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Wilbert Earl "Butch" Horner
Jan 25, 2025
Wilbert Earl "Butch" Horner, 87, of Latrobe, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital. He was, born October 28, 1937, in Latrobe to the late Frank Horner and Anna (King) Horner Chinchock. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had retired from Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital having worked in the maintenance department....
Roger W. Crusan
Jan 23, 2025
Roger W. Crusan, 81, of Latrobe, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born June 1, 1943, a son of the late Guy W. Crusan and Mary Gronsky Crusan. Roger served in the US Marine Corps and retired from the Rolling Rock Brewing Company. After retirement he enjoyed bartending at Lloydsville Fire Hall and the Lloydsville Sportsman’s. In addition...
David Leigh Hayden
Jan 20, 2025
David Leigh Hayden, age 81, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 12, 1943 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Robert Leigh and Theda (Farrell) Hayden.
David grew up near Munhall on Plaport Street and bought his first house a short walk away on Little Street where he lived for 30...
Walter Allen Muro
Jan 13, 2025
Walter Allen Muro of Trafford, passed away unexpectedly on January 13th 2025 at 68 years young. He was a beloved, but often times enigmatic, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by a variety of nephews, nieces, and greats. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Ethel and Americo (Ego) Muro, and brothers John and Vince (Duddie) Muro....
William Ray Wolfe III
Jan 12, 2025
William Ray Wolfe III, age 87, of Latrobe, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born in Washington D.C. in 1937 and came to Latrobe in 2008 from Rockville, MD. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air force. He enjoyed model airplanes and trains. He quietly and deeply loved all his family and leaves behind...
Lee Roy Edwards, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Lee Roy Edwards, Jr, 72, of Latrobe, PA, died in his home of natural causes on January 10, 2025.
He was born in Latrobe in July 1952 to the late Lee Roy Edwards, Sr, and Emma (Daugherty) Edwards. Lee Jr left high school to follow in his father's footsteps to learn the trade of auto body repair and painting.
In his younger...
Linda G. Brenchi
Dec 19, 2024
Linda G. Brenchi, 71, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at home. She was born June 11, 1953, in Connellsville, to the late Ora Lee and Martha Jane (Laws) Murphy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three siblings, Orey, Linda and Wallace. She is survived by ten siblings, Hazel, Monty Sr., Mark, Denver,...
Alice W. "Dolly" Caruso
Dec 17, 2024
Alice W. “Dolly” Caruso, 89, formerly of Latrobe, passed away on Dec. 17, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic – Medina Hospital. Born on Aug. 15, 1935, in Cloe, Pennsylvania, Dolly lived a life marked by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Caruso Jr., her parents, Samuel O. and Alice (Fye)...
Alice Kammerer French
Dec 12, 2024
Alice Kammerer French, 94, of Greensburg (formerly Latrobe), passed away, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born May 9, 1930, in Somerset, to the late Charles Westol and Edith (Leeder) Kammerer. Alice was a 1948 graduate of Somerset High School and she moved from Somerset to Latrobe in 1951. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse,...
Edward Leonard Maurer
Dec 8, 2024
Edward Leonard Maurer, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Ed was the treasured son of Anthony and Helen (Zizan) Maurer. He graduated from Johnstown High School and went on to earn his degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State...
Fred D. Greene Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Fred D. Greene Jr., 61, of Latrobe (Derry Twp.), passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital. He was born Mar. 24, 1963, in Latrobe, to the late F. Donald and Joanne Louise (Moore) Greene. Fred worked as a maintenance worker for Derry Area School District. He was a member of Kingston Sportsman's Club, the...
Ellen Marie Clair
Nov 27, 2024
Ellen Marie (Hough) Clair, 89, of Latrobe, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Loyalhanna Care Center. She was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Latrobe, to the late Charles Maurice and Ellen Marie (Steiner) Hough. She was a homemaker and had her own ceramics shop (Clair's Ceramics) for several years where she enjoyed helping others create beautiful artwork. She also...
James Charles "Jimmy" Mayes
Nov 27, 2024
James Charles "Jimmy" Mayes, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at home Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, while under the watchful care of his longtime companion, Connie Ann Nelson and his friend since childhood, Billy Porch. He was born Oct. 21, 1963, in Greensburg, to the late James Edward and Mildred Caroline (Lichlighter) Mayes. He was a retired maintenance worker for...
Jeff Younker
Oct 30, 2024
Jeff Younker, 63, of Derry and formally of Bolivar, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, PA. Born February 20, 1961, to the late F. Joseph and Norma (Kern) Younker, in Ligonier, PA, Jeff is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Lawrence) Tiberi; his son, Lucas (Carolyn) Younker; and his grandchildren, Landen, Lincoln and Charlotte...
Michael L. Rietski Sr.
Oct 24, 2024
Michael L. "Mikey" Rietski Sr., 63, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at home. He was born October 31, 1960, in McKeesport, a son of the late Edward and Anna Mae (Siebert) Rietski. He worked as a union asphalt raker for 42 years having most recently worked for Golden Triangle Construction. He just recently retired. His...
Carole Lee Rudiselle
Oct 16, 2024
Carole Lee Rudiselle, 89, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Brookdale Community-Latrobe. She was born October 14, 1935, in Greensburg, to the late Aladino and Dalena (Pignetti) Ciocchi. She was a retired case worker for ARC of Westmoreland County. She was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Carole had a great love for children, animals, music,...
Sarah L. “Sally” Bennett
Sep 2, 2024
Sarah L. “Sally” Bennett of Latrobe passed away with family by her side Monday, Sept. 02, 2024, at Independence Health System - Westmoreland Hospital. Born December 20, 1938, in Latrobe she was the daughter of the late Harry Guy and Sophia (Bazzy) Guy Smolleck. After graduation from St. Xavier’s Academy, she was employed in the offices of Latrobe Steel until...
David A. Barnhart
Aug 29, 2024
David A. Barnhart, 76, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital. He was born October 17, 1947, in Frederic, WI, to the late William and Alice Barnhart. David had worked as a golf course superintendent. Following that, he became a furniture store co-owner with his wife. Together they managed stores in Somerset...
Elwood Ray Smith
Aug 21, 2024
Elwood Ray "Whitey" Smith, 84, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born June 30, 1940, in Meyersdale, a son of the late Elwood Roy Smith and Mabel (Fisher) Smith. He was the owner of E. R. Smith paving. Elwood was a member of Life Spring Christian Church, Greensburg. He was an avid...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Marshall
Aug 20, 2024
Robert Eugene "Bob" Marshall, 72, of Latrobe, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Independence Health System - Westmoreland Hospital. He was born November 29, 1951, in Latrobe to the late Joel Orner Marshall and Alma G. (Cribbs) Marshall. He was retired from Marshall and Skoloda Construction. Bob is survived by three children, Robert T. Marshall, Brandie Dittman (Kevin), and...
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