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Local Obituaries for Latrobe, PA, Westmoreland County & Surrounding Areas

Elwood Ray Smith

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

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...

Karen A. Esak

Karen A. Esak

Aug 2, 2024

Karen A. Esak, 81, of Latrobe passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 16, 1943, in Pittsburgh, the only daughter of the late Joseph P. and Marie A. (Burt) Braunstein. Karen worked up to her illness at Latrobe Wal-Mart. She had a full life of travel...

Fawn E. Stape

Fawn E. Stape

Jul 26, 2024

Fawn E. Stape, 44, of Youngwood, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born on April 21, 1980, in Jeannette. She was a 1998 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. She spent many years working as a banker before pursuing a career as a baker and cake decorator. In addition to her professional...

Eileen (Demor) Myers

Eileen (Demor) Myers

Jul 23, 2024

Eileen (Demor) Myers, 85, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Greene Health and Rehab. She was born December 29, 1938, in Pittsburgh, to the late Dominick F. and Mildred (Sharatz) Demor. She was retired from PNC Bank. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Joseph Demor. Eileen is survived by a...

William Arthur Hill

William Arthur Hill

Jul 22, 2024

William Arthur "Bill" Hill, 84, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born May 10, 1940, in McKeesport, to the late Harry W. and Louise (Mood) Hill. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Bill was a retired manager for Latrobe Steel. He also owned his own contracting business and built many...

Jeffrey Todd Simpson

Jeffrey Todd Simpson

Jul 6, 2024

Jeffrey Todd Simpson, 60, of Bradenville, passed away July 6, 2024. Jeff was born July 12, 1963, in New Kensington, the son of the late Robert Lee Simpson and Jacqueline Gail Adams. Jeff was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Simpson. Prior to his retirement, Jeff worked as a contractor, owning Simpson Contracting and Remodeling. Surviving is his former...

Linda Marie Maurer

Linda Marie Maurer

Jun 4, 2024

Linda Marie Maurer passed away on June 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was a true disciple of the Lord in all her works and deeds, a living example to us all, and now has achieved eternal peace.  

Linda was born in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of late Pasquale and Regina (Silverio) Fonzi. Her life was dedicated to service...

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” (Ghrist) Repko

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” (Ghrist) Repko

May 22, 2024

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” (Ghrist) Repko, 49, of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home.  She was born September 7, 1974, in Latrobe, to the late Carl Ghrist Sr. and Kathryne (Moore) Johnson.  Vicky was a homemaker and enjoyed going to concerts and spending time with her granddaughter and family.  She was also known as and excellent cook.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

G. Jean Scott

G. Jean Scott

May 1, 2024

G. Jean (Brobst) Scott, 83, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital.  She was born February 19, 1941, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Frank B. and Linda R. (Seman) Brobst.  Jean was a retired secretary and had worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the U.S. Navy and Hoover Insurance Company.  She enjoyed voluntering for Meals on Wheels in Ligonier and Latrobe.  In...

Anita Marie Mills

Anita Marie Mills

Apr 28, 2024

Anita Marie Mills, 70 of Latrobe, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born December 3, 1953, in Latrobe, to the late William and Anna (Adams) Mills.  She was a retired floor clerk having worked for Latrobe Area Hospital.  She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe and the American Legion Auxiliary....

Samuel Raymond Terney

Samuel Raymond Terney

Apr 22, 2024

Samuel Raymond Terney, 77, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Independence - Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born January 27, 1947, in Latrobe, to the late Samuel and Leah Grace (Johnson) Terney.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  Sam was a retired custotian having worked for Grater Latrobe School District.  He was a member...

Cathy Lynn Verwelst

Cathy Lynn Verwelst

Mar 26, 2024

Cathy Lynn Verwelst, 60, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital.  She was born January 17, 1964, in Ligonier, to Clarence Verwelst and the late Thressa (Carns) Verwelst.  She had worked as a cook at Johnny L's in Greensburg for many years.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...

James R. Lipinski, Sr.

James R. Lipinski, Sr.

Mar 14, 2024

James R. Lipinski, Sr. “Jim”, “Dude” or “Pappy Dude” born June 21, 1951, passed away peacefully with his family on March 14, 2024.  He was a veteran that served in the United States Airforce.  He was a retired Trackman from Conrail.  He was the son of the late William G. Lipinski and Malinda Jane (Cable) Lipinski.  He has three children...

Carolyn E. Ribblet

Carolyn E. Ribblet

Mar 7, 2024

Carolyn E. Ribblet, 79, of Saltsburg (formerly of Latrobe) passed away March 7, 2024, at home.  She was born February 16, 1945, in Latrobe to the late Audley Levalle and Mildred Jean (Aukman) Marks.  She was a retired Plastic Welder having worked for Carclo.  She was a member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA.  In addition to her parents she...

Jeffrey Craig Dull

Jeffrey Craig Dull

Mar 2, 2024

Jeffrey Craig Dull, 73, of Greensburg, PA, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Independence Health System-Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.  He was born May 23, 1950 in Monongahela, PA.  Services are private.

Catherine M. "Kay" Shaw

Catherine M. "Kay" Shaw

Feb 28, 2024

Catherine M. "Kay" (Dunlap) Shaw, 83, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at home.  She was born May 9, 1940, in Latrobe, to the late Bovard E. and Catherine E. (Roble) Dunlap.  She was a retired pharmacy technician for Westmoreland Hospital and clerk for Abbey's Hallmark Shop.  Kay was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran...

Shirley Louise Peace

Shirley Louise Peace

Feb 23, 2024

Shirley Louise (McAdams) Peace, 76, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at home.  She was born Nov. 20, 1947, in Indiana, PA, to the late Alexander and Adda Mae (Moore) McAdams.  She was a retired assistant manager for the Latrobe Salvation Army.  Shirley enjoyed reading books, making crafts, camping with the family and spending time with...

James M. "Marc" Poole

James M. "Marc" Poole

Feb 21, 2024

James M. "Marc" Poole, 59, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.) passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital with his wife, Lisa, by his side.  Born February 25, 1964, he was the son of Walter C. and Janet L. (Plessinger) Poole.  Marc was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where...

Katheryn Eileen Lightfoot

Katheryn Eileen Lightfoot

Feb 19, 2024

Katheryn Eileen (Ferrenberg) Lightfoot, 66, of Derry, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Independence Health System - Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born Apr. 24, 1957, in Latrobe, to the late James S. and Rose (Bryant) Ferrenberg.  She was a retired nurses aide having worked for several facilities.  Katheryn enjoyed being a nurses aide and helping people, riding motorcycles...