Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

William Joseph Johns, 64, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born November 15, 1957, in Harrisburg, to the late Harold Clarence and Dorothy (Spotts) Johns.  William served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army Infantry – 101st Airborne.  He also worked as a laborer in the construction...

Aug 26, 2022

Edwin Blaine Long, 90, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at home.  He was born February 28, 1932, in Latrobe, to the late Robert Porter Long and Anna Margaret  (Eamigh) Long.  He served his country as a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger during the Korean war.  Edwin was retired from Rolling Hills Industries where he made deliveries, fixed...

Aug 18, 2022

Thomas Cherubini Celli of Greensburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2022 at his home in the arms of his daughter listening to the Rolling Stones. He was 77 years old.  His family and friends had the chance to say goodbye at his bedside. The family is both devastated and shocked by his sudden death.

Thomas...

Aug 18, 2022

Helen Jane (Kunkle) Kinty, 74, of Latrobe (UnityTwp.), passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home.  She was born October 15, 1947, in Ligonier, to Lulu Mitchell.  She was a hairdresser.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Lohr; and a brother, Elmer Kunkle.  She is survived by her husband, Lee Kinty; ...

Aug 18, 2022

Marilyn L. "Mern" (Glass) McClelland, 84, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born April 9, 1938, in Ebensburg, to the late Robert E. and Hannah K. (Wiseman) Glass.  Mern was a retired Registered Nurse for Latrobe Area Hospital with 36 years service and a member of Latrobe...

Aug 8, 2022

William B. Berkmyre, 87, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, August 08, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born October 27, 1934, in Latrobe, to the late Gregory and Edna (Barnett) Berkmyre.  He was a manager for Greensburg Collision Center until his retirement in 2001.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant...

Aug 7, 2022

Gloria D. "Nonna" (Bucco) Canzano, 99, of Ligonier (formerly of Latrobe), passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Ligonier Gardens.  She was born May 10, 1923, in Moween, PA, to the late Victor F. and Viola (Baroni) Bucco.  She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was also active in the...

Jul 20, 2022

Mary Anne (Kleman) Marolt, 90, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born December 22, 1931, inJohnstown, PA, to the late John J. and Ellen C. (Callaghan) Kleman.  She was a retired bookkeeper for Latronics Corporation and a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents she...

Jul 12, 2022

Rebecca Ann (Murray) Magdic, 66, of Latrobe, formerly of Ligonier, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home. She was born Sept. 12, 1955, in McKeesport. A graduate of McKeesport High School, she took business courses, which prepared her for a life in the restaurant, ice cream (Dairy Queen), and bar businesses with her first and third husbands. She...

Jul 10, 2022

Gregory N. Taluskie, 74, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), PA, passed away July 10, 2022, at home.  He was born July 23, 1947, in Hazelton, PA, to the late John and Irene (Rokoz) Taluskie.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.  He retired with 39 years of service as a Business Manager for the Pennsylvania Department of...

Jun 19, 2022

George C. Lipinski, 69, of Latrobe, went on his personal journey peacefully on June 19, 2022. He was the son of the late William G. and Malinda Jane (Cable) Lipinski.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his childrens’ mother and his true love, Sharon Simms Lipinski Forney; brothers, Maurice, William, and Joseph; sisters, Jane,...

Jun 19, 2022

Rumor has it that Jeff Keys died on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Don’t believe that for a single second, because right now, as you are reading this, he is more alive than ever before. Jeff’s Lord and Savior, Jesus, has taken him home and he is most assuredly alive and well.

Jeff’s wife, Sherri, his sons, Noah...

Jun 17, 2022

Violet M. “Cookie” (Metz) Long, 90, of Latrobe, passed away, Friday, June 17, 2022, at Kelly's Personal Care Home, Greensburg. She was born February 14, 1932, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Andrew and Hazel M. (McGuire) Metz.  She was a retired Nurses Aid for Latrobe Area Hospital. Violet was a member of Charter Oak United Methodist...

Jun 15, 2022

Rosemary “Rosey” (Calabrace) Gettins passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 15, 2022.  She was a lifetime resident of Latrobe. Born on October 29th 1944 she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Betty (Merlin) Calabrace.  She had an infectious sense of humor and was an excellent cook. Known for her homemade fudge. She enjoyed bingo, going...

Jun 13, 2022

Angelo "Ang" Caruso, 90, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  He was born February 13, 1932, in Latrobe to the late Joseph and Maria (Moranelli) Caruso.  Ang served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army.  He was a retired District Justice; a former Mayor of Latrobe; former member of the Greater Latrobe...

Jun 12, 2022

David Joseph Danter, 38, of Latrobe (Derry Twp.), PA, passed away June 12, 2022, at home.

Services are private.

Jun 12, 2022

Norman Richard Nuttall, 76, of Latrobe, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born August 8, 1945, in Latrobe to the late Richard and Frances (Mohn) Nuttall.  Norman was a retired laborer, a member of Kingston Club, and a social member of American Legion Post 515.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being...

Jun 8, 2022

Christopher (Chris) M Miller, 55, of Latrobe, PA passed away Wednesday June 8, 2022.  He was born March 31, 1967, in Latrobe, to the late Harry Miller and Patricia Miller.  Chris served his country in the Army and National Guard. He believed in duty, honor, county.  He was a graduate of Marietta College, where he majored in Business and...

May 29, 2022

Barbara J. (Gerard) Gallagher, 80, of Latrobe, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Loyalhanna Care Center.  Born Oct. 22, 1941, in Blairsville, PA to the late Lionel Jack Gerard and Mabel Jean (Egner) Ferguson, she was a retired schoolteacher, having taught First grade in the Derry Area School District.  She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.  ...

May 22, 2022

Nichola "Nikki" (Shaffer) Person, 74 of Latrobe, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, PA.  She was born October 16, 1947, in Greensburg, PA to the late John and Marie L. (Shiley) Shaffer.  She retired after 35 years, as a Certified Nurses Aide for Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist...