Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Georgia R. Himler passed away at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital with her husband at her side on December 1, 2023, after a two-year brave fight with ALS disease.  Born on June 15, 1944, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of Ken and Sue Roby (Newingham).  She was a graduate of Latrobe High School and Geneva College.  Georgia was a...

Nov 27, 2023

 

Helen Louise (Gilligan) Kovalcik, 80, of Derry, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.  She was born December 11, 1942, in Latrobe, to the late Robert and Toressa (McDonald) Gilligan.  She was a retired Registered Nurse, having worked for Frick Hospital and later at St. Andrew's Village.  She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd Parish, Kent, PA.  In addition to her parents she...

Nov 22, 2023

 

Donald Robert “Punky” DeMine, 75, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  He was born Feb. 1, 1948, in Latrobe, to the late Donald M. and Katherine (McDonald) DeMine.  Don was a retired plant manager having worked for Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc. (formerly Toyad Corporation).  Following retirment he worked at Latrobe Hardware.  He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He was also an...

Nov 20, 2023

David Charles Dunlap, 69, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at home.  He was born Aug. 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, to the late Charles Ambrose Dunlap and Deborah (Daigle) Dunlap.  He was a collector of vinyl records, music memorabilia and books.  David is survived by a son, Tyler Dunlap of Pittsburgh; and his ex-wife, Dianne Dunlap who cared for him very much; and his cat, Julien.  There will be no...

Nov 10, 2023

 

Lewis D. "Lou" Smith, 88, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at home.  He was born Mar. 31, 1935, in Hunker, to the late Frank N. and Hazel (Beistel) Smith.  Lou was a contractor and the owner of L.D. Smith Construction.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann (Osenkowski) Smith in 2021.  Lou is...

Oct 30, 2023

 

Anne B. Bleehash, 79, of Latrobe passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Born January 14, 1944, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Rise) Berkelbach. A beloved Gammy, she adored her five grandkids and spending time with them doing just about anything just to be with them. She bled blue and white and loved...

Oct 22, 2023

 

Donald J. “Donnie” Downs, 65, of Latrobe passed away, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at home.  He was born Jan. 2, 1958, in Latrobe, a son of the late Donald B. and Erma M. (Lint) Downs.  Don owned and operated Don’s Auto Service, serving Latrobe and the surrounding community for 46 years.  He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica...

Oct 12, 2023

 

Angeline M. "Angie" (Scardina) Smith, 84, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital.  She was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Scottdale, PA to the late Vincenzo James and May (Comforti) Scardina.  She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sep 15, 2023

Francis L. Kikel, 82, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital.  He was born January 3, 1941, in Lycippus, to the late Joseph Paul (JP) and Cora L. (Shaffer) Kikel.  He was a retired steel worker and machinist, having worked for Latrobe Steel.  Francis was a member of the Fayette Gun Club;...

Aug 11, 2023

D. Jean (Gerhart) McDonald, 89, of Latrobe, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at home.  She was born October 29, 1933, in Mather, PA, to the late Nelson J. and Kathryn E. (Firestone) Gerhart.  Jean was a retired switchboard operator for American Cyanamid and a lifelong member of the First Church of God, Latrobe, PA and a loving mother,...

Jul 20, 2023

Anna Marie (Baker) Keller, 91, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Greensburg Care Center. She was born December 30, 1931, in Pittsburgh, to the late Frances X. and Anna C. (McNamee) Baker. Anna spent more than thirty years as an elementary school teacher. A career she felt was not just a means of employment but a...

Jul 10, 2023

No public services are scheduled.

Jul 7, 2023

Robert August “Bob” Szymkiewicz, 91, Derry (formerly of Sarver), PA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Newhaven Court at Lindwood, Greensburg.  He was born September 8, 1931, Natrona Heights, a son of the late Konstant and Rosela (Kulis) Szymkiewicz.  He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Bob was catholic...

Jul 6, 2023

Thomas M. "Tom" Voytilla, 82, of Latrobe, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born September 1, 1940, in Latrobe, to the late Michael and Mary (Hudock) Voytilla.  He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard. Tom was a retired payroll technician for Westinghouse.  He was a member...

Jun 28, 2023

Norman Larry Peace Sr., 77, of Latrobe, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Loyalhanna Care Center. He was born March 9, 1946, in Brush Valley, PA, a son of the late Norman I. and Beulah (McMinn) Peace. Prior to retirement, Norman proudly worked as a Supervisor at the St. Vincent Powerhouse. He was a man of few words...

Jun 21, 2023

Virginia I. (Terney) Marcinik, 93 of Latrobe passed away, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. She was born October 1, 1929, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late John and Nellie (Immel) Terney.  She was a retired Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Latrobe.  In addition to...

Mar 28, 2023

Jeffrey DeMine, 67, of Ebensburg, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023, at Ebensburg Center.  He was born Oct. 8, 1955, in Latrobe, to the late Donald M. and Katherine (McDonald) DeMine.  He was a Christian by faith and a resident of Ebensburg Center.  He is survived by three brothers, Donald (Diane) DeMine of Latrobe, Kenneth (Margaret) DeMine of Loyalhanna,...

Mar 19, 2023

Larry W. “Buck” Smith, 81, of Latrobe (Unity Twp.), passed away Sunday, Mar. 19, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born Nov 11, 1941, in Greensburg, to the late Elwood and Mabel (Fisher) Smith.  Larry served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.  He was the owner of Larry Smith and Son Sanitation for...

Mar 13, 2023

Special Note:

Mr. Ronald Edward Valasek, Esq., is the cousin of our co-founder and mother, Patricia C. Frederick. She has always had a special place in her heart for him.  They grew up together in and around the small town of Creighton, PA, where he always watched out for her.  As Joe and I grew up, he...

Feb 14, 2023

Edward P. Novak, Sr., 76, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at home.   He was a devoted father and grandfather.   Ed was born June 29, 1946, in Latrobe, the son of the late Henry and Ann (Mehal) Novak.  He was a graduate of Latrobe High School and retired from Latrobe Plastics.   Surviving is his son, Edward P....