Obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

Elizabeth (Vargulish) Marcinko, 92, of Latrobe.  Our dear Elizabeth went to be with the Lord on Jan. 7, 2023, two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. One of fourteen siblings, she was born in Calumet, PA to Anna (Malinish) and Mike Vargulish.  She graduated in 1948 from Ligonier High School and was married in 1949 to Robert Glenn Hutchinson...

Dec 23, 2022

Dr. Cynthia "Cindy" Morris, 62, originally of Greenville, PA, passed away on December 23, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after unexpected complications following a recent surgery.  Cindy was born on May 2, 1960, to the late Richard and Shirley Huhn. She is survived by three children, Michael (Lindsay) Morris of Imperial, Greg (Katie) Morris of Coraopolis, and...

Nov 29, 2022

Cecelia G. (Kuznicki) McGuire, 67, of Saltsburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born May 7, 1955, in Braddock, to the late Robert and Francis (Tolbert) Kuznicki.  Cecelia worked as a laborer for Leeds World.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford McGuire;  a daughter,...

Nov 29, 2022

Jan K. Maus, 75, of Latrobe (Cook Twp.), PA, passed away peacefully at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital on Nov. 29, 2022, with his family at his side. He was born April 17, 1947 and was the son of the late Burton and Dorothy (Kahl) Maus.  He was a graduate of Derry High School and served in the US Air...

Nov 23, 2022

Nancy L. (McDowell) Gessler, 68 of Latrobe, PA passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1954, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late John and Kay (Chesla) McDowell. She was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School, class of 1972. Prior to retirement, Nancy worked as a technician in the...

Nov 20, 2022

David P. Horner, 73, of Latrobe died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 29, 1948, to the late Paul W. and Frances (Mazon) Horner. Dave continued the family tradition of working with his hands as a carpenter and well-respected home builder in the Westmoreland area. Baptized in 1964 as one...

Nov 8, 2022

Daniel A. Calabrace Jr., 50, of Latrobe passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born Dec. 1, 1971, in Latrobe, a son of Carol (Beatty) Calabrace and the late Daniel A. Calabrace, Sr.  He was employed by the Commonwealth of PA with Penn DOT and a Duty Driver for the City of Latrobe...

Oct 17, 2022

Anthony (Tony) P. Mileca was born in the neighborhood of West Aliquippa, PA on July 6, 1936. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Loyalhanna Care Center in Derry Twp., PA. He was 86. Tony graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1954 and began working for Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation...

Sep 12, 2022

Thomas Zahuranic, 67, resident of Community Care Center located in Bovard, PA passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. He was born March 24, 1955, in Latrobe, to the late Stephen R. and Elizabeth (Eicher) Zahuranic.  He worked with Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC). Tom loved living at Community Living Care in Bovard, PA with his friends...

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,...