All Obituaries

Jacob Lee Schall Derry

Jacob Lee Schall, 78, of Derry died Saturday February 28, 2026 at his home. He was born March 31, 1947 in Latrobe a son of the late Jacob Z. and Emma McKillip Schall. Jake had worked at Latrobe Plastics for over thirty years and then ended his career at Latrobe Machine. An avid hunter, fisherman and gardner, also being a lifetime member to the Slovak Club and the Derry Rod & Gun Club where he enjoyed taking his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grand ...

Jacob Lee Schall, 78, of Derry died Saturday February 28, 2026 at his home. He was born March 31, 1947 in Latrobe a son of the late Jacob Z. and Emma McKillip Schall. Jake had worked at Latrobe ...

Richard Doyle Nicely Ligonier

Richard Doyle Nicely, 99 of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2026. He was born in Indiana County February 5, 1927, a son of the late Charles R. and Janet (Eby) Nicely. Richard was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army and had worked for A& P Grocery as a supervisor. He was a member of the Ligonier Valley Veterans Honor Guard and enjoyed bowling and mowing grass. Richard is survived by his wife Janice (Monticue) Nicely, his three daughters Norma Jean Santmyer (John) of ...

Richard Doyle Nicely, 99 of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2026. He was born in Indiana County February 5, 1927, a son of the late Charles R. and Janet (Eby) Nicely. Richard was a ...

Byron Lee "Barry" Stemmler Blairsville

Byron L. Stemmler, 84, of Blairsville passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Independence Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1941 to the late Eugene and Julia Chockla Stemmler. He enjoyed a career of retail sales in Pennsylvania and Florida, and worked briefly at ICI, in Derry and Torrance State Hospital. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Derry. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruth (Scottie) Harrold Stemmler in 1998, and his ...

Byron L. Stemmler, 84, of Blairsville passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Independence Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1941 to the late Eugene and Julia Chockla ...

Leona Critchfield Smith Darlington

Leona Jean Critchfield Smith, 83 of Darlington, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born April 25, 1942, in Marietta a daughter of the late James and Lottie Mae (Stout) Critchfield. Leona enjoyed playing her guitar and piano. She also liked to sing and liked to cook. Leona is survived by her husband Lewis D. Smith and his 4 daughters, Leona's daughter Betsy Curry of Georgia and her siblings James T. Critchfield (Bridget), Bonnie D. Woods and Sherry E. Critchfield (Jim), four ...

Leona Jean Critchfield Smith, 83 of Darlington, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born April 25, 1942, in Marietta a daughter of the late James and Lottie Mae (Stout) Critchfield. ...

Donald H. Hoffman Naples, FL

Donald H. Hoffman, 92, of Naples FL, formerly of Pittsburgh and Ligonier, PA, passed away February 9, 2026. He was born April 6, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Howard and Aline (Dickson) Hoffman. Donald was a graduate of West Virginia University, (Phi Beta Kappa), the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Industry, and the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. In 1988, he became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Transtar, Inc. in partnership ...

Donald H. Hoffman, 92, of Naples FL, formerly of Pittsburgh and Ligonier, PA, passed away February 9, 2026. He was born April 6, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Howard and ...

Ann Ebbert Sullivan Ligonier/ Vero Beach

Ann Ebbert Sullivan of Ligonier PA and Vero Beach FL died February 7, 2026. She spent her last days as she had lived, happily surrounded by family and friends. She was born Feb 3, 1941 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Elizabeth Coolidge Ebbert and James Kay Ebbert. After attending the Ellis School, she continued her education at The Masters School, Briarcliff College where she studied cartography, and then earned her B.A. in Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. In ...

Ann Ebbert Sullivan of Ligonier PA and Vero Beach FL died February 7, 2026. She spent her last days as she had lived, happily surrounded by family and friends. She was born Feb 3, ...

Patricia J. Perry Ligonier

Patricia (Trish) Jean Perry slipped peacefully from this world to the next on February 4, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Charles William Perry. She was the daughter of the late Francis (Pat) Joseph Lennon and Jean Waters Lennon. She was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Francis Lennon, and two sisters, Mary Alyce (Bea) Lennon Sullivan and Janet Kathleen Lennon. She is survived by her beloved son, Charles William Perry, Jr. (Amy) and ...

Patricia (Trish) Jean Perry slipped peacefully from this world to the next on February 4, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Charles William Perry. She was the ...

Larry J. Opatka Derry

Larry J. "Finn" Opatka, 83, of Derry, passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at his home with his family. He was born January 14, 1943 in Latrobe a son of the late John J. and Anna Helen Sobota Opatka. Larry graduated from Derry Area High School in 1961, was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry and was employed by Latrobe Steel in the inspection lab. He had a zest for life having loved the "oldies" music and especially dancing to it with his wife ...

Larry J. "Finn" Opatka, 83, of Derry, passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at his home with his family. He was born January 14, 1943 in Latrobe a son of the late John J. and Anna Helen ...

Mark E. Ahner

Mark E. Ahner 64, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Stahlstown, passed away February 2, 2026. He was born January 30, 1962, in Penn Hills a son of Louise (Sheffner) Ahner and the late Walter Ahner Jr. Mark was a carpenter before becoming a structural engineer inspector for PennDot. Mark was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. When the weather was warm he would find time to ride his motorcycle or attend drag races. Mark is survived by his son Timothy Ahner of Mt. Pleasant, His ...

Mark E. Ahner 64, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Stahlstown, passed away February 2, 2026. He was born January 30, 1962, in Penn Hills a son of Louise (Sheffner) Ahner and the late Walter Ahner Jr. ...

James C. Chappell Formerly of Derry

James C. Chappell, 62, of Varnamtown, NC, formerly of Derry, died unexpectedly Sunday February 1, 2026. He was born November 25, 1963 in Latrobe a son of Laura Chappell of Derry and the late James Chappell. Jim loved living in North Carolina as well as gardening, campfires, the great outdoors and being around family. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a son Curtis Chappell and a sister Denise Smith. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Laura Ashbaugh ...

Jeffrey Cain Smith Ligonier

Jeffrey Cain Smith died at home on January 28, 2026. He was born on October 17,1954, to Josie (Corter) Smith and Walter Cain Smith in Somerset, Kentucky. He is survived by his three sisters (Demetra Moore, Debra Steele, and Amy Smith), six nieces and nephews, and seven great nieces and nephews. He spent the last 50 years of his life in Ligonier, working as a truck driver and a stone mason, but primarily keeping our mother’s homestead going—chopping wood, planting and harvesting a ...

Jeffrey Cain Smith died at home on January 28, 2026. He was born on October 17,1954, to Josie (Corter) Smith and Walter Cain Smith in Somerset, Kentucky. He is survived by his three sisters ...

Mildred I. Green Ligonier

Mildred I. Warman Green, 66, of Ligonier died January 25, 2026 at her home. She was born October 7, 1959 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Roy Paul Worman Sr. and Mildred Swink Worman. She was an avid Elvis fan who loved everything Tweety Bird and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends that she loved unconditionally. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Jodi Irene Parents. She is survived by her husband Jesse Green, daughter Jessica Green, ...

Mildred I. Warman Green, 66, of Ligonier died January 25, 2026 at her home. She was born October 7, 1959 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Roy Paul Worman Sr. and Mildred Swink Worman. She ...

David Byron Palmer Ligonier

David Byron Palmer, “Pap” age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Ligonier Gardens in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He was born on January 11, 1937, in New Florence, Pennsylvania, the son of late Charles and Annie (Wisner) Palmer. He was preceded in death by his brothers Henry, Charles, and Arnold Palmer, and his sisters Cora Jane Palmer, Ester Lute, and Sara Ambrose. David was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, ...

David Byron Palmer, “Pap” age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Ligonier Gardens in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He was born on January 11, 1937, in New ...

Kevin Poultney Kinkead Ligonier

Kevin Poultney Kinkead, 69 of Johnstown, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by his daughters and his loving wife. Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1956, Kevin was the only child of the late Elvira M. Kinkead. He was a 1974 graduate of Hampton High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in 1978. He then went on to study medicine at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. He completed his ...

Kevin Poultney Kinkead, 69 of Johnstown, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by his daughters and his loving wife. Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1956, Kevin ...

Beth Ann Fabian Derry

Beth Ann Fabian, 59, of Derry passed away Friday January 23, 2026 after a sudden illness at AGH Forbes Hospital. She was born March 28, 1966 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Robert "Ben" and Geraldine Rice Hall. Bethann worked at Latrobe Hospital for over twenty-eight years most recently as a phlebotomist. She was a strong willed, stubborn, great wife, mom and grandmother who was a great caretaker always putting everyone else first. Other than family many of her enjoyments in life ...

Beth Ann Fabian, 59, of Derry passed away Friday January 23, 2026 after a sudden illness at AGH Forbes Hospital. She was born March 28, 1966 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Robert ...

Roberta Jean "Jeannie" Merlino Latrobe

Roberta Jean "Jeannie" Merlino, 74, of Latrobe, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1951, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edna A. (Sylvester) and Camille J. Merlino. Jeannie was a 1969 graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School. She attended Lock Haven University, earning a degree in education, graduating in 1973. Later in life, she followed a new calling and returned to school to pursue nursing, graduating in 1997 from Westmoreland ...

Roberta Jean "Jeannie" Merlino, 74, of Latrobe, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1951, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edna A. (Sylvester) and ...

Violet M. Knupp Ligonier

Violet M. Knupp, 99, of Ligonier died Friday January 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1926 in Jones Mills a daughter of the late Freeman G. and Gladys Reese McLean. Violet was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ and her family was the world to her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands; John R. Luther, Ralph T. Graham and Clarence E. "Bud" Knupp, daughter Dianne Kimmel, grandsons Rex Alan and Patrick ...

Violet M. Knupp, 99, of Ligonier died Friday January 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1926 in Jones Mills a daughter of the late Freeman G. and Gladys ...

Richard W. Everett Penn Hills

Richard W. Everett, 92, of Penn Hills, passed away January 15, 2026, in Monroeville, PA. He was born in Bradenville , PA, August 9, 1933, to the late Richard and Eleanor (Johnston) Everett. He was preceded in death by his first wife Dolores (Franks) Everett and a brother, Ronald. He is survived by his sons, Daryl and Brian of Plum, and his present loving wife of 21 years Linda Lu (Renner) Everett. Also surviving is brother Thomas (Ellie), grandsons, Brandon (Emma), and Daniel (Rose) and ...

Dale Brian Henigin Derry

Dale Brian Henigin, 60, of Derry, passed away at his home Friday January 9, 2026. He was born February 6, 1965, in Latrobe, a son of Gloria (Polard) Henigin and the late Dale Regis Henigin. Dale is survived by his son, Dale Brian Henigin Jr., of Derry, and his daughter Grace Ann Henigin of State College, his mother Gloria Henigin of Derry, a brother Darin A. Henigin (Cara Washinko) of Derry, two sisters Renee A. Puschnigg (Jeff) of Stahlstown and Kristen G. Puschnigg (Greg) of ...

Dale Brian Henigin, 60, of Derry, passed away at his home Friday January 9, 2026. He was born February 6, 1965, in Latrobe, a son of Gloria (Polard) Henigin and the late Dale Regis ...

Lee D. Rummel Ligonier

Lee D. Rummel, 70, of Ligonier, passed away Friday January 9, 2026, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio after a sudden illness. He was born April 29, 1955, in Johnstown a son of the late Leroy and Mildred Weaver Rummel. Lee was a member of the First Church of the Brethren. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and spend time on his property in Somerset County. To his family members he was lovingly known as "Buster". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in ...

Lee D. Rummel, 70, of Ligonier, passed away Friday January 9, 2026, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio after a sudden illness. He was born April 29, 1955, in Johnstown a son of the late ...

Elizabeth Ann Mickinak Rector

Elizabeth Campbell Mickinak of Ligonier passed away peacefully with family on January 9th, 2026. She was born on February 26th, 1947, in East Pike Run, PA, the daughter of DeWayne Edwin Campbell, Sr. and Sylvia Mae (Hollowood) Campbell, both of California, PA. As the oldest of 7 children, she was both a sister and a matriarch. She was proceeded in death by both her parents as well as her son, Ryan John Mickinak in 2013 and her brother DeWayne Edwin Campbell, ...

Elizabeth Campbell Mickinak of Ligonier passed away peacefully with family on January 9th, 2026. She was born on February 26th, 1947, in East Pike Run, PA, the daughter of DeWayne Edwin ...

Marguerite "Margot" Mann Reed Ligonier

Marguerite "Margot" Mann Reed, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, died on January 4, 2026. Born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, Margot was the daughter of Kathleen Clarke Mann and Kenneth Dudley Mann. She and her late brother, Kenneth "Tod" D. Mann, Jr., grew up in Birmingham, Youngstown, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh, which gave her a lifelong ease with new people and places. Margot was a graduate of The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and ...

Marguerite "Margot" Mann Reed, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, died on January 4, 2026. Born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, Margot was the daughter of Kathleen ...

Milton W. Tate Derry

Milton W. Tate, 55, of Derry, died suddenly Saturday January 3, 2026 at his home. He was born September 7, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late Fred Tate Sr. and Harriet Hardin Tate. Milt was a huge Steeler fan who especially loved his grandchildren and helping out anyone he could. He is survived by his wife Tammy Simmons Tate, his son Keith Simmons of Latrobe, daughter Kimberly Simmons of Derry, sister Nancy Tate of Greensburg, brothers; Samuel Farrier (Tina) of Murrysville and Fred ...

Diane Jean Weimer Ligonier

Diane Jean Weimer, 89, formerly of Ligonier died Friday January 2, 2026 in Johnstown. She was born December 3, 1936 in Latrobe the daughter of the late Lowry E. and Ida Clark Weimer. Diane was a seamstress. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Richard "Dick" Weimer. She is survived by her life long friend Mary Kern Hedges and her husband R. Jeffrey, a sister-in-law Nancy Johnson Weimer and three nephews. All services were private with burial being ...

Diane Jean Weimer, 89, formerly of Ligonier died Friday January 2, 2026 in Johnstown. She was born December 3, 1936 in Latrobe the daughter of the late Lowry E. and Ida Clark Weimer. Diane was a ...

Shirley H. Flickinger Ligonier

Shirley H. Flickinger, 91, of Ligonier, died Thursday January 1, 2026 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born December 29, 1934 in Ligonier Township a daughter of the late Ovie and Mary L. Berkey Horner. Shirley was a member of the Waterford United Methodist Church and worked as a registered nurse at McGinnis Hospital. She was a member of the DAR and the Red Hat Society. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William H. Flickinger II, her brother T. Dale ...

Shirley H. Flickinger, 91, of Ligonier, died Thursday January 1, 2026 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born December 29, 1934 in Ligonier Township a daughter of the late Ovie and Mary L. ...

William James Byers

William James Byers, 82, died peacefully Thursday December 25, 2025, at the Loyalhanna Senior Suites in Latrobe. He was born August 23, 1943, in Pittsburgh a son of the late Clifford Pool and Jeannette Virginia Byers. As a kid he had worked for H.A. Byers Garage in Greensburg, He was a graduate of Greensburg High School and the Valley Forge Military College. For over 26 years he worked for Robertshaw Controls in New Stanton (past president of management council) and then worked for Motch ...

William James Byers, 82, died peacefully Thursday December 25, 2025, at the Loyalhanna Senior Suites in Latrobe. He was born August 23, 1943, in Pittsburgh a son of the late Clifford Pool and ...

Herbert R. Guyer Derry

Herbert R. Guyer, 101 of Derry passed away peacefully at home with family December 24, 2025. He was born August 23, 1924, in Wilkinsburg a son of the late William and Ethel Brunswick Guyer. Herb was a distinguished World War II US Navy Veteran where he was a gunner on Patrol Bombing Squadron #123 earning an air medal and gold star for exceptional service. He had retired from Latrobe Steel and maintained a lifelong dedication to farming where he returned to after the service to manage the ...

Herbert R. Guyer, 101 of Derry passed away peacefully at home with family December 24, 2025. He was born August 23, 1924, in Wilkinsburg a son of the late William and Ethel Brunswick Guyer. Herb ...

Lois F. Malinish Ligonier

Lois F. Malinish, 91, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Ligonier, died Monday December 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1934 in McKeesport a daughter of the late Glenn and Dorothy Pierce Corey. Lois was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. She owned and operated Malinish Auto Parts for many years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by ...

Lois F. Malinish, 91, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Ligonier, died Monday December 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1934 in ...

Harold Grant Newell Ligonier

Harold Grant Newell, 95, of Ligonier died Friday December 19, 2025 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona,. He was born May 5, 1930 in Stahlstown a son of the late Ernest and Phyllis Hood Newell. Harold was a proud US Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1953. He was a member of the Christian Church of Waterford where he had served in many positions being an elder, treasurer and Sunday School teacher to name a few and also was a member of the ...

Paul Thomas Hornyak Greensburg

Paul Thomas Hornyak, 86, of Greensburg died Wednesday December 17, 2025 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Greensburg. At his request all services were to be private.

James R. Hunt Derry

James R. Hunt, 75, of Derry, died Wednesday December 10, 2025. He was born December 18, 1949 in Latrobe the son of the late James and Sarah Flickinger Hunt. Jim had retried from Torrance State Hospital and held memberships to the Derry F.O. E. #1612 and the Derry Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Cindy Lou Kozlowski. He is survived by his daughter Jamie Anne Lynn (Raymond) of West Newton, his son ...

James R. Hunt, 75, of Derry, died Wednesday December 10, 2025. He was born December 18, 1949 in Latrobe the son of the late James and Sarah Flickinger Hunt. Jim had retried from Torrance State ...

Betty L. Highberger Leesburg, Florida

Betty Leah Highberger, 81, of Leesburg, FL died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Advent Health Waterman Hospital. She was born June 30th, 1944, in Latrobe, P.A., a daughter of the late Merle and Sarah Roadman Weimer. She grew up in Ligonier as a Pastor’s daughter with her siblings, John, Tom, and Nancy. She was married to Dean Highberger and was married for 60 years. They moved from Pennsylvania to Florida and later retired as the owners of Integrity Bulk Mail Service in Florida. Her ...

Betty Leah Highberger, 81, of Leesburg, FL died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Advent Health Waterman Hospital. She was born June 30th, 1944, in Latrobe, P.A., a daughter of the late Merle and ...

Pamela Sue Puskar Latrobe

Pamela Sue Tichnor Puskar, 59, of Latrobe died Sunday November 23, 2025 at her home as a result of an act of terrible violence. She was born May 23, 1966 in Brownsville a daughter of the late George and Wilma Redman Tichnor. Pam was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post #515, Latrobe and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3414 (Paul Lizza Post), Latrobe. She read her Dailey Bread every morning and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in ...

Pamela Sue Tichnor Puskar, 59, of Latrobe died Sunday November 23, 2025 at her home as a result of an act of terrible violence. She was born May 23, 1966 in Brownsville a daughter of the late ...

George Alfred Marsh Punxsutawney

George A. Marsh , 84 passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at The Fountains at Dubois Assisted Living Facility with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Born on March 2, 1941, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Alfred S. and Charlotte M. (McClain) Marsh. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harry and David Marsh, an infant Sister and the love of his life Nancy (Galbreath) Marsh who preceded him in death on April 25, 2018. George is survived by ...

George A. Marsh , 84 passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at The Fountains at Dubois Assisted Living Facility with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Born on March 2, 1941, ...

Karen L. Hendricks Ruffsdale

Karen L. Hendricks 70 of Ruffsdale passed away peacefully Saturday November 22, 2025. She was born September 20, 1955, in Latrobe A daughter of the late William and Bernice (Friend) Hall. Karen is survived by her children Scott Hendricks of Ruffsdale and Kristy Hendricks (Scott Hamm) of Youngwood, her grandchildren Morgan Hendricks and Lily Erickson, her siblings Bryan Rick Hall (Cindy) of Derry and sister Joyce A. Hall of Jeannette, a niece Tracy Hill-Grace, a sister-in-law Debra Hall and ...

Robert F. Jording

Robert Francis Jording Sr., 79, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on November 20, 2025. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Robert lived a life defined by hard work, deep devotion, and a steadfast love for his family. Growing up in a large and close-knit family, he learned early the values of loyalty, resilience, and caring for one another—qualities that he carried throughout his entire life. Robert spent many years working in construction, a career ...

Robert Francis Jording Sr., 79, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on November 20, 2025. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Robert lived a life defined by hard ...

Michael J. Blasko Derry

Michael J. Blasko 73 of Derry passed away Saturday November 15, 2025, in Latrobe IHS. He was born February 8, 1952, in Latrobe a son of the late Michael and Mary (Zizan) Blasko. Michael was the former owner of Blasko's Pub in Derry and was currently co owner of MJB Trucking with his son Michael. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandkids and cherished his vacation time with them at Deep Creek Lake. Mike loved driving his dump truck even when it wasn't work related "one more load ...

Michael J. Blasko 73 of Derry passed away Saturday November 15, 2025, in Latrobe IHS. He was born February 8, 1952, in Latrobe a son of the late Michael and Mary (Zizan) Blasko. Michael was the ...

William "Bill" Roger Lazarchik Derry

William (Bill) Roger Lazarchik, 80, of Derry, died on November 12, 2025. He was born July 24, 1945, in Latrobe a son of the late William and Teresa Mastrorocco Lazarchik. He is remembered by his daughter Jenny Gonzalez and grandchildren Norah Kate, Owen Benson, and Caroline Faye of Warrenton, VA, friend and former wife Lois Lydick Lazarchik, sister Suzanne Edsall (Ronald) of Derry, brother Robert (Marilyn) of Florida, niece Nicole Coxe, and nephews Jason Edsall and Joshua ...

William (Bill) Roger Lazarchik, 80, of Derry, died on November 12, 2025. He was born July 24, 1945, in Latrobe a son of the late William and Teresa Mastrorocco Lazarchik. He is ...

Nathan Paul Krinock Bradenville

Nathan Paul Krinock, 38, of Bradenville, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025 at IHS Latrobe Hospital. He was born May 21, 1987 in Latrobe, the son of Paul B. and Mary Ellen Tatarka Krinock. Nathan was an avid sports fan who also enjoyed umpiring baseball. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters; Tracey (Gary) and Shannon Weinstein (Erik), niece Gabriella and nephews; Mason, Cody and Noah. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday November 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the ...

Nathan Paul Krinock, 38, of Bradenville, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025 at IHS Latrobe Hospital. He was born May 21, 1987 in Latrobe, the son of Paul B. and Mary Ellen Tatarka ...

Howard E. Behrhorst Jr. Ligonier

Howard E. Behrhorst Jr., age 100, died peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Life's Promise Personal Care Home in Ligonier, PA. Howard was born at the family home on S. Fairfield Street in Ligonier on January 22, 1925, the first of two sons of the late Howard E. Behrhorst Sr. and Ruth Saling. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Ligonier. Howard grew up in small-town America, playing baseball in the summer and ...

Howard E. Behrhorst Jr., age 100, died peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Life's Promise Personal Care Home in Ligonier, PA. Howard was born at the family home on ...

Stephen S. Smen Sr. Latrobe

Stephen S. Smen Sr. 84 of Latrobe, passed away November 10, 2025. He was born February 15, 1941, in Millwood a son of the late Anthony and Blanche (Gurshka) Smen. Stephen was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He retired as a coal miner from the 84 mine. He liked to hunt, fish and shop and was known for always having a root beer barrel candy. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren, always supporting them in their activities. Stephen is survived by his wife Carla (Bugher) ...

Stephen S. Smen Sr. 84 of Latrobe, passed away November 10, 2025. He was born February 15, 1941, in Millwood a son of the late Anthony and Blanche (Gurshka) Smen. Stephen was a United States ...

Charles R. Savage

Charles R. Savage, 83 of Derry died November 10, 2025. He was born December 11, 1941, in Ligonier a son of the late Robert and Helen (Close) Savage. Charles enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR races. He was a social member of the Ligonier VFW, American Legion and the Derry Eagles. He is survived by his brother William Savage of Wilpen, his children Jeff Savage (Deborah) of Jeannette, Beth Shank (Chris) of Manor, Kevin Savage of Jeannette and Walter Savage of Latrobe and his ...

Charles R. Savage, 83 of Derry died November 10, 2025. He was born December 11, 1941, in Ligonier a son of the late Robert and Helen (Close) Savage. Charles enjoyed watching sports, especially ...

Shirley A. Bassi Ligonier

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, mother-in -law and grandmother Shirley Bassi on Thursday November 6, 2025 Shirley was born to John and Jean Williams February 9, 1936 in Wilkinsburg PA, where following high school went on to work at Union Switch and Signal in Pittsburgh. She later moved to Ligonier where she met Leo J. Bassi. They married December 8, 1955 and went on to birth and raise 3 wonderful daughters. Shirley ...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, mother-in -law and grandmother Shirley Bassi on Thursday November 6, 2025 Shirley was born to John and Jean ...

Patricia K. Plude Ligonier

Patricia K. Plude, 76 of Ligonier passed away November 5, 2025. She was born April 17, 1949 in Ligonier a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Woomer) Nicely. Patricia was a member of the Ligonier VFW Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed being with her family. She is survived by her children Charles Plude (Tracey) of Ligonier and Mary McLean (Jody) of Ligonier, her grandchildren Amber Telford (Jody), Sammy McLean, Kate Plude and fiance Michael Marinchak and Miley Plude, a great grandson Carson ...

Patricia K. Plude, 76 of Ligonier passed away November 5, 2025. She was born April 17, 1949 in Ligonier a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Woomer) Nicely. Patricia was a member of the ...

Cherie R. Ambrose Ligonier

Cherie R. Ambrose, 89 of Ligonier passed away peacefully November 4, 2025. She was born March 6, 1936, in Blackfield Twp, Somerset County, a daughter of the late David F. and Anna Mae (Sperry) Rubright. Cherie loved to bake for her family. She was well known for her home made pies and soups at Erin's Place. Cherie is survived by her loving son Richard D Ambrose Jr. (Alice) of Ligonier, loving niece Candy Giesey (Tom) her grandchildren Cody Underwood (Cassie), Heather Roddy (Amy), Dennis ...

Cherie R. Ambrose, 89 of Ligonier passed away peacefully November 4, 2025. She was born March 6, 1936, in Blackfield Twp, Somerset County, a daughter of the late David F. and Anna Mae (Sperry) ...

Rita J. Hough Latrobe

Rita J. Hough, 89, of Latrobe, died Saturday November 1, 2025 at IHS Westmoreland Hospital. She was born July 6, 1936 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Charles L. and Ann Cooney Ellenberger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles M. Hough, a sister Janet Cowan, brothers; Charles, James, Lawrence and John Ellenberger, daughters; Debra Ann McIlnay and Beverly Jean Hignett. Rita had retired as a nurses aide from Latrobe Area Hospital. She is survived by ...

Rita J. Hough, 89, of Latrobe, died Saturday November 1, 2025 at IHS Westmoreland Hospital. She was born July 6, 1936 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Charles L. and Ann Cooney Ellenberger. In ...

Sharon L. Goelz formerly of Ligonier

Sharon L. Goelz passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on October 24th, 2025. Sharon was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was a graduate of Penn Hills High School. She went on to graduate with a degree in Education from Thiel College, and was an elementary school teacher until her retirement from the Ligonier Valley School District in 2006. Sharon was a devoted Steelers and Penguins fan, and always held a special place in her heart for the city of Pittsburgh. She was a resident of ...

Maureen J. Kane Ligonier

Maureen Joyce (Steed) Kane Age 89, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, peacefully on October 30, 2025, after a multi-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Maureen was born in 1935 in Minster, Kent, England. She was raised during World War II in the nearby village of Birchington-on-Sea (Minnis Bay). She met her future husband, Donald (Don) Robert Kane, a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, while working at the Commissary at Sculthorpe Royal Air Force Base in northern England in the late 1950s. ...

Maureen Joyce (Steed) Kane Age 89, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, peacefully on October 30, 2025, after a multi-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Maureen was born in 1935 in Minster, ...

Frederick Lee Haberlen Ligonier

Frederick (Fred) Lee Haberlen, 83, of Ligonier, PA, died on October 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was the son of the late Roy C. Haberlen and Helen Youmans Haberlen. He was born June 1, 1942, in Latrobe. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Brenda. Fred has promised to keep an eye on her and protect her from afar. Fred is also lovingly remembered by his sister, Rebecca DeChellis of Jeannette and brother, Philip Haberlen (Kim) of Greensburg. He ...

Frederick (Fred) Lee Haberlen, 83, of Ligonier, PA, died on October 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was the son of the late Roy C. Haberlen and Helen Youmans Haberlen. He was ...

Walter Dean Anderson Derry

WALTER “DEAN” ANDERSON Former Derry Postmaster Walter Dean Anderson, 97, of Derry, entered eternal rest on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was born December 1, 1927, a son of the late Walter K. Anderson and Lucy Agnes Moore Anderson, Dean was one of 9 children; 4 sisters (Frances Johnson, Marjorie Keys, Evelyn Gray and Nancy Henderson) and 4 brothers (Carl, Ken, Larry and Robert “Rebo”), all deceased. Dean passed away 1 month shy of his 98th birthday. Dean was ...

WALTER “DEAN” ANDERSON Former Derry Postmaster Walter Dean Anderson, 97, of Derry, entered eternal rest on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was born December 1, 1927, a son of the ...

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