All Obituaries

Frank E. Waldron, 78 of New Derry, died February 2, 2019 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville. He was born September 12, 1940 in Superior, PA, the son of the late Andrew and Irene (Shellhorn) Waldron. Prior to retirement Frank worked as a superintendent at Pervarnik Brothers Inc., Latrobe. He was a member of New Derry United Methodist Church and New Derry Sportsman Club. Frank enjoyed computers and going to the casino. In addition to her parents,...

Robert B. Hitchman, 68, of Derry, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his home after a long hard battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1950, in Latrobe, a son of the late Ralph D. and Rhea Jayne (Knupp) Hitchman. Prior to retirement Bob was a self-employed brick and block layer for over 40 years, having built many beautiful homes and businesses in Derry and surrounding areas. Along with his talent of building, he was an avid knife and gun collector, but his passion was hunting and...

Rose Mary (Minni) Petrarca Giannini, 95, of Derry, died Friday, February 22, 2019 peacefully in her home. She was born October 29, 1923, in Derry, a daughter of the late Leopold and Amelia (Glasbarro) Minni. Rose attended the nursing school of Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh , PA. She worked for Westinghouse in Derry, PA and briefly for Latrobe Hospital as an RN. After her first husband died, she managed Petrarca’s Men and Boys store in Derry until its closing. She was a lifelong...

Richard K. “Dick” Murray, 80, of Unity Twp., died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1938, in Derry, a son of the late Kenneth W. and Mable (Wingard) Murray. Prior to retirement Richard had been employed by A&P in Derry for 17 years, Super Value (Shop’n Save) for 30 years, and after retirement he cut grass for St. Joseph Cemetery, Derry. Richard served in the US Army Reserves. He was a member of St. Joseph Roman...

John M. Minni, 97, of Derry, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born October 25, 1921, in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Leopold and Amelia (Gasbarro) Minni. John graduated from Derry Borough High School in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 15, 1942 and was honorably discharged on January 15, 1946. During his tour of duty, he served aboard the USS Nelson (DD623), the USS Oklahoma City and the USS Indiana. He participated in 10 trips across...

Robert J. Schrecengost Jr., 59, loving husband, father, son, and brother of Derry Twp., died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home. He was born April 17, 1959 in Sewickley, PA, the son of Cathy (Friend) Schrecengost of Derry, Twp. and the late Robert J. Schrecengost Jr.. Prior to retirement Robert had worked as a self-employed Chiropractor and Electrical Engineer for Westinghouse in Tri-Cities, WA. He was a graduate of Kiski High School. Robert was in the Electrical Engineers...

Elsie A. Livingston, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Elsie was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on January 26, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Anton and Stefania (Koren) Kolar. She was an alumna of Ferndale High School and Cambria Rowe Business College both in Johnstown. She worked in several offices in Johnstown before marrying and moving to Blairsville. She worked as a food service employee for...

Kathleen Michelle Rudy, 64, of Loyalhanna, died on Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 23, 1954 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Margaret M.(Kelly) Rudy. Prior to retirement Michelle was an LPN Nurse having worked as an EMT for many years, at Walter Reed Hospital, Jeannette Hospital, and Sunny Land Care Home. She was an US Army Reserves Veteran having served during Desert Storm. She spent time training for the military in...

Edward A. “Sonny” Sherba Jr., 67, of Hillside, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home. He was born August 25, 1951 in Latrobe, PA, a son of the late Edward A. Sr. and Florence (Parker) Sherba. Sonny was a constructional steel painter and sandblaster with the Painters Local 409. He was an avid hunter and woodworker. His family referred to him as Mr. Fixit. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. Besides his parents Sonny is preceded in death by two...

Frederick K. Sauers, 70, of Derry Twp., died, Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital . He was born February 27, 1948 in Latrobe, PA, a son of the late Melvin A. and Virginia Mae (Jones) Sauers. Prior to retirement Fred worked for Carborundum in Latrobe. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Fred enjoyed baseball, golfing, fishing, going to Disneyworld and, traveling. He was a member of the Word of Life Church in Greensburg. Fred is survived...