All Obituaries

Donna J. (Kisic) Reed, 69, of Derry, died September 5, 2020 at home with her sister, Kathleen, by her side. She was born on August 15, 1951 in Indiana, PA daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Wava Maxine (Smith) Kisic. Donna was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She practiced nursing at Montefiore Hospital and several other Pittsburgh hospitals as a License Practical Nurse. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. Her hobbies were...

Francine Bellissimo, 69, of Derry, died September 10, 2020 at Sunset Ridge Personal Care Home, Derry. She was born on July 15, 1951 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Frank and Madaline (Regula) Bellissimo. Prior to retirement Francine worked at Bell Telephone as a telephone operator. She was a veteran of the US Army. Besides her parents Francine was preceded in death by her two infant sons Max and Shawn Chabot. Francine is survived by her brother Mark F. Bellissimo of Latrobe, and nieces,...

Frances Alfretta (Shields) Terney, wife of the late Regis Earl Terney, Sr., passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born on January 29, 1930 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late John McKnight Shields and the late Christine Kabina Shields. She grew up in Black Lick, PA, and met her soon to be husband at Blairsville Roller Rink. She and Regis married in August of 1948, and together raised six children and their granddaughter, Carol. Frances was noted by her...

Judith Eileen “Mumsey” (King) Johnston, 76, of Derry Twp., died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 4, 1944 in Murrysville, PA a daughter of the late Thomas and Velma (Smith) King Prior to retirement Judy worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. She enjoyed gardening, going to the Outer Banks with her family, raising chickens, and picking blueberries. Besides her parents, Judy is preceded in death by...

Geraldine “Jeri” Walthour, 72, of Derry Twp., died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, PA. She was born July 12, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Willie and Ann (Falls) Lawhorn. Prior to retirement Jeri worked for RKM & S as a bookkeeper and accountant. She loved her grandchildren and “putting up with her husband”. Besides her parents, Jeri is preceded in death by three brothers Robert, Douglas, and Rickie. Jeri is survived by her husband...

Raymond H. Andiorio, 76, of Derry, PA died Monday July 20, 2020, at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Greensburg. He was born August, 31, 1943 in Greensburg, the son of the late Raymond and Erma (Brown) Andiorio. Prior to retirement Raymond worked for the Latrobe Water Authority. Raymond was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Derry FOE Eagles, Derry American Legion, the Derry Ukrainian Club and the FJ Bow & Gun Club. Besides his parents Raymond is...

Jane (Ferguson) Prengaman, 79, of Peanut, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home. She was born March 31, 1941 in Aspinwall, PA, the daughter of late Claude Harrington and Eleanor Ann (O’Neil) Ferguson. Jane was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Natrona Heights and a graduate from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Prior to retirement Jane was a teacher at Grandview Elementary School. She was a member of St. Martin Roman...

Michael J. Mickolay Jr., 70, originally from Derry, PA passed away Monday April 27, 2020, in Front Royal, VA. He was born June, 6, 1949 in Derry, the son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Katie (Kozemchak) Mickolay. Michael was an Army Veteran and spent 25 years teaching physics in Prince George’s County, MD, before retiring. Michael was a member of Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Front Royal, VA. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 871 in...

Eva C. (Ortel) Moore, 82, of Derry Twp., died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born December 20, 1937 in Berlin, Germany, a daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Klutz) Ortel. Prior to retirement Eva worked at the Post Exchange. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, and animals. Besides her parents, Eva is preceded in death by an infant son James W. Moore and two half-sisters. Eva is survived by her husband of 50 years, James R. Moore of Derry Twp.; two...

Edward D. “Dan” Markiewicz, 72, of Derry, died Monday April 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 2, 1947 in Latrobe, the son of the late Edward and Anne (Sweeney) Markiewicz. Prior to retirement, he worked for the Department of Correction where he made special lifelong friendships that he cherished. He owned and operated a tax preparation business that served the community for over 30 years, and he was thankful for every one of his customers. He...