All Obituaries

Helen C. (Kozamchak) Jones, 84, of Greensburg formerly of Derry, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in Greensburg Care Center. She was born April 23, 1938 in Derry, a daughter of the late John W. and Rose L. (Sulkosky) Kozamchak. Prior to retirement Helen worked for Torrance State Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Latrobe where she helped make pierogies to help support the church. Besides his parents,...

Rose M. (Pennesi) DeCario, 91, of New Derry, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Forbes Hospital surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born March 7, 1931 in Superior, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Fannie) Pennesi. Rose was a homemaker and a member of St. Martin Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, going to flee markets, scratch off tickets and...

Sara J. (Ramsey) Smith-Winston, 94, of Greensburg, died August 27, 2022 at the St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born on July 30, 1928 in Derry, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Cross) Ramsey. Prior to retirement Sara was a nurse’s aide at the Latrobe Area Hospital. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Florida. Besides her parents, Sara was preceded in death by her 1st husband Joseph P. Smith in 1982; 2nd husband Theodore Winston in 2005; one son Richard P....

Armand D. Razza, 82 of Derry Twp., died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 12, 1940 in Latrobe. The son of the late Aldo A. and Mary (Rich) Razza. Prior to retirement Armand was a Barber/Stylist at his business, Razza Hairstyling Center, for 49 years. He was a US Army Veteran. Armand was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry, the Elks, Derry Rod and Gun Club, American Legion, New Derry Sportsman, Chestnut Ridge Golf Association, and...

Mary M. (Gonda) Hays, 85 of Derry, died August 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 14, 1937 in Acme, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Roman) Gonda. Prior to retirement Mary had worked at the Latrobe Area Hospital and before that at the Latrobe Country Club. She was catholic by faith. Mary enjoyed shopping, game shows, doing crossword puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her great grandchildren. Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence C. Hays...

Frances (Kane) Thiel, 89 of Greensburg, died July 10, 2022 at The Barnes Place. She was born on June 6, 1933 in Youngwood, a daughter of the late James and Anna (Wazybak) Kane. Prior to retirement Fran had worked as a secretary for Old Republic Insurance Company. She was the past president of the Laurel Swingers. Besides her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her husband William E. Thiel in 2016. Fran is survived by her two daughters Susan Johnson of Mt. Pleasant and Cynthia...

Esther M. (Beistel) Anderson, 77 of Greensburg, died July 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 14, 1944 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Elizabeth (Pritts) Cairns/Beistel. Prior to retirement Esther had worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier. She was a member of The Way in Latrobe. Esther was a Reverend. She graduated from Greater Works outreach in Monroeville. Esther loved reading and was a passionate lover of God. Besides her parents, Esther was...

Assunta P. “Sue” (Camilli) Sherback, 83, of Millwood, PA, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 19, 1938, in Derry, a daughter of the late Herman and Marie (Darazio) Camilli. Prior to retirement on February 1, 2000 from Blairsville Westinghouse Sue worked at the former Netzels Bakery. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and shopping with her daughters, playing bingo, going to casinos...

Rachel C. Johns, 40, of Pittsburgh, died July 4, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 2, 1982 in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of Dennis A. “Denny” and Marlene J. (Joe) Johns of New Derry. Rachel was a graduate of Derry Area High School. She was a manager of Giovanni’s Pizza in Pittsburgh. Rachel loved her family and friends. Rachel is survived by her daughter Shayna Battaglia of Murrysville; one brother Matthew A. Johns of New Derry; two sisters Marnie L. Johns and wife Sherri...

Aaron P. Kisic, 61, of Ligonier, died Friday May 27, 2022 in his home. He was born in Latrobe, July 27, 1960 the son of Maribel J. (Lear) Kisic-Kalp and the late Michael V. Kisic. Aaron enjoyed being outdoors; hunting, fishing, and watching all the wildlife wander past his living room windows in his cabin. He loved playing Santa for his grandkids & family. He was a proud grandpa and loved watching his grandkids grow. Besides his father, Aaron was preceded in death by his brother Brian...