All Obituaries

Nancy Ruth (Lepley) Petro, 88, of Derry Twp., died on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at her home. She was born March 11, 1932 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of the late Lonzo and Margaret (Hill) Lepley. Prior to retirement Nancy was an LPN for Latrobe Area Hospital. She was a member of the Bradenville United Methodist Church. Nancy enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts and fishing. Besides her parents Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Petro Sr. in 2013, one daughter Cindy A. Petro,...

Paul R. Freehling, 39, of Derry, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born January 13, 1982, in Natrona Heights, PA, the son of Robert “Spike” and Cynthia (Kadunce) Freehling of Cabot, PA. Paul was a 2000 graduate of Knoch High School. He was employed by the Latrobe Country Club as a bar tender. Paul loved hunting, playing guitar, the outdoors, doing stonework with his nephew Christian, and especially spending time with his wife and daughter...

Michele L Stough, 52, of Irwin, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born October 25, 1968, in Jeannette, PA, the daughter of the late Leslie C. and Donna (Ashe) Stough. Michele was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts. She was a member of The Church in Sutersville, PA. Michele is survived by one daughter Ashley R. Welsh of North Huntingdon; significant other Robert Welsh of Irwin; two brothers Adam L. Stough and wife Renee of Derry and Brian J....

Mother and Grandmother Shirley Ann “Bubbee” (Shrum) Spewock, 82, of Latrobe, passed away December 31, 2020 at Kelly’s II Personal Care Home. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Derry a daughter of the late David B. and Clara (Saffer) Shrum. Prior to retirement Shirley worked at Latronics. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Besides her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Spewock in 2000; one son Dennis...

Katherine L. “Kass” Robinson, 95, of Derry, died December 29, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1925 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Verna Mae (Lemmon) Robinson. Prior to retirement Katherine worked in a glass bottle factory. She was a member of the Derry 1st United Methodist Church. Katherine enjoyed puzzles, cards and bingo. Besides her parents Katherine was preceded in death by her three brothers John T., Charles, W. and,...

Sean Christopher Doner, 47, of Derry Township, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Latrobe. He was born April 23, 1973, in Tampa, FL, the son of the late Frank and Charlene (Clark) Doner. Sean was a member of the ARC of Westmoreland and Achieva. He had a love for his animal friends, especially Sadie. Sean is survived by his family, Betty (Lyons) Doner, Kelly and Dan Hardwick, Kim and Andy Wolfe, Frank and Ami Doner, Tracie and Brian Stewart, Chad Doner and many nieces,...

Frank E Simms Sr., 87, of Hillside, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 25, 1933 in Kingston, the son of the late Jesse W. and Mary Elizabeth (Gill) Simms. Prior to retirement Frank was a truck driver for Davison Stone Quarry in Whitney. He was a charter member of Kingston Vets, lifetime member of Derry Rod & Gun Club. Frank was the 1st truck to go underground at the mine where he worked. He enjoyed sitting on the porch, hunting,...

Charles D. Lowman Sr. 75, of Geneva, OH died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Geauga Hospital, OH. Charles was born in Indiana, PA on October 12, 1945. He was the son of the late Edwin F. Lowman and Vivian I. (Horrell) Lowman Leary. Prior to retirement Charles was a truck driver for West Brothers Transfer and Storage, Raleigh, NC. He was a US Army, Navy, and Marine Corp Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Charles was a member of the American Disabled Veterans. He enjoyed singing,...

Larry E. Kowatch, 67, of Derry Twp., died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Latrobe on April 3, 1953. He was the son of the late Alex and Bessie (Palmer) Kowatch. Prior to retirement Larry worked at Lowes. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe and the Youngstown Fireman’s Club. Larry loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family and his faithful companion, Max. Besides his parents Larry was preceded in death...

Albert John 83, of New Derry, PA died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Albert was born in Latrobe on October 19, 1937. He was the son of the late Fred and Anna (Mizak) John. Prior to retirement Albert was the owner/operator of the the New Derry Pool Hall. He was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry and the former manager of the New Derry Tigers. Albert enjoyed sports especially baseball. He was a big Notre Dame and Yankee fan. Besides his...