All Obituaries

Daniel C. “Coo” Conti, 73, of Derry, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Monday, May 20, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1946, in Greensburg, a son of the late Christopher and Alice. Prior to retirement Coo owned and operated Conti Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning. He was Christian by faith. Coo was a member of the Hill-Top Social Club. He loved golfing, metal detecting, listening to music, going to places where there was live music, and most of...

Todd Alan Rager, 53, of Latrobe, died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at his home. He was born March 18, 1966, in Latrobe, a son of Elaine Wasson of Latrobe and the late Charles O. Rager. Todd was proud of his career as a bridge painting union member. Fondest of all jobs was his work on the New River Gorge Bridge. He was skilled in karate and enjoyed its challenges. Todd loved gardening and enjoyed his lovely flowerbeds. He cooked like a chef and took pride in serving great food to others. He was...

Raymond H. Bopp, 82, of Derry, died Thursday, May 2, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Myasthenia Gravis, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born October 10, 1936, in Summerhill, PA, a son of the late Rudolph and Geraldine (Wess) Bopp. Prior to retirement Ray worked at Westinghouse, ICI, Adelphoi, and Giant Eagle. He was a member of the Army National Guard and St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to...

Lisa Douglass Weiss, 47, of Washington Township, MI, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Her Heavenly Father and her earthly father greeted her at Heaven’s Gate. Her faith in the Lord was an essential part of her life. Lisa was born on July 30, 1971 to John E. Douglass (deceased) and Cheryl (Lyons) Douglass in Latrobe, PA. She was raised in Derry, and graduated from Derry Area High School. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of PA,...

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...