All Obituaries

David G. Haering Jr., 87, of Unity Twp., died August 22, 2021 at his home. He was born February 8, 1934 in Washington, DC, the son of the late David G. Sr. and Anna (Botta) Haering. Prior to retirement David worked for Arnold Palmer Airport, Bud Smail Auto Group, and as a disc jockey for weddings and other events. He also was a district Rep. for Columbia Records and was the Mayor of Loretto, PA earlier in his life. David was a US Navy veteran having served as a Frogman. David loved music and...

Paul J. Demangone, 70, of New Derry, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his home. He was born June 9, 1951, in Latrobe, a son of the late Charles P. Sr. and Catherine M. (Sledge) Demangone. Prior to retirement Paul worked for Blairsville Machine and his family store. He was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. Paul enjoyed carpentry, cars, gardening, and landscaping. Paul is survived by his son Todd K. Demangone and wife Lori of Avalon; one step son Patrick J....

Jessica Lynn Cole, 40, of Cheswick, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home. She was born July 19, 1981 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of Rose Ann (Vernino) Patrick and husband Marty of Greensburg and the late Joseph Downs. Jessica was a self-employed sales person. She enjoyed art, animals, and the outdoors. Besides her mother and step father, Jessica is survived by her two daughters Nadia Cole and fiancée Zachary Nicholson of Bradenville and Ariana Downs of Youngwood; one...

Judith E. (Durasin) Asbee, 73, of Segar, died September 5, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1948 in Seger a daughter of the late John and Katherine (Skander) Durasin. Prior to retirement Judith worked for Derry School District in the cafeteria. She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and the Croatian Society. Judith enjoyed sewing, taking pictures, and scrapbooking. Besides her parents Judith was preceded in death by her three...

Daniel P. “Duck” McDowell, 57, of Loyalhanna Twp., died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home. He was born January 23, 1964 in Latrobe, the son of the late Donald P. and Doris P. (Nolan) McDowell. Prior to retirement Daniel had worked at the Latrobe Brewery. Daniel enjoyed cooking, hunting, woodworking, and spending time with his friends. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his sister Denise P. Vlasko. Daniel is survived by his two sons Daniel P....

James R. Romansky, 75, of Derry Twp., died August 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 13, 1946 in Lloydsville, the son of the late Louis A. and Grace A. (Kozuba) Fisher. Prior to retirement James worked at Latrobe Die Casting as a machinist. James enjoyed working. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife Patricia G. (Lawson) Romansky and two sisters Debbie Shawley and Darlene Lattanzio. James is survived by his son Jayar James...

Floyd M. Gilbert “Gib” Kestner Jr., 84 of Mount Dora, FL, died Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born November 6, 1936, in Derry, a son of the late Floyd M. G. Sr. and Sarah “Sally” (Plummer) Kestner. Floyd attended the University of Pittsburgh. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Cuban Crisis. He served 25 years active duty and reserves before retiring. After his active duty years, Floyd went to work for Kennametal, Inc., an industrial tool supplier. He worked in...

Terry L. Gunter, 54 of Derry Twp, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. He was born February 22, 1967, in Latrobe, a son of the late John E. and Anna Mae (Piper) Gunter. Prior to retirement Terry worked various jobs throughout his life. He was a member of the Kingston Club. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a good cook and a handyman. Terry was a very outgoing and likeable man and made friends easily, and would help anyone who...

David Raymond Morris, 64, of Derry, died Wednesday, July 15, 2021, at his home. He was born August 15, 1956, in Greensburg, the son of the late Newlon R. and Ruth (Cummings) Morris. Prior to retirement David worked at Eighteenth Century Hardware. He was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club. Besides his parents David is preceded in death by his sister Judy Smoker. David is survived by his brother Lonnie J. Morris and wife Darce of Latrobe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Malarick) Nolan, 91, of New Derry, died May 16, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1929 in New Derry a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Conner) Malarick. Prior to retirement Betty worked at Keystone Alloys. She was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Nolan in 1987; brother-in-law Geno Pennesi and nephew David Esposito. Betty is survived by...