All Obituaries

Donald J. “Donnie” Matteo, 74 of Derry, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He was born April 16, 1947, in Latrobe, a son of the late Baldy and Theresa (Lucchetti) Matteo. Prior to retirement Donnie worked for UPS as a driver for 20 years and a manager for 12 years. He was a member St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry and the Derry Rod and Gun Club. Donnie enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, fishing, going to casinos and being retired....

Mark A. Friel, 63, of Derry, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1957, in Williamsport, a son of the late William V. and Florence C. (McGinnis) Friel. Prior to retirement Mark worked for Conemaugh Power Plant for 37 years. He was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Derry, IBEW Local 459, White House Club, and Cooperstown Club. Mark enjoyed detailing his truck, doing projects around the house, helping friends and family with...

James A. Kuchta, 77, of Derry Twp., died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1944, in Derry, the son of Joseph A. and Helen (Lucas) Kuchta. Prior to retirement James worked at Newcomer Products, Inc., Derry. He was a member of St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. James enjoyed gardening and taking walks with his family. Besides his parents James is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. James is survived by his...

Christa Hannelore (Zeug) Antolik, 78, of New Derry, died April 1, 2021 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on October 13, 1942 in the district of Eger Germany a daughter of the late Karl and Maria (Drachsler) Zeug. Christa was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. Besides her parents Christa was preceded in death by her husband Edward Paul and one sister Theresa Zeug. Christa is...

John W. Kozamchak, 81, of Derry, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 21, 1940 in Derry Twp., a son of the late John W. and Rose L. (Sulkosky) Kozamchak. Prior to retirement John worked for Blairsville Borough. He was a member of the Blairsville FOE Eagles, Derry Ukrainian Club, and the Latrobe Frontier Club. John Loved Flee Markets, Pittsburgh Sports, and Derry Little League. Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister Rose...

Kerry Lynn Long, 52, of Unity Township, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home. He was born September 15, 1968, in Latrobe, the son of Richard Upholster Sr. and wife Cindy of Derry and the late Barbara (Musnug) Haase. Kerry was a 1986 Graduate of the Ligonier High School. He worked at Lesleh Precision as a machinist. Kerry enjoyed machine work, mushroom hunting, and playing guitar. Besides his mother he is preceded in death by his brother Richard Upholster Jr. Beside his father...

Carol Ann (Bertsch) Hofmann, 85, formerly of Derry, died March 4, 2021 at Loyalhanna Care Center. She was born on May 19, 1935 in Latrobe a daughter of the late William and Ann (Hogan) Bertsch. Carol was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry and the St. Joseph Altar rosary Society. Besides her parents Carol was preceded in death by her grandson Ryan Hofmann, nephew Michael Demangone, and niece Lisa Demangone. Carol is survived by one daughter Sharon Todd (Michael), Derry;...

Rosella (Cochran) Crusan, 67, of Bradenville, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born September 7, 1953 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of the late James Sr. and Rosella (Gray) Cochran. Rosella was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Kingston. Rosella enjoyed bingo and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Besides her parents Rosella is preceded in death by her husband Ralph W. Crusan in 2005, one brother James...

Kyle A. Squib, 34, of Blairsville died unexpectedly Monday March 8, 2021 at his home. He was born November 23, 1986 in Latrobe. The son of Thomas Squib of Derry and Juanita (Stiffler) Mazzaferro and husband Dan of New Derry. Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Derry Area High School. He enjoyed going to the beach, camping, hunting and golfing. Kyle is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Donald Stiffler; his paternal grandparents William and Luella Squib; uncle William Hughes Squib; and...

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,...