All Obituaries

Violet A. (Selesky) McIlnay, 91, of Latrobe, died Friday, January 10, 2020, at Bethlen Home, Ligonier surrounded by her family. She was born May 3, 1928, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Leo and Goldie (Piper) Selesky. Prior to retirement Violet worked for Latrobe School District as a baker. She was a charter member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Violet will be greatly missed. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She...

Dorothy E. (Tunstall) Fink, 69, of Latrobe, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born August 3, 1950, in Somerset, a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Auman) Tunstall. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family and at Senior Life. Besides her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her two brothers Clyde and Blair Tunstall. Dorothy is survived by her husband Edwin R. Fink of Latrobe; three daughters Melinda Diehl of Derry, Veronica Bach of MT,...

Brian J. Downs, 67, of Dallastown, formerly of Derry, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born May 14, 1952, in Latrobe, the son of the late George C. and Ruth (Kennedy) Downs. Prior to retirement Brian worked for Decker Machine as a CNC Machinist. He was a graduate of Derry Area High School Class of 1971. Brian loved racing and was an automobile enthusiast. Brian is survived by his five brothers George Downs and wife Carol, Ernie Downs and wife Tina, Doug...

Paul E. Smith, 89, of Peanut, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 29, 1930, in Latrobe, a son of the late Paul and Katherine (Popola) Smith. Prior to retirement Paul worked at Teledyne Vasco. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Paul was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club and the New Derry Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Pirates, and the Steelers. Besides his parents Paul is...

Marlene M. (Ray) Laughlin, 68, of Atlantic, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 16, 1951, in New Derry, PA, a daughter of the late Charles Ray, James C. “Lefty” Clawson and Geraldine “Bubby” (Kelly) Clawson. Marlene was a member of the Derry Ukrainian Club, and St. Joes Club in Latrobe, and the White House in Loyalhanna. She enjoyed spending time with her family members. Besides her parents Marlene was...

Robin Lynne (Stewart) Szalanczy, 62, of New Alexandria, died December 12, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1957 in Wilkinsburg, the daughter of the late Kenneth O. Stewart and Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Marks) Kisic. Prior to her retirement, Robin was a painter. She enjoyed collecting jewelry, jewels, and gems. Robin is survived by two sons, R. Matthew Szalanczy and wife, Susan, of Export, and Christopher K. Szalanczy and his fiancee, Vicki, of Slickville; eight brothers and...

Stephen V. Moyher Sr., 88, of Derry Twp., died on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born July 23, 1931, in Hostetter, the son of the late John and Mary Moyher. Prior to retirement, Stephen worked for ICI. He served in the US Air Force. Stephen was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry, and a life time member of the Derry Ukrainian Club. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, and spending time with his family. Besides his parents, Stephen was...

Angela M. (Duffey) Hoyman, 54, of Derry Twp., died peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1965 in Hoboken, NJ, the daughter of Paul Duffey of Latrobe and the late Shirley (Garris) Duffey. Angela was a caretaker. She was a member of the New Derry United Methodist Church. She enjoyed horses, children, taking care of her family and loved her dog Spatula. Besides her mother Angela is preceded in death by her one brother Brian Garris...

James (Jim) C. Hauser, 68, of Latrobe, died suddenly on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1951, in Latrobe, the eldest son of the late John and Barbara (Hines) Hauser. Prior to retirement, Jim was a lifetime carpenter/member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 432 and was in partnership with his brother Dave in their company Erwen Builders for many years. He was a member of the Holy...

Jay F. Immel, 68 of Derry Twp., died, Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born February 7, 1951, in Latrobe, a son of the late John F. and Rita R. (Ruffner) Immel. Prior to retirement Jay worked at DuraMetal as a CAD/CAM operator. He was member of the Latrobe Elks. Jay was an avid golfer. Jay is survived by one brother Earl J. Immel and wife Karen of Conyeres, GA; one sister Ruth A. Immel of Venice, FL; two nephews Todd Immel and wife Maureen, and Chad Immel...